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Jenny Xie is the author of the novel Holding Pattern, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree. She’s received fellowships from Bread Loaf, Yaddo, and MacDowell, among other organizations. She is the former executive editor of Dwell.
www.jennyxiewrites.com

A Barbershop That’s a Cut Above
Birds Barbershop is an Austin mainstay, offering beer, music, and arcade games in addition to affordable cuts.
An Architectural Feat in Silicon Valley Tames a Rocky Landscape
Drawing inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright, this home is fitted with intricate windows that allow for magnificent views and...
This Could Be the All-in-One Home Automation System You’ve Been Looking For
Imagine a home that turns on the lights, cranks the tunes, and brews a pot of coffee when it’s time to wake up. Homeone, a...
This Sleek Desert Home Seems to Melt Into the Sky
Perched atop sandblasted masonry walls, the Staab residence is a stainless steel and glass structure that absorbs the Arizona...
Keep an Eye Out With the New Nest Cam
Nest debuts its outdoor security camera and a suite of new hardware and software, bringing more comprehensive home solutions to...
Chef Ludo Lefebvre's Modern Kitchen With Rustic Roots
Hailing from Burgundy, France, chef and television personality Ludo Lefebvre brings a European sensibility to his remodeled...
This South African Villa Lets You Bask in Divine Views
Hidden away in the Cape Overberg region of South Africa, Godswindow offers seclusion and breathtaking vistas.
The Whole House System That Unifies Every Room
Flexible and customizable, Henrybuilt systems are integrated solutions that elevate living spaces.
Cooper Hewitt Creates an Immersive Utopia at the First London Design Biennale
Cooper Hewitt’s Immersion Room, an interactive showcase of wallpapers dating back to the 18th century, will represent the United...
Origin Story: A Smart Router That Turns Virtually Anyone Into a Maker
The CEO of Shaper Tools takes me on a studio tour and explains how the startup's revolutionary power tool Origin came to be.
Setting Creative Solutions in Stone
A diverse roster of projects and a commitment to creativity and craftsmanship place Stepstone at the forefront of the precast...
Find Sanctuary in This Chalet in the Italian Alps
La Pedevilla blends traditional and contemporary elements in the alpine landscape of South Tyrol, Italy.
The Little-Known Personality Study on the Giants of Midcentury Architecture
A compelling book unearths the findings from a landmark 1950s study on the era’s design titans that asked: What makes a person...
A Curvaceous Connecticut Home Asks $2.6M
Its winding, white stucco facade bespeaks a fluid interior that blends indoor and outdoor space.
The Joy Factor: A New Approach to Hybrid Car Design
The chief designer of Toyota Prius and Prius Prime gives us his spin on creating the hybrid car of the future.
An Interior Designer's Streamlined Kitchen
Interior designer Caitlin Wilson is an entrepreneur and a mother of three, so when it came to the kitchen, she not only...
Baixa House Lets Travelers Be at Home in Lisbon
Blending old and new, an 18th-century building is transformed into a bed-and-breakfast inspired by the gardens of Lisbon.
Sleep in a Translucent Cocoon for $495 a Night
Designed with the help of Harry Gesner, the Autonomous Tent provides a luxurious camping experience in Big Sur, California.
Monogram Modern Home Tour Joins the Los Angeles Design Scene
Coasting up to Dwell on Design in LA, we hosted industry professionals and design aficionados in a whirlwind, three-day event.
Agrarian Pastime: Book a Village Stay in Nova Scotia
On the southern shore of Nova Scotia, near the port town of Lunenburg, architect Brian MacKay-Lyons and his wife Marilyn happened...
Own a Piece of Hollywood History for $1.995M
Located in the Hollywood Dell, this midcentury post-and-beam was home to Ava Gardner during her storied years with Frank Sinatra.
Paint it Black: One Couple's Journey to Minimalism
The prospect of retirement doesn’t just signal the end of a career; it offers the chance to recalibrate and re-prioritize in life.
This Hive Makes Visitors a Part of the Swarm
London’s Kew Gardens welcomes a sound and art installation that captures the vital role of bees in global ecosystems.
Upgrade Your Wall With This Connected Canvas
The days of relegating yourself to static wall art are over.
This Kinetic Installation Is a Meditation on Time
Viennese design studio mischer’traxler created the Isochrone installation during an artist residency in the Austrian countryside.
The Intersection of Art and Architecture Offered for $3.75M
The celebrated Stremmel House is on the market, offering a light-filled floor plan and expansive valley views.
Capturing the Sun and Pleasing the Eye
You don’t have to choose between sustainable energy and curb appeal.
Get Up Close and Personal With the Latest Tech Innovations
A new breed of retail store in Palo Alto caters to the Internet of Things.
A Spanish Restaurant With an Industrial Infusion
Most restauranteurs rely on hospitality design firms to conceptualize and execute a new venture, but Barteca Restaurant Group is...
Sound Design for a Bustling San Francisco Restaurant
Bellota becomes the sixth Bay Area establishment to fine tune noise levels with Meyer Sound Constellation technology.
AutoCamp’s Modern Clubhouse Emerges from the Russian River Redwoods
AutoCamp brings its boutique camping experience to Sonoma County with Airstream accommodations and a midcentury modern clubhouse...
This Wallpaper Collection Gets a Minnesotan Spin
Minneapolis-based menswear brand Askov Finlayson lends its stylings to Hygge & West for a co-branded wallpaper collection.
Monogram Modern Home Tour Takes On the West Coast
After last year’s collaboration, we were excited to team up with Monogram again for the 2016 Monogram Modern Home Tour.
SF Symphony’s SoundBox Experiments With the Classics
SoundBox is an experience that escapes categorization.
Uhuru Outfits the Office With the Essentials Workplace Collection
A high-profile design firm based in Brooklyn, Uhuru has expanded its purview to the office with the new Essentials Workplace...
Indie Breakout Act Wet Is In-Residence at Master & Dynamic
New York-based audio company Master & Dynamic has recruited the dream-pop grooves of Wet for the fifth iteration of its...
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