Homes that are characterized by bold, geometric shapes can create an eye-catching presence while also serving functional purposes.

While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...

The small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean has had a big influence on architects and designers across the globe, from São Paulo...

Instead of dumping excavated soil, ADX used it to build a new home for a client recovering from the 2011 earthquake.

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The lovingly cared-for property, located outside of Salt Lake City, is now available for the first time since its completion in...

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

A couple integrate clever space-saving techniques learned from Japanese micro homes via a flat renovation in Singapore.

A "chashitsu," which literally means “tearoom” in Japanese, is a freestanding, pavilion-like structure that was used for tea...

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

Japanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.

Lucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered...

This monochromatic home in Southern California stands out for so many reasons.

Boasting a private beach on Virgin Gorda, Villa Katsura brings Japanese sensibilities to the Caribbean.

This voluminous cabin in Austin, Quebec, has a sharply pitched roof and a bright and lofty interior that’s a surprising contrast...

With a sleek prototype in Emeryville, California, under its belt, Simpatico Homes sets out to redefine prefab's cost –and...

The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...

Set on the Pacific Coast Highway, a midcentury beach motel is now an exclusive, Japanese-style hideaway with meals delivered from...

With handwoven tatami floors, rooftop onsen baths, and only 10 rooms, this Japanese-inspired hotel offers an unexpected place of...

Bercy Chen Studio calls on Mediterranean and Islamic design to break up the starkness of an Austin home.

For centuries, Japanese enjoyed the country’s thousands of outdoor hot springs, so it’s no surprise deep soaking became popular...

Never underestimate the healing powers of a long bath – especially when you get to wear a Waffle Robe and Slippers afterward!...

Japanese-style joinery means that The Bed by Thuma can be set up in a flash.

This beautiful midcentury also happens to be the childhood home of Issa Rae.

A skillful configuration of restrained materials and natural light lets a gallery, studio, and residence merge inside one...

Located in Ise-Shima National Park, Amanemu suggests a modern interpretation of traditional Edo-period farmhouses.

In order to save a Meiji-period machiya in Kyoto's Higashiyama District, four friends pooled together their resources and had the...

Spanning 41 acres with multiple guest rooms and an abundance of amenities, this home is an entertainer’s dream.

Reunited after their mother’s passing, Ellie and Dan Madsen pool their skills to build a 260-square-foot dwelling that embraces...

Having recently completed his first U.S. public commission in Portland—and with the stadium for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo...

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The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards bring these biophilic homes to life.

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards are the epitome of style and function.

From the whimsical to the austerely beautiful, the contenders in this year’s Dwell Design Awards are singular sanctuaries.

The homes nominated for this year’s Dwell Design Awards represent the best in creative, context-driven design.