Ahead of Its Class
“How do you make a piece of architecture about architecture?” Mack Scogin asks.
First-Class Cabins
From the familiar log model to Swiss chalets and Swedish friggebods, cabins are the simplest of structures, made from local...
A Whimsical, Charred-Wood Teahouse Stands on Stilts in Germany
Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.
These 20 Homes With Arched Doorways Are Way Ahead of the Curve
Arches date back to ancient days, but they can add refined elegance to any space—no matter the room, style, or era.
The Dwell 24: JG Switzer + Studio AHEAD
With beginnings as a wool blanket company, Jessica Switzer Green is expanding JG Switzer to offer a wider array of natural-fiber...
Alexander Girard’s Short-Lived Textiles & Objects Shop Was a Joyful Experiment Far Ahead of its Time
In 1961, Herman Miller and Alexander Girard opened the Textiles & Objects Shop in New York, selling the preeminent designer’s...
A Chicago Renovation Taps Into its Attic to Almost Double its Square Footage
Careful craftsmanship, spiral stairs, and an airy catwalk help define this Second City architect's home.
Ahead of Retirement, a Los Angeles Couple Reimagine Their Home for What’s Next
Aanda Architects and HYCArch turn a single-story Spanish-style residence into an idyllic haven for aging in place.
Before & After: This Sleek California Home Is a Master Class on Minimalism
A run-of-the-mill residence in the South Bay receives a John Pawson–inspired renovation that eschews all unnecessary detail.
Near Montreal, a House Connects With Its Surroundings
In Boucherville, Quebec, Blouin Tardif Architecture-Environnement designs a single-family house that opens onto a veranda.
Knoll Gets in Touch With Its Bauhaus Roots
“Knoll Celebrates Bauhaus” explores the link between the company and the legendary school—and their joint impact on the course of...
The New March/April Issue Is On Its Way
Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam takes us through the new issue and kicks off submissions for our annual showcase of up-and-coming...
OpenHome Debuts Cutting-Edge Prefab Houses Designed by World-Class Architects
KieranTimberlake, Lake|Flato, and Bensonwood are harnessing decades of homebuilding experience to offer “no compromise” prefab...
IKEA Is Crushing its Carbon-Neutral Goals
Over the last decade, the flat-pack retailer has invested in solar and wind power to the tune of $2.7 billion, and it's now...
IKEA Is Closing Its Only Factory in the USA
This December, IKEA will cut costs—and 300 jobs—by closing its production facility in Danville, Virginia.
Drink Up World-Class Wine, Art, and Architecture at This Posh Provence Hotel
The Château La Coste blurs the boundaries between art destination, vineyard, and full-service resort.
A Salvaged Apartment on Mallorca Leaves its Roots Exposed
As if undertaking an archaeological dig, architect Carles Oliver peels back layers of his home over the course of three years.
Amid a Hotbed of Architecture, This Home Holds Its Own
A major overhaul of a bungalow in Venice, California, perfects the art of indoor/outdoor living.
Here's Palm Springs In All Its Nighttime Glory
Inspiration can strike anywhere, at any time.
This Tiny Trailer Makes the World its Living Room
In Northern California, a renovation reimagines a vintage trailer as an off-the-grid mobile home.
This Playful Melbourne Home Embraces Its Split Personality
Heritage in the front, modern in the back—this renovation by FMD Architects is a family home with character.
A Hybrid Prefab in Ontario Drinks In its Lakeside Locale
A prefab core cuts down on construction time while site-built additions (like a screened porch) fine-tune the cottage for...
This Renewed 1920s Home in Poland Is Stunning in its Simplicity
A dilapidated building in Szczecin turns into a serene family abode with openwork screens that define spaces without closing them...
A Beautiful Spanish Hotel Inspired by Its Unusual Landscape
The design of a deluxe hotel set in the Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Spain's Navarra region is informed by its surrounding...
This Australian “Tree House” Embraces the Spirit of its Site
Cantilevered high above a steep, rocky site, this young family's “Tree House” fully embraces the Australian landscape.
A Renovated Melbourne Bungalow Keeps its Clapboard Character
Outside cladding continues inside this updated and extended bungalow, which now enjoys a breezy garden connection.
A Concrete Abode in Uruguay Embraces its Beachfront Setting
The communal spaces on the top floor of this three-story residence open up to ocean views.
The Truth About Thread Count (It’s Not Important)
Conventional wisdom dictates that when shopping for bedding, the higher the thread count, the nicer the sheet.
This Palm Springs Prefab Is a “Living Lab” for its Designer Residents
A pair of prefab experts turn their process on themselves.
A Passive House on the Outskirts of Moscow Blends Into Its Forested Surroundings
This green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.
This Shou Sugi Ban Cottage Blends In With its Lakeside Surroundings
Bigger isn’t always better—this lakeside cottage has a low-lying form that disappears into the surrounding landscape.
A Dreamy, Minimalist Retreat in Spain Opens to Its Lush Surroundings
Positioned along the Mediterranean, the family home features modernist lines and a living area that connects to a gorgeous...
A Touch of Class
Streamlined and tactile, Finell’s boxes reflect the brand’s polished sensibility.
A Restored Stable in the Italian Alps Embraces Its Unparalleled Landscape
Milan-based architecture firm ATOMAA transforms a crumbling structure into a beloved family retreat inspired by traditional...
A Colombian Cabin Uses Shingles as Camouflage in Its Tropical Setting
Experimenting with prefab elements, designer David Del Valle and architect Amalia Ramírez create a weekend retreat outside...
To Design a Cabin in New Zealand, Its Architect Looked to the Sky
Birds fluttering overhead gave Barry Connor inspiration for the compact cabin, which is positioned for some of the most...

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