Clarity: Steve Jobs on Paul Rand
Great Jobs clip (below) from 1993 on hiring Paul Rand (above) to solve his problem. Mock-turtleneck in full-effect.
The Feiz Brothers: Pursuing Clarity in Design
Two Iran-born brothers—each running multidisciplinary studios, 5,000 miles apart—discuss the similarities and differences in...
Own Legendary Designer Paul Rand's Midcentury Home For $895K
For the first time in history, the award-winning home of iconic art director and graphic designer Paul Rand hits the market in...
Remembering Steve Jobs
Today at Dwell, as we fire up our MacBooks and plug in the odd iPhone, we remember Steve Jobs, the 56 year-old former CEO of...
Expanses of Glass and Broad Trellises Bring Clarity to a Renovated Home in San Francisco
Architect Anne Fougeron softens and brightens a ’60s-era residence, adding a new glass pavilion.
Inside Job
Designing an innovative house is a rite of passage for many young architects.
The Woman Behind Le Corbusier’s Iconic Chaise Almost Didn’t Get the Job
French designer Charlotte Perriand was initially turned down for a role at Corbu’s Paris studio—until one of her works quickly...
An Atypical Paint Job and a Dedicated Dog Cabin Complete This Clever $3K Camper-Van Conversion
Texas-based artist and designer Rachel Farrington was inspired by the rocky ground, prairie grass, sandstone, and bright open...
Composer Paul Buckmaster's Midcentury Gem Asks $1.39M
The luminous home of late composer Paul Buckmaster—whose arrangements were instrumental to artists like David Bowie, Elton John,...
DIY Advice From a Feminist Plumber Who Wouldn’t Mind You Taking on a Few Jobs Yourself
Judaline Cassidy has been solving plumbing problems for more than 25 years, but now as the founder of Tools & Tiaras she’s on a...
7 Incredible Modern Homes by Canadian Architect Paul Bernier
Montreal-based architect Paul Bernier has been creating stunning homes in both rural and urban areas of Quebec for almost two...
6 Simple, Sophisticated Paul McCobb Designs to Know and Love
He has the best legs in the business.
An Award-Winning Paul Rudolph Midcentury Gets an Eco-Friendly Revamp
You'd never guess this eclectic 1950s home started out as a humdrum municipal garage.
A Fire Island Home by Legendary Architect Paul Rudolph Asks $4M
The secluded beachfront property comes with a shingle-clad guest cottage and terraced garden.
A Paul Rudolph-Designed Midcentury Is Rescued From Obscurity and Finally Completed
Previously kept a secret at the request of the original homeowners, the Fullham Residence in Newton, Pennsylvania, finally gets...
Paul Rudolph’s Landmark Beekman Place Townhouse in NYC Asks $18.5M
Built in 1867 and taken over by architect Paul Rudolph in the ’70s as an architectural testing ground, 23 Beekman Place now seeks...
Paul Rudolph’s Walker Guest House Needs a New Owner—and Preservationist
Designed by one of America’s leading midcentury architects, the Walker Guest House, main house, and beachfront property are...
A Railroad Baron’s Former Carriage House in Saint Paul Lists for $950K
Converted in the 1980s by architect John Buxell, the loft space overlooks a massive courtyard where railroad magnate J.J. Hill...
Paul Rudolph’s Legendary Milam Residence Hits the Market For $4.45 Million
Designed by Paul Rudolph, the Milam Residence in northern Florida is a masterpiece of American residential architecture—and it...
“Blue’s Clues” Host Steve Burns Is Selling His Hip Brooklyn Address for $3.4M
Formerly a garage and woodshop, the loft-like home in Williamsburg has a serene courtyard and two rooftop terraces.
Paul Rudolph’s Legendary Walker Guest House Is Heading to Auction Next Week
Here’s your chance to own a piece of design history—Sotheby’s will auction the Paul Rudolph–designed gem on December 12.
Why Are Dishtowels So Bad at Their Job?
Not all dishtowels are created equal—we found four well-designed options that actually do what they’re supposed to.
Paul Simon’s Grand Connecticut Estate Returns to the Market—This Time Asking $11.9M
With a recent $2M price cut, here’s your chance to jam out at the home of one of the world’s most legendary musicians.
A Rare Midcentury Prefab Looks Just Like it Did in 1958—Down to the Knoll and Paul McCobb Interiors
The new homeowners of the Frost House investigate the history of their modular home and its contributions to the prefab movement.
Live Like Steve McQueen for a Cool 2.5 Million Dollars
The King of Cool's former Palm Springs mid-century modern pad is currently on the market. How much is too much to live like Steve?
An Architect Restores His Houston Midcentury After Hurricane Harvey
Meticulously renovated over the course of 11 years, the Benit House was flooded during Hurricane Harvey—but homeowners Steve and...
An 1880s Manor With an Eye-Catching Porte Cochere Asks $2.3M in St. Paul, Minnesota
The 8,316-square-foot home comes with three guest apartments and a cedar-clad sauna on the garden level.
5 Reasons Why American Modernist Paul McCobb’s Designs Are Relevant Once Again
Simple and lithe in spirit, the midcentury legend’s most popular designs are back—and they pack the same revelatory punch today.
Textiles in Motion
Sydney-based embroidery designers MaricorMaricar hit our radar screen back in August with a series called Turns of Speech,...
“Breaking Bad” Star Aaron Paul Is Selling His Spanish-Style L.A. Home for $2.2M
Once home to Brad Pitt, this 1931 West Hollywood property is topped with a rooftop terrace perfect for enjoying sunset views of...
An Elegant Edwardian Home Is Treated to a Thoughtful Revamp
Toronto’s Paul Raff Studio takes an avant-garde approach to the restoration of this historic home.
Steve Lambert
Office workers ride zip lines down the streets of San Francisco, where a roller coaster has been installed as a new form of...
Retired Couple Build Modern in Mexico City
A retired couple looking to downsize find the solution right in their backyard.
Renovation: A Sunny Berkeley Bungalow Invites the Outdoors In
A couple renovate a 1930s bungalow in Berkeley, California, adding 500 square feet and plenty of natural light.
Ex Alt-Rockers Revive a Midcentury Gem Near Palm Springs—and Find it May Be a Lost Masterpiece
Steve Jocz and Jessy Moss make the case that their 1960s home is a forgotten William F. Cody design.
After a Motorcycle Accident, an Architect Builds His Dream Home
Tommy Rand didn’t want to waste any more time, so he got to work designing a minimalist home for his family on the outskirts of...

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