Creatives of the Bay Area Series: Evan Shively and Madeleine Fitzpatrick
Bursting with creativity in the hills of West Marin, California, is the home of Evan Shively and Madeleine Fitzpatrick, where...
Q&A With David Lai of Hello Design
It goes without saying that David Lai, Principal and Creative Director of Hello Design, has had a lot of experience creating...
Kevin Roche on How He Got His Start—Nodding Off in an Interview With Eero Saarinen
The Pritzker Prize–winning architect reflects on his achievements and his mentor.
Q & A: Leanne Marshall
In Season 5 of Bravo’s Project Runway, fashion designer Leanne Marshall earned the winning nod from the judges for her...
Kick Off Sweater Season With These October Sales
Here are the best savings on tech, bedding, apparel, and more to get your wardrobe and home ready for autumn’s chill.
Creatives of the Bay Area Series: Charles de Lisle
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing several homes of creative individuals we admire in the Bay Area—and we’re...
Photographer Q&A: Matthew Williams
From Jakarta to Brazil, Brooklyn based photographer Matthew Williams has traveled the globe for Dwell.
The Rise and Resurgence of the Great American Row House
Throughout U.S. history, the row house has endured and adapted as an underappreciated model for accessible urban housing.
Q&A with Japanese Architect Shigeru Ban
The Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...
10 Unexpected Ways to Decorate With Flowers
Though some may believe that flowers are more fit for traditional interiors or country homes, there's actually lots of modern...
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?
In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
Inside Our Striking MyDomaine Office in Los Angeles
In order to create thought-provoking content and cutting-edge ideas, you first need inspirational surroundings to stimulate the...
Q&A with Textile Designer Jack Lenor Larsen
We chat with the masterful weaver, textile designer, and gardener whose global aesthetic continues to reverberate and influence...
The Only John Lautner Home in Anchorage Asks $1.2M
The Harpel Residence II is one of a select few homes the master architect designed outside of California.
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in Vermont
Bob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
Q&A: Trailblazing Detroit Designer Ruth Adler Schnee
At 98, Ruth Adler Schnee reflects on the important names she’s known—Wright, Klee, Eames, Calder—and the career she’s led.
Q&A with Connect:Homes Co-Founder Jared Levy
Jared Levy of Connect:Homes wants to streamline the construction process down to the very seams, while making it affordable for...
Q&A: Tom Kundig on Why Buildings Should Move and Morph
The king of kinetic architecture discusses the River House, where manually operated gizmos move massive walls and windows.
Q&A: Architect Rem Koolhaas Turns Our Attention to the Countryside
The famed advocate of urban living embraces country life with a new exhibition.
Q&A: Meet the Designer Determined to Preserve the Traditional Craft of Shoemaking
Angela Scott’s heirloom-worthy designs—offering burnished leathers and hand-painted stripes—build on the legacy of handcrafted...
Q&A: Naoto Fukasawa Talks Muji, Minimalism, and Jasper Morrison
We sat down with the veteran Japanese product designer.
Q&A: Sumayya Vally on Her Unconventional Vision for the Serpentine Pavilion
The South African designer builds a monument to London’s neighborhood gathering places.
Leanne Ford's Vintage Echo Park Cabin Hits the Market at $995K
This 1906 cabin, rich with Hollywood history, was recently restored by HGTV star Leanne Ford—and now the cozy bungalow is up for...
Q&A With Coyuchi’s Design Director Laura Jo Wegman
Though my number-one dream job remains journalist and editor (lucky me!) a close second is textile and furniture designer (third...
Q&A: Architect Barbara Bestor Shares the Secret to Creating Coziness with Color
The architect discusses the philosophy behind her creative color choices—and the true power of a perfect palette.
Q&A: Walter Hood’s Vision for Renewing Neglected Urban Spaces
The celebrated Oakland artist and designer wants policymakers to reinvest in written-off neighborhoods.
Q&A: Maia Smilow Schoenfelder on Reviving a Classic Midcentury Furniture Brand
The newly named head of Smilow Design discusses preserving and advancing her grandfather’s legacy.
Q&A: Fine Rug Designer Ben Soleimani Launches a New Venture
Fourth-generation rug purveyor Ben Soleimani’s direct-to-consumer brand aims to change the way we shop for home furnishings.
Q&A: Neri Oxman’s Radical Vision for the Future of the Built Environment
With her latest exhibition at SFMOMA, the MIT professor, artist, and architect sends a dire (but hopeful) message: In order to...
Q&A: Legendary Garden Designer Piet Oudolf on His Latest Living Landscape
The venerable designer discusses the “performance of plants” he composed for the Vitra Campus—and why a garden should have...
Q&A: Bay Area Architect Ryan Leidner Shares His Morning Ritual
Step into the morning ritual of Bay Area architect Ryan Leidner.
Q&A: Studio Drift Founder Lonneke Gordijn on Nature, Art, and the Limits of Technology
Why do some of Studio Drift’s projects take more than a decade to complete? Because the technology to create them doesn’t exist...
Q&A: Artist Olafur Eliasson on How You Should Light Your Living Room
On the eve of a career-spanning show, the famed artist offers his thoughts on art, design, and the relation between quality of...
We Check in With Dwell’s First Editor-in-Chief About a House 20 Years in the Making
The seed of an idea planted when Karrie Jacobs helped start our publication finally comes to fruition in her own Catskills home.
Q&A: Todd Oldham Explains Why Every Designer Should Own a Makeup Kit
The tireless multihyphenate talks about his heroes, theories on color, and new line of products for children.
Q&A: Lucie Koldova Talks About Her Das Haus Concept For imm Cologne
Inspired by Bohemian crystal-making and more, the Czech guest designer imagines the 2018 edition of Das Haus.

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