Flutes, Chili Peppers, and Frying Pans: How Symbols Enable 900 Million to Vote in IndiaThe emblems of India's political parties make voting ballots easy to decode—even for those who can't read or write.
Our Dorm Definitely Did Not Look Like ThisIn Poznan, Poland, architect Adam Wierciński transforms a 1929 residential flat into student dwellings for four.
A Restored Midcentury With an 1,800-Square-Foot Addition Seeks $740K in IllinoisOriginally designed by renowned University of Illinois architecture professor and architect Jack Sherman Baker in 1968, the...
$1.9M Will Land You This Tastefully Updated “Pop-Top” Model Eichler in the Bay AreaThe 1960 home by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons maintains many original details, including its signature...
A 62-Acre Ranch With a Quonset-Style Main House Asks $3.9M in TexasIn addition to the 5,200-square-foot residence that opens to a wraparound pool, the sprawling property comes with a three-bedroom...
A Massive Converted 1950s Houseboat Is Looking for a New Owner in LondonOn the market for £1,800,000, the floating residence offers six bedrooms, two kitchens, and a substantial upper deck with a...
This Mountain Retreat in Washington Has a Modern Steel LoggiaOverlooking the Methow Valley and North Cascades, this indoor/outdoor home has a dramatic roof overhang that forms a...
A Cluster of Cabins in a Former Quarry Makes a Simple Vacation EscapeThree small pavilions connected by a deck form a summer retreat that balances privacy with a panoramic view—all in less than 900...
In Los Angeles, a 900-Square-Foot Prefab ADU Brings One Family Closer TogetherAfter the pandemic left the wife’s mother feeling isolated, they built her a backyard house by local prefab company Cover.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Sondern-Adler House Is Heading to AuctionThe Kansas City home—previously listed at $1.7M— is now going up for auction with no reserve.
Triple Threat: Modern by Dwell Magazine Snags Three 2017 Good Design AwardsThe Posture Chair and Ottoman, Table Lamp, and Bar Trolley from the Modern by Dwell Magazine collection for Target are recognized...
Slip Away to These Sleek New Villas in a Costa Rican ForestNestled between a tropical forest and the Pacific Ocean, Joya Villas is an astounding, modern getaway designed by architect...
A Green City in China That Will Play a Major Role in Fighting Air PollutionLiuzhou Forest City will be the first urban settlement in China that will be able to generate its own renewable energy, increase...
You Can Stay in a LumiPod Surrounded by 80 Volcanoes in FranceAirbnb is teaming up with French water brand, Volvic, to offer an overnight adventure at a glass-enclosed prefab in the Chaîne...
The Super Rich Are Buying Up Condos in Converted Missile Silos to Flee the CoronavirusWhile the rest of us slather on hand sanitizer and self quarantine, the elite are taking social distancing to the extreme.
6 Tiny Homes and Studios You Can Buy on AmazonNow you can add a tiny home or cabin kit to your cart.
22 ADU Floor Plans That Make the Most of the BackyardThese compact layouts create ideal guesthouses, tiny offices, art studios, and more.
A Sunflower-Inspired Dome Home by a Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Asks $450KDesigned by Taliesin fellow James Dresser, the Sunflower House champions Wright’s ideals for building with and in nature.
11 Modern Prefab Homes That Cost Less Than $100,000On budget and on trend, these small, affordable prefab homes fill a huge hole in the housing marketplace.
The Renovation of a Canadian Farmhouse Uncovers a Log Cabin Hidden InsideAdapting to the discovery, VFA Architecture + Design incorporates the room in the renovation of this southern Ontario retreat.
A Pint-Sized, No-Frills Summerhouse Rises From the Rocks on a Swedish IslandSTEG Arkitekter designs a casual hideout to peel away the stress of city life.
The New Polydrops 2020 Camper Is the Perfect Companion to Tesla’s CybertruckThe futuristic teardrop trailer is back—and it’s better than ever before.
A Decades-Old House in British Columbia Is Reborn as an Art-Filled HavenA family transforms their 25-year-old waterfront property into a bohemian home for their daughter.
This “Well-Behaved” Home Hides an Ocean of Blue Behind Its DoorsBehind a subdued exterior, a San Francisco townhouse designed by OPA expresses its wild side.
Meet The Firm That’s Reimagining Life in AntarcticaThe largest community on the planet’s coldest continent needs a smaller, smarter facility to continue its crucial work.
A Texas Couple Builds Their Cast-In-Place Concrete Dream HomeFinding inspiration in the work of Tadao Ando, a Houston couple design the concrete house of their dreams.
Two Architects Build a Chalet-Style Getaway Near Lake TahoeSherry Scott and John Kosich create a weather-ready retreat in the mountains of California.
Los Angeles Bridge House by Dwell and Dan Brunn Architecture Nears CompletionWith windows installed and exterior cladding in place, Dan Brunn Architecture’s Bridge House forges closer to completion in L.A.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Constructs a Plywood Hideaway for Her Family for $538KThis woodsy retreat’s island site in British Columbia meant working with mostly local builders and materials.
An Innovative Modular Building System in EcuadorSeeking a way to blend architecture into the natural environment, a pair of Ecuador-based designers invents a new modular...
The 24 Best Sales to Shop This Memorial Day WeekendWe’ve got the scoop on the top sites to shop for incredible savings on mattresses, home appliances, wall art, and much more.
After a Renovation, a Classic San Francisco Victorian Is Now Bursting With Light and ColorAn architect reimagines a narrow 1901 row house in Noe Valley while preserving its historic facade.
Building Green in Santa MonicaAt the end of 2000, Tryggvi Thorsteinsson and Erla Dögg Ingjaldsdóttir, Icelandic natives and partners in the Santa Monica–based...
60 Kitchen Island Ideas That Serve Up Style and FunctionalityThese images of our favorite kitchen island ideas are sure to stir up design inspiration with fun, functional features around...
26 Vintage Airstream Renovations That’ll Make You Want to Hop on the BandwagonHow architects, designers, and DIYers have revamped the classic travel trailers to serve as contemporary workspaces, rentals, and...
Off the Beaten PathA dramatic departure from your typical cabin on the lake, this unique retreat adds shades of black to a tiny island awash with...