A Brazilian Architect Builds a Dream Home for Her ParentsA pair of empty nesters call on their architect daughter to create a home that fulfills their retirement wish list.
A Texas Couple Builds Their Cast-In-Place Concrete Dream HomeFinding inspiration in the work of Tadao Ando, a Houston couple design the concrete house of their dreams.
Budget Breakdown: A Bay Area Family Splurges on a Dream Kitchen for $91KPremium cabinets and appliances turn a dim, disconnected kitchen in San Bruno, California, into a central space that checks off...
A Pair of New York Architects Build the Home of Their Dreams in OaxacaStepping back from their practice in New York City to create a new home in Mexico, a couple of architects find themselves to be...
After a Motorcycle Accident, an Architect Builds His Dream HomeTommy Rand didn’t want to waste any more time, so he got to work designing a minimalist home for his family on the outskirts of...
Modern Angular Rural Family Home in CanadaSurrounded on all sides by a sweeping Canadian hayfield, the 23.2 House is an angular ode to rural life.
An Actor-Turned-Designer Couple Build a Dream Home in OregonThis residence in Lake Oswego cascades down a hillside to embrace its waterfront locale.
Modern Wood-Lined Family Home in the HamptonsTwo idiosyncratic Andrew Geller structures get a new lease on life as part of a modern-day family compound designed by Hamptons...
A Modern Home For a Design-Savvy Family in FloridaA design-build firm with a flair for modernism creates a stylish indoor/outdoor living space in Winter Park.
A Brick-Clad Modern Family Home in ChicagoOnce ashamed of his lackluster Chicago abode, architect Brad Lynch tore it down and started over with a family home that’s part...
It Took a Whole Family to Build This HouseIn upstate New York, two families unite to design a vacation house that will suit all their needs for years to come.
An Architect References Local Architecture to Build a Modern HomeTaking its cues from local barns and silos and the rolling Wisconsin terrain, the Field House is a kind of modern observatory for...
A Connecticut Couple Build an Off-Grid Dream Home in the Prairies of UruguayMAPA Architects revitalizes an old ranch house in rural Uruguay—more than 5,300 miles away from the clients’ primary home.
A London Couple Design and Build the Home of Their Dreams for Less Than $110KThis vibrant remodel of a run-down London home proves that high design can be achieved on a low budget.
How to Build a Floating HomeWe spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.
A Couple Builds Their Dream Retreat in the Hudson ValleyLong before a 3,500-square-foot home stood on this secluded 12-acre site, this land was just a favorite campsite for two New...
A Brisbane Architect Designs Her Family’s Dream Home on a Tricky Suburban SiteOn a sloped lot flanked by neighbors, architect Julie Derrick devises an open, L-shaped plan that frames views of the lush...
Construction Diary: A Midcentury Ranch in L.A. Becomes a Young Family’s Japandi Dream HomeWorking Holiday Studio’s Carlos Naude and Whitney Brown strike out to transform a lackluster house during the pandemic.
An Australian Family’s Dream Home Celebrates Mies van der Rohe Down UnderNature, midcentury design, and a less-is-more mentality informed this family’s residence in Suffolk Park.
An Intern Architect Builds a Home For His Growing Family on a Strict BudgetTo accommodate his growing family, an intern architect in Canada builds a cost-efficient home that becomes the calling card of...
An Australian Architect Builds a Rammed Earth-and-Steel Home For His FamilyBush House by architect Paul O’Reilly takes a page from California’s Case Study houses, and is inspired by the family’s love of...
Budget Breakdown: A DIY Extraordinaire Builds the Tiny Home of Her Dreams With $12KAt 23 years old, self-taught designer Mariah Hoffman set out to craft her own 156-square-foot sanctuary.
Hillside Family Home in AustraliaAn unvisited ocean-facing plot of land, a couple of architect neighbors, and one giant leap of faith have netted a pair of...
Here’s How Hollywood Builds a Malibu Dream Home—on a Vancouver SoundstageTasked with designing a celeb-worthy Malibu abode in six weeks for a new television series on E!, production designer Daniel...
4 Innovative Prefab Homes in GeorgiaFrom container homes to domed houses, these prefab residences in Georgia have a lot to offer.
Family Home Renovation in BrooklynFor most homeowners, the goal of renovating is to transform an existing space into an idealized domicile.
Complete Your Dream Home With Dwell’s Modern MatchIf you’re planning a renovation, Dwell can match you with distinguished brand partners to source premium products and help bring...
A Family of Four Joins Hands to Build Two Tiny Homes in WashingtonUpon relocating to the Methow Valley, a family finds their compact cabin to be a little too cozy—so they roll up their sleeves...
Modern Homes in BrazilBrazil is a breath-taking country that has a perfect mix of nature and modern architecture.
An Architect Builds a Two-Family Home to Foster Young Farmers in the Hudson ValleyCity dwellers with a passion for produce, Eugene Kwak and Claire Ko share their house and 16 acres with the local agricultural...
A Designer Couple Build a Dream Home That Takes Indoor/Outdoor Living to the Next LevelJohn and Denise Schack of Revolve Development prioritize permeability in their Seattle residence with ample al fresco spaces.
This Prefab Beach Shack in Montauk Is a Surfing Family’s Dream Come TrueIn Montauk Shores, a pair of HGTV stars transform a prefab home into a beachside paradise.
An Addition to a 1955 Modern Home Maximizes Views of the San Francisco BayA new master suite at the Teaberry Residence by Cary Bernstein Architect realizes the full potential of a site in Tiburon,...
A Bay Area Renovation Carves Away Space to Reveal a Luminous Family HomeIn Atherton, California, the aptly named Void House carefully subtracts space—and reduces the existing footprint—in this...
Retired Couple Build Modern in Mexico CityA retired couple looking to downsize find the solution right in their backyard.
An Outdoorsy Family’s Bay Area Midcentury Gets an Era-Defying UpdateArchitect Emily Jagoda revives a 1960 residence in Woodside, California, with playful elements geared toward the kids and adults...