Buffalo Basics Founders
Buffalo, New York, regularly ranks among the top poorest cities in the United States.
Tune Into The Modern Architect Podcast For a Conversation With Dwell Founder Lara Deam
Dwell CEO and founder Lara Deam tells The Modern Architect how she arrived at her obsession for design, and how the magazine...
Watch: A Conversation With Decluttering Guru Marie Kondo
We interview the organizing expert about the art of tidying up and her new collaboration with minimalist brand Cuyana.
An Interview with SCP Founder Sheridan Coakley
Sheridan Coakley founded British furniture company SCP in 1985.
Get Back to Basics by Staying at One of These Modern Cabins
If you love nature and the great outdoors, but aren’t keen on roughing it up in a tent, then consider renting one of these...
A Conversation With Berlin Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré
The visionary architect talks about his home village in Burkina Faso and his lodgepole pine-log pavilion at Tippet Rise Art...
Buffalo Basics at 153 Eaton Street
It may be hard to believe, but Buffalo, New York, was once a pinnacle of high-tech innovation, even dubbed the City of Light for...
8 Things the Founder of Brightland Absolutely Loves
Dwell talks to Aishwarya Iyer, the CEO and founder of the olive oil brand with a cult following, about the home items she can’t...
“It’s All About Emotion”: A Conversation With Peter Zumthor
The Swiss architect discusses his design for a British vacation retreat and his notoriously contemplative working process.
The Anything-But-Basics You Need for Your Kitchen, According to a Cookware Expert
Eunice Byun, cofounder of Material, raves about the best things she keeps in her cabinets.
Studio:Indigenous Founder Chris Cornelius Is Decolonizing Architecture
We speak to the architect and educator about how Indigenous culture influences his work, and how empathy can dismantle...
Forget the Conversation Pit. These Tiny Homes Have a Conversation Platform
Vagabond Haven’s Elise model has a raised living area with a woodburning stove and space for a second bedroom below.
A Memphis Co-Founder's Bold New Paper Goods
If you’re a fan of the Memphis design movement that made major waves in the Italian design scene of the 1980s, you’ll be rushing...
Mud Mavens: Mud Girls Founder Jen Gobby
Just off Canada's west coast near Vancouver is a paradise for self-sufficiency seekers.
Q&A with Connect:Homes Co-Founder Jared Levy
Jared Levy of Connect:Homes wants to streamline the construction process down to the very seams, while making it affordable for...
A Conversation With L.A.’s Chief Design Officer Christopher Hawthorne
The city’s chief design officer explains why Los Angeles is America’s creative capital and what the mayor is doing to make...
The Conversation Pit Makes a Much-Appreciated Comeback at an Ultramodern Home in Cupertino
A glass house floats at the edge of Silicon Valley.
The Conversation Pit Makes a Big Comeback in These Fabulous Sunken Living Spaces
Step down into the history of the conversation pit—from its heyday to its recent revival—with some contemporary examples of the...
So You Need a New Robe? Here Are 30 Certifiably Snuggly Suggestions
Whether you want to cozy up in some flannel or keep it cool with moisture-wicking linen, these are the best robes on the market...
Jungalow Founder Justina Blakeney’s Ode to the Outdoor Shower
A Los Angeles designer known for her interiors overflowing with flora celebrates bathing en plein air.
A Conversation With New Orleans Designer, Planner, Teacher and Activist Amy Stelly
The Louisiana native explains how cities can heal the wounds of racist development—without accelerating gentrification.
Go Beyond the Basics in an Australian Fashion Designer’s Surf-Inspired Bali Hotel
The Slow offers much more than boutique accommodations, steeping guests in a curated experience that blends art across several...
A Harry Weese–Designed Home With a Conversation Pit Asks $899K Outside Chicago
Situated on a 3.3-acre riverside lot in DeKalb, Illinois, the 1977 residence includes a full-height stone fireplace and a...
Bookshelf Basics
Classic or contemporary, these titles are guaranteed to appeal to burgeoning bookworms of the modernist sort.
A Midcentury Retreat by Architect and Usonia Founder Aaron Resnick Lists for $999K
A disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright, Resnick built the Calabi-Picker House using materials and techniques that exemplify Usonian...
At Lasvit’s New Czech Headquarters, the Past and Present Are in Conversation at Every Turn
Prague architects OV-A won the competition for the glass manufacturer’s unconventional, four-building work hub situated in a...
My House: The Founders of Backdrop Paint Accentuate the Charms of Their Spanish-Style Home
Leaving New York City for the sunnier climes of Los Angeles, color connoisseurs Natalie and Caleb Ebel play up the historic...
The Founder of Blue Bottle Coffee Lists a Stylish San Francisco Victorian For $3.85M
This 1894 Queen Anne Victorian was renovated by the same firm that designed Blue Bottle's pared-down cafes.
How IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Built an Empire Out of Swedish Resourcefulness
To create a better everyday life for the many people—such was the vision of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA when he was only 17.
How to Make a House Feel Like a Home, According to the Founders of Canyon Coffee
For Ally Walsh and Casey Wojtalewicz, any good coffee routine requires intention—and so does decorating a new space.
Parachute Founder and CEO Ariel Kaye Knows Just What to Gift for the Holidays
The queen of comfort dishes on the best gifts to give your loved ones this year.
How to Decorate a Stylish Kids’ Room, According to the Founder of a Beloved Maternity Brand
Ariane Goldman—the founder, CEO, and mom behind HATCH Collection—reveals her top picks for furnishing a kid-friendly room that...
Q&A: Studio Drift Founder Lonneke Gordijn on Nature, Art, and the Limits of Technology
Why do some of Studio Drift’s projects take more than a decade to complete? Because the technology to create them doesn’t exist...
Uncomfortable Conversations
Picture this: You’re standing on the subway.
IDEO Founder David Kelley Asks $13.5M for His Ettore Sottsass-Designed Masterpiece
Nestled in Silicon Valley, the Kelley Residence is an eclectic assemblage of pavilions—and a monument to the Milan-based...
Devo Co-Founder Gerald Casale Lists His Palm Desert Midcentury For $1.2M
No need to "whip it into shape"—the musician has kept this classic midcentury in great condition.

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