An organic palette makes up this serene midcentury retreat, which is surrounded by verdant gardens.

With sumptuous Douglas fir–clad interiors, an extensive back garden by Thomas Church, and an espionage-tinged backstory, this...

A simple floor plan emphasizes the rugged materiality of this elongated, cabin-style home in Valle de Bravo.

These cozy cabins feature muted black exteriors that complement their natural settings.

This property offers endless possibilities with three bodies of water, rolling hills, pastures, and ideal growing conditions for...

Out-of-the-box solutions make these tiny apartments feel grander—despite being 500 square feet or less.

With the new school year quickly approaching, make sure to give yourself enough time to gather what you'll need to make your dorm...

An off-grid getaway on O‘ahu produces all of its own electricity and opens wide to the landscape.

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards may be petite, but they pack a big punch.

These slender houses pack a lot of personality into tight spaces.

Rather than relocate, architect Rebal Knayzeh devises a flexible, mobile bedroom that doubles as storage for the family.

Nestled in a 19th-century church and school, these Bushwick apartments feature cathedral ceilings and Gothic details.

With dazzling lighting, a curvilinear design, and a fortified shell, the Cube One is a prefab for the future.

A well-appointed garage door with a unique color or materials, or an interesting mechanical movement, can easily punch up a...

Hendricks Churchill fine-tunes an 1860s home, balancing traditional charm with contemporary updates.

Tucked into an old-growth forest, this prefab home was assembled in just three days with minimal site impact.

Artist duo Mats Bigert and Lars Bergström build a public art installation to commemorate the relocation of an entire city in...

The remote cabin in Sullivan County hovers above a steep slope, suspended by the trees that surround it.

Using humble materials like plywood and laminate in a smart way, Ben Ediger of design-build studio Spacecraft gives his tired...

A prefab sauna built atop a floating deck promises wellness with a view.

In Toronto, Atelier RZLBD replaces a nondescript home on an infill lot with a breezy, adaptable dwelling.

Architect Michael Peled completely flips the layout of an apartment in Haifa to take advantage of treetop views.

From modular units that become entire residences when assembled to tiny houses on wheels, these are this year's best-in-class...

Once a dilapidated garage, this flexible garden studio in Seattle now serves as an all-weather hub for a mother and daughter.

An architect teams up with Faye and Walker to build a white gabled lake house overlooking Texas Hill Country.

Revived and retrofitted as delightful—and functional—tiny homes on wheels, these skoolies receive top marks.

Miami is a city where tropical living meets retro style and colors like peach, yellow, pink, and aqua pay homage to a relaxed,...

Jenny McClary and Allie Leepson give their snug Vermont cabin a DIY makeover—and it’s now available to rent.

These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.

Designed by award-winning SOUP Architects, the shimmery two-bedroom pad also has a roof terrace perfect for looking out over...

eMZed Architecture construct a sustainable, durable, high-performance residence and office in Portland, Oregon, for $950,000—an...

The 1,000-square-foot dwelling mixes raw and refined materials in a cost-effective strategy.

From a camper turned tiny home on the Nicaragua coast to a family’s adorable roving RV, these retreats have us yearning for a...

Dutch company Haaks just rolled out its most compact camper to date—but the slight footprint doesn’t skimp.

Previously divided into three apartments, the reconfigured and expanded Dunn House is now a streamlined home for a growing family.

Teeming with amenities, the European estate comes with a coach house, gym, pool, and separate apartment.