Christian Dean
For the second installment in our new series Three Buildings, we spoke with Christian Dean, one of the three principals of the...
The Dramatic Transformation of This 100-Year-Old Barn Leads a Couple to Reconsider Its Use
A Quebec couple sought a backyard guesthouse for their adult children—and they loved the result so much that they moved in.
A Lot to Love
In a leafy residential area a few miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri, an enterprising architect saw opportunity where...
A Designer Couple Restore a British Modern Masterpiece
Christian Harvey and Victoria Davies take on the restoration of a landmark home.
Paper Trail
A couple’s quest to reinvent wallcoverings takes them from New York to the Ozarks.
Camera-Inspired Artist's Studio Offers Stunning, Wide-Angle Views
Christian Tonko designs a delicate artist's studio that hugs the hilly landscape.
A Pristine Pasadena Midcentury Hits the Market at $3.4M
The 1956 residence by architect John F. Galbraith was lovingly cared for by its current owner, renowned music producer Christian...
A Modern Design Hotel in Vienna
The Hotel Daniel is a 115-room boutique hotel in Vienna, Austria.
A Dull Stucco Home Becomes a Modern California Oasis
Christian Rice Architects transformed a Spanish-style dud into a lofty, contemporary gem.
Blankets by Teixidors and Christian Zuzunaga
One of our new favorite product lines spotted at this year's ICFF is from Spanish company Teixidors, a small-scale textile maker...
Before & After: This Historic Midcentury With a Slinky Roofline Debuts at Modernism Week 2020
Once destined for destruction, the Miles Bates House—better known as the Wave House for its curvy roof—will finally open to the...
A Restaurateur's Mythical Home in Miami Follows the Path of the Sun
Following a diagram of the sun's path during the summer solstice, this three-story extension is the star of restaurateur and chef...
A Pristine Prospect Heights Townhouse Deftly Harmonizes Old With New
Hatchet Design Build restored this home's historic details—and then brought in modern treatments to sow stylistic tension.
Custom Millwork and Bright Interiors Star in an Elegant Vancouver Home
Modern yet sensitive to its historic context, the 3,000-square-foot Pink House sits perfectly in a setting of traditional homes...
13 Epic Alpine Retreats We're Swooning Over
These contemporary, snowbound chalets make us want to throw another log on the fire and snuggle up for the night.
Grab This Sleek L.A. Midcentury by John Lautner For Under $2M
The Bergren Residence boasts hallmarks of iconic Lautner design, including a striking roofline, walls of glass, and breathtaking...
Before & After: An Outdated ’80s Loft Is Rescued From a Flashy Color Palette
Brooklyn-based firm Isaac-Rae reimagines every inch of this 3,100-square-foot space, infusing an “unfussy” aesthetic throughout.
Stay in a Solar-Powered, Ring-Shaped Vacation Home in the Spanish Countryside
As a thought-provoking exploration of environment and design, this minimalist ring-shaped holiday home in Aragon, Spain, abandons...
Stay in a Swiss Vacation Home That's Literally Inside a Mountain
Villa Vals, a four-bedroom vacation rental in the stunning Alpine village of Vals, Switzerland, is not your conventional ski...
This Loft With a Stunning Staircase Looks Like a James Bond Villain's Lair
A warehouse in Austria is transformed into a futuristic loft apartment with a striking, sculptural concrete staircase.
Visit This Enchanting Hotel and Restaurant on a Medieval Swedish Estate
Just an hour and a half from Copenhagen, the Wanås Estate boasts an organic farm, a castle, and plenty of world-class art.
A Modern Mexican Restaurant in Austin Created by a Team of Locals
Though this modern, ground-floor restaurant may look like a shop or lobby from the street, inside, it's a light and airy dining...
A Redwood-Clad Craftsman With Japanese Influences Asks $1.35M in Berkeley, CA
Reconstructed by Kip Mesirow, the renowned local builder behind Berkeley’s famed Chez Panisse restaurant, the 1,736-square-foot...
An Underground Speakeasy in Vienna Is Turned Into a Chic Cocktail Lounge
During the renovation of a heritage building from the late-18th century in Vienna, a former speakeasy is uncovered and...
10 Modernist Masterpieces Get a New Lease on Life
The Getty Foundation continues its mission to preserve icons of the 20th century.
High-End Brands Like LVMH Are Pitching In to Make Hand Sanitizer
LVMH is pausing perfume production in three factories to pump out free hand sanitizer for France.
Get an Exclusive Sneak Peek of a New Short Film on Columbus, Indiana
The documentary plays companion to the critically-acclaimed film Columbus starring John Cho, which is now available on iTunes.
Musician Norah Jones Lists Her Radiant Cobble Hill Home for $8M
After purchasing the row house in 2009, the nine-time Grammy winner treated it to several upgrades, including an unconventional...
Google Reveals How the Body Responds to Good Design at Salone del Mobile 2019
Diving into the field of neuroaesthetics, Google teams up with Reddymade Architecture, Muuto, and Johns Hopkins University to...
A Coastal Retreat in Oregon Stars Tiny Cabins and Upgraded Airstreams
Bay Point Landing offers a mix of cabins, Airstreams, and RV sites on the scenic shores of Coos Bay.
This Italian Palazzo Now Beckons as a Breathtaking Hotel
Palazzo Daniele in Puglia pays tribute to a rich Neoclassical heritage.
Why Columbus, Indiana, Should Be Your Next Design Destination
Boasting dozens of modernist structures by iconic architects, this midwestern town is sure to be a bucket-list destination for...
Artist Ellsworth Kelly's Final Work Is Now Open in Austin
Titled "Austin," the chapel-like structure by the late contemporary artist Ellsworth Kelly is now open to the public at the...
The Dwell 24: Jinyeong Yeon
The Seoul industrial designer creates art from castoff materials, sending strong messages about contemporary consumerism and...
Urban Renewal
A Copenhagen family trades the suburbs for a quaint town house steeped in tradition.
Style Icon Karl Lagerfeld Dies at Age 85
The prolific German designer was the creative director of Chanel, Fendi, and several eponymous lines.

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