Two Tiny Pavilions Respectfully Perch Atop a Lava Flow on Maui
A pair of tiny pavilions provide an eco-friendly retreat on Maui.
Living on a Bed of Lava Rock
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
Lava Flow 4, The Big Island
Set into the dense tropical foliage of Hawaii’s wildest coast is a house that goes with the flow by welcoming the breeze.
Dive Into the Next Phase of Iceland's Blue Lagoon
The famed geothermal spa outside Reykjavík, Iceland, is entering a major new phase—paving the way for the area’s first five-star...
Textiles in Motion
Sydney-based embroidery designers MaricorMaricar hit our radar screen back in August with a series called Turns of Speech,...
Experience Tree-Top Living at One of These Sustainable Tree Houses
These extraordinary tree houses meld sustainable materials with hospitality design, offering an innovative and adventurous way to...
12 Tiny House Companies That Can Make Your Micro-Living Dreams Come True
Tiny homes may come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all share the same spirit—they promise a simpler lifestyle in a...
This House Conquers the Big Island in Hawaii
The unforgiving landscape of the island couldn't stop this architect.
Heath Ceramics Get Spotty with New 'Cool Lava' Glaze
The renowned midcentury pottery manufacturer introduces four new glazes for its vase collection, including a remarkable textured...
Supertrees Will Generate Electricity and Water For Ho Chi Minh City’s New Central Park
The new park will serve as a sustainable, state-of-the-art community hub with a metro station, underground shopping mall, and...
Moritz Kundig’s Historic Wallmark House Offers Lakefront Living for $1.1M
The landmarked midcentury residence just outside Spokane, Washington, features a massive lava-rock fireplace and a cedar-wrapped...
A Vivid, Curvaceous Kindergarten Takes Cues From Feng Shui in Vietnam
Natural materials, lush courtyards, and feng shui principles combine in the first of a series of eco kindergartens by LAVA and...
This Remote Shou Sugi Ban Cabin Gets You Up Close to Iceland’s Volcanoes and Hot Springs
Studio Heima’s Aska Cabin offers a minimalist retreat surrounded by geothermal wonders near the northern shore of Lake Mývatn in...
15 Outdoor Kitchens That Inspire Al Fresco Dining
Combining culinary creativity with a love of nature, these inspiring kitchens will make you want to cook, dine, and host outdoors...
10 Tiny Homes in Hawaii That Prove a Little Goes a Long Way
These compact island homes—as practical as they are striking—demonstrate that you don’t need much where the natural landscape...
Get in Touch With Iceland's Rugged Landscape While Staying at This Modern Coastal Barn
This contemporary barn house in Iceland has a rural charm that perfectly complements the rugged landscape.
A Rock Star’s L.A. Compound With a Geodesic Dome Just Listed For $1.7M
Guitarist Nicky Panicci’s hillside home in Eagle Rock is truly one-of-a-kind—and it comes with its very own geodesic dome.
This Hawaiian Cabin Is Volcanically Cool
Kūono is a modern retreat deep in the heart of an ancient forest.
Elvis Presley’s Former L.A. Midcentury Is Now a Swoon-Worthy Design Showroom
A midcentury modern owned by the King of Rock and Roll is now home to the "anti-retail" outpost of design gallery The Future...
A Southern Californian Prefab Is Paradise for the Whole Family
A pair of Icelandic prefab pioneers deliver an efficient family home in Culver City.
Work Begins on a New Airport at Machu Picchu, Sparking Protests
Construction has begun on a controversial airport near the Incan citadel, but naysayers are worried about the future of the...
10 Incredible Rentals For Your Dream Trip to Iceland
There are so many great reasons to visit the tiny island nation of Iceland—here's where to stay.
Efficient Prefab Panels Form This Southern California Abode
Net-zero prefab panels and Icelandic-inspired design come together in Dawnsknoll, a sustainable home in Santa Monica.
Wake Up to Mountain Vistas in This Chic Chalet in Chile
Adventure and volcano views await travelers in this modern mountain retreat with minimal site impact.
Explore a Prefabricated House For Sale in England That's Clad With Cor-Ten Steel
Perched along the banks of the River Ouse near the historic English town of Lewes is a Cor-Ten steel house with a "carved-away"...
A Hawaii Island Home Built to Embrace an Unforgiving Landscape Asks $3.4M
In this off-grid retreat, concrete bunkers flank open living areas formed as a row of pavilions underneath a steel roof.
Before & After: A Honolulu Midcentury Becomes a Designer’s Vivacious Home and Studio
Interior designer Ginger Lunt revives a 1954 residence that she fell in love with as a young girl growing up in the tropical...
A Proposed Icelandic Resort Celebrates Wellness and its Magical Surroundings
A proposed resort in the awe-inspiring heart of Iceland offers the ultimate escape for guests and locals alike with a 150-room...
What’s the Right Fragrance for My Bathroom?
Matthew Herman, creator of the fantastically named fragrance company Boy Smells, tells us which scent he'd pair with some of our...
The Most Instagrammed Bathroom at Milan Design Week Was in Tom Dixon's New Restaurant
Milan Design Week marked the debut of Tom Dixon's new restaurant and showroom, The Manzoni.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Ooze Midcentury Modern Vibes
Whether constructed in the '50s and '60s or paying homage to the style, these homes from the Dwell community love midcentury...
A Baltic Sea Beach House Mimics the Extreme Light and Dark of High-Latitude Living
With a bright but soothing interior, the Estonian seaside getaway draws decorative inspiration from its natural surroundings.
Two Prefab Prisms Form an A-Frame Retreat in the Chilean Wilderness
With an off-the-grid house on a remote mountain, architect Smiljan Radić rebuilds the past.
This Australian Home Frames Theatrical Moments With Rough and Shimmering Surfaces
Splinter Society Architecture designs a versatile home that is full of high drama—from a sweeping roofline to light-reflecting...
A Brisbane Architect Designs Her Family’s Dream Home on a Tricky Suburban Site
On a sloped lot flanked by neighbors, architect Julie Derrick devises an open, L-shaped plan that frames views of the lush...
Our Editor Sets the Kitchen and Bath Benchmark
“Interiors...remind us of what to do, where we’ve come from, and who we are.” —Edward Hollis, The Memory Palace

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