Why Brazilian Modernist Lina Bo Bardi Is “Among the Most Important Architects of the 20th Century”The author of “Lina Bo Bardi” peels back the layers of the influential architect’s work.
A Swedish Summer Cabin That Sits Above and Among the TreesPerched on stilts, a minimal timber-frame cabin rises in Sweden's Archipelago.
A Wing-Roofed Home in Georgia Perches Among the TreesCantilevered volumes of glass lift the residents of this modern Atlanta home high into an urban forest.
This Monolithic Concrete House Appears to Float Among the TreesLocated outside of Buenos Aires, the house rises above the forest floor on a single concrete pedestal.
A Breezy Modern Beach House Sits Among the Trees in AustraliaBuilt on a hill with beautiful views, this little house was made for entertaining.
Japanese Home Among the Trees Uses Bookshelves and Glass for WallsAn established Japanese architecture firm with a yen for porous, indoor-outdoor living spaces crafts a hilltop perch for a young...
This Pristine Portland Midcentury Will Let You Live Among the Trees for $1.35MThe 1955 stunner boasts forest views from every room.
An A-Frame Eco-Cabin in Brazil Rises Among Towering PalmsThe Monkey House, named for the capuchins that swing through the trees, offers visitors a lofted view of the rainforest.
Stay at a Greek Island Villa Among the Ruins of a 14th-Century CastleResting along the crest of a volcanic crater on the little-known island of Nisyros in the Aegean Sea, Villa Nemésis marries the...
A Mirrored Mexican Home Hides Among a Lush ForestCovered in mirrored glass that’s transparent when viewed from within, the facade of this Mexican forest retreat reflects the...
Among the LivingNeutra, historically a bathroom design brand, is expanding into a furniture collection, Neos, with young, Italian-born designer...
A Sprawling Sonoma Property With a Vineyard and Pool Asks $4.9MTake a dip among the vines with this glass-encased residence.
Live Large in Actor Matt Damon’s Pacific Palisades Estate for $21MMeasuring 13,500 square feet, the seven-bedroom home by architect Grant Kirkpatrick of KAA Design is a sprawling, Zen-inspired...
A Modern Bungalow in Venice BeachA house designed to be part of the landscape is at home among the trees in Venice, California.
Promo Daily: Damon CasarezIn this installment of Photographer's Promotional Pieces We Love and Why: Damon Casarez
Before & After: This Sleek California Home Is a Master Class on MinimalismA run-of-the-mill residence in the South Bay receives a John Pawson–inspired renovation that eschews all unnecessary detail.
This Forest Home in Chile Is Elevated to Float Among the TreesIn the Los Ríos region, Hebra Arquitectos perches an H-shaped house on pillars to make its interior feel like a tree house.
A Modern Home Embraces Nature With a Unique L-Shaped DesignTo the west of Mexico City, a striking retreat is nestled among a lush forest and an enchanting lake.
These Perched Cabins in India Will Stimulate All Your SensesA series of minimalist cabins nestled among spice plantations offer a restorative nature experience.
An Ancient Building Technique Readies a Spanish Farmhouse for the FutureThis finalist for the TERRA Award belongs to a growing mound of eco-friendly earthen architecture.
A Minimalist Home in Seattle Embodies a Simpler Way of LifeSited among lush trees on an 11,303-square-foot lot, this tranquil dwelling is deeply connected to nature.
A Hillside Midcentury Home in Pasadena Starts at $749KPerched among the treetops, this residence in the San Rafael Hills affords plenty of outdoor space for lounging and entertaining.
13 Iconic Buildings Designed by Frank GehryFrank Gehry's recognizable designs are often cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture.
6 Well-Designed Hostels For the Minimalist TravelerToday, hostels are more sought-after than ever before, especially among millennials that long for minimalist adventures.
Top 9 Objects of 2020A mug reinvented 100 ways and a Bauhaus beehive are among the nominees in this year’s Dwell Design Awards.
A Coastal Retreat in Sweden Feels Light as a Cloud InsideDelicately placed on the sandy shores of the Baltic Sea, Sommarhus H provides sanctuary among sea grasses and birch trees.
20 Eye-Catching Homes That Make Use of Circular MotifsRing-shaped skylights, wall cutouts, and built-in window nooks are among the playful, geometric features that round out these...
A Whimsical, Charred-Wood Teahouse Stands on Stilts in GermanyJapanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.
This 3D-Printed Village Aims to House 40% of Austin’s Homeless PopulationLast fall, ICON 3D-printed a welcome center for a new type of community in Austin, Texas—and now the first homes are complete.
A Modern Finnish Villa That Grows Out of a Seaside CliffHelsinki-based architecture studio Mer Arkkitehdit nestles a monochromatic villa among the trees in the 19th-century seaside town...
Meet the Good Guys Trying to Hack Your Smart HomeHidden among the many benefits of a Smart Home are subtle vulnerabilities that today’s security researchers are just beginning to...
SLO Architecture's Dwell Vision Award–Winning DesignOur inaugural award for design innovation goes to a firm whose architectural orb is lean, green, and buoyant.
Classic Modernist House in Portland Inspires a Lighting and Furniture LineRejuvenation's new collection takes cues from John Yeon's 1937 Aubrey Watzek House.
A Luxe, Handcrafted Tree House Offers Blissful Escape Into NatureNestled among four mature Beech trees, this hexagonal tree house invites visitors to reconnect with nature in a surprisingly...
A Chinese Sugar Mill From the 1960s Becomes a Cave-Inspired HotelSet amidst the Karst mountains of Guilin in China’s Guangxi province, this modernized resort makes the most of its former...
Updated Midcentury Home in Washington, DC With an Indoor Pool Asks $3.9MBuilt in 1954 by Robert Gurney, this residence is a masterpiece of stone and glass.