The Community-Run Cedar House by Airbnb and Go Hasegawa Welcomes Guests in Rural Japan
Now available to book through Airbnb, Yoshino Cedar House serves as a shared space for the rural community of Yoshino, Japan, and...
Connect With Bali's Tropical Landscape at One of these Modern Villas
The island of Bali in Indonesia has long been a popular destination for travelers seeking a vibrant tropical getaway.
This Concrete Abode Embraces Indonesia's Tropical Climate
An Indonesian architect designs a contemporary concrete home for her family of five in Semarang.
Barbara Hill Shares Why She Has Heaps of Postcards From Famous Artists Like Sol LeWitt
The minimalist interior designer’s archives reveal some incredible interlocutors.
A Bay Area Renovation Carves Away Space to Reveal a Luminous Family Home
In Atherton, California, the aptly named Void House carefully subtracts space—and reduces the existing footprint—in this...
This New Japanese Resort Offers Access to Hot Springs and Pristine Alpine Skiing
KAI Alps is reopening this December as a luxury hot springs ryokan (or Japanese inn) in northern Nagano, the stunning ski region...
An Elegant, Earth-Toned Home in Marfa Asks $3.5M
Designed by two renowned architecture firms, the two-structure property is located on a private, four-acre parcel just a short...
The 12 Most Influential Buildings of 2019
From underwater restaurants to modest single-family homes, these are the biggest hits of 2019 according to ArchDaily.
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, a Revamped Hotel Channels its Nautical Roots
Sitting on a stretch of private beach on the Long Island Sound, this newly-renovated hotel is a throwback to its nautical...
The Dwell 24: TheUrbanative
Once an engineer in South Africa’s mine, Mpho Vackier now applies her pragmatism to designing for her innovative furniture...
A Shih Tzu and a Maltese’s Mountaintop Abode in Southern California
Interior designer Tamara Honey invites Laylo, a Brooklyn–based dog bed company, into her Pasadena home to see how she...
Beige Is Back in a Big Way at Kelly Wearstler’s New Proper Hotel
Proper unveils its new Santa Monica hotel—complete with luxe amenities, gourmet eats, and captivating earth-toned interiors by...
An Acclaimed Architect’s Former Home—in All Its 1980s Splendor—Seeks $1.9M Near L.A.
Built into a steep and forested hillside, the striking residence designed by Harold J. Bissner Jr. features dramatic cathedral...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Lush Outdoor Spaces
These outdoor spaces from the Dwell community are perfect for warm summer nights.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Captivating Staircases
Scaling these exceptional staircases is the perfect way to meet your 10,000 steps-a-day goal.
Here’s How We Fix the Hole in the Middle of the Housing Market
Soaring real estate prices and shrinking housing options are leaving families in urban centers with fewer pathways to...
Q&A: Walter Hood’s Vision for Renewing Neglected Urban Spaces
The celebrated Oakland artist and designer wants policymakers to reinvest in written-off neighborhoods.
How to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
The Best Places to Shop Small for Holiday Gifts in Los Angeles
Skip the Grove—and any stressful shopping hub, for that matter.
When It Rains, This Japanese Home’s Concrete Deck Becomes a Reflecting Pool
The pad extends the living area of the revived 90-year-old residence, now a flexible art space with original windows and fresh...
From the Archive: When Frank Lloyd Wright Designs Your Home, You Never Want to Leave
Despite being in their 80s and 90s, many of the trailblazing architect’s clients never gave up on the dream.
Before & After: A Gut Remodel Corrects a Century of Quick Fixes in This Brooklyn Row House
Office of Architecture addresses sagging joists, crooked stairs, missing bricks, and exposed pipes to create a richly textured...
Five Fresh Perspectives on Africa’s Housing Challenges
This year’s Venice Architecture Biennale offers new ideas for improving quality of life across the continent.
Arnold Palmer’s Former California Home Hits the Market for $5M
Don’t just take home a piece of golf history—live in it too.
Bauer Pottery Brings US-Made Ceramics to Tokyo
Storied California ceramics company Bauer Pottery opens its first showroom in Tokyo, a mirror of the original in Los Angeles.
In Austin, a Cantilevered Home Packed With Vintage Vibes Asks $4.5M
Originally designed by A.D. Stenger, the revamped dwelling pairs midcentury charm with a daring extension.
Democrats Make Housing Policy Part of Their Campaign-Year Pitch
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris want to tackle the housing crisis by making it easier to build new...
A Stylish Lake Austin Estate Hits the Market
The only thing topping the chic interiors is the 200 feet of private waterfront.
This “Floating” Scandinavian-Style Austin Residence Asks $1.9M
Its thoughtful design includes a myriad of geometrically-shaped windows, soaring ceilings, and a secluded primary suite.
Raffles Paris: A True Art Hotel
April 15th marks the final day of the 2013 YIA Little Art Fair (for Young International Artists), hosted by Raffles Paris and...
3 Years and Over $2 Million: What It Costs to Restore a Frank Lloyd Wright Home
America’s most famous architect inspires legions of fans. But taking on one of his projects is a big, big commitment.
Investors Are Buying a Higher Percentage of Homes, According to Redfin Report
Some say more businesses and institutions acquiring residences have contributed to the housing crisis, while others see the...
Tim Walz Doesn’t Own a Home. Is That ‘Weird’?
The vice presidential candidate’s real estate situation is raising eyebrows, but it’s not unprecedented.
Why I Still Believe Prefab Homes Are a Good Idea
More than 20 years after I first promoted the building method at Dwell, it has yet to live up to its promise—but it can.

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