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

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

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

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

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

A new outlook for a Buff, Straub and Hensman gem perched high above Los Angeles.

Working with a limited footprint, a daunting slope, and killer views, architect Bruce Bolander went vertical with a secluded...

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

The lovingly cared-for property, located outside of Salt Lake City, is now available for the first time since its completion in...

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

A couple integrate clever space-saving techniques learned from Japanese micro homes via a flat renovation in Singapore.

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

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

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

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

Lucas Design Associates and Graham Architecture renovate a 1961 midcentury in Laguna Beach, imbuing it with a rich, layered...

This monochromatic home in Southern California stands out for so many reasons.

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

Boasting a private beach on Virgin Gorda, Villa Katsura brings Japanese sensibilities to the Caribbean.

Sprawling trees and spectacular canyon views were the driving forces behind the design of Oak Pass Main House.

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

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

The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...

This minimalist timber home in the south of Sweden offers a family of four a place to commune with nature.

Set on the Pacific Coast Highway, a midcentury beach motel is now an exclusive, Japanese-style hideaway with meals delivered from...

With handwoven tatami floors, rooftop onsen baths, and only 10 rooms, this Japanese-inspired hotel offers an unexpected place of...

Built with specially-formulated concrete made of volcanic ash, this micro-house in Tokyo maximizes space through vertical...

Seeking a respite from the city, a Portland couple create a beachfront getaway on Oregon’s rugged coast.

Australia is known for it's great modern residential architecture.

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

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

Estudio MMX anchors a waterfront home to its local context while maximizing the view.

Putting a spin on the traditional Japanese doma, a dirt floor extends throughout this home, forging an ever-changing...

Inspired by the form of trees, an architect breaks the mold of typical, cuboid, multi-level structures.

A homage to Sydney’s climate, the Iron Maiden House is designed to change with the seasons.

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