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Alexander McQueen and the Meaning of Life
I did not attend “Savage Beauty,” the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, thinking that I would fall to my knees and weep at the recognition of some finite and indefinable...
written by: Alice Driver05.04.13 -
Destination of the Week: Istanbul
As writer Shonquis Moreno put it, after traveling to Turkey’s most cosmopolitan city for the first annual Istanbul Design Biennial, "Istanbul is a city of chaos, improvisation, and irony, where a...
written by: Jaime Gillin05.03.13 -
Amazing Modern Backyard Office
When it comes to DIY ingenuity, we applaud Scott Dorman of Marietta, Georgia, for designing, overseeing, and erecting a modern office/shed that makes a striking addition to his backyard. Click...
written by: Aaron Britt05.03.13 -
Frieze Art Fair: 7 Things Not to Be Missed
The Frieze Art Fair made quite the first impression last spring when it hopped the pond for its inaugural New York exhibition. Ever since, we’ve been jonesin’ to get back in the massive snaking...
written by: Sara Carpenter05.03.13 -
A Week in Review: 7 Great Reads You May Have Missed
Each week Dwell.com delivers more than 50 original posts, articles, and interviews focused on the latest in modern design. We wouldn't want you to miss a thing, so we've pulled together our top...
written by: Megan Hamaker05.03.13 -
Kitchens We Love: Part 2
As previously explored in 20 Modern Kitchens We Love and Dwell's Coolest Kitchens, we take a look at five more well-lit, spacious beauties that are bound to inspire even a professional chef.
written by: Jami Smith05.03.13 -
Color Story: Purple
From a renovated cottage in England to a family home in Brooklyn, these six modern homes make the last letter on the color wheel look regal by its creative insertions indoors and out. And for more...
written by: Ivane Soyombo05.03.13 -
Friday Finds 05.03.13
After a long hiatus, we are elated to say that Friday Finds is back in action! From a jazz-soaked film soundtrack to vintage magazine covers, enjoy this hearty offering of our staff's picks found...
written by: Eujin Rhee05.03.13 -
Become a Dwell Insider: Get the scoop on furniture trends from a Dwell Editor
Come and celebrate our new furniture issue with Dwell Deputy Editor Jaime Gillin at Room & Board in San Francisco. The issue pays homage to the exciting spectrum of modern...
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5 Modern Beach Accessories
It's too darn hot and half of us in Dwell's San Francisco office almost took the N-Judah straight to the beach on our lunch break. With beach-going on the brain, we thought we'd put together some...
written by: Megan Hamaker05.03.13 -
Spirit of Space's Architectural Films
Not long ago we posted Chicago-based architectural film company Spirit of Space's great pair video's on architect Steven Holl's Daeyang Gallery and Home in Seoul. We were so taken with their work,...
written by: Aaron Britt05.03.13 -
Family House with a Secret Room
This house on Lake Wenatchee in Washington was designed to be "cozy for two and comfortable for a crowd," as architect John DeForest puts it—thanks in part to a hidden media room.
written by: Jaime Gillin05.03.13 -
Textiles by Petel
Look no further than San Francisco–based Petel for unique and colorful throw pillows, tote bags, and accessories crafted from hand-woven African textiles. The brainchild of husband-and-wife team...
written by: Diana Budds05.03.13 -
7 Rooms with a View
As architect Frank Lloyd Wright once advised his students, "Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." Inspired by the great outdoors, these seven homes from around...
written by: Eujin Rhee05.02.13 -
Iceland Photo Portfolio by Meg Wachter
Considered to be one of Europe's sparsely populated countries, Iceland simply put, has an occupancy half the size of Vermont, but a whole lotta land. Brooklyn-based photographer Meg Wachter takes...
written by: Eujin Rheephotos by: Meg Wachter05.02.13 -
The Best Way to Say Thank You
Sometimes a hand-written note is the only way to go, and from a simple statement to a clever quip, Dwell’s found the right card for the occasion.
written by: Olivia Martin05.02.13 -
Photographer Q&A: Brent Rowland
Hailing from Ridgecrest, California—a wonderful desert town at the base of the Sierra Nevadas—photographer Brent Rowland is a great talent behind the camera. Read on to learn more about Brent and...
written by: Julia Sabotphotos by: Brent Rowland05.02.13 -
Kickstarter of the Week: Statement Bike Rack
If you live in a small space, especially one without a garage, bike storage can be a nightmare. In the past we've praised clever bike-on-the-wall solutions, and today we're dubbing the Statement...
written by: Aaron Britt05.02.13 -
Identity Design We Love: Helsinki Food Company
Prepare to get charmed by design agency, Werklig's, simple brand identity for Helsinki Food Company.
written by: Eujin Rhee05.02.13 -
5 Australian Designers We Love
Australia—the light-drenched island at the bottom of the world, the site of virgin white beaches, exotic air, and majestic wilderness, place to a vivid national surf culture, a heady tropical...
written by: Caia Hagel05.02.13 -
Virtue Street Before and After
Reigo & Bauer's facade makeover for a house in Toronto's West End updated a run-of-the-mill and rundown family home at the end of a cul-de-sac into a modern beacon.
written by: Kelsey Keithphotos by: Ben Rahn / A-Frame Inc05.02.13 -
Southern Comforts
Take an armchair trek to Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and more through our slideshow of houses that showcase the best of southern living. For more regional architecture guides, click through...
written by: Diana Budds05.01.13 -
5 New Designs We Love from Commune
Dwell always keeps an eye on the latest goods from Commune, an L.A. based design collective that manages to excel at everything from posters to penthouses. Here are five just released products we...
written by: Olivia Martin05.01.13 -
7 Modern Bookend Designs
From a discreet, incognito standee to a playful metal addition, our top seven bookend picks will help you keep those tumbling books at bay!
written by: Eujin Rhee05.01.13 -
10 Inspirations for Beating the Heat
With the weather creeping towards record highs here in the Bay Area, we turn our minds to everything cool. From pools to ice cream to architecture designed to enjoy the breeze, we'll take anything...
written by: Megan Hamaker05.01.13
