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Cutting Up a Mini Loft in Los Angeles
Los Angeles–based architecture firm Tag Front faces the future of downtown living with an apartment that melds the compactness of...
This Los Angeles Home is Driven by Automotive Design
The creative force behind Faraday Future’s otherworldly automotive designs takes on a new medium—his own residence.
A Neutra Renovation in Los Angeles
Architect Peter Grueneisen of Nonzero Architecture takes on revamping a classic.
Ray Kappe-Designed Multilevel House in Los Angeles
Los Angeles architect Ray Kappe built a multilevel house for his family back in 1967, and the results still resonate today.
A Richard Neutra–Designed Gem Surfaces in Los Angeles for $4.3M
Built in 1942 and recently reimagined, the Branch House opens wide to a dreamy, resort-style backyard.
Los Angeles Bridge House by Dwell and Dan Brunn Architecture Nears Completion
With windows installed and exterior cladding in place, Dan Brunn Architecture’s Bridge House forges closer to completion in L.A.
An Innovative Net-Zero Prefab in Los Angeles
A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.
A Mid-Century Modern Makeover in Los Angeles
Linear sight lines and a game-changing terrace revamp a midcentury home in the Pacific Palisades.
A Charming Los Angeles Bungalow Asks $750K
Lightly renovated since being built in 1956, this Mount Washington home is seeking its third-ever owner.
Peek Inside Designer Sally Breer’s Painfully Cool Los Angeles Loft
The Frogtown loft of designer Sally Breer is a remarkable mix of imagination, classic design, and personal history.
Dwell 24: SinCa Design
Dave Sinaguglia and Maria Camarena of SinCa Design use traditional woodworking techniques to form their minimalist and sculptural...
Dwell and Dan Brunn Architecture Unveil Bridge House as Construction Wraps in Los Angeles
With finishing touches complete, the stream-straddling design makes its debut in L.A.
The Dwell 24: Lios Design
These Cambridge-based lighting designers created the world’s first molten-glass 3D printer.
Dwell’s Top 10 Design Pros of 2017
We celebrate the architecture firms that have led the way in Dwell's online community.
A Boxy Los Angeles Bungalow Conceals a Secret Garden
A single window and door along the concrete-colored facade are all that hint to what’s in store.
In Los Angeles, a Midcentury Homage Is Capped With a “Floating Roof”
GLUCK+ builds on the language of iconic design with a family home in the Hollywood Hills.
8 Examples That Show How Loft Living Goes Beyond Just NYC
When you think of loft living, your mind may flash to the interesting lofted dwellings of New York City's Tribeca or Soho—but...
9 of the Best Prefab Home Companies in Los Angeles
These nine Los Angeles–based prefab companies are pushing the boundaries of beautiful residential design.
In Los Angeles, a Remixed Craftsman Bungalow Lists for $1.9M
Behind an eye-catching facade, a sun-drenched great room connects to a concrete rear addition.
A Leak Leads to a Dazzling Kitchen Overhaul in Los Angeles
Designer Ginny Macdonald’s renovation includes a new breakfast nook, a laundry room, and a crisp white color scheme.
Patrick Tighe Believes the Future of Los Angeles Is Affordable
From his office near the Culver City Arts District, the architect challenges ideas about how low-cost housing should look.
19 Laudable Midcentury Modern Renovations in Los Angeles
These thoughtful remodels take on the daunting task of preserving the homes’ marvelous midcentury roots.
A Camera-Ready Remodel in Los Angeles Asks $789K
After a multiphase update and an appearance on HGTV, this Montecito Heights midcentury seeks a new owner.
A Tiered Home in Los Angeles Hugs a Steep Slope
Referencing Case Study architecture, Three Step House in Silver Lake gradually climbs a curving site.
A Los Angeles Renovation Opens Up to Coastal Climes
In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a couple turn to architect Ken Ungar for a home that maximizes ocean views and meshes...
A Polygonal Refuge Takes Root in the Hills of Los Angeles
Tom Marble designs a calm retreat overlooking Silver Lake for a Buddhist devotee and hospice nurse.
Snag This Los Angeles Midcentury For Just Under $2M
Surrounded by nature, but just minutes from Beverly Hills.
7 Preserved Modern Architecture Icons in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Conservancy announced the recipients of its 34th Annual Preservation Awards, and has honored architect and Googie...
Inside Our Striking MyDomaine Office in Los Angeles
In order to create thought-provoking content and cutting-edge ideas, you first need inspirational surroundings to stimulate the...
Project Room’s Winning Streetlight Design Beckons a Brighter Future for Los Angeles
The L.A.-based collective brings the city its first new streetlight design in more than 60 years.
Design Your Home With Dwell Photos
Now you can browse the best photos on Dwell.com from our bloggers, magazine and community of users.
Dwell 24: Samson Furniture Design
Trained as an engineer in aircraft repair‚ Canadian furniture designer Samson Wang‚ 30‚ brings his knowledge of physics to...
An Eccentric Pop of Blue Accents an Introspective Home in Los Angeles
Architect Barbara Bestor layers surprises throughout the home, which she designed to fit within the partial footprint of an...
Before & After: A Remodeled L.A. Home Dazzles With Fresh Materials and Color
Veneer Designs brings a “blank ’90s box” into the 21st century.
A Svelte ADU Gives a Los Angeles Bungalow Room to Breathe
The backyard dwelling by OKB Architecture packs a large program into a narrow lot, allowing a family to spread outward from their...
A Modified A-Frame Overlooking Los Angeles Starts at $699K
On the market for the first time since 1976, a cozy and compact home with a dramatically pitched roofline is ready to welcome a...

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