Buckminster Fuller's focus on innovation and efficiency willed a more enlightened, expansive future into existence.

By striving for the “super normal,” the soft-spoken Jasper Morrison has made noise with his inclusive, intuitive design.

The late, Pritzker-winning Viennese architect was a key proponent of postmodernism.

A new monograph by gestalten shines a light on the visionary works of Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, whose bold forms often...

How many of these decade-defining homes have you checked off your list?

A skilled and spiritual craftsman, George Nakashima crafted wood furniture that elevated and showcased natural forms.

Check out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.

Bold curves, colorful accents and technical vision: Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen’s body of work represents...

The modernist designer generated an oeuvre that is gentler and more sensuous in spirit than many of her competitors.

The metalworker’s elegant designs fed modern obsessions with steel and prefab construction.

Alongside Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, German architect Walter Gropius was a foundational figure in modern architecture...

Many innovators helped usher in the modernist movement, but French architect, furniture maker, and interior designer Charlotte...

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Each kit comes with a miniature model, two prints, and plans for building a shady backyard shelter in about a weekend’s time.

Even without any architectural training, C. Howard Crane built some of the most decadent theaters of the country.

Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's June 2015 issue.

Frank Gehry's recognizable designs are often cited as being among the most important works of contemporary architecture.

The Bauhaus designer’s modern vision helped post-war American building see the future.

Alvar Aalto, one of Finland’s greatest architects, made modernist masterpieces with a human touch.

The godfather of industrial design streamlined the look of midcentury America.

From Frank Lloyd Wright to Charles Gwathmey, we revisit some of the most memorable midcentury-modern homes from a range of iconic...

We combed the latest publishing catalogs for a selection of tomes that illuminate all things green, from macro (land art) to...

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's International Style was the impetus for the midcentury modernism we know today.

“The good building is not one that hurts the landscape, but one which makes the landscape more beautiful than it was before the...

Let these airy oases across the globe spur some ideas for creating your own refuge.

These various modern homes prove that the driveway is just as important to a piece of architecture as the rest of the design.

Midcentury architect Alden B. Dow was known for many things—midwestern modern style, the internationally recognized John Whitman...

When Zaha Hadid passed away in March 2016, she left the world of architecture with an irreplaceable legacy.

One of the best aspects of living in a high-rise in the middle of the city is the spectacular view you may be able to enjoy.

It's safe to say that Philip Johnson was one of the most famous and influential American architects of the 20th century.

The iconic, and slightly atomic, form of the shiny silver Airstream is embedded in our cultural and design milieu.

At the age of 92, William Krisel—the pioneering architect who brought elegant modernism to Southern Californian suburban tract...

Our annual overview features the top companies and pioneering designers who are pushing the limits.

Many Londoners are known for having a well-honed sense of style, so it’s no surprise that Dwell has covered a number of...

In our long history of construction, paneling has run the gamut from ornate boiserie to simple sheets of plywood.

Designed by the late-British architect Peter Womersley in 1957 for the celebrated textile designer Bernat Klein, the single-story...