Middle Ground
Adding less than $100,000 of improvements to an off-the-shelf prefab model resulted in a clean-cut structure at the eastern base...
Higher Ground
When the Frys lost their home to the Fourmile Canyon Fire, they looked up—way up. Rebuilding at 7,3000 feet high, the family...
A Home Inspired by the Stars Soars Off the Ground
This new retreat cantilevers over the Canadian forest for river views.
Defining an Architectural Canon From the Ground Up
The residents of Midland, Michigan, are leading the charge to document their community’s unique architectural history.
Stepping Stones Lead to This Daylit Dwelling in the Middle of a Pond
Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.
This “Urban Cocoon” Is a Soothing Apartment in the Middle of Hong Kong
Calming materials and cozy feels make this Hong Kong apartment extra enchanting.
Editor’s Letter: The Middle Ground
We should look at these Canadian townhouses as a playbook for patching up the middle of the housing market.
Modern Landscape Designer Breaks New Ground
With a wild approach, award-winning designer Margie Ruddick pushes the boundaries of landscaping.
This Compact Tasmanian Cabin Is a Testing Ground for Sustainable Design
Architect Jiri Lev’s home is a prototype for forward-looking architecture that could make a positive societal impact in Australia.
This Modern Stone Cabin Looks Like It Belongs in Middle-Earth
Actually located in Wyoming, the dwelling is spectacularly attuned to its surroundings.
8 Small and Unexpected Garden Oases Hidden in the Middle of Cities
These urban refuges effectively use greenery, water features, and delicate lighting in every inch of their modest spaces to...
A Whimsical Teahouse Pops Up on a Grassy Mound in the Middle of Tokyo
Architect Terunobu Fujimori elevates the traditional typology to new heights for the Tokyo Olympics.
Dwell x Turkel Design: Breaking Ground in Palm Springs
Drawing from the city’s heritage of midcentury modernism, the Dwell Prefab Palm Springs by Turkel Design embodies California’s...
Twin Townhouses Break New Ground for Multigenerational Living in Melbourne
An affordable two-unit home provides a beautiful solution to the city’s housing shortage.
Here’s How We Fix the Hole in the Middle of the Housing Market
Soaring real estate prices and shrinking housing options are leaving families in urban centers with fewer pathways to...
Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Set to Break Ground
More than a decade after it was first announced, Frank Gehry's sculptural Guggenheim Museum looks set to begin construction in...
Fun, Cheeky Interiors Give This Middle Eastern Eatery a Modern Edge
In downtown Victoria, Superbaba is a Middle Eastern restaurant whose quirky use of color and form keeps a sense of humor.
A Montauk Vacation Home Finds Common Ground With its Natural Surroundings
An NYC family's Long Island retreat was meant to be an escape.
Dan Brunn Architecture and Dwell Break Ground on Bridge House in L.A.
With the structural framework in place, Dan Brunn Architecture’s Bridge House takes shape.
A Brother and Sister Find Common Ground in Their New Split-Level Duplex in London
Inside a historic Victorian, ROAR Architects designs a flat for each sibling that connect to shared spaces.
Nina Libeskind on Ground Zero, How Architecture Can Help Heal, and Our Political Moment
A powerful insider shares insights on building a successful architecture practice through partnership.
In Just 48 Hours, a Chicago Live/Work Space Is Built from the Ground Up Using Concrete Panels
An industrious Chicago couple set up shop in a historic manufacturing district almost overnight using prefab concrete panels.
On the Ground in New Orleans
In keeping with today's impromptu New Orleans theme, Luke Weldon Perry's blog, The Incremental House, is featuring a...
A Pyramid Rises in the Middle of Manhattan
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
Where the Vintage Trailer Fanatics Are
Every year, a two-day showcase at Palms Springs Modernism Week brings midcentury camper aficionados to the desert to celebrate...
Casa Pájaro de Plata By John Osborne
A gorgeous house in the middle of the Costa Rican jungle.
House In Morillos
A modern house built in the middle of a breathtaking natural landscape.
A Group of Brutalist Townhomes Brings a Bit of Relief to a Canadian City’s Overheated Housing Market
Created by D’Arcy Jones Architects and Ryan Goodman of Aryze Developments, Pearl Block provides a middle ground for six families...
Venice Biennale 2012: Common Ground
The theme for the 13th Venice Biennale as defined by David Chipperfield is Common Ground.
These Separate Studios Keep a Retired Couple Happy
Art and life meet in the middle at a creative family retreat in Central Mexico.
5 Prefab Homes That Cost Less Than $20K
These prefab homes and kit dwellings break new ground for affordable housing.
A Mighty Oak Tree Frames This Family Home in Austin
Matt Fajkus Architecture creates a grounded take on a tree house in Texas.
A Verdant Midcentury in the Middle of a Portland Forest Asks $1.6M
A tree grows right through the roof of this 1962 home with a breeze block facade and a lush backyard oasis.
Stay in a Domed, Glass-Front Vacation Home in a Spanish Forest
Nestled in a Mediterranean pine forest at the confluence of two rivers in Lledó, Spain, is El Caracol, a rustic-modern domed...
This Modern Miami House Feels Like It's in the Middle of the Jungle
A contemporary residence makes the most of its one-of-a-kind landscape.
This Breathtaking Ranch Home Was Constructed Without Felling a Single Tree
Field Architecture constructs a fully functional horse ranch and residence in the middle of an oak grove.

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