Juhani Pallasmaa on Humane Cities, Monumental Architecture, and the Architect's Role in Society
The Finnish architect and international thought leader muses on cities, the impulse to construct, and the poetry of buildings.
Plywood Partitions Divvy Up Space in a Free-Flowing London Townhouse
Nimtim Architects reimagines a ’70s residence for a growing family, creating simple, flexible rooms that connect with the garden.
Goodbye Grid and Cushy Beds, Hello Pool in the Wilderness
An off-the-grid house that is little more than a decked campsite—albeit with a roof—includes a swimming pool for a family that...
41 Comforting Interiors That Are Pretty in Plywood
There’s something soothing about a room wrapped in wood grain.
A Pair of Fashion Insiders Renovate a Flat in Moshe Safdie’s Habitat ’67
They wanted their unit—one of 148 in the landmark prefab housing complex—to harmonize with the Montreal building’s original...
San Diego, CA
Nestled on the Pacific coastline, between Los Angeles’s sprawl and the Mexican border, San Diego is a surprisingly design-forward...
The Dwell 24: Wooj
Wooj is a collection of accessible, ecologically responsibile home goods designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, New York.
The Design Life: How Do the Dwell 24 See the World?
We surveyed our designers to find out—the results may surprise you.
Urban Planner and MacArthur “Genius” Emmanuel Pratt’s Vision for Chicago Is Radically Simple
Ideas like urban acupuncture and biofeedback belie the simplicity behind Sweet Water Foundation’s mission—to help folks in...
This Backyard Granny Flat Is Filled With Clever Storage and Natural Light
Webster Wilson designs a cedar-wrapped ADU in Portland, Oregon, for a grandmother and her visiting grandchildren.
How They Pulled It Off: A “Rainbow Tornado” Paracord Banister That Gives a Family Peace of Mind
Cedar Architecture and Treenet Collective come up with a colorful and creative solution for making an open staircase feel...
Vitra
The conventional version of theopen-plan office is now regarded as a failure.
Modern Farmer
Farming has come a long way since the quaint notion of a red barn and flowers resting in mason jars.
What to Do About the Critters Wreaking Havoc in Your Yard
If you don’t love the deer that constantly nibble your tomatoes, you have options.
The Low Down on Down
Warm, fluffy, lightweight and long-lasting, Down Bedding Basics provide the ultimate comfort while you sleep.
You Turned a Mall Into Housing?
As strange as a recent viral project in Milwaukee may seem, there’s a historical precedent for this kind of adaptive reuse—but...
A New Doc About Saudi Arabia’s 105 Mile–Long City Walks “The Line” Between Fact and Politics
The video attempts to spin the proposed megaproject into something more concrete—and palatable.
Is The Right To Housing Real?
Nowhere do questions of the built environment reveal themselves more than when dealing with the fundamental issue of housing.
The Catio Is Ready for Its Close-Up
Some Los Angeles enthusiasts are attempting to mainstream the cat patio—a simple solution for indoor cats who yearn for the great...
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Handle the Pesky Vermin Invading Your Home
Is that a cockroach or a water bug or neither? (And more importantly, how do I get rid of it?)