The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...

Los Angeles-based Project M Plus turns a dilapidated liquor store into a European-inspired retail space that caters to a wide...

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...

Six earth-colored, metal-clad pavilions are combined to create Tin House, an innovative and voluminous house that boasts a...

It's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...

A New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.

A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...

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...

Squire & Partners renovate a 66,000-square-foot building by embracing its storied history and modernizing its spaces in...

Durable, low maintenance, and always beautiful, Western Red Cedar is showing up in exciting ways, proving it can enhance the...

A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.

A teardown renovation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, comes with a mandate for maximum efficiency.

A couple’s 269-square-foot getaway features a crimson exterior and an unfinished plywood interior.

Located just an hour-and-a-half away from Chicago, a three-bedroom modern cottage in Michigan City, Indiana is for sale for just...

This simple red house in Portugal appears as a signpost within its labyrinth-like, forested site.

On the island of San Miguel in Portugal's Azores archipelago, a vibrant home wraps around a massive linden tree.

These fiery facades aren’t for the faint of heart.

This Fourth of July, we pay tribute to the stars and stripes with these all-American abodes.

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...

Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.

An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.

With a clever arrangement comprising a cottage and a primary residence, local design firm ORA gives a family outdoor access at...

With their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...

Airlifted into place via a helicopter, this energy-efficient alpine shelter adds a vibrant pop of color to a snow-covered...

In Puebla, Mexico, two local architecture firms team up to create the Saint Peter House—a striking brick home with a unique,...

Durable, long-lasting, and insect-resistant, Western red cedar has been a building material of choice for generations.

Manhattan plant shop The Sill takes the guesswork out of indoor gardening.

Banksy’s GrossDomesticProduct online shop is surprisingly affordable—but there’s a catch.

In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.