Design 101: What Are Alexander Homes, and Why Are They Still So Beloved?
The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs Midcentury
Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.
For a Cool $25 Million, You Can Buy Richard Neutra’s Most Famous Palm Springs Home
The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
Love's Labors Found
Though the obstacles they faced were formidable, this couple’s perserverance brought them closer together and made their dream...
Long Island Found
When the Fisher family’s 1960s Long Island beach bungalow started to crumble, they sought an architect who’d preserve the home’s...
Found MUJI Celebrates German Craftsmanship With a New Collection of Useful Objects
Muji's Found series unveils a new collection of curiosities inspired by the culture and customs surrounding German craftsmanship.
This Utopian “House in the Orchard” Is Part Home and Part Greenhouse
Located in rural Tuscany, this striking yet simple home hovers gently above the agrarian landscape.
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist Residency
Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to Ravishing
Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
10 Prefabs Found on the East Coast
While some people may think "West Coast" when they think of prefab homes, the following 10 examples challenge that assumption.
Construction Diary: A Serene Desert Hideaway Is Part Rental, Part Designer Showcase
Billed as a design retreat, Casa Mami in Pioneertown, California, hosts visitors at the edge of Joshua Tree National Park—then...
10 Buildings We Love by Piers Taylor
Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...
Need a Breather? Get Lost in This Mesmerizing Garden in France
A historic French estate inspired by Claude Monet has been revived as a neo-futurist garden with otherworldly art and...
This Vacation Home in Argentina Is One Part House, One Part Skate Ramp
For a client who shreds, designer Macu Bulgubure created the ultimate escape by merging a half-pipe with a home.
Dwell Reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of His Birth
It's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...
2 Hillcrest by Peter Goodhue
A New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.
This Dreamy Japanese Abode Is Part Greenhouse
In the city of Maebashi in Japan’s Gunma Prefecture, an extraordinary home features a solarium for the owner's plants.
Budget Breakdown: This Revamped New Orleans Home Is Part Urban Loft and Part Cathedral
A classic Big Easy house with a fanciful facade gets a $427K renovation that balances authenticity and imagination.
A Gabled, Black Brick Home Honors the Lost Architecture of Christchurch
PRau adapts an industrial gable form into a residential townhouse for city living.
The Lost House by Legendary Architect David Adjaye Asks $8.4M
The home’s industrial facade is easily overlooked—but step through the door and you’ll find a sublimely sunlit, matte-black...
Part Apartment, Part Boutique Hotel, Eden Locke Brings a New Brand of Comfort to Edinburgh
Designed by lauded architects Grzywinski+Pons, the new aparthotel features impeccable interiors, bespoke furnishings, and...
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of Skylights
A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
Hot Tropic Part 2
Wandering around Wynwood.
A Two-Part Landscaping Renovation in San Francisco
In an unusual collaboration among birds, wind, and one of San Francisco’s leading landscape architects, a California designer has...
We Found the Perfect Rain Jacket For Bike Commuters
You’re welcome.
72 Hours in Småland, Sweden—Part Two
We take you deeper into the woods of Småland, southern Sweden's largest province, where the age-old traditions of glass- and...
The Making of Screenplay: Part 2
Jenny Wu, a partner at Oyler Wu Collaborative, documents the process from design through fabrication of their latest...
Some Design-Forward Gifts for Your Favorite Four-Legged Pal
Finally, some pet accessories that are cute enough to keep out.
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So Valuable
We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
Trend Report: The Best New Products Found at KBIS and IBS 2020
Whether you’re designing for indoors or out, these new products from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers will definitely...
Snøhetta’s Founding Partner Explains His Fascination With Neolithic Blades
In Stone Age tools, architect Craig Dykers sees a bridge from humanity’s ancient past to our high-tech present.
Dwell Home Venice: Part 2
In this series, Sebastian Mariscal designs a home in Venice, California, that brings the outside in. We track the project from...
This Charming Wooden Barn in the Netherlands Utilizes Every Part of the Tree
Century-old oak trees are fused with modern-day materials to create a barn rooted in the past that serves the present.
Bainbridge Island Architect Jim Cutler Has Found the Perfect Pencil
The Louis Kahn–trained architect and lifelong tinkerer tells us about the tools he can’t work without.
This Michigan Couple Found Out They Own the Last Standing Home by Alexander Girard
The last of a little-known, thought-to-be-extinct breed—a midcentury-modern house by Alexander Girard—is discovered near Detroit.
A Zero-Energy Community: Part 2
Project Manager Brad Liljequist chronicles the building of the zHome, a ten-unit townhome in Issaquah, Washington—the first...

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