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Dwell on Design 2009
06.26.09 -
Independent Bookstores Across America
We're culling together a map of independent booksellers around the United States, highlighting the kinds of places where you might roam for hours, scouring the shelves and scouting the stacks. If...
written by: Amanda Dameron03.05.11 -
Lost and Found
In honor of our Rethink Recycling theme this month, we’re crowd-sourcing a map of resources across the United States for salvaged materials. Whether you’re looking for 200-year-old barn...
01.03.11 -
Coast to Coast
If you're tempted by our Buyers' Guides in the current Make It Yours special issue but want to go "kick the tires," we've compiled a map of shops and showrooms in cities across the...
08.16.10 -
Modern Restaurants in Los Angeles
Chris Nichols, associate editor at Los Angeles Magazine, Googie expert, author, and all-around architectural steward, recommends modern Los Angeles restaurants that shouldn't be missed—even...
06.21.10 -
The World's Best Public Spaces
Here we present our favorite public places to linger, people watch, and take in nature’s bounty. We’ve gotten the ball rolling with our top picks—–expect sculpture parks and...
05.12.10 -
Site Specifics: San Diego, CA
Nestled on the Pacific coastline, between Los Angeles's sprawl and the Mexican border, San Diego is a surprisingly design-forward town with a handful of modern masterpieces to prove it.
03.23.10 -
Shopping List
Whether you're looking for an industrial worktable or a toque blanche like the Swedish Chef's, sometimes you need professional-quality accoutrements for your kitchen. Help us build out the list by...
02.02.10 -
Speak for the Trees
When it comes to building or renovating a house, one of the most important things to consider is the provenance of the materials—particularly in regards to sourcing responsibly harvested...
12.31.09 -
Small Farms Across the United States
We're creating a map of small farms, where dirt under the fingernails and sweat on the brow mean self-sufficiency, sustainability, and unbeatably delicious homegrown food. Help us build out the map...
written by: Amanda Dameron10.04.09 -
Regional Modern Real Estate Websites
Take a look at our ever-evolving collection of realtors and real estate websites across the United States that specialize in mid-century modern listings. We're adding new resources every day, so...
09.01.09 -
Dwell's Guide to Los Angeles
Though Dwell may be in NorCal, we still love a trip south to L.A., so take a tour with us as we map out the hot spots in one of the nation's hippest hubs. Text by Alissa Walker.
06.24.09 -
Sidewalk Gardens in San Francisco
After taking on San Francisco City Hall, architect Jane Martin helped spawn a movement that has rendered the city’s sidewalks more hospitable to birds, bees, butterflies—and even to...
06.22.09 -
Furniture ICU
What do you do when your Wassily chair snaps a strap, or the leather on your Eames lounge starts to look less like a well-used baseball mitt and more like a slice of gnarled Swiss cheese? You call...
03.18.09 -
FormLA Landscaping
FormLA Landscaping creates and maintains distinctive, sustainable outdoor spaces throughout Los Angeles. Each of our LEED-savvy, unique designs is constructed with optimal quality and...
04.30.13 -
Philip Glass in Conversation
Join us for a conversation with prolific music composer Philip Glass and Brad Rosenstein on Saturday, May 25, 6-7pm in the Lam Research Theater at YBCA. Mr. Glass discusses his works that will be...
05.21.13 -
San Francisco Design Week
San Francisco Design Week is a growing celebration of San Francisco Bay Area design which includes an opening reception, Business and Design forums, studio tours, exhibitions, lectures, mixers, a...
05.19.13 -
Dwell East Side & Downtown and Canyons & Valley Meet the Architects Night
Prior to the home tours, join Dwell and listen to the architects speak about their challenges, inspirations, and successes in designing and building the homes featured on the Dwell East Side &...
05.16.13 -
CCA Industrial Design Senior Thesis Show
CCA Industrial Design class of 2013 is excited to share their thesis work: Comfort Objects, a culimination of 8 months of design and research, covering a wide array of expertise including softgoods...
05.07.13 -
SFMade Week 2013
San Francisco's manufacturing tradition is getting a jump start thanks to SFMade, a weeklong celebration of makers in the City by the Bay. Though the region's thriving tech industry regularly nabs...
05.06.13
