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On a Rock in a Hard Place
In an unlikely mountaintop locale, Anderson Anderson Architecture crafted a home out of a complex composition of off-the-shelf...
Views Stretch to Mexico at This Hard-Edged Texas Home
Mining inspiration from the mountains of West Texas, two architects burrow a home into the terrain.
See What Happens When Two Hard-Core Modernists Are Let Loose in a Medieval Townhouse in France
A furniture maker and a textile designer remodel a building from the 13th century.
Before & After: It’s Hard to Believe This Sleek Modernist Sanctuary Started as a 1950s Ranch House
After a major renovation, a midcentury home with some of the best views in Portland, Oregon, takes on a drastically new look.
When Did It Become So Hard to Buy Light Bulbs?
Finally sworn off the “Big Light” but find yourself flummoxed in the hardware store? It’s not just you—lighting is (a little)...
Why a good Door is hard to find
Finding suitable doors for our mid century modern home was nearly impossible, so we decided to design our own and in the process...
It Looks Like a Playland but This Home Works Hard
A toddler, a pup, and their parents fit onto a 16.5-foot-wide plot in an inner suburb of Melbourne.
Affordable Housing: Why It's So Hard to Come By
This image of a Levittown house turned real estate office appears to be peddling something current mortgage brokers have had...
Five Films We’re Definitely Going to See at New York’s Architecture & Design Film Festival
This year’s programming focuses on big classics, but also zooms in on the hard to see.
A 19th-Century Carriage House Is Transformed Into a Live/Work Residence for a Pair of Artists
Though the couple was initially hesitant to purchase the home, its potential was too hard to ignore.
It’s Hard to Believe This Sinuous Staircase Is Made of Wood
In an otherworldly Melbourne home, the stair looks like rock shaped by water over millennia.
Design Icons: 24 Modern Architects and Designers That Have Shaped Our World
Brush up on the work and legacies of these iconic architects and designers whose influence on modern design is hard to overstate.
8 Distinct Ways of Living in Japan
Size doesn't matter when these homes push the conventions of building and living in Japan.
It Took More Than a Decade for This San Francisco Home to Feel Complete
John Kleman and Georgianna Salz-Kleman create the house of their dreams with hard work, strategic planning, and the right...
Nature Reigns Supreme at a Verdant Kansas City Home
Landscape takes center stage in this Missouri residence.
Elegant Design Meets Versatile Performance With This Customizable Home System
Henrybuilt’s luxury line of products streamline the functionality of some of the most hard-working rooms in your home.
This Beach House in Australia Is Nothing Like Its Neighbors—or Any Beach House You’ve Seen
Though it’d be hard to tell from the street, the compound of concrete blocks forms a surprisingly breezy family retreat.
The Secret Behind This Malibu Home’s Hard Concrete Shell? Air.
Created by Binishells using proprietary technology, the building process involves inflating a single reusable formwork with air...
An Imposing Concrete, Glass, and Steel Home by Ray Kappe Lists for $5M
Nestled within a canopy of trees, the 1980s hard-edge design epitomizes Kappe’s form of modernism.
The Best New Products to Jazz Up Your Kitchen and Bath
In our annual look at furniture, fixtures, lighting, and accessories, we’re celebrating the endless potential of these...
A Sculptural Desert Escape Inspired by a Shadow
This dark Yucca Valley home tricks the eye through clever use of light and shadow.
16 Sophisticated Suitcases That Don't Cost More Than Your Vacation
Take to the skies in style with a few of our favorite suitcase and luggage options that work hard and look good doing it.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Exemplary Offices
Working hard or hardly working? These sleek homes from the Dwell community get the job done with envy-inducing home offices.
Prefab Units Cluster Together in This Off-the-Grid Guesthouse
Sustainable features keep this prefabricated building, designed by MOS Architects, cool and energy-efficient despite its New...
A Patagonian Prefab Cabin Is Built to Withstand Volatile Climates
This elevated prefab cabin along the Chilean Andes has a buffer zone that helps protect it against harsh climatic conditions.
A Dirt Floor Snakes Through This Spectacular Japanese House
Putting a spin on the traditional Japanese doma, a dirt floor extends throughout this home, forging an ever-changing...
When Good Graphic Design Translates to Great Objects
From flat to physical, Kristina Krogh masters every dimension.
An Ancient Building Technique Readies a Spanish Farmhouse for the Future
This finalist for the TERRA Award belongs to a growing mound of eco-friendly earthen architecture.
5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your IKEA Furniture in Under an Hour
Give your IKEA furniture a quick facelift with these DIY tips.
A Group of Brutalist Townhomes Brings a Bit of Relief to a Canadian City’s Overheated Housing Market
Created by D’Arcy Jones Architects and Ryan Goodman of Aryze Developments, Pearl Block provides a middle ground for six families...
Kravitz Design’s New Collection Makes a Worldly Statement in Livable Craftsmanship
Lenny Kravitz and the Kravitz Design team embrace pattern and form, combining hard edges and soft textures to create a sensuous...
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's Former Midcentury Home in the Hollywood Hills Is For Sale
Join Zillow for a tour of the illustrious couple's former 1960s pad that's asking $2.495 million.
Watch: We Asked a Sushi Chef to Put These Japanese Cooking Knives Through the Wringer
Best Made Company has a name that begs to be tested, so we demo’d their Japanese Chef’s Knives.
It Looks Like a Barn—But This Country Home in Switzerland Takes a Hard Turn Inside
A saltbox roof and wood cladding give way to a blend of concrete and plaster at the rural address in Zurich.
On Vancouver Island, a Family Squeezes a Serene Studio Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Best of all, its green roof channels rainwater through the craggy terrain to create a trickling fountain.
Tech Talk: 4 Smart-Home Upgrades You Can Make in a Weekend
You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
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