A Compact Laneway House in Toronto Takes Back Underused Space
Following a new policy change that allows housing units in Toronto’s back lanes, LGA Architectural Partners builds a crisp,...
This Minimal Japanese Getaway Was Built for Surfing
Splashes of chartreuse enliven N-Holiday House, a seaside getaway by Sohei Nakanishi Design.
This Nova Scotia Summer Home Nails Indoor/Outdoor Living
Encased in glass, this summer getaway melds luxe living with the great outdoors.
Friday Finds 2.04.11
Have a look at some on the most interestiing things we here at Dwell saw this week.
A Bold Circular Home Radiates Outward From Its Futuristic Kitchen
Feldman Architecture reimagines a 1960s residence that hovers over a nature preserve in California’s Bay Area.
A Modern Renovation Connects to a Traditional Texas Town Through a Glass Wall
In a South Texas border town, a family introduces a bold aesthetic.
In Paris, a Cozy Duplex in a Revamped 19th-Century Washhouse Seeks $1.1M
Designed by architect Bernard Kohn in 1983, the two-level flat in the heart of the city has historic bones and a sun-kissed...
Is This $768K Compound the Most Colorful Home in Joshua Tree?
Designer Leah Ring transformed the four-building, two-acre property into a technicolor wonderland with custom furniture and a lot...
A Historic Hawaiian A-Frame Just Hit the Market on O‘ahu for $3.75M
The refreshed 1956 home comes with wide-open interiors, lava rock walls, and a lush backyard with an outdoor shower.
In Colorado, an AIA Award–Winning Home With an Inky Facade Seeks $6M
The prized Boulder residence pairs a jet-black exterior with over 5,000 square feet of luminous living space.
Q&A with Autograph Creative Directors
Donerik Dela Cruz and Aaron Pou describe their business as a “design start-up in challenging times,” but since launching...
California Dreamers: Boys Bedroom By Sarah Barnard
In a color scheme of navy, teal, walnut and antique gold, this children's bedroom is both masculine and fun.
How They Pulled It Off: A Stained-Glass Bench That Illuminates a Brooklyn Backyard
The seat brings natural light into a dark basement and also serves as a beautiful spot to land for outdoor dining.
Annie Leibovitz Lists Her Upper West Side Duplex at a Loss, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: The internet thinks Rihanna and A$AP Rocky might be...
Mid-Century Modern Midland presents: The Latest & Greatest in Michigan Architecture
During this free community event, Kristen Nyht (AIA, AICP, LEED AP, President of AIA Michigan) will discuss the status of, and...
A Restaurateur From Seattle’s “First Family of Phở” Crafts Her Dream Kitchen for Hosting
The space, revamped for just under $170K, incorporates pops of the same pink pastel hue used since the 1980s as a signature color...
Infrastructure, Politics, and the Dilemma of Donald Trump
Architects discuss the threat of depoliticizing architecture admist the evolving political context.
Construction Diary: A Maine Designer Builds His Family’s Home Completely by Hand
Andrew Frederick worked with healthy, locally sourced materials to DIY a woodsy compound for his wife and two kids.
Budget Breakdown: An $80K ADU Gives a Growing Austin Family Space for Work—and Working Out
Expecting a child, Julia and Stevie Chavez bought their two-bed rental and added a luminous backyard structure that’s part...
All Your Questions Answered About LEED For New Homes
You may have heard the term LEED used to describe “green” or “sustainable” buildings.
Named “House 2.0,” This Isn’t Your Run-of-the-Mill Eco-Home
In Amsterdam, architect Pieter Weijnen demonstrates the exponential rate at which green design is advancing.
Budget Breakdown: A Tiny Pantry Makes a Big Difference at This $111K Seattle Townhome Renovation
Designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice, the residence gets an update for contemporary cooking and living.
A Trash Bag Sofa, a Big Hairy Chandelier, and More Tactile Treasures From Design Miami 2022
The best objects at this year’s fair beckoned visitors to tune into their sense of touch.
Budget Breakdown: One of the Oldest A-Frames In Arrowbear Lake, CA, Gets A Moody Makeover for $177K
“Think old Hollywood speakeasy rather than your grandfather’s cabin,” says designer and owner Jacqueline Blum.
The Best Kind of Barware for Every Possible Situation
It’s time to stop drinking Malbec from a coffee mug!
Two Houses Are Better Than One
Or is one house better than two? For Santa Monica–based architect Jesse Bornstein and his family, both are true.
Illuminating Atmosphere With 111 Bocci Lights
The Devil most certainly is in the details at Denver's new Il Posto Restaurant on 26th and Larimer, making its presence known in...
One Night in a Restored New Orleans Haven for Legendary Black Musicians
After Hurricane Katrina leveled the Dew Drop Inn, a developer spent three years rehabilitating the storied site as a 17-room...
Full Programming Lineup at Dwell on Design NY
The first annual Dwell on Design NY took place October 9-11, 2014, at 82Mercer in Soho.