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Explore - House Tours
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Set on Stone
How a firm foundation—in history, place, and atop an old rock wall—sets the tone for the Depot House’s next chapter
written by: Mark Lamsterphotos by: Andrea Chu10.03.12 -
A New Model for Suburbia
Hong Kong architect Otto Ng drew inspiration from challenges facing the modern world to design an innovative suburban model that could become reality. His model, called Transcity, blurs the line...
written by: Skylar Bergl10.01.12 -
Interior Motives
Rich materials, comfy textiles, a splash of paint, or the deft use of light—we call out design gestures that do wonders to carve out a cozy home.
written by: Diana Budds09.30.12 -
Sleeping Beauty
Herzog & de Meuron design a new home for the Parrish Art Museum, providing an excuse to visit the Hamptons in the off-season.
written by: Sara Carpenter09.29.12 -
Color Story: White
While white may be interpreted as an absence of color, it is by no means absent of major impact when used in design. Here, Dwell looks back on 10 favorite homes that center around a white schema...
written by: Victoria Nguyen09.27.12 -
Raise the Roof
From the United States to Poland to South Korea, living roofs have taken off. They provide natural insulation, help control with runoff, and pack a slew of cool features—it's no wonder these...
written by: Caroline Wallis09.26.12 -
Heart of Gold and Pine
An architectural designer and an artist harnessed the collective power of their design firm to remake a dilapidated mid-century gem into a hillside perch for their family.
written by: Addie Broylesphotos by: Brent Humphreys09.24.12 -
Texas Two-Step
In Austin, mid-century homes built in the wake of World War II join more traditional vernacular architecture.
written by: Addie Broylesphotos by: Brent Humphreys09.24.12 -
Porches Across America
A spot to foster conviviality with passersby, a place to perch a chair and enjoy the outdoors, a threshold between inside and out, and an informal living room for neighborhoods—the porch is...
written by: Diana Budds09.23.12 -
Dean’s List Dorms Across America
The factory-line model is out for student housing; in its place, thoughtful solutions for community living engender enthusiasm for higher education and respect for a greener future. As dorms from...
written by: Tim Newcomb09.20.12 -
Architects' Homes for their Parents
It comes at no surprise that some of the most famous architects' early commissions were for their parents. Who better to encourage their experimental ideas? How better to repay years of...
written by: Diana Budds09.19.12 -
7 Clever Loft Spaces for Small Places
Crunched for space, the residents of these homes—mostly under 1,000 square feet—have the same ideas: look upward and compartmentalize. Lofted sleeping areas, closets, and reading nooks...
written by: Diana Budds09.15.12 -
Tiny Studio Cabin by Hinterland Design
It doesn't get much more idyllic than this: An illustrator of children's books who lives on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia needed a quiet workspace that was nearby, but separate from,...
written by: Kelsey Keith09.13.12 -
Refinishing Alvar Aalto's Finnish Pavilion
Alvar Aalto’s Finnish Pavilion for the Venice Biennale, originally designed as a temporary demountable structure, was built in 1956 and stayed solidly in a place for nearly 56 years until...
written by: Linda Taalmanphotos by: Patricia Parinejad09.12.12 -
Take Two: 7 Adaptive Reuse Projects We Love
As the way in which people use cities morphs form generation to generation, we're left with dormant buildings—those that have outlived their original purpose, but are rife for enterprising...
written by: Diana Budds09.08.12 -
More from the 2012 Venice Biennale
The 2012 Venice Biennale is currently taking place until September 25th. Earlier in the week, we shared a recap of the event and here we bring you more photos from the exhibition.
written by: Linda Taalman09.06.12 -
Venice Biennale 2012: Common Ground
The theme for the 13th Venice Biennale as defined by David Chipperfield is Common Ground. Common ground has a wide range of interpretations from the very process of architecture and its language of...
written by: Linda Taalmanphotos by: Linda Taalman09.03.12 -
Decked Out
It's our humble opinion that summers are best spent reclining on a warm sunny deck with a refreshing beverage in hand and a cool breeze blowing. In honor of this seasonal ritual, here are seven...
written by: Diana Budds09.01.12 -
Venice Takeaway at the Venice Biennale
Crane.tv, the excellent video magazine focusing on design and contemporary culture, has teamed up with Port, the best men's mag out of the UK, to produce this great look at the British pavilion at...
written by: Aaron Britt08.31.12 -
Commons' Grounds
A cornerstone of Portland, Oregon’s plan to eradicate homelessness, the Bud Clark Commons supportive housing project proves that thoughtful design creates considerable social good.
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Chris Mueller08.29.12
