In Belgium, a Wooden Home Nestled in the Dunes Is Thoughtfully Restored
OYO Architects didn't just bring a dwelling that survived bombing during World War II back to life—they made it sustainable.
This $975K Off-Grid Prefab in Northern California Comes With Nearly 65 Acres
Designed by Linda Taalman, the hilltop home has walls of glass, rooftop solar panels, and a detached guesthouse.
How They Pulled It Off: A Faux Skylight and Fireplace in the Middle of a Duplex Apartment
In Singapore, where public housing renovations have mandates, an architecture team cheated the system with artificial design...
Why Do Homes These Days Have So Much Recessed Lighting?
Love them or hate them, can lights have taken over the ceilings of both new builds and renovations alike—and there's a surprising...
Before & After: Trees Grow Right Through the Roof of This Revived Farmhouse in India
The founders of the firm D’Well turn a crumbling dwelling into a serene architecture studio where nature takes center stage.
Jean Nouvel’s First Home Is on the Market for $764K
The famed architect was just 25 years old when he collaborated with Roland Baltera and François Seigneur to design this angular...
The Secret Behind This Malibu Home’s Hard Concrete Shell? Air.
Created by Binishells using proprietary technology, the building process involves inflating a single reusable formwork with air...
This $3.5M Pasadena Midcentury Is Ripe for a Revamp
Designed by Henry Eggers, the 1969 time capsule offers over 5,500 square feet of living space flush with original finishes—and a...
One Night in a Natural Cave Hotel in the Ancient Sassi of Matera, Italy
Once known for their squalid living conditions, the prehistoric limestone warrens have been repurposed as lodgings, bars, and...
Construction Diary: In Los Angeles, a Couple Create a Multigenerational Haven
Working with design studio Loaf, the owners of this Silver Lake midcentury embark on a sensitive renovation that honors history.
A Playful Kitchen Reno Takes Inspiration From a Pair of Earrings
Patterned tiles by Concrete Collaborative define this bold kitchen revamp for a creative couple in Knoxville.
In Paris, a Cozy Duplex in a Revamped 19th-Century Washhouse Seeks $1.1M
Designed by architect Bernard Kohn in 1983, the two-level flat in the heart of the city has historic bones and a sun-kissed...
No Small Plans: 10 Townhome Floor Plans Outfitted for the 21st Century
From gut renovations to interior overhauls, these projects illustrate the scope and difficulty of updating a Brooklyn dwelling...
A Creative Couple Give a Los Angeles Midcentury a Backyard Recording Studio
The soundproofed garden shed and a bright home office give the musician and lighting designer space to WFH without stepping on...
How They Pulled It Off: Moving a 1970s Craftsman to a New Location
Instead of tearing down the beautiful home on the lot where they wanted to build, a couple in Whistler hauled it to another piece...
Private Nooks Unfold at Every Turn in This Origami-Inspired Japanese Home
The naturally ventilated Kumagaya House has a central breezeway, soaring volumes, and secluded spaces that give its occupants...
The Home That Kick-Started Frank Lloyd Wright’s Solo Career Lists for $2M
Located just outside Chicago, the 1894 Winslow House offers 5,000 square feet packed with well-preserved built-ins and decorative...
Why Twitter’s Favorite Menswear Guy Can’t Stop Talking About Affordable Housing
Streetwear takes on a new meaning when @dieworkwear, the internet’s most stylish troll, demands walkable cities.
Light Up Your Life With a Cordless Lamp for Every Mood
Those messy wires are harshing your home's mellow.
Dwell Open House: Los Angeles
Your chance to tour homes featured by Dwell and experience remarkable architecture in person.
See If Your Water Heater Is Ready for the Colder Months With This Quick Checklist
Before you get too comfy this fall, take a moment to make sure your water heater is in tip-top shape.
This $3M Los Angeles Midcentury Has Only Had One Owner
Listed for the first time, the 1960 home comes with original stone walls, globe lights, and huge windows that frame its wooded...
The Dwell 24: Robell Awake
The Atlanta woodworker’s expressive furniture puts a twist on historical forms typically under-represented by the dominant...
The Dwell 24: Magnetic Midnight Maison
Ancestral craft knowledge is central to the fabrication of Bogotá designer Lucia Echavarría’s objects.
The Dwell 24: Autumn Casey
Inspired by Tiffany lamps and Pizza Hut pendant lights, the Florida artist shapes fantastical sculptures that give the illusion...
The Dwell 24: AHA Objects
Hungarian designer Anna Horváth’s playful furniture uses reclaimed materials and references historical forms.
The Dwell 24: Rich Aybar
Fashion consulting and Berlin nightlife led the designer to experiment with a largely ignored material in furniture fabrication:...
The Dwell 24: The Emerging Designers You Need to Know Now
This year, our annual roster of the best new talent is full of offbeat objects and unexpected materials.
The Dwell 24: Ném
Dương Gia Hiếu makes lighting and furniture that literally transform trash into treasure.
The Dwell 24: Yann Design Studio
Chengdu designer Yann Pu’s work strikes a balance between poles like handcrafted versus factory-produced, or local scale versus...
The Dwell 24: Sing Chan
Looking to ancient civilizations for inspiration, the Guangzhou designer approaches furniture making with an almost archeological...
The Dwell 24: Shell Homage
Cairo designer Rania Elkalla uses food waste to create a biodegradable material that mimics the look of natural marble.
The Dwell 24: Rejo
After studying architecture in Gaza, the Palestinian designers formed a studio to make furniture that expresses a contemporary...
The Dwell 24: Leo Kaspar
The Devon, England, artist’s glass sconces, lamps, and candleholders reinvigorate aging traditions for a younger generation.
The Dwell 24: Sisan Lee
Natural forms juxtapose fabricated metal elements in this Seoul designer’s industrial-meets-Neolithic furniture.
The Dwell 24: Josh Egesi
Starting with furniture, the Nigerian designer wants to shape a more sustainable, equitable, and stylish world.