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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.

Supertrees Will Generate Electricity and Water For Ho Chi Minh City’s New Central Park
The new park will serve as a sustainable, state-of-the-art community hub with a metro station, underground shopping mall, and...
Pink Seesaws Let Kids Play Together Across the U.S.–Mexico Border Wall
An art installation by Rael San Fratello turns the border wall into a playground for children and their families.
Here's Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Sleep Inside a Giant Avocado
The Avo-Condo is now accepting reservations—just in time for the beloved tree fruit's national holiday.
Artist Tyler Hays’ Cheeky, Handmade Urinals Make a Splash in London
Duchamp may have introduced the urinal as art, but these handmade pieces go a step further.
9 Cor-Ten Steel Homes That Have Aged to Perfection
Over time, these homes have taken on beautiful, earthen tones, settling into their natural surroundings.
This Revolutionary Finnish Restaurant Is 100% Zero-Waste
In Helsinki, Nolla serves up organic, locally sourced fare in a Michelin-tiered dining experience—all without trash cans.
You Can Own an Entire Island in Belize For Under $500K
In need of a sea change? An island in the Caribbean just hit the market—and it's really affordable.
This Mesmerizing Array of 3,500 Flowers Is About to Blow Up Your Instagram Feed
A new installation by Daikoku Design Institute pays homage to the symbiotic relationship between humans and the natural world.
Elon Musk Wants to Merge Humans with Artificial Intelligence
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has created a new brain chip to help us make “better connections to the world, to ourselves, and to each...
11 Wood-Wrapped Interiors That Radiate Warmth
This is not your grandmother’s wood paneling.
This Tiny $11K Apartment Adds Affordable Housing to High-Rise Rooftops
A new kind of tiny home, Parasitic House takes advantage of untapped skylines with a low-impact design.
Hot Dog! Now You Can Spend a Night in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
Hot dog heaven is closer than we thought—it's in a Chicago parking lot.
300 Drones and Duran Duran Salute the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Last night, Studio Drift released 300 luminescent drones in an unchoreographed aerial performance above NASA’s Rocket...
IKEA Is Closing Its Only Factory in the USA
This December, IKEA will cut costs—and 300 jobs—by closing its production facility in Danville, Virginia.
18-Year-Old NASA Cadet Alyssa Carson Co-Designs Luggage For Outer Space
To honor the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing, Horizn Studios teams up with astronaut-in-training Alyssa Carson on a...
12 Luminous Lofts That Pull Off the Industrial Look
From converted warehouses to live/work retreats, these unconventional homes demonstrate why loft living is so “in.”
A Greek Island Wants to Pay You $565 a Month to Move There
If you've ever dreamt of island living, consider this: the Aegean isle of Antikythera will actually pay you to move in.
Kanye West Is Building Affordable, Star Wars-Inspired Prefabs For the Homeless
Drawing inspiration from a galaxy far, far away, Yeezy is building affordable prefabs that emulate Luke Skywalker's childhood...
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House Gets New Beams
The Ludwig Mies van der Rohe masterpiece will be bathed in a grid of lasers for this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial.
Sweden’s Floating Arctic Bath Hotel Is Now Accepting Reservations
Reservations just opened for Arctic Bath—a hotel and wellness retreat in the middle of the frigid Lule River.
20 American Homes That Rock the Red, White, and Blue
This Fourth of July, we pay tribute to the stars and stripes with these all-American abodes.
First Look: A Gigantic Lawn Just Popped Up Inside the National Building Museum
The National Building Museum's latest block party installation is a sprawling “Lawn” that channels the spirit of summer.
Nearly Half of All New Cars Sold in Norway Are Electric Vehicles
And the country is gearing up to end sales of gas-powered vehicles completely.
BIG's €60 Million MÉCA Culture and Arts Center Just Opened in Bordeaux
The Bjarke Ingels Group–designed MÉCA opens in Bordeaux, France, with toasts, a grand tour, and a rooftop party.
A New Line of Star Wars Furniture Lets You Rule the Galaxy—From Your Living Room
Renowned Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue has joined forces with Disney in his new deep-space furniture collection.
The Ocean Cleanup Returns to Scoop Up Plastic From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Ocean Cleanup is headed out to sea—again—to remove plastic and debris amassing in the Pacific.
The World’s First High School Built Around a Skate Park Is in Malmö, Sweden
Bryggeriets Gymnasium offers courses in kickflips and bluntslides as part of its curriculum.
This New Algae Farm Makes Growing Green Superfood at Home a Snap
Rhode Island School of Design graduate Hyunseok An puts algae on the menu with a home farming kit.
Our Top Picks From IKEA’s Massive Summer Kitchen Sale
From now until July 28, IKEA is chopping 10% off all kitchen products—including the kitchen sink.
25 Creative Wedding Gifts the Lovebirds Will Adore
Surprise the happy couple—or add them to your own registry.
5 Indie Ceramic Brands We’re Currently Crushing On
Who knew a cereal bowl could make us feel this way?
Drink Like a Sommelier With Helen Johannesen’s Top Wine Accessories
Helen Johannesen has a “Best New Somm” title from “Food & Wine,” and she’s ushering in a new era for the industry.
20 Relaxing Products to Help You Get a Good Night’s Rest
Want to sleep better? These products can help—because getting someone to read you “Goodnight Moon” can be a big ask past age...
Enamelware Is Having a Moment: Here Are 10 Pieces You Should Add to Your Kitchen
Campfire, picnic, or dinner party? Enamelware does it all with class.
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