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Erika Heet has been working in publishing for more than 20 years, including years spent as a senior editor at Architectural Digest and Robb Report. She has written for Architectural Digest, Robb Report, Interiors, Bon Appétit, Sierra Magazine, and The Berkeley Fiction Review. She recently wrote the foreword to New Tropical Classics: Hawaiian Homes by Shay Zak. She lives in a Topanga cabin with her artist husband and two children.

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.
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.
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.
A Neutra Renovation in Los Angeles
Architect Peter Grueneisen of Nonzero Architecture takes on revamping a classic.
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...
Sustainable Modern School Planned for Rural Mexico
Designed by the firm AT103, the award-winning design is meant to serve as a model for sustainable educational design.
Celebrating Scandinavian Cuisine in Los Angeles
The pop-up Nordic Food Festival includes three exclusive tastings.
A Modern Town Hall in Bangalore
Architecture Discipline designed a unique, movable gathering place for a firm in Karnataka, India.
Sibling Artists to Join ASID for a Dwell on Design New York Installation
Brothers Steven & William hosted an interactive "Scrollathon" in the ASID exhibition space at Dwell on Design NY.
The Getty Foundation's Modern Architecture Conservation Initiative
The institution establishes a program to update iconic buildings around the world.
Modern Prefab Cabins for California State Parks
Students dream up modular structures for camping around California parklands.
How to Make Your Garden Water-Free
Landscape architect Brennan Cox, principal of San Francisco–based Groundworks, explores the best approaches to drought-tolerant...
Pair Your Modern Home with a No-Fuss Garden
Architect Cory Buckner has become Los Angeles’ resident A. Quincy Jones expert.
Native Plants Can Transform Your Yard—And The Planet
With her drought-tolerant landscapes and permeable hardscape designs, Cassy Aoyagi of FormLA Landscaping has proven her...
An Elegant Dining Room in Mexico City
The owner of Flexform’s New York showroom, David Levy, creates an elegant dining room overlooking Mexico City.
Richard Meier on Designing With Marble
Notable for his commanding buildings clad in bright white aluminum, architect Richard Meier, who recently celebrated 50 years in...
Call for Dwell Los Angeles Home Tour Submissions
Calling all architects: You are invited to submit a home for consideration for the 2014 Dwell Los Angeles Home Tours.
8 Modern Paneled Rooms
In our long history of construction, paneling has run the gamut from ornate boiserie to simple sheets of plywood.
A Modern Bungalow in Venice Beach
A house designed to be part of the landscape is at home among the trees in Venice, California.
A Clever Belgian Couple Renovate Their Aging Brick Home
By introducing chic new elements, a Belgian couple takes a gentle approach to transforming a tired house into a vibrant workshop.
Lakeside Home in Washington
After rescuing an aging structure, a mid-century home’s views are reborn.
5 Modern Apartments in Paris
It’s been awhile since we last visited the City of Light, so here’s a jaunt to five modern abodes we adore.
Vintage Furniture-Filled Prefab Living Room in Upstate New York
Built by architect William Massie nearly a decade ago for vintage retailer Greg Wooten, this hybrid prefab home in upstate New...
Clifftop House with Angled Roof in Maui
With an angled roof designed to resemble the surrounding cliffs, a house in Maui, Hawaii, is built to meld with the landscape.
Dwell Los Angeles Home Tours Day #2 Preview: East Side and Downtown
We visit five more modern homes on day two of the Dwell L.A. Home Tours, Saturday, June 22, this time exploring the east side and...
A Modern Beachside Trailer Home in Malibu
Having spent many years pining for her own space at the beach, Sofie Howard—photographer agent and owner of Los Angeles–based...
Dwell Los Angeles Home Tours Day #1 Preview: West Side
Representing the architectural eclecticism of L.A.’s west side, the five homes selected for day one of the Dwell Los Angeles Home...
Modern Furniture Fit for a Classic Eichler
Seeking a modern shell for their mid-century pieces, a pair of collectors found a relatively untouched Eichler in San Rafael,...
Dwell on Design Artist in Residence Tanya Aguiñiga Is Calling All Knitters!
As part of Dwell on Design Artist in Residence Tanya Aguiñiga's audience-interactive atelier on the show floor, she will be...
Dwell Behind the Scenes at Dwell on Design 2013
Ever wondered how a project gets into the pages of Dwell? Or how a Dwell layout is created? Get the inside info straight from the...
Architecture for Humanity at Dwell On Design 2013
We are proud to announce that Architecture for Humanity will be onstage at Dwell on Design 2013 to discuss their ongoing...
A Hybrid Prefab Home in Upstate New York
For a vintage design dealer seeking a respite from the city, architect William Massie conceptualized a mostly prefab home around...
AIA|LA Restaurant Design Awards at Dwell on Design
Dwell on Design will once again roll out the red carpet for the 9th Annual AIA Los Angeles Restaurant Design Awards, to be held...
Dwell on Design Artist-in-Residence: Tanya Aguiñiga
Furniture designer, craftsperson, and community activist Tanya Aguiñiga will be the artist-in-residence at Dwell on Design,...
A+D Museum’s Never Built: Los Angeles Onstage at Dwell on Design
From Frank Lloyd Wright to Frank Gehry, many noted architects have dreamed of a better plan for the architectural fabric of Los...
Catherine Opie: In & Around L.A.
In her work, Catherine Opie has consistently focused her lens on the subcultural phenomena and the castaways of Los...
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