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William Hanley is Dwell’s editor-in-chief, previously executive editor at Surface, senior editor at Architectural Record, news editor at ArtNews, and staff writer at Rhizome, among other roles. He covers architecture, design, art, and urbanism. He loves a concrete sofa with a fun throw pillow. Say hi! -> william at dwell dot com <-

Editor’s Letter: The Middle Ground
We should look at these Canadian townhouses as a playbook for patching up the middle of the housing market.
Editor’s Letter: Livable America
This year, in our annual Made in America issue, we unpacked the concept of "livability" and the influential rankings that rate...
A Conversation With New Orleans Designer, Planner, Teacher, and Activist Amy Stelly
The Louisiana native explains how cities can heal the wounds of racist development—without accelerating gentrification.
The Dwell 24: These Are the Designers You Need to Know in 2021
Every year, we present the most exciting designers making furniture, lighting, and other objects for your home.
Affording America: Denver’s Albus Brooks Wants Cities to Incentivize Equitable Development
The Denver city council president–turned–private developer advocates for density, affordability, and bringing everyone to the...
Affording America: Representative Ilhan Omar Wants Homes for All
The Minnesota congressperson thinks the federal government should guarantee a place to live for every American.
Two Experts in Quarantine Architecture Predict How the Pandemic Will Affect Our Homes
Authors Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley started writing their book about medieval quarantine architecture long before Covid-19.
Li Edelkoort Thinks Coronavirus Will Change Consumer Behavior Forever
At this year’s Design Indaba conference in Cape Town, the famed trend forecaster spoke about coronavirus, consumption, and her...
Q&A: Architect Rem Koolhaas Turns Our Attention to the Countryside
The legendary architect and famed advocate of urban living embraces country life with a new exhibition.
A Conversation With L.A.’s Chief Design Officer Christopher Hawthorne
The city’s chief design officer explains why Los Angeles is America’s creative capital and what the mayor is doing to make...
A Conversation With Berlin Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré
The visionary architect talks about his home village in Burkina Faso and his lodgepole pine-log pavilion at Tippet Rise Art...
Q&A: Artist Olafur Eliasson on How You Should Light Your Living Room
On the eve of a career-spanning show, the famed artist offers his thoughts on art, design, and the relation between quality of...
Q&A: Curator Paola Antonelli Takes a Surprisingly Optimistic Look at Human Extinction
The exhibition “Broken Nature” at the Triennale di Milano explores design and the Earth’s inevitable uninhabitability.
Meet “Object & Thing,” New York’s Rule-Breaking New Art and Design Fair
Launched by a Frieze art fair veteran, the weekend-long event presents 200 works by both artists and designers in a Bushwick...
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