Notes from the Underground
“I used to care about how buildings looked on the outside,” says Malcolm Wells, a charming, self-deprecating man with a bushy...
13 Subterranean Homes That Are Out of This World
If you're looking for an alterwative way of living, look no further: an underground home may be your answer.
This Lush, Underground Home Is a Hideaway Fit For a Hobbit
On a hilly site near Mexico City, architect Javier Senosiain has created a remarkable home inspired by the shape of a peanut.
Top Design Cities 2019: Seoul, South Korea
The cofounder of architecture studio SsD Jinhee Park sees a new generation of designers emerging in Seoul.
An Underground Speakeasy in Vienna Is Turned Into a Chic Cocktail Lounge
During the renovation of a heritage building from the late-18th century in Vienna, a former speakeasy is uncovered and...
This Beguiling Guesthouse in Belgium Has an Underground Cinema and a Watchtower
Crafted with layered wood and clad in Cor-Ten steel, a film lover’s backyard retreat offers a series of surprises.
An Architect’s Slim Home Squeezes Into a Tiny Lot in Seoul
Minwook Choi’s minimalist Seroro House makes clever use of a 355-square-foot site.
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...
In San Francisco, a Developer Proposes Packing People into Underground Pods
The 50-square-foot subterranean sleeping pods are expected to rent for $1,000 to $1,375 a month.
The House of a Lifetime
At age 34, Philip M. Isaacson commissioned architect F. Frederick Bruck to design a home for him and his wife. That was 1959.
House In Morillos
A modern house built in the middle of a breathtaking natural landscape.
Opened House
A few years after moving into their stocky, cavelike 1970s bi-level 20 miles southeast of Milwaukee, JJ and Eric Edstrom decided...
Scrap House
"Repurpose, refurbish, recycle" was the guiding principle for a metals broker in Ontario who harnessed his passion for–and...
House of Tomorrow
In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.
This Slender Home in Seoul Has One Room on Each of Its Four Levels
Architect TaeByoung Yim designs a 570-square-foot home with private space for studying and room to entertain.
Gorski Kotar House
A beautiful cabin inspired by a walnut tree.
A Dream House for the Ages
This Los Angeles family builds smart and plans ahead.
iT House, Joshua Tree
The iT House brings together raw industrial aesthetics with the tactics of green design to forge a new home in the sunbaked wilds...
Designed In-House
Mill Valley, California, might not be a hotbed of modernism, but it was here, ten years ago, that Dwell came into the world...
In Toronto, a Quirky “House Within a House” Lists for $2.6M
The brick-clad, three-bedroom home holds an 1860s cottage within its contemporary shell.
House in Iwakura by Airhouse
House in Iwakura is a minimal home located in Aichi, Japan, designed by Airhouse.
An Atypical Tree House
When a 40-year-old pine tree fell over at the rear of a Brentwood estate in Los Angeles a few years back, its owner, an art lover...
House in Ohguchi by Airhouse
House in Ohguchi is a minimal residence located in Aichi, Japan, designed by Airhouse.
A House Grows in Brooklyn
While most people living in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn didn’t see much to love about an abandoned, weedy lot...
House in Yasunami by TENK
House in Yasunami is a minimal home located in Kochi, Japan, designed by TENK.
House in Ogikubo by SNARK
House in Ogikubo is a minimal home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by SNARK.
Hand-Made Houses
Here at Dwell, we love houses with a good backstory.
The Whole House Zone
By conceptually dividing your home into zones, you can analyze each of its functions in turn.
A House Not Built for Human Beings
An architect-turned-falconer considers animals and nature when designing his own home.
Floating House, Lake Huron
On the edge of a tiny island accessible only by boat, this buoyant summer home lives the life aquatic.
House In Villard-de-Lans
A charming house with interconnected volumes that overlook different areas of a picturesque landscape.
Transformative House Renovation in Seattle
A couple, both architects, give their 1918 bungalow a modern update.
Malibu Canyon House with a View
Working with a limited footprint, a daunting slope, and killer views, architect Bruce Bolander went vertical with a secluded...
Casa Study House #1
Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.
The Brick Weave House in Chicago
Born as a horse stable, the Brick Weave House in Chicago is all about transportation and transparency.
Philadelphia Row House Renovation
In historic Philadelphia, Jibe Design gives a row home a bright modern update—and a dose of Persian pattern.

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