Ask the Expert: Gift-Buying Tips from Designer Harry Washington
Harry Washington, one half of the El Salvador-based design duo Claudia & Harry Washington, gives us advice on buying the perfect...
Ask the Expert: Gift-Buying Tips from Antiques Dealer Joel Chen
Los Angeles-based antiques dealer Joel Chen shares his gift-shopping advice.
Ask the Expert: Gift-Buying Tips from Angie Myung of Poketo
Angie Myung, who founded the lifestyle design brand Poketo with her husband Ted Vadakan, shares her tips on always getting the...
1930s Barcelona Apartment Gets a Minimal Makeover
A restored 1930s apartment in Barcelona is a minimal masterpiece.
A 40-Story Skyscraper Built of Wood May Not Be Far from Reality
A new generation of buildings are proving that tall wood construction is a rising trend.
Eye-Popping Jewelry Designed by Postmodern Architects
Peter Eisenman, Hans Hollein, and Robert Venturi join Ettore Sottsass and more in Rizzoli's 1980s paean to postmodern jewelry...
Brazilian-Influenced Organic Modern Bathtub for Italian Company Agape
Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan gets in the product design game with a curvy, organic bathtub for Italian brand Agape.
BIG Presents New Vision for Smithsonian Campus in Washington
The Bjarke Ingels Group proposes a new vision for the esteemed D.C. institution.
Inexpensive, Easy-Assembly Shipping Container Home
An attractive shipping container house shows the benefits of prefab living.
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Mini Modernist
Jump start a child's design education with a savvy gift—from a smart game to a playful lamp—this holiday season.
How Much Could You Do with 270 Square Feet?
Taking its lead from a Swedish building code, a new book proposes ingenious concepts that can fit in 270 square feet.
A Low-Slung Midcentury by an Unsung Bay Area Modernist Retains Its Quirkiness After All These Years
Two designers update a historic redwood-and-glass house in Napa, California, by Telesis cofounder Jack Hillmer, preserving his...
Universally Easy Bathroom Accessories Ideal for Renovators of All Ages
Sabi's irresistibly cute accessories line kits out a bathroom with universal ease.
An Enclave of Modern Cottages in New York's Hudson Valley
At Hudson Woods, architect Drew Lang creates a modern community with a strong local flavor.
How to Buy a Shipping Container
You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.
A Versatile House Fulfills All This Musician's Needs
In Kansas City, an architecture studio designs an adaptable house for a musician on a budget.
Dwell Discussion: How the Design Industry Can Transform the World
With a focus on the rug trade, a Dwell-hosted panel in Los Angeles examines ways to increase ethical design practices.
Institute for Public Architecture's 2nd Annual Fall Fête
The Institute for Public Architecture hosts an evening honoring two thought leaders at the Brooklyn Historical Society.
How Technology Can Improve the Lives of Older Adults
Joseph Coughlin, the founder and director of MIT’s AgeLab, shares his insights on aging in place.
Quirky and GE Unveil Products That Will Make Your Home Smarter
Tech startup Quirky and GE, who officially announced their partnership in April of 2013, launched seven new products that seek to...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Ai Weiwei's Sobering Alcatraz Exhibition
Dwell visits the Chinese artist's most recent offering and chats with the show's organizer.
Living Simply on a Lush Australian Estate
A family home on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula is built to blend in with its lakeside setting.
New Kids on the Bloc: American Architects in the Post-Soviet World
Three New York-based architects discuss the challenges—and opportunities—of designing in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
Clever Concept Tackles Movement Toward Smaller Kitchens
A modular culinary concept addresses the mass movement toward small-space living.
New Retrospective by Esteemed California Photographer
Selections from Larry Sultan's major collections centers a new exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Shops We Love: Quitokeeto
It might be because Quitokeeto photographs its collection of earthy ceramics, sculptural steamers, vintage kitchenware, rare...
Break Out of a Shell Chair Rut with Muuto's Wood Eco-Fiber Version
Talking to designers Iskos—Berlin about their revolutionary eco-friendly composite used for Muuto's new Eames-inspired Fiber...
10,000 Bones Cover the Walls of this Mexico Restaurant
Ignacio Cadena’s new Jalisco, Mexico restaurant concept, the aptly named Hueso, is covered in bones.
Sliding Shelves Transform This Tiny Home Into Countless Configurations
Madrid-based firm PKMN dreamed up this flexible concept for a client with a tiny home north of the city.
The Nest Thermostat's Improved Features
In the realm of home automation, Nest Labs has been leading the way for new products.
Bathroom Design Idea: Copper Color Scheme
Penny tile imbues a San Francisco bathroom with a sophisticated, spa-like feel.
How to Find the Perfect Modern Bar Stool
There’s no denying the appeal of a seat at the bar; it’s where everybody knows your name, after all.
A Neutra Renovation in Los Angeles
Architect Peter Grueneisen of Nonzero Architecture takes on revamping a classic.
A Cartography Exhibition Uncovers Fascinating Maps About the Bay Area
At SPUR, a new exhibition entitled Urban Cartography surveys map making in the digital age.
A Modern Home For a Design-Savvy Family in Florida
A design-build firm with a flair for modernism creates a stylish indoor/outdoor living space in Winter Park.
Designer Celebrates Los Angeles with Local Design Approach
Armen Sevada Gharabegian, head of Los Angeles–based Lounge22 and Ethos Design, shares his philosophies on the importance of...