Views Stretch to Mexico at This Hard-Edged Texas Home
Mining inspiration from the mountains of West Texas, two architects burrow a home into the terrain.
Two Experts in Quarantine Architecture Predict How the Pandemic Will Affect Our Homes
Authors Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley started writing “Until Proven Safe,” a book about medieval quarantine architecture, long...
These “Just Add Water” Homes Can Be Built in Less Than 24 Hours
Paris-based architecture and design firm Cutwork plans to use roll-out cement paneling to build low-cost, durable housing units...
Top 10 Unforgettable Design Quotes of 2020
These sound-bites from the architects, designers, leaders, and activists we interviewed this year address the industry’s most...
An Ad Copywriter Edits His Manhattan Row House—and Finds a New Calling
Tom Givone reworked a rare 19th-century row house in upper Manhattan on his own and found a new career along the way.
This Hurricane-Resistant Prefab Is Made From More Than 600,000 Recycled Plastic Bottles
In Nova Scotia, a prefab beach house makes history as the first-ever home built with PET core foam technology.
Solid Surface, Reimagined—Irresistibly Matte Hues Meet New Age Function
With decidedly Italian DNA, the innovative surfacing solution FENIX™ exudes design-forward quality and texture, while pushing the...
6 Easy Ways to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring
Embrace the long-awaited coming of spring by following these tips for a verdant garden.
4 Tips to Know When Decorating With Illustrated Wallpaper
Wallpaper designer Sian Zeng shares four mighty wise tips to note when styling with patterned paper.
Mighty Buildings Makes Stylish, 3D-Printed Prefabs Starting at $115K
An Oakland startup combines prefab design and 3D printing to create cost-saving backyard homes.
A Meticulously Restored 19th-Century Row House in Manhattan Seeks $1.8M
Part of a cobblestone cul-de-sac in Washington Heights, the three-story residence once graced the pages of Dwell.
Budget-Friendly Renovation of a Neoclassical Home in Oslo
A pair of designers in Oslo, armed with tricks for introducing color and daylight, remake their compact late-19th-century...
A Resilient Residence Replaces a Home Destroyed by Wildfire in Northern California
After a devastating blaze, a Napa Valley couple rebuild with durability in mind.
A Shoddy 1920s “Hunting Cabin” Gets a Sea Ranch–Inspired Overhaul in Los Angeles
Grey Shaeffer of Willa Work recasts a rough-hewn Mount Washington home as a streamlined, breezy dwelling.
A Green Home to Last a Lifetime in Austin
Austin couple Anne Suttles and Sam Shah built a house to last their lifetime—and longer.
Living on a Bed of Lava Rock
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
Molded Poly Seats Made from Paper
Most modern furniture aficionados are loyal to the classic molded shell chairs, cast in brightly colored plastic and formed into...
The Future of Manufacturing Started in the 1980's
You've heard about it in the news, you’ve seen videos of it, you've maybe even used one, but what is 3D printing, really? I have...
How to Tile a Wall
We’re sharing a few useful projects from “DIY Home Repairs: 100 Fix-It Yourself Projects,” a book by Sarah Beeny, that will help...
Wundrwatch Sets Its Own Time
Wundrwatch aims to reinvent the concept of traditional timepieces and encourage the user to see time in a completely new light.
Low-Cost, Balloon-Formed Housing Concept for Developing Countries
Not many architects can say that their father invented a new way of building.
16 Groundbreaking Dutch Designers to Know Now
An exhibition heralds a new wave of Dutch designers plying technology and craft.
Susan Sarandon Sues Her Construction Company, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: Miley Cyrus reflects on the “magic” of the Malibu home...
We’re Living Through Another Age of the Bunker
Underground properties grow in popularity every decade or so. They’re back, and more attainable than ever.
Urban PUMA
One of the wonderful things about living in an unhinged time is that no one has any clue what's cool anymore.
Inside the Modern Safe Room: How Homeowners Today Are Fortifying Their Houses Against Burglars, Terrorists, and Hurricanes
If a family’s home is their castle, as the saying goes, some homeowners have begun to take that sentiment quite literally.
The Modern Revival of Steam Bending Wood
The process of steam bending wood has been around since the early 1900’s.
Manifesto Destiny
There is a pivotal point at which an idea becomes a conversation, a conversation turns into a conspiracy, and a conspiracy...
Caroline Zimbalist Has an Affinity For Natural Materials
The bioplastics artist makes accent pieces made to look like wild flowers, all from natural and biodegradable materials.
Designing the Perfect Office from Startup to Expansion
The design of your office isn’t just about aesthetics. In many industries, it’s now key to your success.
Engraved House
As artist Christopher Griffin and aesthetician Oresta Korbutiak prepared to renovate their live-work space in Ottawa, the couple...
Why Every Celebrity Has a Home Goods Brand Now
‘Stars are not just like us,’ these products say.
The Best Oils & Techniques for Finishing Wooden Kitchen Tools
Deciding to Rebuild After a Fire Is Just the First Step
Four years after the devastating Woolsey fire, Malibu residents who lost everything are still waiting for approvals, and...
Illuminating Atmosphere With 111 Bocci Lights
The Devil most certainly is in the details at Denver's new Il Posto Restaurant on 26th and Larimer, making its presence known in...
Walk On
Wood flooring has come a long way since the 1600s, with its solid wood and standard species.