Profile: Alejandro Aravena
The Pritzker Prize–winning Chilean architect reflects on innovation, social responsibility, and the limits of control.
A Terrace Home in London Gets a Luminous Extension While Keeping a Low Profile
Hunkered under a green roof, a new indoor/outdoor addition by Turner Architects breathes fresh life into a family home.
Company Profile
For more than ten years Moooi has inspired and seduced the world with sparkling and innovative designs.
Exhibitor Profile: Cerno
At this year's Dwell on Design, catch Laguna Beach-based Cerno, a young company that specializes in eco-friendly lighting.
High Profile Utensils
It's no secret that architects and designers stray from their main medium and try their hand at various smaller scale projects.
Dutch Profiles: Gijs Bakker
Gijs Bakker needs little in the way of introduction—the Dutch furniture and jewelry designer founded the wildly influential...
Wear It Proudly: The Dwell Profile Badge
Let your audience know that you're on Dwell by displaying the Dwell profile badge on your website.
Designer profile - Eddie Lee
Read NYC designer Eddie's Lee's inspiration for his new kitchen and his thoughts on design trends. Spoiler - he's not a fan.
PGH Maker Profile: Sapling Press
Is This Sleek New Electric Vehicle the Future of #Vanlife?
The Canoo MPDV van cuts a sharp profile reminiscent of the Tesla Cybertruck.
A Concrete Home by Pritzker Prize-Winner Alejandro Aravena Hits the Market For $1.5M
This hillside home with a primitive profile and dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean is for sale.
A Passive Solar Home Built Into the Hillside Asks $610K in Northern California
Designed in 1980, the partially sunken Sunburst Residence keeps a low profile—and a low carbon footprint.
Quirky Toronto House Is Far From Color Shy
Case in point: the magenta entry and cobalt blue carpet.
In Toronto, a Townhouse Maintains a Punchy Profile While Fitting in With Its Neighbors
Kilogram Studio livens up a Victorian home with vivid red accents that sync with the surrounding brick neighborhood.
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9 Modern Prefabs in the Desert
The barren beauty of a desert landscape can be a source of inspiration for off-the-grid prefab living.
3 New Book Releases: The Life and Work of Le Corbusier
2012 marked what would have been the 125th birthday of the great French architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known to the...
A Mint Midcentury in New York Asks $2.2M
Designed by SOM architect Arthur Witthoefft and lauded in the pages of Dwell, the restored abode is a piece of history.
Whatever Happened to the Ecohouse?
First profiled a decade ago, we checked back in with the adventurous architect of Biosphere 2 and his plans for his massive,...
An East Bay Eichler Offers Midcentury Living For Under $1.2M
California indoor/outdoor living can be yours in this lovely, Anshen & Allen-designed Eichler.
Must-See Modern Beach Houses on Fire Island Tour
A sneak preview of the modern house tours coming to Fire Island this summer, including the work of architects Horace Gifford,...
This Teak Outdoor Living Collection Pairs Sustainability and Scandinavian-Inspired Style
Sustainability and innovative, minimalist design are at the forefront of Gloster’s luxe collection of teak outdoor furniture.
Legendary Textile Artist Kay Sekimachi’s Renovated Berkeley Victorian Is a True Creative Haven
A new book from Rizzoli brings us into the richly layered residence of Sekimachi and her late husband, woodturner Bob Stockdale.
A Concrete Hillside Home With a Green Roof and Killer Views
Designed by Argentine firm Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos, this holiday home offers sweeping views and two separate autonomous levels...
Step Inside America’s Best Independent Design Shops
Independent design shops are hubs for creative communities. Here, we celebrate some of our favorites across the United States.
10 Jean Nouvel Buildings We Love
French Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel is credited by the New York Times in a profile piece as "exceptionally good...
Taking Flight: A Dose of Brazilian Design Lifts the Ceiling Fan to New Heights
Ever in the vanguard of contemporary ceiling fan design, The Modern Fan Company collaborates with Brazilian designer Guto Indio...
Steel Framed Split-Level Home in Germany
What do architects build when they can be their own clients?
Red Cedar Is the Key Ingredient of This Wooded Cottage For Sale
Located just an hour-and-a-half away from Chicago, a three-bedroom modern cottage in Michigan City, Indiana is for sale for just...
Snatch Up Case Study House #10 in Pasadena For $3M
Pasadena’s only Case Study House, carefully restored in 2012, follows the slope of its site and emphasizes indoor/outdoor living.
Floyd Debuts a Mattress That Perfectly Pairs With Their Cult Bed Frame
The made-in-the-USA mattress is about to become your new bedroom staple.
This Sleek Travel Trailer Is Practically a Cabin on Wheels
Home ownership, luxury, downsizing, adventure—no matter what you're looking for, this travel trailer can be all that, and more.
A Renovated Harry Gesner–Designed Midcentury in L.A. Wants $9.4M
Designed by visionary architect Harry Gesner and updated by Griffin Enright, this breezy post-and-beam residence boasts upscale...
Own This Stylish, Energy-Efficient Tiny Home For $69K
Packed with elegant details and modern appliances, this tiny abode is as chic as it is affordable.

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