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Adrian Madlener is a Brussels-born, New York-based writer, curator, consultant, and artist. Over the past ten years, he’s held editorial positions at The Architect’s Newspaper, TLmag, and Frame magazine, while also contributing to publications such as Architectural Digest, Artnet News, Cultured, Domus, Dwell, Hypebeast, Galerie, and Metropolis. In 2023, He helped write the Vincenzo De Cotiis: Interiors monograph. With degrees from the Design Academy Eindhoven and Parsons School of Design, Adrian is particularly focused on topics that exemplify the best in craft-led experimentation and sustainability.

Dwell 24: 4 Emerging Design Studios Engaging With Natural History
Trees in bloom inspired Chengdu, China, designer Yuxuan Huang’s Dream Catcher Lamp, one of four examples of pieces inspired by...
Dwell 24: 5 Emerging Design Studios Riffing On History
Hamza Mekdad in Beirut and Robby Simon in Atlanta are among the creatives on this year’s list whose works engage with craft’s...
Her Multifamily Detroit Home Is Part Design Studio, Part Neighborhood Gathering Spot
Designer Chelsea Hyduk lets anyone take a shortcut through her yard.
That’s One Way to Use Pandemic Office Pods
Portable glass enclosures built by an auto shop during Covid are the newest accommodations at one of America’s oddest camps.
Everyone Knows These 5 Classic Furnishings, But You Should Meet Their Contemporary Alternatives
The canon isn’t dying anytime soon, but you can add individuality to your home by investing in pieces from a new generation of...
How They Pulled It Off: A Park Slope Townhouse With a Dramatic Array of Not “Normal” Stone
Interior architect Merrill Lyons transformed a turn-of-the-20th-century Brooklyn brownstone with some unique marble and...
The Art World Is All Wrapped Up in Textiles Right Now
Four of our favorite recent exhibitions show fiber art at its most creative.
Looking for a New Rug or Even a Fabric Wall Piece? We’ve Got You Covered
From new riffs on old traditions to contemporary graphics, these textiles are the best in show.
The Dwell 24: Meet This Year’s Best Emerging Designers
Cactus-inspired lamps, a miniature library, and phallic-focused ceramics are just some of the creations of our annual lineup of...
Glassware Traditions We Love From Around the World—and Their Modern Interpretations
Whether it’s Murano or Czech crystal, there’s a beloved form out there that’s right for you.
How They Pulled It Off: A Stained-Glass Bench That Illuminates a Brooklyn Backyard
The seat brings natural light into a dark basement and also serves as a beautiful spot to land for outdoor dining.
Outdoor Furniture for Throwing a Party Like a Pro
We asked five (over)qualified hospitality experts tips for hosting their ideal outdoor event—and gathered everything you need to...
How to Channel Your Favorite Throwback Aesthetic Without Going Overboard
If you’re dreaming of an ’80s bathroom or want a kitchen that looks like “The Brady Bunch” (but better), consider these tips from...
The Dwell 24: Evam
Working across continents, Caroline Kable and Aditya Jaimini highlight the diversity of Rajasthani craft through contemporary...
The Dwell 24: Didi NG Wing Yin
The Hong Kong–born, Helsinki-based artist uses wood in ways that draws focus to its texture.
The Dwell 24: Cinco X Cinco
Through collaborations with local makers, the Guatemala City design collective endeavors to shed fresh light on their country’s...
Construction Diary: An Architect Relies on Memory to Rebuild His Childhood Home
Years after the house he grew up in burned down, Jes Paone returned to Concrete, Washington, and recreated it using only his...
The Owner of an L.A. Neutra Doubles Its Living Space by Looking in the Unused Backyard
The landscape architect created lush outdoor hangout zones that mirror the home’s interior.
Smart Tech for the Home Doesn’t Have to Be Ugly
Whether you love midcentury modern or are (still) obsessed with checkerboard everything, we found some smart gadgets that’ll mesh...
The Dwell 24: Ohla
Mat Trumbull and Giulia Zink’s furniture is bold in its simplicity, and takes inspiration from ancient forms.
The Dwell 24: MMR Studio
Designer Zhongyu Zhang explores the connections between the mass-produced and the natural world through her carefully constructed...
The Dwell 24: Animate Objects
For designer Zeynep Satik, making furniture is “a means of creating immersive and transformative experiences.”
What Does It Take to Make It in Design?
We chart the course of four prominent designers who’ve made their way to the top.
Roberto Lugo Is Using a Greco-Roman Pottery Tradition to Tell His Own Stories
In his first solo gallery show in New York, the Philadelphia ceramicist plays with ancient motifs to recount his childhood...
Whipping Up a New Recipe for Furniture: A Conversation With Samuel Ross
In his latest exhibition, the designer glazes steel and stone tables with honey, turmeric, and milk, creating new flavors that...
New Initiatives and Leaders Are Bringing Power and Profits to America’s Crafting Communities
Geechee basketmakers, Gee’s Bend quilters, and Native American artisans are developing ways of navigating markets that have not...
Six American Designers Share Their Inspiring New Takes on a Dream Dinner Party
We can all get stuck in a rut. This holiday season, break out of yours.
Refractory’s Angie West Throws a Feast Inspired by the American West
The colors and forms of the Mountain West inspired the designer’s drama-filled display.
Artist Matt Byrd Sets a Quirky, Rustic Table for Friendsgiving
Handmade and found objects complete the designer’s casual, personal party setting.
Join Designer Jialun Xiong for a Grayscale Dinner for Two
The minimalist designer sets the table for an elegant and intimate meal.
Take a Trip to the Dacha With Civilian Projects’ Nicko Elliott and Ksenia Kagner
The architects winter party setting brings warmth and family to the outdoors.
Join Designer Jillian Knox for an Open-Door Holiday Party
The designer, stylist, and cofounder of Casa Ojo shows us how she makes her house a home for everybody.
Baltimore’s New Ulysses Hotel Channels the Kaleidoscopic Ouevre of Filmmaker John Waters
The latest property from New York firm Ash also incorporates eccentric design accents that reference Baltimore’s maritime past...
Five Expat Designers Share the Prized Possessions They Bring Back From a Trip Home
These items, handpicked by these arbiters of taste, provide a personal glimpse into global cultural capitals.
Urvi Sharma Finds Inspiration in the Sights and Scents of New Delhi
The Providence-based furniture designer handpicks objects and shops that exemplify home to her.
Design Cities: Athens, Greece
Designer Stamos Michael explains how one of the world's oldest cities is experiencing a cultural rebirth fueled by young artists.
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