Formerly Home to Superman, The Standish Offers Modernized Beaux-Arts Condos From $1.3 MillionLocated in the heart of Brooklyn Heights, the historic Standish Arms Hotel—which may sound familiar to comic book fans, as it was...
Family MattersThe open spaces and transparency of modern architecture turn out to be extremely useful when there’s a house full of relatives.
Editor's Letter: Design MattersPerfection is boring.
The Dwell 24: Brave MatterWith Bauhaus-inspired sensibilities, Oakland-based designers Christina Zamora and Cathy Lo create ceramic lamps and objects.
The Family TreeFor this San Diego family, the phrase "putting down roots" has taken on a whole new meaning.
A Sonoma Prefab That Celebrates a Family’s Passion for CookingNestled in an apple grove in Sebastopol, California, the Orchard House is a rural idyll for the modern cook.
House on the Water by Galletti & Matter ArchitectesA modern lake house enveloped by a distinctive roof.
A Timeworn Brownstone in Brooklyn Becomes a Growing Family’s SanctuaryAfter a top-to-bottom renovation and a two-story extension, garden views now fill this 19th-century home in Fort Greene.
A Steel-and-Glass Compound Is One Family’s Launchpad For AdventureThe four structures that form Studhorse in Northern Washington encourage family members and guests to interact with the...
A Family’s Forsaken Stone Farmhouse in Spain Is Delicately RestoredReturning to old stomping grounds, two siblings enlist Acabadomate to revive the 19th-century residence in Catalonia.
A Family’s Cramped Bungalow Is Replaced With an Accessible and Affordable PrefabIn Santa Monica, a couple go all in on a prefab home that’s flexible and accessible and unabashedly part of their neighborhood.
This Saltbox House Was Inspired by a Family’s Favorite Barbecue GrillIn designing a home to the highest standards of sustainability, Montreal firm L’Abri looked to the best qualities of a family’s...
This Breezy Australian Bungalow Caters to a Family’s Evolving NeedsDrawing from Palm Springs modernism and featuring local materials, Northcote House outside Melbourne offers comfort and privacy...
A Family’s Glass-Enclosed Cabin Hovers in a Pine Forest in EcuadorTo turn a 700-square-foot home into a more permanent residence for a family of four, RAMA estudio attached a prefab...
An Australian Family’s Farmhouse Reflects the Splendor of Its SurroundingsA young couple seek to maximize livability and sustainability amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of the Piccadilly Valley.
A Family’s Retreat in Quebec Pulls Apart Cabin ConventionsNaturehumaine uses a pathway to split a cabin’s floor plan in two, but a unified material palette and gable roofline keep things...
This Energy-Efficient Prefab Is One Family’s Weekend Retreat by the BeachIn designing a getaway for her own family, architect Hannah Tribe created a sustainable kit home that’s as breezy as it looks.
One Family’s Norwegian Roots Inspire This Colorado Mountain RefugeCarefully nestled in the Colorado Rockies, Gammel Dam is an award-winning family hideaway whose serene, minimalist interiors...
A Family’s California Ski Retreat is Designed to Blend in With Its SiteIn Truckee, California, the charred cedar–clad Martis Camp 141 celebrates its mountainous surroundings.
A Dutch Family’s Resourceful Addition Makes Room for Three GenerationsThe new space allows three generations to enjoy a coastal property north of Amsterdam.
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...
A Crisp Athens Apartment Makes Room for a Family’s Home BreweryArchitect Ioannis Exarchou reconfigures a murky pad to create flexible spaces for working, brewing, baking, and other pursuits.
Original Tile Sets the Stage for a Family’s Apartment Revamp in BarcelonaAtzur Arquitectura kept the 1930s flat’s original details, like barrel-vaulted ceilings and a mix of patterned floor tiles, but...
Family Home Renovation in BrooklynFor most homeowners, the goal of renovating is to transform an existing space into an idealized domicile.
A Family’s Home in Kyoto Balances Light and Darkness With a Diagonal WallThe insertion of a two-level, canted partition in a 40-year-old home gives a young family in Japan a multitude of unique spaces.
A Vancouver House Connects a FamilyGenerations come together in a pair of homes on a single property in Vancouver.
An Australian Family’s New Digs in Canada Embraces Sunshine and SocializingWanting to stay connected to the outdoors and keep up an active social life, an Australian family looks to Vancouver practice...
Family House with a Secret RoomThis house on Lake Wenatchee in Washington was designed to be "cozy for two and comfortable for a crowd," as architect John...
A Hotelier Riffs on a Traditional Barn for His Family’s Retreat in South AfricaIn the Elgin Valley, a simple rural form by Scott + Partners sets the foundation for an indoor/outdoor getaway.
At a Young Family’s Woodsy Haven, a Soaring Living Space Anchors the HomeA sidelong nod to the midcentury box gives a Virginia residence with a striking wall of windows its name.
A Rooftop Addition on a 19th-Century Building Suits a Growing Family’s NeedsAn architect renovates his penthouse residence on the roof of the historic Gilsey House in Manhattan’s NoMad district—adding...
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.
Wild California Meets Manicured Japan in This Family’s Backyard Garden OasisA couple transform their backyard into a botanical children’s playland and an ideal entertaining spot.
A Family’s Queenslander Cottage Is Cracked Open With an Airy, Shed-Like AdditionThe extension by design firm zuzana&nicholas features a lofted interior and massive sliders, creating a space that flows into the...
A Young Family’s 200-Square-Foot RV Fits Two Bedrooms and a PlayroomBased in South Carolina, Jacqueline and Josh LaDue gave their 31-foot RV a makeover on a budget of just $2,000.
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...