These Lamps Blur the Line Between Art and Object
At Brooklyn's 99¢ Plus gallery, 30 artists and designers re-imagine the lamp in an illuminating light show.
Photo of the Week: A Peaceful Moment With the Linear Greenhouses of Half Moon Bay
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
A Cozy, Well-Sealed Cottage in Northwest France Goes Green
An architect builds an energy-efficient home near one of France’s most popular pilgrimage sites.
A Narrow Courtyard Joins a Unique Two-Family Home in Saigon
A city home honors the local culture with communal outdoor space and reclaimed materials.
A Monochromatic Renovation for a 19th-Century Montreal Home
Once a residence for the stable hands responsible for the horses and carriages of a grander home in Montreal, this structure now...
Photo of the Week: A Peek Into a Living, Breathing Staircase
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
Dwell Teams with Decorist to Make Getting Modern Interior Design Easy
The online design platform Decorist connects users who want to refresh their space with Dwell-approved professionals.
A Chicago Renovation Taps Into its Attic to Almost Double its Square Footage
Careful craftsmanship, spiral stairs, and an airy catwalk help define this Second City architect's home.
A Passive House and “Sauna Tower” Join a 19th-Century Barn in the Hudson Valley
In New York, architecture and interiors firm BarlisWedlick creates an eclectic compound designed to suit a client with an...
A Modern Renovation Connects to a Traditional Texas Town Through a Glass Wall
In a South Texas border town, a family introduces a bold aesthetic.
A Designer's Tips For Renovating a Midcentury Modern Interior
Interior designer Jessica Helgerson shares some pointers for tastefully updating a midcentury abode.
Photo of the Week: A Balinese Beauty by Alexis Dornier Architecture & Design
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
The Fireplace Tools That Are Changing the Game
New to the American market and armed with a compelling story, Eldvarm reminds us how extraordinary everyday tools can be.
A Couple’s Cherished Vacation Home is Given a Second Life
By building a modern property next to their traditional cabin, a couple starts fresh on familiar land.
Editor's Picks: 5 Modern Homes Across America
Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's February 2016 issue.
Up-and-Coming Cincinnati Designer Andrew Neyer Adds Color and Whimsy to Everyday Objects
An Ohio designer’s return home inspires a larger-than-life spin on the everyday.
A Rooftop Garden Completes This Urban Pastoral Home
Building on the site of a former one-car garage, an architect creates his family’s home in an evolving, industrial neighborhood...
In a San Francisco Workshop, Kids Take on Carpentry with Mini Chisels and Saws
A San Francisco woodworking studio for kids a both carpentry skills and an appreciation for design thinking.
The Nonprofit That's Using Seat Belts and Super Bowl Banners to Fix Up Indianapolis
People for Urban Progress upcycles cast-off urban hardware back into the community.
An Impressive 20-Foot Skylight Transforms a Jumbled Chicago Home
By opening up the atrium of a historic residence in Chicago, an architect shows it may take more than a first (or second) draft...
Photo of the Week: Floating Concrete Staircase by Architect Arthur Erickson
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
A Tiny Live/Work Addition Crowns a Historic London House
A modern topper for a brick mews house takes its cues from a fast-changing London district.
Chilean Architect Alejandro Aravena Wins This Year's Pritzker Prize
We revisit the remarkable, socially engaged work of Alejandro Aravena on the occasion of the announcement of his Pritzker Prize,...
A London Town House Renovation Beaming with Personality
Tigg Coll Architects takes a new approach to a straightforward town house renovation and expansion.
Pablo León de la Barra on Art, Architecture, and the Public Role of Museums
On the tails of organizing a complex and ambitious survey of contemporary Latin American art, the architectural historian and...
The Massive Project That's Using Old Rail Lines To Revolutionize Atlanta
A student’s lofty vision lays the groundwork for a city’s urban revitalization.
My House: A Sarasota School–Inspired Remake Meets Today’s Building-Safety Guidelines
In a modernist seaside enclave, a Florida couple calls in a pioneering architecture firm to build a new home that’s rooted in...
The Artist Using Playful Designs to Reimagine Public Space in the Twin Cities
An artist’s interactive public work fosters unity in Minnesota.
9 Modern Designs That Were Born in the USA
From small workshops to home studios, we herald a group of American makers.
Photo of the Week: Tiny Home Office in a Former Garage
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
The Store That's Changing How City-Dwellers Buy Plants
Manhattan plant shop The Sill takes the guesswork out of indoor gardening.
A Homey San Francisco Shop Sells Heirloom-Quality Kitchenware and Jams
Since 2003, chefs and hosts have visited San Francisco’s March to outfit their homes.
The High-Design Retailer That Educates Customers and Discovers New Talent
Luminaire is a guiding force in bringing international design to the USA.
Meet the Tech Shop That's Been Fixing Macs Longer Than the Apple Store
New York–based electronics purveyor Tekserve offers an antidote to the big-box experience.
An Airy Sydney Home Goes Vertical to Gain Space
A snug footprint and protected streetscape in Sydney prompt an architect to build skyward.
In Minnesota, a Family Business Thrives Making Homespun Toys by Hand
Lark Toys aims to make customers happy, one wooden toy at a time.