Rock the Boat
New Zealand architect Davor Popadich invoked nautical sheds in his unconventional design for his family’s home on Auckland’s...
On a Rock in a Hard Place
In an unlikely mountaintop locale, Anderson Anderson Architecture crafted a home out of a complex composition of off-the-shelf...
This Idyllic Swedish Summerhouse Can Only Be Reached by Boat
Helicoptered to the site in prefab pieces, a holiday retreat springs up on a remote and roadless island.
A Volcanic-Rock Courtyard Energizes a Dramatic Home in Shanghai
From the ground up, Hiding House combines natural forms, textures, and materials to theatrical effect.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Rock Their Concrete Features
The industrial material of choice is making its rounds in the residential realm.
Heavy Metal: 15 Kitchens That Rock Metal Cabinets
We’ve taken a shine to metal kitchen cabinets.
A Gleaming Airstream Borrows Space-Saving Tips From Boat Design
After two years at sea with their family of five, a couple continues their tiny house lifestyle by renovating a rundown Airstream.
18 Cushy Rooms That Rock the Fat Furniture Trend
With their soft, organic shapes and plump proportions, these sofas and chairs are begging us to sink right in.
20 American Homes That Rock the Red, White, and Blue
This Fourth of July, we pay tribute to the stars and stripes with these all-American abodes.
Jack White: Rock and Roll Icon—and Furniture Upholsterer?
We got the low down on Jack White’s Rolling Record Store, but the man had much more to say.
This 3-Story Residence With a Glass Elevator and Boat Lift Seeks $15M in Miami
No expense has been spared and no detail overlooked in a luxurious new build near the city’s design district.
On the Rock
Katja and Adam Thom’s cabin, on an exposed postglacial archipelago in Canada’s windswept Georgian Bay, is more than eight miles...
Snag One of Harry Gesner’s Boat Houses in the Hollywood Hills for $920K
Here’s a rare chance to own one of eight historic homes designed by Harry Gesner and built by Norwegian shipbuilders in 1959.
A Wacky Rock 'n' Roll Wonderland in the South Korean Countryside
A cluster of six avant-garde weekend homes commissioned by the bass guitarist of a Korean rock group, Rock It Suda is part rock...
The Meditative Pastime of Rock Collecting Inspires an Artful Lighting Series
Modeled after ocean-tumbled rocks, the smooth forms of these sustainably made lamps will make you want to pick them up and take...
Grab This 1937 Redwood-Wrapped Residence in Eagle Rock for $1.3M
The L-shaped home elegantly blends concrete, wood, and vintage furnishings for a decidedly modern and hip look.
These 9 Spaces Show How to Rock a Monochromatic Color Scheme
Decorating with a single color might sound boring, restrictive, uninspired, or unadventurous, but the results can be anything but...
Make Yourself at Home in One of These Small Spaces on Boats That You Can Rent
If you're eager to put your sea legs to good use, but don’t want the work of setting sail, then consider camping out on one of...
A Modern Home in India Evokes Emotion With a Giant 4-Ton Rock
A precariously perched rock on a long cantilever delivers an unexpected twist to an Indian abode.
A Rock Drummer With an Eye for Modernism Tunes Up a Los Angeles Midcentury
Matt Helders of the Arctic Monkeys has a penchant for throwback film and design; interior designer Corinne Mathern used it to...
Artist Jay Nelson Turns Cars, Trucks, and Boats Into Adventure-Seeking Dream Machines
Inspired by the call of the open road, San Francisco–based artist Jay Nelson crafts curvaceous campers from reclaimed materials.
Beastie Boys’ Ad-Rock Lists His Lakefront Midcentury for $975K
After owning the New Jersey home for 15 years, the American rapper/guitarist and his wife, Kathleen Hanna, are trading the East...
About a Boat
The Houdini-like designers behind this boathouse employed giant steel arches to make the structure disappear from view and in its...
Before & After: A Dark and Disjointed Los Angeles Cottage Sees the Light
Modus Development elevates a Highland Park dwelling with daylighting, archways, and a rooftop deck.
Get Ready for July 4th With 15 Spaces That Rock Red, White, and Blue
Get in the holiday spirit with these interiors and exteriors that boast red, white, and blue in their own unique ways.
A Rock Star’s L.A. Compound With a Geodesic Dome Just Listed For $1.7M
Guitarist Nicky Panicci’s hillside home in Eagle Rock is truly one-of-a-kind—and it comes with its very own geodesic dome.
A Rock Star Design Team Takes a Home in British Columbia From “Spec” to Spectacular
In Whistler, a design-loving couple tasks a team of designers to turn a spec home into a bespoke family residence that’s all...
Rock Star Designer Virgil Abloh Unveils the First Off-White Home Collection
Virgil Abloh's new home goods line is quietly hip—and it launches on September 1st.
A Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s Picturesque Montana Retreat Is Going Up For Auction
The family vacation home of E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent features green design, outdoor spaces, and an equestrian center...
Like a Rock
When it comes to great product design, the material is often the message. Matuse’s wetsuits prove why.
Rock, Paper, Scissors
Black Shack Architects design a modern motocross shelter in an elemental way.
A New Book for Those Who Dream of Living in a Floating Home
Gestalten takes readers on board an array of floating dwellings across the globe that embrace beautiful and functional design.
Seattle Waterfront Lifestyle
Ten Steps To Heaven: $1,599,999.
Living on a Bed of Lava Rock
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
Mad About Marble: 20 Kitchens and Bathrooms
What's not to love about marble? Its smooth texture and sleek appearance gives your home a polished, timeless look, while also...
15 Modern Homes with Black Exteriors
For many, the color black is not the first thing that comes to mind when designing a home. However, don't let it scare you.

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