In honor of our family themed July/August issue, we've invited guest writer Paige Johnson, who spearheads the blog Playscapes, to...

The 1,800-square-foot Bloom House in Austin, Texas, is so far-out, it’ll give you flashbacks.

Sim-Plex Design Studio creates a home that shifts and adapts, with dedicated nooks and crannies for three people, a parrot, and a...

Jerry House on Cha-Am Beach near Bangkok is not only a beachside family retreat, but is also a playground and dreamworld for the...

“I've personally always been so drawn to color,” Van Dusen says. “And I'm, like, why? Why am I just like obsessed with this thing?

A hillside Virginia home located on a notch between two ridges is fun for the whole family.

These A-listers are moonlighting as design tastemakers.

Sadovsky & Architects design an inviting residence with a perforated concrete wall that enhances indoor/outdoor living for all of...

Architecture and interior photographer Marc Gerritsen went back to basics when he designed this minimalist concrete house that...

There are so many great reasons to visit the tiny island nation of Iceland—here's where to stay.

A couple’s condo in Prospect Heights features feline-friendly amenities.

December and January is the perfect time for crackling fireplaces, eggnog, mulled wine, and feasting with family and friends—and...

A furry swing and a playful pink palette combine in a whimsical feline-friendly home by the sea.

Shaped like an upside-down seat, the Chairhouse is an experimental base for art-making and adventure.

Thanks to a thoughtful revamp, an outdated trailer is converted into a bright and cheerful home.

The film, television, and video game actor worked hand in hand with designer Mandy Cheng to create a dreamy L.A. house that...

With its iconic skyscrapers such as the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower, the Art Deco Carbide & Carbon Building, and modern structures...

Playgrounds have followed the same architectural playbook since they premiered in the 19th century—a few swings, a slide or two,...

We select the best-designed travel accessories to take with you wherever you go.

We share the must-see exhibitions, installations, and events from Stockholm Design Week and the 70th celebration of the Stockholm...

The official Frank Lloyd Wright Trail guides travelers to nine of the renowned architect’s most significant buildings in his home...

Tucked into the side of a scenic San Francisco hill, one of the city’s more diminutive houses battles everything from dry rot to...

Plus, check out the best new products focused on inspiring creativity in children—from storytelling and bot building to music...

The most recent collaboration between Airstream and Mercedes-Benz is a high-minded sprinter van with thoughtful and flexible...

The fabricator of luminaires, tiles, and wallpapers is inspired by humble mementos from the journey: scrap pieces of silk.

Road Trip

Four pieces of architectural history have reportedly been stolen from Frank Lloyd Wright's Freeman House in Los Angeles, while...

Designers often talk about the importance of play, emphasizing its power to create creative breakthroughs.

These dashing designs are worth every penny.

Residence and Playground is a minimal home located in Hyogo, Japan, designed by Sota Matsuura Architects.

Seek out these ceramics traditions in your summer travels—or consider their contemporary alternatives, instead.

Sydney-based embroidery designers MaricorMaricar hit our radar screen back in August with a series called Turns of Speech,...

As more and more of the design press moves to the web, I'd like to take a moment to remind you blog-hungry architecture fiends...

Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.