An Exhibit Explores Ways to Combat the U.S. Housing CrisisA major exhibition confronts the sort of housing Americans actually need.
The Shed: A New Hub For Artistic Invention Coming Soon to New York CityDescribed as a "cultural shed for New York," The Shed is an expandable multi-use cultural venue designed by the NYC-based firm,...
Renowned Architect Gisue Hariri Celebrates Culture Through CompositionBorn in Iran and educated at Cornell University, Gisue Hariri and her sister, Mojgan Hariri, have earned international acclaim...
A Modern Bali Resort That’s Inspired by the Local Landscape and CultureSited between Bali’s majestic Mount Batukaru and a tranquil beach—and surrounded by UNESCO-protected paddy fields—Soori Bali is a...
The Rise of the Kidney-Shaped Pool—and Its Unexpected Impact on Skate CultureWho knew Southern Californian skaters owed so much to Alvar Aalto?
BIG's €60 Million MÉCA Culture and Arts Center Just Opened in BordeauxThe Bjarke Ingels Group–designed MÉCA opens in Bordeaux, France, with toasts, a grand tour, and a rooftop party.
Oil/Lumber Unites Japanese Design, Skate Culture, and Blue-Collar Roots in NashvilleEthan Summers quit his desk job in 2014 to start a furniture and apparel brand that definitely deserves your attention.
Casa Perfect Debuts Reinaldo Sanguino’s Vibrant Ceramics Inspired by ’90s Graffiti CultureThroughout his 20-year career, Venezuelan-born artist Reinaldo Sanguino has been influenced by material culture, early-1990s...
Culture by Design: Datadog HQCraft Culture Face-OffOn the surface, craft culture may seem as soft and fuzzy as a skein of hand-dyed yarn, but as I learned at the American Craft...
Textile Designer Arati Rao Is Helping Preserve Craft Culture’s Human TouchThis miniature yarn-making tool was given to her by a weaving center she works with in India, which uses full-size versions to...
Making Ancient Cultures Look ModernDriaan Claassen combines a variety of materials and a love of history to create distinct objects.
10 Ultra-Modern Homes in JapanJapanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.
A Minimalist Townhouse Provides Serene Accommodations in Historic KyotoLocated in the 1,200-year-old historic center of Kyoto, Japan, and surrounded by green hills, Nichinichi Townhouse is a holiday...
“The Endless Summer” Director Bruce Brown’s Midcentury Home Lists For $2.14MThe renovated home pays respect to its midcentury roots and SoCal surf culture.
A Narrow Courtyard Joins a Unique Two-Family Home in SaigonA city home honors the local culture with communal outdoor space and reclaimed materials.
An Architect Creates a Two-Level Houseboat For His Family on a Tight BudgetAn Amsterdam architect looks to Japanese culture when designing a floating home for his family.
Nifemi Marcus-Bello Finds Inspiration in Lagos’s Culture of RecyclingThe Nigerian designer makes new forms using old techniques, keeping traditions alive in the process.
This Tiny Glass Cabin in Remote Iceland Takes Stargazing to the Next LevelA prefab dwelling overlooking an active volcano features architectural details inspired by Viking culture and Nordic mythology.
You Can Sleep Under the Stars at These Glass-and-Steel Cabins in LatviaThe Ziedlejas Wellness Resort offers an unforgettable glamping experience—and the ultimate introduction to Latvia’s sauna culture.
This V-Shaped House’s Front Courtyard Opens Up to the NeighborhoodIn West Vancouver, Architecture Building Culture creates an inviting residence that makes the most of a tricky, triangular site.
At This Quirky Campsite in Rotterdam, You’ll Sleep in Upcycled Grain Silos and Calf IgloosDutch artists and architects have banded together to create Culture Campsite, where waste materials are reused to create...
Explore 12 of Our Favorite Homes in PortlandKnown for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.
Found MUJI Celebrates German Craftsmanship With a New Collection of Useful ObjectsMuji's Found series unveils a new collection of curiosities inspired by the culture and customs surrounding German craftsmanship.
The Dwell 24: Platalea StudioA pair of Mexico City designers imagine bold dinnerware and furnishings inspired by their culture and current social issues.
A Collision of Art, Architecture, and Fashion in MarfaEach week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Want to Book a Flight to HawaiiWhether you're looking for adventure, culture, or R&R, Hawaii has plenty to offer the modern traveler.
A New Hotel That Celebrates Ibiza's Maritime History and Love For PartiesTour a new hotel that's inspired by Ibiza's status as a sun-drenched holiday destination for beaches, music, and culture.
Airstream: Re-designing an American iconMobile + Home: what is so fascinating about the juxtaposition of these two seemingly irreconcilable words?
This Revived New Orleans Motel Has Some Serious FlairBuilt in 1957, an artful hideaway on an industrial stretch of Tulane Avenue in New Orleans has been remade into a modern-day...
London’s 2019 Dulwich Pavilion Is an Exuberant Ode to Nigerian Fabric MarketsCelebrating color, culture, and pattern, The Colour Palace by Yinka Ilori and Pricegore is now open to all—and even for sale.
9 Modern Beach BungalowsHumble in size but big on seaside views and low-key vibes, the beach bungalow is a classic staple of beachside culture across the...
Barcelona’s Hottest New Hotel Draws Inspiration From a Rebellious Female AuthorSir Victor is a brand new, design-forward boutique hotel that draws inspiration from the people, culture, and landscape of...
This New Hotel in Poland Is a Creative ParadisePURO Kraków Kazimierz by ASW Architects and Conran + Partners is a refreshing hotel experience that allows guests to absorb local...
A Family Heirloom Helps Architecture Professor Chris Cornelius Imagine a New Future for His FieldAs ongoing inspiration for how to bring Indigenous experiences into the built environment, Cornelius looks to the lived-in beauty...
A Chic Detroit Hotel Showcases Local Art and CraftFrom a large-scale exterior mural to custom light fixtures, the Trumbull & Porter Hotel celebrates local culture and creativity.