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Kansas City Royal
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Hecho in Mexico City
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An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of Skylights
A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
Design Cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tuan Le is one of many young creatives returning to the city and infusing its design scene with new dynamism.
A Toronto Residence Reinterprets the City’s History With a Standout Facade
The architects win over neighbors with a layered brick facade that plays off the city’s traditional Victorian, Tudor, and...
The Ultimate Guide to Frank Lloyd Wright
From the legendary architect’s most iconic projects to homes that you can actually rent, we’ve compiled our Frank Lloyd Wright...
A Helpful Guide to Living Room Lighting
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The Complete Dwell Guide to Eames Shellspotting
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Big City, Little Loft
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Richly layered and elegant with an edge, the capital of Mexico is brimming with incredible art, design, history, and architecture...
A Flowing Hong Kong Apartment Mimics the City’s Cascading Hills
A winding form slices through the center of this home to add dimension, privacy, and storage.
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Design Cities: Athens, Greece
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Design Cities: Atlanta, Georgia
Designer Maurice Cherry unwinds the eclectic, ever-changing scene in the capital city.
Design Cities: Lagos, Nigeria
Architect and designer Tosin Oshinowo attributes her hometown's design renaissance to an entrepreneurial creative spirit.
Design Cities: Quito, Ecuador
Architects Daniel Moreno Flores and Marie Combette describe how the city’s young designers use traditional knowledge and regional...
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We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
The Starter Guide to Assembling Your Smart Home
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Garden Guide: The Difference Between Hardscape and Softscape
You’ve most likely heard of landscape before, but you may be less familiar with its two main components: hardscape and softscape.
Sourcing Guide for Modern Prefab Companies in Europe
119 prefab builders made Dwell's annual list; now, check out some of their European counterparts in our roundup of prefab homes...
Grade-A Getaway Outside Mexico City
Two families share a triangular retreat on Lake Avándaro.
Top Design Cities 2019: Chicago
Artistic director of this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial, Yesomi Umolu is at the center of an energized design capital.
House on Peconic Bay by City Architect
In order to comply with local preservation efforts, a beach cottage on Long Island is elevated—with a twist.
An Elegant Dining Room in Mexico City
The owner of Flexform’s New York showroom, David Levy, creates an elegant dining room overlooking Mexico City.
A Group of Brutalist Townhomes Brings a Bit of Relief to a Canadian City’s Overheated Housing Market
Created by D’Arcy Jones Architects and Ryan Goodman of Aryze Developments, Pearl Block provides a middle ground for six families...
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Dwell’s Top 10 How-To Guides of 2018
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A State-by-State Guide to Housing Measures on the 2020 Ballot
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An Insider's Guide to Palm Springs Modernism Week 2019
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Supertrees Will Generate Electricity and Water For Ho Chi Minh City’s New Central Park
The new park will serve as a sustainable, state-of-the-art community hub with a metro station, underground shopping mall, and...
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Experts in the local design scene reveal the quirky Appalachian city’s most inspiring stops.
Retired Couple Build Modern in Mexico City
A retired couple looking to downsize find the solution right in their backyard.
Journey by Design: Sunrise Ruffalo’s Guide to the Catskills
The design boutique owner shares her and husband Mark Ruffalo’s favorite haunts in the Catskills hamlet of Narrowsburg, New York.

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