Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...
At Utopie Plastic, Futuristic Plastic Homes Make an Appearance at a 19th-Century Metal Factory
Somewhere in-between the mid-19th century, the 1960s, and the future, lies Utopie Plastic, or Plastic Utopia: an outdoor art...
The Ocean Cleanup Returns to Scoop Up Plastic From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup is headed out to sea—again—to remove plastic and debris amassing in the Pacific.
Colorful, Cutting-Board Plastic Cabinets Feel Surprisingly Rich in This Remodeled Kitchen
This Danish home’s IKEA kitchen gets a fresh look thanks to Muller Van Severen’s inspired pairing of marble and polyethylene.
A Corrugated, Plastic Bifold Door Opens Up an Artist’s Tiny L.A. Studio
Simple materials transform a rundown wood balcony into a new roof deck and versatile creative space.
This Hurricane-Resistant Prefab Is Made From More Than 600,000 Recycled Plastic Bottles
In Nova Scotia, a prefab beach house makes history as the first-ever home built with PET core foam technology.
Power Plastic
Every hour, enough sunlight hits the earth to power the entire planet for a year.
Michael Jordan Lists His Palatial Park City Home for $7.5M
Here’s your chance to “Be Like Mike”—or at least take a peek inside his Utah pad.
Karim Rashid Picks the Top 4 Luxury Plastic Chairs
I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Plastics.
Studio:Indigenous Founder Chris Cornelius Is Decolonizing Architecture
We speak to the architect and educator about how Indigenous culture influences his work, and how empathy can dismantle...
Chris Jordan at the 2008 IIDA Leaders Breakfast
“Six years ago today I was a very angry, lonely corporate lawyer,” recalls Chris Jordan, the keynote speaker at the 2008 IIDA...
Rental Revamp: An Architect Couple Reimagine a Dated Queens Apartment for Just $5K
Using found materials and DIY know-how, Jordan Meerdink and Shalini Amin create a polished home that emphasizes their African...
See What Happens When Two Hard-Core Modernists Are Let Loose in a Medieval Townhouse in France
A furniture maker and a textile designer remodel a building from the 13th century.
American Beauty
A Kansas architect unlocks the potential in an outdated 1950s home.
A Family Heirloom Helps Architecture Professor Chris Cornelius Imagine a New Future for His Field
As ongoing inspiration for how to bring Indigenous experiences into the built environment, Cornelius looks to the lived-in beauty...
A 19th-Century Carriage House Is Transformed Into a Live/Work Residence for a Pair of Artists
Two artists transform a 19th-century carriage house into a home where they can both live and create.
Before & After: A 19th-Century Row House Becomes a Boho Newlyweds’ Nest
A couple in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, leap right into the renovation of an 1898 row house after their honeymoon.
Before & After: Two Brothers List Their Swanky Midcentury Bachelor Pad for $1.6M
The 1950s L.A. residence sports a suave new look after a multiyear renovation.
London Design Festival: Plastic Fantastic
Opening tonight is From Now to Eternity, a show focusing on plastics with work by a collection of designers, including FAT,...
The Midcentury Spirit is Alive and Well in This Hudson Valley Escape
Seeking an escape from bustling city life, a Manhattan couple embarks on a renovation in the verdant Hudson Valley.
Before & After: A Run-Down Row House in Pennsylvania Gets Adventurous With Color
Purchased for just $59,000, a decrepit 1860 Lancaster house gets a gut renovation that’s not afraid of pattern or color.
When Fferrone Met Gentner
When an internationally renown designer and a fabricator get together, great things can happen.
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,...
Modern by Dwell Magazine: Outdoor Collection
Take it outside by exploring a deeper preview of select outdoor items from our Modern by Dwell Magazine collection for Target.
Modern by Dwell Magazine: Indoor Collection
The Modern by Dwell Magazine indoor collection brings an array of furniture, lighting, home decor, and accessories to Target on...
Dwell’s Top Picks for Bathroom Fixtures to Get You Renovation-Ready
Designer and architect Chris Deam did the homework so you don't have to—here are the toilets, showers, sinks, tubs, and faucets...
Scott Jordan's Idaho Penthouse
Home is where your heart is, but what if home is also where your business is?
The 14 Sustainable Swaps You Might Not Be Making
Easy peasy: There are a ton of simple ways to make a positive impact on Mother Earth without drastically altering your daily...
A Couple Build a New House for More Family on Their Secluded Wisconsin Homestead
Johnsen Schmaling Architects design a linear residence recalling the path of ancient glaciers on the Kettle Moraine.
A Two-Decade Renovation Recasts a Derelict Home as an Artists’ Live/Work Haven
Warren Techentin Architecture turns a wonky Los Angeles home and bungalows into the perfect place for the owners to work and...
Moving Mountains
Rebuilding on a challenging site in Mill Valley, California, a couple optimize a winning view that was there all along.
A Tumbledown Cottage in Austin Is Freshened Up and Fortified
Webber + Studio salvages a 1909 dwelling in the historic Clarksville neighborhood.
A Fire-Resistant House Cuts a Striking Figure in the Australian Bush
Close client-architect collaboration and bespoke elements give rise to a rugged, contemporary home for a Melbourne family seeking...
A Dutch Tiny Home Is a Serene Lakeside Retreat
Dark timber cladding gives way to airy interiors at this compact holiday home near the Lakes of Vinkeveen in the Netherlands.
A Couple Unearth Pencil-Drawn Plans for Their Dream Home in a Fallen Shed
A chance discovery sets in motion a reverent renovation of a quirky Long Island home.
A Closer Look at the Iconic Bubble Lamp
Industrial designer George Nelson was one of the founding fathers of American modernism.

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