Hot Tropic Part 1
Take a visual journey through a week of art, tropical inspiration, and color.
Hot Tropic Part 2
Wandering around Wynwood.
Hot Tropic Part 3
Off to Miami’s botanical gardens.
Hot Topic: Design Memory
What's Your First Memory of Design or Architecture?
A Spotlight on 10 Traditional Homes with Modern Interiors
Historically, the terms "traditional" and "modern" have not gone hand in hand (especially when speaking of home design).
Preview the Key Design Topics of Dwell on Design Los Angeles 2015
Our flagship event celebrates ten years with a focus on universal design, resiliency, energy, and technology.
Michele De Lucchi
The legendary Italian architect, designer, and artist discusses the power of empathy in design, the fight against complacency, and...
6 Tiny House Resources That Will Help You Downsize Your Life
Move into a mini abode with this roundup of resources on modern small space living.
An Australian Family’s Farmhouse Reflects the Splendor of Its Surroundings
A young couple seek to maximize livability and sustainability amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of the Piccadilly Valley.
Plugged-In Parenting: Expert Advice and the Latest Wave of Devices
We gathered a list of new gadgetry for growing families and organized it around common threads—from security to creativity.
You Don’t Need to Be an Architect to Take Michael Sorkin’s Advice
A new posthumous book compiles the renowned architecture critic’s lifelong learnings—like how to cut an elegant section, or the...
This Luminous Australian Renovation Packs a Lot Into a 23-Foot-Wide Lot
A surprisingly modern addition transforms an 1880 bungalow in Adelaide, Australia, into a spacious and sensuous abode.
Explore the World of Shipping Container Design With a New Architectural Book
Featuring built, unbuilt, and in-progress projects, the new monograph on architectural studio LOT-EK offers an in-depth look at...
A Renovated Midcentury in Georgia With a Lush Central Courtyard Asks $780K
DSNWRK expanded the 1954 Atlanta-area home while restoring its original flagstone and wood surfaces.
25 Awesome Gifts for Kids of All Ages
Nurture their creative streak with these picks designed to pique curiosity.
A New Modern Hotel Brings Midcentury Miami to Tulum, Mexico
Explore a new stylish and surprisingly affordable boutique hotel in Tulum, Mexico, that offers midcentury-Miami vibes in the...
The World’s First 3D-Printed Village Is Coming to Latin America This Summer
The walls of each home can be printed in just 24 hours with nearly zero waste.
Dwell Picks: Our Favorite Cookbooks, Just In Time for Fall
Looking to evolve dinner into something new, inventive, and delicious? We asked Dwell staff members to name some of their...
Create a Spa-Like Ambiance in Your Bathroom With These Designer Tips
These key features and smart design techniques can turn your bathroom into a relaxing and rejuvenating oasis.
Building 101: How to Work With a Contractor When You Have an Architect
Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.
This Year, the Chicago Architecture Biennial Is All about Inclusion
The international exhibition has returned with more than 100 civic, educational, and cultural events—and the entire program is...
Rusted Zinc Helps This Family Getaway Take On the Elements in Chile
A barn-like residence on the Chilean archipelago of Chiloé honors the rural, coastal landscape.
A Houston Doctor’s Health-Focused Home Banishes Toxins and Braces for Storms
Interior designer Laura Britt and architect Stephen Andrews took notes from WELL Building Standards—and their physician client—to...
A Vibrant Cabin in NYC Explores the Future of Urban Living
As cities continue to explode in population despite diminishing space for expansion, we have to wonder—what does the future hold...
Two Experts in Quarantine Architecture Predict How the Pandemic Will Affect Our Homes
Authors Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley started writing their book about medieval quarantine architecture long before Covid-19.
Budget-Friendly Renovation of a Neoclassical Home in Oslo
A pair of designers in Oslo, armed with tricks for introducing color and daylight, remake their compact late-19th-century...
This May Be the Most Ecologically Ambitious Home Renovation on the Planet
On Bainbridge Island, off the Washington coast, Charlie Hellstern Interior Design and The Miller Hull Partnership create the...
Here’s What it Takes to Build a Pretty Good House
LEED and Passive House have become gold standards for energy-efficient homebuilding—but some say there’s a better way.
Trend Report: Architect Barbara Bestor Sounds Off on the New Glass House
From the Maison Verre in Paris to Philip Johnson’s Connecticut icon, the glass house is a hallmark of 20th-century modernism.
The Dwell 24: Zihe Gong
The recently graduated designer is making strides with her funky designs—including a coat rack and chairs that evoke the shape of...
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.
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...
Across the Ocean
With a novel use for an ultra-lightweight material, two academics build their ideal home—then ship it overseas for assembly.
The Dwell 24: Richard Yasmine
Beirut-based designer Richard Yasmine creates furniture and objects inspired by his Lebanese heritage.
Top 9 Design and Architecture Podcasts to Tune Into
Nerd out with our favorite design podcasts.

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