Though small in size, this cozy little renovated apartment for two in Barcelona’s beachside neighborhood of La Barceloneta has a...

A father-son architectural duo experiment with a compact, modular home with flexible furniture arrangements.

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

Part of a micro-architecture collection, this modular hotel suite provides sustainable and comfortable lodging that can be...

A budget home embraces custom details fit for a family of five.

A transforming apartment in New York offers ingenious solutions for making the most of limited square footage.

An Australian renovation uses industrial materials both indoors and out.

A net-zero house for a family of five makes the most of its narrow lot with adaptable spaces and frameless floor-to-ceiling...

This economical and eco-friendly 725-square-foot cabin is a cozy retreat in rural New Zealand.

Architect Jiri Lev’s home is a prototype for forward-looking architecture that could make a positive societal impact in Australia.

The attic apartment in St. Petersburg features a partial loft built into the French-style mansard roof.

Strategically placed windows and a neutral color palette allow this 2,200-square-foot home to boast an airy, open feel, despite...

With a green roof that merges with the grassy ground, this family home in Belgium looks like two periscopes rising up from the...

The motto "the bigger the better" simply doesn't exist in our book.

Here at Dwell, we love animals—and so do the individuals and families who have graced our pages.

Arbol Design creates a tiny house in Osaka with a cantilevered front facade that appears to float above a garden floor.

An architect revamps a pint-sized Manhattan apartment for a couple on the go.

In the heart of Poblenou, a neighborhood in Barcelona that was once the epicenter of industry in the 19th century, rising real...

Through careful zoning and thoughtful selection of shades and shapes, a Ukrainian designer creates a vibrantly cozy Norwegian...

Following a new policy change that allows housing units in Toronto’s back lanes, LGA Architectural Partners builds a crisp,...

Two interior designers convert an old concrete garage into a cozy home for a family of four.

Sculptor Neil Marlow revived the historic one-bedroom apartment as a charming live/work space.

A Barcelona architect applies his studio’s signature style to his own renovated residence.

Despite the lack of square footage, a home office is made possible thanks to a brilliant glass solution.

A site-sensitive renovation expands a heritage Melbourne home while preserving its original charm.

On a narrow site in Western Australia, Mountford Architects makes the most of a tight spot—with an eye to the future.

There’s a place for everything in the warm, wood-lined interior of the Toolbox House.

Throughout NYC's bustling boroughs, minuscule studios, tightly-packed family apartments, and converted small spaces are the norm.

Steven Holl's geometric Ex of In House holds a minimal footprint without compromising on volume within.

Discover award-winning homes across the country and submit entries for the annual AIA Small Project Awards.

Designed for a couple in Wellington, New Zealand, this small home puts the focus on affordable materials and stunning views.

Along a cul-de-sac in the densely populated Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Minh City, a 194-square-foot plot slotted tightly between...

Billed as an "urban cabin," the laneway housing concept is a smart, affordable way to add density and preserve historic sites.

Have a small space but don't want to compromise on style? Look no further than the Helio pendant light.

An architect and construction engineer couple build a sustainable, 624-square-foot abode for $221,580.

Method Homes’ compact Element 1 prefab model rises to the challenge of a difficult building site.