In the Loop
Adrian Jones lived in his top-floor loft in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood for nine years before renovating.
Head to 1960s Japan via AvroKO-Designed Restaurant in Chicago's West Loop
AvroKO—the hospitality design firm with serious muscle—expands its growing empire with an inaugural project in Chicago, Momotaro.
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
Tour a New Residential High-Rise That's Uniquely "Chicago"
Landmark West Loop is a love letter to Chicago's West Loop neighborhood.
Watch This Mesmerizing Video of COS's Huge Marble Run in Seoul
Snarkitecture and COS bring audiences into the loop with a sculpture that channels one of the most unpredictable objects there...
Green Sustainable Home in Montauk
Decades after they met as teenagers on a Montauk beach, Manhattanites Victoria and Greg Pryor returned to Long Island to build a...
These Nautically Inspired Apartments in Amsterdam Peek Out From Under a Wavy Facade
On the island of Zeeburgereiland, this duplex references Dutch maritime history and biophilic design.
We Love These 11 Showstopping Modern Wardrobes
Almost as important as the clothes you buy is how you store them.
In Montana, a Historic Lakefront Home With Original Details Asks $3.5M
Set on the shore of Swan Lake amid old-growth pines, this classic cabin is a tranquil retreat.
A New Chicago Bed-and-Breakfast Occupies a Former Publishing House
Aptly named The Publishing House, a just-opened bed-and-breakfast in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood avoids the kitsch of...
Asking $4.9M, a Sustainable Home in Bend Embraces the Outdoors
Huge windows and energy-efficient elements make this Oregon residence a nature lover’s dream.
This Closed-Loop Design on Long Island Provides a Formula for an Eco-Friendly Lawn
The surrounding wetlands inspired a low-maintenance yard complemented by native plants and a surprising lawn.
A Dated ’90s-Style Loft Is Stripped Down to a Streamlined Aesthetic
Simplicity drives the transformation of a cluttered Chicago loft into a clean and calm home.
Take a First Look at the Future of La Brea Tar Pits
Three top architecture firms just revealed new designs for La Brea Tar Pits—including Hancock Park’s 12 acres and the Page...
The Ace Hotel's Newest Location Embraces Chicago's Design History
Set in an industrial concrete-and-glass building that was once home to an Italian cheesemaking company, the Ace Hotel's latest...
How the Creators of “A Strange Loop” Set the Literal Stage for the Tony-Winning Musical
Playwright Michael R. Jackson and scenic designer Arnulfo Maldonado discuss how the team brought to life the onstage environments...
8 Cool Places to Rent on Your Next Trip to Chicago
With its iconic skyscrapers such as the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building, and modern structures...
An Addition to a 1955 Modern Home Maximizes Views of the San Francisco Bay
A new master suite at the Teaberry Residence by Cary Bernstein Architect realizes the full potential of a site in Tiburon,...
This Tiny Taipei Apartment Feels Like It’s Floating in the Clouds
2Books Design turns a dark two-level residence into an airy home and workspace for a couple and their two cats.
This Off-Grid Tiny Home Is One Retiree Couple’s Permanent Vacation
The 182-square-foot home by Madeiguincho includes self-sustaining systems designed to allow the couple to stay checked out as...
A Sparkling Remodel Revitalizes a 1974 Home That Twists Like a Corkscrew
A quirky multilevel home in Chicago’s Old Town by pioneering architect Walter Netsch has been sympathetically restored by its new...
This Tree House For Rent Near Downtown Portland Doubles As an Art Platform
Nestled in the heavily forested West Hills in Portland, Oregon, the Wald House PDX is a wood-paneled escape that can be booked...
Jean Nouvel’s National Museum of Qatar Mimics a Desert Rose
A striking show of Qatar’s cultural and financial power, the mega-museum designed by Atelier Jean Nouvel mimics a desert rose, a...
This Year, the Chicago Architecture Biennial Is All about Inclusion
The international exhibition has returned with more than 100 civic, educational, and cultural events—and the entire program is...
A Curving Coastal Home in Australia Mimics the Sweeping Landscape
Tidal Arc House by Woods Bagot mirrors the undulations of the tide and landscape with its arched concrete form.
5 of the Best-Looking Home Security Systems Out There
It’s common for homeowners to come to the realization that although they want to protect their homes from burglaries and similar...
Dwell Picks: The 9 Products Our Team Never Travels Without
Our resident jet-setters weigh in on their carry-on essentials.
Refreshed Take on the Gable Shines in Austin’s Building Boom
Toying with a conventional form, an architect designs a modern house meant for alfresco entertaining.
This 3D-Printed Tiny Cabin Offers a Creative Response to the Bay Area’s Housing Crisis
Sustainability and forward-thinking architectural techniques merge in this experimental tiny cabin clad in 3D-printed tile.
This DIY Couple Craft a Tiny Cabin in the Santa Cruz Mountains for Less Than $35K
In search of a Bay Area retreat, Jeff Waldman and Molly Fiffer purchased a piece of land on which to experiment and gain new...
Top 5 Energy-Efficient Homes of the Week
These designers are leading the charge toward a greener, more-environmentally friendly future.
Plagued Ash Trees Were Repurposed to Create This Charred Cedar–Clad Home on Lake Michigan
A shou sugi ban home overlooks Lake Michigan.
Escape to the Woods in These Sustainable, Community-Focused Canadian Cabins
On a private island in Ontario, MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects are in the midst of creating an energy-efficient and convivial...
Guide to Understanding Laser, Plasma, and Water-Jet Cutting in Design
Laser cutting and its fellow industrial cousins, plasma cutting and water-jet cutting, might sound inaccessible and intimidating,...
A Converted 1940s Gym in the Netherlands Becomes an Airy Home With “Tactile Contrast”
MASA Architects design a serene urban hideout with open-plan spaces that juxtapose gritty, exposed brick and concrete with silky...
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Partnering with family-owned companies around the country, Room & Board collaboratively develops timeless pieces with superior...

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