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Outdoor Living in NYC
The super's unit was anything but in this Upper West side co-op, however architect Brad Zizmor saw potential in the apartment...
Comic Book Legend Stan Lee’s Former San Francisco Pied-à-Terre Lists for $1.35M
The creator of Spider-Man spent his time in San Francisco relaxing in this Four Seasons residence.
The Rise of the Kidney-Shaped Pool and Its Unexpected Impact on Skate Culture
Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist Residency
Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
Designers Are Creating At-Home Pet Spas for Their Dog-Obsessed Clients
As the family pet has morphed into the “fur baby,” designers are making washing the dog easier—and more beautiful.
This New Shipping Material Is 50% More Efficient Than Cardboard Boxes—and Way Easier
All you really need is a pair of scissors.
Opinion: Will Our Future Be All-Electric?
Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.
The Legacy of the First Licensed Black Architect in Texas Lives Here
A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...
Kanye West’s Star Wars-Inspired Prefab Home Prototypes May Get Torn Down
‘Ye’s vision of affordable dome homes for the masses hits a major road block.
Why the Crosley C20 Turntable Should Be on the Design and Music Lover’s Wish List
Superior sound and thoughtful design make this turntable worth the price tag.
Kick Off Sweater Season With These October Sales
Here are the best savings on tech, bedding, apparel, and more to get your wardrobe and home ready for autumn’s chill.
Take an Eco-Escape to a Spherical Forest Villa in an Eroded Volcanic Cone in Rwanda
With interiors and an architectural style that's deeply rooted in indigenous design traditions, the recently opened Bisate Lodge...
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of Skylights
A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
A Jewel Box Floating Home on Seattle’s Lake Union Lists for $3.5M
Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.
Design 101: What Are Alexander Homes, and Why Are They Still So Beloved?
The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.
A Sassy, Pink-Trimmed Ranch Near Palm Springs Lists for $899K
The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
Here Are 8 Homes You Can Buy Near Chicago With $515K
You can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....
15 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie Cutter
These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs Midcentury
Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.
For a Cool $25 Million, You Can Buy Richard Neutra’s Most Famous Palm Springs Home
The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So Valuable
We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
Design Icon: C. Howard Crane
Even without any architectural training, C. Howard Crane built some of the most decadent theaters of the country.
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
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...
When Knocking Down Homes Is Actually a Step in the Right Direction
The last Indigenous mound in St. Louis is being given back piece by piece to the Osage Nation.
Azurest South: The Virginia Home Where a Pioneering Queer Black Architect’s Legacy Lives
A compelling book about Amaza Lee Meredith writes the trailblazer’s work into the American modernism narrative—starting with her...
Maker Faire 2009
This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.
Dwell's Innovate It! Winners Announced
Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.
New York City Is Failing Tenants. So They’re Getting Organized
Across the city, tenant association unions like Brooklyn Eviction Defense are helping fed up renters mobilize to combat...
How E-Commerce Changed the Knockoff Furniture Game
Direct-to-consumer revolutionized the furniture market. What’s at stake when fakes are easier to find than ever?
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to Ravishing
Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
Snag This Rare International Style Home in Washington, D.C.
Designed by esteemed local architect Louis Giles, Jr., the house combines midcentury cool with tasteful modern upgrades.
Activists in Paris Say Olympics Have Disastrous Impact on Housing
In the shadow of the Summer Games, protests highlight the struggle to provide homes for France’s migrant community.
Inside Blu Dot Cofounder John Christakos’s Midcentury Minneapolis Home
Originally designed for a sculptor by Elizabeth “Lisl” Close, the gallery-like residence makes space for family, grand...
Deciding to Rebuild After a Fire Is Just the First Step
Four years after the devastating Woolsey fire, Malibu residents who lost everything are still waiting for approvals, and...
An Art-Collecting Couple’s L.A. Home Is a Masterpiece in Its Own Right
Síol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.
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