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What was once a parking garage on the edge of Manhattan's Chinatown has been transformed into a sleek modern residence designed...
A Respectfully Renovated “Super Eichler” Asks $2.5M in Walnut Creek, CA
The 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.
Lego Island
Step back, Jacobsen, Utzon, Kjaerholm, Wegner, and all you other great Danes.
17 Dreamy and Rentable Retreats for a Pacific Northwest Escape
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The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2024
Ranging from 52.5 to 330 square feet per person, these micro dwellings show that good things do come in small packages.
The Best Food52 Sales to Shop This Week
Including a personal fireplace and Ichendorf Milano glassware.
Residences in Álvaro Siza’s First U.S. Building Have Officially Hit the Market
Clad in limestone, 611 West 56th Street in New York City is the Pritzker laureate’s first project in the U.S.
Case Study Architect Whitney R. Smith’s SoCal Residence Lists for $2.35M
The landmarked home and studio in Pasadena was Smith’s principal residence throughout most of his career.
These $52K Flat-Pack Cabins Are Now Shipping to the U.S.
U.K. firm Koto just built two of its new tiny prefabs—an office and a guest suite—for a client in Boston.
8 Marvelous Apartments You Should Absolutely Rent in Milan
Art, fashion, and design collide to spectacular effect in the Italian metropolis.
Now You Can Own the Ranch Where the Ever-Popular Egg McMuffin Was Invented
The California ranch formerly owned by McDonald’s CEO Ray Kroc hits the market at the supersize price of $29M.
A Tech Professional Heads to Texas and Builds a Tiny Off-the-Grid Cabin for $25K
Best of all, the simple shelter will be available to rent for short stays.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Builds a 14-Foot-Wide House in Atlanta for $332K
The skinny house, which resides on an “unbuildable” lot, stretches three stories high in the gabled rear.
A Narrow Victorian in Toronto Gets a Mullet Makeover
Traditional in the front, modern in the back, this historic home ushers light in through a 14-foot glass wall.
On a Once-Vacant Corner Lot in Jersey City, a Sustainable Prefab Rises for $252K
A resourceful resident finds two designers whose work suits his three requirements for a new home: concrete, sustainability, and...
Practicing Sustainability Is Easier Than You Think With These Handy Guides
It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.
Some Unexpected Gifts for Foodies That Go Beyond Fancy Olive Oil
From tart lemon preserves that go with everything to swoon-worthy artisanal cheese, there's something here for every food lover.
Can These Tiny, Modular Smart Homes Relieve the Demand For Affordable Housing?
Prefabricated and stackable, Kasita's high-density units may be a solution to America’s affordable housing crisis—with...
A Home Fit for a Science Fiction Writer
On Austin’s outskirts, an author's bunker-style home redefines modern city living.
The Best Sales of the Week, From Blu Dot to Food52
Plus a huge sale on Herman Miller designs.
A Danish Design Kingpin Moves to NYC With a Shipping Container of Furniture in Tow
A purveyor of contemporary Nordic design expands his brand’s presence stateside—beginning with his new Manhattan apartment.
In the Washington Woods, a Striking Steel A-Frame Seeks $1.8M
The one-acre property includes a metal-and-glass garage and a skylit home with a soapstone fireplace and a Japanese soaking tub.
A Resilient Residence Replaces a Home Destroyed by Wildfire in Northern California
After a devastating blaze, a Napa Valley couple rebuild with durability in mind.
66 Outstanding Fireplace Designs for Your Modern Home
Customize your fireplace or mantel with these modern designs that combine style and utility.
11 Modern Prefab Homes That Cost Less Than $100,000
On budget and on trend, these small, affordable prefab homes fill a huge hole in the housing marketplace.
55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling Lighting
Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
Paola Navone's Industrial Style Renovation in Italy
A 200-year-old factory in Umbria is transformed into an inviting home by designer Paola Navone.
12 Things That Got Me Through a Horrible Year
Dwell’s executive editor Jenny Xie picks her desert island essentials—if the desert island were a global pandemic.
Home for the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know About Traveling This Winter
With so much up in the air due to COVID-19, Americans are playing it safe when planning holiday vacations.
This Island Cabin in Canada Comes With a Private 52.7-Acre Mountain
After a recent renovation, the $3.4M property has hit its peak potential with elevated interiors and panoramic views.
The Design Life: What Inspires This Year’s Dwell 24?
We asked the 2020 Dwell 24 class about how they work and how think they about the future of design.
Young Adults Who Moved Home During COVID-19 Are Making Over Their Childhood Rooms—and Their Mindsets
Gen Z and Millennials who have returned to their old bedrooms are reclaiming their spaces and senses of self.
This Panoramic Colorado Home Offers Breathtaking Vistas of the Continental Divide for $2.6M
Peek inside the contemporary escape that balances natural beauty with modern comfort.
B-52s Singer Kate Pierson Is Selling Her Groovy Airstream Park for $450K
Desert vibes meet ’60s kitsch at the far-out glamping retreat near Joshua Tree, which comes with six fully outfitted trailers.
Half-Moon Cutouts Cast Dramatic Light Across This Concrete Home in Tokyo
Sun shining through semicircles at opposite ends of the living space creates a larger-than-life display on the 20-foot walls.
Asking $2M, This Metal-Clad Austin Home Is Boxy in the Best Way
Designed by Minguell McQuary, the dramatic residence is composed of a series of blocky volumes stacked high on stilts.

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