Hope FloatsA self-taught designer embarks upon a solo mission to resuscitate a 19th-century homestead.
This Couple Merrily Floats Along in SeattleA prefabricated floating home drops anchor in the Pacific Northwest.
A Renovated Family Home in Austin Floats in a Sea of TreesLocal firm Side Angle Side designs a second-story addition for a 1953 home, creating a dialogue with the stand of oaks that...
These Geometric Cabins in China Seem to Float Over a HillsideTasked with revitalizing a rural area with agricultural tourism, Shanghai–based firm ZJJZ builds a minimalist cabin cluster...
This Monolithic Concrete House Appears to Float Among the TreesLocated outside of Buenos Aires, the house rises above the forest floor on a single concrete pedestal.
A Suspended Living Room Floats Like an Air ShipPieter Weijnen’s brand of maritime modernism brings a touch of magic to Amsterdam’s Steigereiland, where the architect built his...
A Remote Chilean Cabin Appears to Float Above the Forest FloorIn the Andes, architect Sergio Araneda creates an ecological refuge that embraces the surrounding woods and treads lightly on the...
This Off-Grid Retreat in Idaho Floats in a Sea of Rolling HillsThree metal-clad structures connected by an open-air courtyard offer simple sanctuary and an escape from city living.
A Serene House For Artists Appears to Float in the Woods of Puget SoundDesigned to feel like a walk through the woods, this family home is exquisitely tailored to embrace forest vistas.
A Radiant Sydney Home Appears to Float Above a Sandstone RidgeA dramatic cantilever isn’t the only striking aspect of this Sydney home—carefully framed views and an incredible outdoor shower...
A Spectacular Green Roof Floats Over This Concrete Home in BrazilA concrete slab cantilevers over cinder blocks and glass in this arresting home by Vereda Arquitetos.
A Striking Black House Appears to Float in the New Zealand MountainsCantilevered atop a concrete foundation and wrapped in glass, Alpine Terrace House by Fearon Hay Architects hovers gently over...
Kodasema Launches Four Tiny Prefab Homes—Including One That FloatsThe Estonian prefab company is bringing stylish, modern tiny homes to urban and rural areas alike.
A Designer Builds a Scandinavian-Inspired Sauna That Floats Off the Maine CoastIn a break from his regular programming, lighting designer Brendan Ravenhill crafts a love letter to New England’s functional but...
An Art Studio With Mirror-Like Glazing Floats Over a Desert WashIn Paradise Valley, a contemporary art studio provides an inspirational workspace with minimal landscape impact.
A Semi-Modular Beach House in Tasmania Floats Over a Site That Survived a BushfireAfter a bushfire, a partially prefabricated beach house rises on a rugged Tasmanian peninsula.
Yves Béhar Just Floated Plans for an Underwater Space Station, and It’s WildDesigned for Fabien Cousteau, the submarine habitat and research center is powered by renewable energy, has a greenhouse to grow...
Up-and-Coming Architects Offer a Beacon of Hope in Tsunami-Torn JapanNew public structures help communities reconnect eight years after the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan’s eastern coast.
Dwell Picks: 18 Gifts We’re Planning to Give (or Hoping to Get) This YearThe ideal wishlist, according to team Dwell, includes sustainable linens, colorful face masks, and patent leather combat boots.
Morphosis FLOAT House for NOLAThe Make It Right Foundation has gotten loads of press over the last few years, thanks in large part to its ultra-celebrity...
Hope for the Jet SetI'm about to hop on a transatlantic flight and am not looking forward to 12 hours in the same tiny seat.
This Cork Houseboat in the Netherlands Floats a Strategy for Sustainable BuildingStudio RAP implemented digital processes to minimize construction waste, using a CNC machine to precision-cut cladding and...
Make Your Space Look Bigger: 10 Lofted BedroomsWe believe that there are many awesome advantages to having a loft in your home.
These Remote Cabins “Float” Above a Fjord in Norway—and You Can Stay in ThemSnøhetta’s The Bolder comprises four geometric cabins hewn from concrete and wood harvested from their mountainside perches.
A Cleverly Camouflaged Family Home Floats Above the West Texas MountainsideAt the intersection of mountains and desert, the vast and rugged beauty of the natural landscape inspires a home for a family of...
Dwell’s Top 20 Products of 2019You shopped, we listened. Read on to see the most cherished goods chosen by Dwell readers this year.
25 Fun Finds Under $25 to Bring a Little Joy to Your HomeNeed a pick-me-up? Indulge in a little retail therapy with these tchotchkes, books, bath salts, and other sweet picks we’re...
40 Eco-Friendly Gifts for the Sustainability ObsesseeIf their everyday mantra sounds something like “reduce, reuse, recycle,” these eco-conscious gifts won’t weigh on their...
19 Coffee Tables We Love for Less Than $500Arrange your art books, position your coffee mugs, and display whatever else you’d like on these affordable coffee tables that we...
New “Metallic Wood” Is as Strong as Titanium But Much LighterA newly invented material has the strength of titanium, however it's light enough to float on water.
Before & After: A Dreary Woodland Cabin Gets a Sparkling Update for $20KInterior designer Hope Mendes rejuvenates a dated, 700-square-foot cabin in Northern California to use as a family hideaway.
34 Gifts for Your Amateur-Chef Friend Who’s Looking to Level Up Their Cooking GameGive them the tools to become the next great chef—or at least, get them cooking with gas.
How to Build a Floating HomeWe spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.
This Multigenerational Bay Area Home Is Super Accessible With Style to SpareWho says accessibility can’t be stylish? As designer Sherry Hope-Kennedy proves, the varying needs of a multigenerational home...
43 Gifts for the Travel-Savvy Wanderer Who Practically Lives at the AirportFor most, the airport is the last place to find efficiency or relaxation.
A Compact House in Japan Is Defined by Dynamic Arches and Lush CourtyardsArbol Design creates a tiny house in Osaka with a cantilevered front facade that appears to float above a garden floor.