Built according to the architect’s plans for Case Study House #13, the 1949 property includes a two-bedroom guesthouse.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

See the incredible stories that made Dwell Magazine a Medal Finalist in two photography categories in the Society of Publication...

If you’re looking for an alternative way of living, look no further: an underground home may be your answer.

In our September 2011 Japan Style issue (now on newsstands!) we showcase a plethora of Japanese-influenced houses as well as...

A distinctive wooden pattern lines the walls, floors, and ceilings of this compact home in Japan.

In Japan, where ancient Shinto rituals and Buddhist meditations guide many aspects of daily life, interior design is also...

Frank Gehry's recognizable designs are often cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture.

Designed with two parallel wings separated by a shallow pool, this striking São Paulo residence is lined with rows of timber...

Splashes of chartreuse enliven N-Holiday House, a seaside getaway by Sohei Nakanishi Design.

In the city of Maebashi in Japan’s Gunma Prefecture, an extraordinary home features a solarium for the owner's plants.

Size doesn't matter when these homes push the conventions of building and living in Japan.

Nendo cut a thin stainless-steel sheet with a mirror finish into 2,000 rhombus-shaped pieces to construct an "ivy of mirrors."

A Japanese architect creates multi-use miracles with a home just wider than a big rig.

The Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...

These reflective homes, cabins, and hotels seem to disappear into their surroundings.

These pergolas and trellises throw shade (in a good way).

The appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...

This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.

From mono no aware, the awareness of the transience of things, to wabi-sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, Japanese design...

Today is the day! But even if you aren't on the path of totality, you can still get in the spirit with these stellar items.

Enter the world of Train Suite Shiki-shima, a 10-car sleeper train that’s more like a scenic boutique hotel than a simple means...

Exposed wooden trusses and polycarbonate walls are just some of the features of this playful, Kobe residence.

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

Taken from the traditional engawa, the covered porch extends the living room toward the surrounding mandarin plantations.

Get a great night’s sleep with these über-comfy mattresses, all except one priced at less than $1,000 for a queen.

These interior layouts make the most of their seaside settings.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with the work of 13 inspiring designers whose contributions to architecture, interior design,...

13 interior designers sound off about when to splurge and when to save when it comes to the living and dining rooms.