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Charles Birnbaum on the Future of Landscape Architecture
Charles Birnbaum, founder and president of the Cultural Landscape Foundation, makes the case that historical preservationists are finally waking up to the glories of modernist landscape architecture.
written by: Charles Birnbaum03.15.13 -
Pinterest Board of the Day: Scandinavian Design
Scandinavian design: It's colorful, it's functional, it's clean, it's optimistic. We're great fans of all things Scandi, and here, we share a few of our favorite modern design pins from our...
written by: Sara Ost03.15.13 -
Week in Review: 7 Great Reads You May Have Missed
From our favorite blogs on living small, to airstreams, inspirational backyards, a woodland retreat, secret gardens, a sunny workspace, and an off the grid beach house, we've been bringing you the...
written by: Megan Hamaker03.15.13 -
Heavy Metal
From X to Y, from Z to A, these homes got the metal treatment without missing a beat.
written by: Ivane Soyombo03.15.13 -
Modern in the Country
Eric and Melinda purchased a 10-acre plot of land in rural Yelm, Washington, with visions of a new home on the range. There would be vineyards, gardens, an orchard, bees and chickens—typical...
written by: Sara Carpenterphotos by: Lara Swimmer03.15.13 -
Stress-Test Architecture
An artist-led design project invites curious interlopers to live in a pod prototype built for an uncertain future, and Dwell's intrepid reporter gets hands-on experience living in one of the...
written by: Rob Colvin03.15.13 -
Best of Belgium
If chocolates, waffles, and frites are all you imagine comes from Belgium, you've not been paying attention. A rash of fabulous architecture, hip products, and smart shops keep us perpetually...
written by: Aaron Britt03.14.13 -
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Modern Style
St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday, so we've put together some great pieces to, ahem, aid you in celebration of the holiday. Enjoy the parades and festivals and invite a few friends over for a...
written by: Megan Hamaker03.14.13 -
Hotel Focus: Ale House Inn
A former brewery warehouse has taken on a new life as a modern luxury hotel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Located amongst the cobblestone streets of Portsmouth, the Ale House Inn was purchased by...
written by: Anna Goldwater Alexanderphotos by: Philip Case Cohen03.14.13 -
Light Bright
For someone whose design philosophy is "to produce exceptionally designed objects of permanent value," you'd better believe it. Originally trained as a civil engineer and a graduate of industrial...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.14.13 -
Kitchen We Love: Catskills Farmhouse
A self-taught designer with a respect for both new and old embarked upon a solo mission to resuscitate a 19th-century homestead in upstate New York. In the process, he carved out a stunningly...
written by: Kelsey Keithphotos by: Mark Mahaney03.14.13 -
Rill Architects' Retreat in the Woods
"Simple forms and natural materials were key to the design of this home," says Jim Rill, principal of Rill Architects who, along with project manager James Murray, designed a home that draws...
photos by: James Ray Spahn03.14.13 -
5 Inspirational Backyards
Although snow still covers many a garden, spring is rapidly approaching and the plans for lush landscapes are being laid. Here, we pick five homes with great gardens for spring planning (or...
written by: Olivia Martin03.13.13 -
MUJI Makes a Move
MUJI, Japan’s legendary “brand-less brand,” is expanding its West Coast empire. With ultra-basic furniture, clothing, electronics, and more headed for San Jose, California in April, we decided to...
written by: Winifred Bird03.13.13 -
8 Cool Airstreams
Renovated, updated: These aren't your grandpa's airstream trailers. We've rounded up eight of the coolest Airstreams around for your viewing pleasure. And while you're at it, take a peep at seven...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.13.13 -
Hugo & Marie
What happens when you gather a fine crop of creative individuals dedicated to all things design? You get Hugo & Marie. Since early 2008, the NY-based "imaginative creative agency" has been managing...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.13.13 -
Pinterest Board of the Day: Landscape Architecture and Outdoors
From a modern twist on the classic porch swing to living roofs and a breathtaking vertical garden, our Pinterest board devoted to Landscape Architecture and Outdoors is full of great design ideas....
written by: Sara Ost03.13.13 -
Good Things Come in Threes
When the David Zwirner gallery decided to expand their Chelsea presence, they turned to a familiar face. Architect Annabelle Selldorf had completed the renovation of both their 19th street location...
written by: Sara Carpenter03.13.13 -
Talking Products: 5 Interviews with Design Luminaries
From flatware to furniture, the products we interact with every day have an impact on our lives. We think about them every day as we scour the globe for the objects and ideas that move the design...
written by: Aaron Britt03.13.13 -
Today’s Tumblr: Found by National Geographic
Dwell is a huge fan of Tumblrs for inspiration and pictorial satisfaction. Today, we focus on "Found," a Tumblr created by National Geographic to celebrate their 125th anniversary. Sourced from the...
written by: Olivia Martin03.12.13 -
Emerging Voices Lecture Series: graciastudio & SO – IL
Last Thursday, the Architectural League hosted the first in a series of lectures from the recipients of the 2013 Emerging Voices program. Selected for the promise they have shown in forging unique...
written by: Sara Carpenter03.12.13 -
Photographer Focus: Rebecca Daniels
Rebecca Daniels is an architectural photographer based in San Francisco, mainly commissioned by local architects to shoot their latest project. She has a beautiful eye for abstract details, shapes,...
written by: Anna Goldwater Alexanderphotos by: Rebecca Daniels03.12.13 -
Dinner with Dwell & Lincoln
Lincoln & Dwell recently played host to a star-studded crowd of designers, architects, and tastemakers in Palm Springs for the finale of Modernism Week. The guests convened at the one-time Max...
written by: Sara Carpenterphotos by: Justin Keena03.12.13 -
Modern Mornings
Admittedly, our pre-coffee state is less than cutting-edge with the new time change in effect, but these new coffee serving staples make our morning routines far more modern (if not less miserable).
written by: Olivia Martin03.12.13 -
Pets in the Modern World
It is common knowledge that fully half the internet is comprised of pictures of cats; the other half, of cat videos. At Dwell, we love all pets—cats, dogs, chickens and the coops they call home—and...
written by: Sara Ost03.08.13
