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.
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs MidcenturyCultivate 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 HomeThe Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
An Ordinary Suburban Home in Vancouver Is Given a Modern EdgeWhen a West Vancouver couple called on an architect to build their family home, he delivered—he just had to change the roof first.
A Luxurious Loft Seeks a New Buyer for $1.3M in Arlington, VAThe turnkey two-bedroom caters to entertaining, featuring large living areas and a Sub Zero wine fridge that can fit nearly 150...
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist ResidencyHoused within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to RavishingMairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
10 Buildings We Love by Piers TaylorKnown for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...
Dwell Reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of His BirthIt's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...
2 Hillcrest by Peter GoodhueA New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.
A Carefully Renovated Victorian in Charleston, South Carolina, Lists for $4.2MThe well-preserved 6,996-square-foot residence has historic details, including stained glass and multiple fireplaces, as well as...
A Respectfully Renovated “Super Eichler” Asks $2.5M in Walnut Creek, CAThe 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of SkylightsA skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
New York City Might… Pay You to Build an ADU?The Plus One ADU pilot program launched this week and will fund up to 15 projects throughout the city.
At Utopie Plastic, Futuristic Plastic Homes Make an Appearance at a 19th-Century Metal FactorySomewhere in-between the mid-19th century, the 1960s, and the future, lies Utopie Plastic, or Plastic Utopia: an outdoor art...
This $2.2M Berkeley Midcentury Comes With a Japanese-Style Backyard CabinSet across the street from Great Stoneface Park, the updated 1953 home is surrounded by serene landscaping and bay views.
Some Design-Forward Gifts for Your Favorite Four-Legged PalFinally, some pet accessories that are cute enough to keep out.
For €3.2M, You Could Call This Converted 17th-Century Italian Church YoursLocated in the historic village of Morimondo near Milan, the 4,843-square-foot building offers unconventional living spaces...
This Classic Pueblo-Style Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico Could Be Yours for $2.3MThe flat-roofed dwelling showcases common elements of the Southwestern architectural style, such as oversize wooden beams, known...
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So ValuableWe may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
The Best Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas, From a Canvas Toiletry Kit to a Vintage Boxing KitYour father has enough grill tools and novelty aprons. Get him something unexpected, instead!
A Standout Home by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Grandson Lists for $2.9M in La Crescenta, CACurvilinear concrete walls, slanted skylights, and a two-story oval fireplace are just some of the highlights.
An 1880s Manor With an Eye-Catching Porte Cochere Asks $2.3M in St. Paul, MinnesotaThe 8,316-square-foot home comes with three guest apartments and a cedar-clad sauna on the garden level.
An Old Fisherman's House in Sicily Is Transformed Into 2 ApartmentsWith their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...
Late Architect I.M. Pei’s Manhattan Townhouse Lists for $8MThe Pritzker Prize winner (whose work includes the Louvre Pyramid in Paris) purchased the historic home more than 45 years ago.
Grab This Orange County Eichler For $1MHitting the market at $1,000,000, this classic Eichler in Orange County, California, is priced to move.
Snag This Thoughtfully Modernized Eichler For $1.2MAn architect-designed renovation takes this East Bay Eichler's midcentury appeal to the next level.
The Intersection of Art and Architecture Offered for $3.75MThe celebrated Stremmel House is on the market, offering a light-filled floor plan and expansive valley views.
This $2.5M Silver Lake Duplex Is a Certified Midcentury GemBuilt by Case Study designer Rodney Walker in 1953, the lightly updated landmark has low-pitched rooflines, exposed beams,...
2 New Gable Roofs Brighten Up an Edwardian Cottage in MelbourneThe Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...
Check Out 2 Beautifully Renovated Eichlers For Sale in San FranciscoBoth in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, these two exemplary Eichlers are shining examples of the prolific...
Get the Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Midcentury Mansion in Pixar's Incredibles 2We asked Academy Award-winning film maker Ralph Eggleston about the design inspiration behind the impressive, cantilevered home...
A Minimalist Mykonos Oasis Seeks $9.1MFrom an infinity pool overlooking the Aegean to an outdoor theater, this home has it all.
The Iconic Evans House Lands Back on the Market for $2.2MBuilt in 1961, the personal residence of architect James Evans has a soaring roofline, walls of glass, and a wraparound deck.
11 Extraordinary Designs That Make You Rethink the Modern ShedThese thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.
R. M. Schindler’s Gold Stucco Harry J. Wolff House Lists For $1.5MGold outside and pink inside, this Southern California home is a sublime example of Schindler’s “plaster skin” phase.