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Duncan Nielsen is Dwell’s design news editor. His coverage includes everything from Frank Lloyd Wright–inspired sneakers to ADU legislation. Share tips or ideas at duncan at dwell dot com.

Los Angeles Funds 38 New Affordable Housing Projects to Help the Homeless
In 2016, L.A. citizens voted to fund 10,000 new affordable housing units citywide.
Five Films We’re Definitely Going to See at New York’s Architecture & Design Film Festival
This year’s programming focuses on big classics, but also zooms in on the hard to see.
Florence Knoll’s Personal Art Collection Heads to Auction This Fall
The collection includes works by world-renowned artists including Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Louise Nevelson, and Josef Albers.
9 Homes Where Books Abound
In these houses, "getting lit" takes on a more sober definition.
A Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Synagogue Celebrates 60 Years With a Major Art Commission
Artist David Hartt’s new work transforms the Beth Sholom Synagogue with tropical sights and sounds that reflect on the Jewish and...
IKEA Is Crushing its Carbon-Neutral Goals
Over the last decade, the flat-pack retailer has invested in solar and wind power to the tune of $2.7 billion, and it's now...
Norway’s Newest Museum Opens Today—and it Spirals Over a Rushing River
Set in the sprawling, wooded Kistefos sculpture park—just 50 miles north of Oslo—The Twist by Bjarke Ingels Group connects the...
11 Homes That Take Staircase Design to the Next Level
These stairs step up the game, big time.
Austin Is Getting a Village of 3D-Printed Affordable Homes—and They Look Incredible
A year ago, Icon proved it could 3D print a structure you’d actually want to live in. Now, it’s building a cluster of 3D-printed...
An Entire Region of Italy Will Pay You $27,000 to Move There
Just east of Rome, the bucolic region of Molise is doling out hefty cash sums to lure in new residents.
10 Kitchens Dripping With Bold, Vivacious Color
Natural finishes have their merits, but there’s something to be said for outfitting the heart of your home with lively hues.
“Cabin Porn: Inside” Is Here—and It’s a Treasure Trove of Outdoor Dreaminess
Ready to command your coffee table, the second Cabin Porn book is packed with more than 70 awe-inspiring outdoor retreats.
Who Wore it Best? Two Remote Cabins Are Clad in Shou Sugi Ban
The Japanese technique of preserving and antiquing wood makes for a bold finish—especially against the palette of the great...
11 Homes With Unburnished Brick Interiors
Bricks aren't just for brownstones.
Kanye West’s Prefab Dome Homes Have Been Demolished
The Star Wars–inspired structures have been torn down after Yeezy failed to adhere to permitting regulations and ignored a...
12 Lucky Dogs Whose Homes We Wouldn’t Mind Moving Into
Residential photographer and author Nicole England’s new book “Resident Dog” captures the ineffable way in which hounds can...
A New Home for More Than 49,000 Bauhaus Works Opens in Dessau
The Bauhaus Museum Dessau opens with thousands of never-before-displayed works.
These Affordable Backyard Homes Can Be Installed in Two Weeks, and They Start at $199K
Bay Area–based company Abodu has developed a permitting program to spur lightning-fast build-outs of backyard houses.
A 3D-Printed Pod Home Designed For Mars Is Now Bookable Here on Earth
A tiny house designed to withstand the red planet's harsh climate is being built on the banks of the Hudson River—and Indiegogo...
Blu Dot’s Giving Away an Ultra Greasy ’72 El Camino Loaded With $10K of Goodies
For those that like to go fast, Blu Dot's Modern Heist contest features an American classic brimming with swag.
Announcing the Winners of the 2019 Aga Khan Award For Architecture
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture was just bestowed upon six boundary-pushing projects.
Take a First Look at the Future of La Brea Tar Pits
Three top architecture firms just revealed new designs for La Brea Tar Pits—including Hancock Park’s 12 acres and the Page...
After Years of Renting, the Obamas May Buy This $15M Martha’s Vineyard Estate
A stay on the quaint New England island is a summer ritual for the Obamas, who visited seven times over the president’s eight...
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...
Coney Island’s Newest Hotel Is a Miniature Mansion Made of Sand
Booking.com just opened reservations for the “Sand”-sion—a life-size sandcastle in the midst of all the fun at Coney Island’s...
San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid Is For Sale—For the First Time Ever
The landmark structure—bundled with two adjacent buildings—is on the market for an estimated $600 million.
A Frank Lloyd Wright Home Catches Fire, Suffering $100K in Damages
On Thursday evening, a fire badly burned the front room of the Boulter House—a two-story Usonian in the Clifton neighborhood of...
The World’s Largest Urban Farm Is Opening Next Year in Paris
The six-story, 150,000-square-foot garden is expected to yield a ton of organic produce every day for the French capital.
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.
13 Pergolas That Keep It Cool for Indoor/Outdoor Living
These pergolas and trellises throw shade (in a good way).
This Tiny Home Was 3D Printed in Half a Day For Less Than $2,000
SQ3D just 3D printed an entire home in less than 12 hours—and the process used about as much current as a standard hair dryer.
A New Startup Wants to Build a Tiny House in Your Backyard For Free
Rent the Backyard is building prefab homes in empty yards to provide affordable housing—and they'll split the profits with...
These Futuristic Homes Can Withstand Severe Conditions—Like 2,300 Degrees of Heat
Made of earth-friendly bioceramic, Geoship’s geodesic domes envision a new future for humanity.
10 Backsplashes That Add a Touch of Flair to the Kitchen
These backsplashes—though obviously not an afterthought—are the cherry on top of these kitchen designs.
Architect Stefano Boeri Unveils Plans For Africa’s First Vertical Forests
The Italian architect is on a mission to transform the world's cities into lush living landscapes—and his next target is Cairo.
Designer Doghouses Are Real—and Now You Can Win One
In celebration of National Dog Day on August 26, five modern doghouses are up for auction—and proceeds will benefit the ASPCA and...
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