Jack Balderrama Morley is the managing editor of Dwell. Their book, Dream Facades, about reality TV and architecture, comes out in 2026. They have a graduate degree in architecture.

What the Roaches in My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Taught Me About the Housing Crisis
In my fight against infestation, I realized that no man is an island, least of all in the New York City rental market.
The Dwell 24: Sisan Lee
Natural forms juxtapose fabricated metal elements in this Seoul designer’s industrial-meets-Neolithic furniture.
I Hated How I Looked. Then I Fixed My Bathroom Lighting.
Before you get a facelift, try improving how you’re lit. It worked for me, and I spent less than $100 doing it.