An Oral History of the Parklet
Designers, urbanists, and activists dive into the past, present, and future of the idea that saved dining out during the pandemic.
The Colorful History of the Rainbow Flag
On the heels of a landmark Supreme Court decision, we trace how the rainbow flag has symbolized LGBTQ pride for over 40 years.
A Midcentury Home Keeps the History Alive
With new owners, a locally-renowned midcentury home in Los Angeles begins a fresh chapter.
This Lake House Is a Living Piece of Architecture History
A retired couple retreats to the modern masterpiece by Richard Meier.
History and Modernity Meet in This Industrial Hotel and Restaurant in Philadelphia
Housed in a 19th-century whiskey blending and bottling facility in Philadelphia's trendy Fishtown neighborhood, Wm. Mulherin's...
Formerly a Historic Bank, This Amsterdam Hotel Honors its Stately Roots
Amsterdam-based firm Office Winhov converts the landmark Kas Bank building into an extension of the sumptuous W Hotel.
A Hotel in Beijing Fuses Chinese History With Cosmopolitan Style
In the lively lakeside neighborhood of Hou Hai in Beijing, there's a new boutique hotel that blends traditional Chinese...
A Toronto Residence Reinterprets the City’s History With a Standout Facade
The architects win over neighbors with a layered brick facade that plays off the city’s traditional Victorian, Tudor, and...
The Ace Hotel's Newest Location Embraces Chicago's Design History
Set in an industrial concrete-and-glass building that was once home to an Italian cheesemaking company, the Ace Hotel's latest...
A New Hotel That Celebrates Ibiza's Maritime History and Love For Parties
Tour a new hotel that's inspired by Ibiza's status as a sun-drenched holiday destination for beaches, music, and culture.
A Classic Midcentury Home in Napa Gets a Kitchen That Complements its History
Janet and Mark Hall moved into their 1,700-square-foot midcentury home in Napa knowing it would be the perfect place to unwind.
A Dome-Shaped Austin Home Gets a Kitchen Worthy of its History
A long-awaited renovation flips the script for a historic dome home with an awkward and outdated kitchen.
Tour a Newly Renovated Hotel Inspired by Hong Kong's Maritime History
After a year-long renovation, The Fleming Hotel in Hong Kong just reopened with a new sophisticated look that pays homage to the...
This Dramatic A-Frame Cabin Channels Canada’s Rich Maritime History
The design for the cabin was inspired by the angular forms of nautical flags and sails.
Vitra’s Massive New Book Is a Treasure Trove of Furniture Design History
At over 1,000 pages, Vitra’s “Atlas of Furniture Design” will test the integrity of your coffee table.
This House in Oregon Has a Long, Strange History of Being Called a Frank Lloyd Wright
Rumors have swirled for decades that a midcentury gem in Portland, Oregon, is an unrecognized work.
This Cedar-Shingle Cottage Gives Nova Scotia’s Fishing History a Modern Spin
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects snagged an AIA Award for this green, contemporary lake house that invites three generations of...
Sculpting History
The Key Savings and Loan Association Building is a Colorado treasure and an enduring example of mid-century modernist design.
Own a Piece of Literary History by Purchasing a Flat in Oscar Wilde’s Former Home
Located in London’s Chelsea neighborhood, the garden-level apartment features a modern, glass-walled addition.
A Look at the Design of Noma Mexico, Tulum’s Pop-Up Restaurant Inspired by Local History
A group of local designers contextualized a historically-inspired space for René Redzepi's pop-up restaurant in Tulum.
Studio Gang’s Expansion of the American Museum of Natural History Looks Like a Sci-Fi Landscape
Construction on the cavernous, concrete Gilder Center will start on June 12.
The History of the Modern Workspace
Power dynamics, economic upheaval, and design thinking: cubicles aren’t just a Dilbert punch line.
Modern History on the Block
Make of it what you will: Welton Becket's "House of Tomorrow" is in foreclosure.
A Brief History of the Cool Office
Whether you intend it or not, your office furniture is saying something about your business’ values. Make sure you’re listening.
The Black Designers Who Were Largely Overlooked by History
An important new book highlights the stories of Black pioneers from the past century whose major contributions have been widely...
Own a Piece of Hollywood History for $1.995M
Located in the Hollywood Dell, this midcentury post-and-beam was home to Ava Gardner during her storied years with Frank Sinatra.
A Brief History of the Birth of Urban Planning
At America's first urban planning conference, held in New York in 1898, a British planner asked whether he and his colleagues...
Lawrence Halprin Oral History Project
As a San Franciscan I'm very fortunate to live every day with the work of landscape architecture pioneer Lawrence Halprin, who...
10 Dwell-Approved, New-Old Homes in the UK
These 10 modern renovations take history into account.
A Four-Year-Old Reviews the American Museum of Natural History’s New Gilder Center
The AMNH’s $465 million addition has received its fair share of press, but how does it hold up with its primary audience?
Le Corbusier: The Most Stylish Architect in History
Genius, pioneer, visionary, tyrant. All fairly describe the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.
The Forgotten History of America's Most Creative College
A comprehensive new exhibit sheds light on the diverse body of work that came out of a short-lived but mythic liberal arts...
A Former Wine Press House Becomes a Modern Vineyard Home
Contrasts abound in a contemporary house filled with a rich history.
A Love Letter to “Home: A Short History of an Idea,” the Book That Defined My Idea of Comfort
The 1986 bestseller by architect Witold Rybczynski informed my steadfast belief that beauty actually isn’t what matters most when...
"The Mysticism of Religious Architecture" A lecture by Constantine George Pappas, AIA
Mid-Century Modern Midland Presents "The Mysticism of Religious Architecture" A lecture by Constantine George Pappas, AIA...
Luminous Apartment in a Historic NYC Building
A family of four makes a piece of New York history home.

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