Take a First Look at the Future of La Brea Tar PitsThree top architecture firms just revealed new designs for La Brea Tar Pits—including Hancock Park’s 12 acres and the Page...
First-Class CabinsFrom the familiar log model to Swiss chalets and Swedish friggebods, cabins are the simplest of structures, made from local...
Dwell's New LookBehind the Dwell Magazine Redesign
Have a Look at the World’s First 3D-Printed Home Made Entirely of ClayAfter years in the making, it’s finally time to meet TECLA—an eco-friendly model home designed in the likeness of a wasp’s nest.
Take a First Look Inside James Turrell’s Awe-Inspiring New ExhibitionAn exploration of light, color, and space awaits visitors at James Turrell’s first survey exhibition in Mexico.
First Look: A Gigantic Lawn Just Popped Up Inside the National Building MuseumThe National Building Museum's latest block party installation is a sprawling “Lawn” that channels the spirit of summer.
A Look Into NYC's 152 Elizabeth Street, Tadao Ando's First Residential Project Outside of AsiaWhat was once a parking garage on the edge of Manhattan's Chinatown has been transformed into a sleek modern residence designed...
ICFF 2010: Ikebana ArrangingWhile cruising the floor of the ICFF today, I couldn't resist dropping in to have a chat with Dwell's old neighbor and all...
These Are the Cabinetry Colors to Look Out for in 2020Designers Kate Newman, Jordan Cluroe, and Russell Whitehead share their color picks that’ll give your kitchen a fresh look for...
A Closer Look at the Iconic Bubble LampIndustrial designer George Nelson was one of the founding fathers of American modernism.
ICFF 2010: Design Ride ManhattanAfter spending the better part of Sunday on the floor of the Javits center, at five pm, I joined a motley (but stylish) crew for...
ICFF 2010: Dressing Up with ArtekAmong the static furniture displays of the 22nd annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair, which opened at New York's...
A Look at Richard Meier's Iconic Lambert HouseConstructed in 1961, Richard Meier’s first residential project is a nascent example of the modern prefab typology.
Will Your First Smart Home Arrive on a Flatbed?Factory-made houses may have an advantage when it comes to automation.
Be the First to Stay in the New Muji Hotel in ShenzhenSlated for a grand opening on January 18, the first hotel from the popular Japanese retailer will offer rooms that are...
Our Dorm Definitely Did Not Look Like ThisIn Poznan, Poland, architect Adam Wierciński transforms a 1929 residential flat into student dwellings for four.
A Look Inside Eleanor Pritchard's Textile StudioEleanor Pritchard’s textiles nod to British modernism and local craft.
7 Paint Colors That Nail the Midcentury-Modern LookFrom the cheerful hues of the 1950s to the softer, earthier shades that were popular in the 1960s, these paint colors will give...
A Look at 10 Iconic Case Study Houses in CaliforniaArchitectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...
15 Modern Garage Doors That Demand a Second LookA well-appointed garage door with a unique color or materials, or an interesting mechanical movement, can easily punch up a...
A Spanish Colonial in Hollywood Gets a Dreamy New LookThe designers at Cuffhome weave together a palette of oatmeal, cream, brick, and blush to update this home for a family of four.
At $265K, Michael Graves’s First Commission Is a BargainThe four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence features bright, white interiors and an original mural by Graves himself.
An Australian Vacation Villa Gets a Sophisticated New LookOn the peninsula of Palm Beach, a northern Sydney suburb, a holiday home is treated to a restrained, yet luxe, renovation.
This Is What the Best New Houses in London Look LikeThe Royal Institute of British Architects has spoken.
A Historic Apartment in Rome Is Treated to a Dramatic New LookCarefully selected colors and textures add subtle Italian luxury to this contemporary home in Rome.
12 Luminous Lofts That Pull Off the Industrial LookFrom converted warehouses to live/work retreats, these unconventional homes demonstrate why loft living is so “in.”
5 of the Best-Looking Home Security Systems Out ThereIt’s common for homeowners to come to the realization that although they want to protect their homes from burglaries and similar...
An Outdated Swiss Chalet Is Treated to a Playful New LookFour sections, four levels, and four doors and windows enable this remodeled 1960s cabin to fully embrace its idyllic natural...
A Desert Sanctuary in Scottsdale Lists for the First Time for $6.9MWith a home theater, outdoor kitchen, and wine cellar, this residence is suited for hosting a fete or relaxing in the...
A Beguiling Midcentury in L.A. Hits the Market for the First Time EverBuilt by the current owner’s father in 1957, the breezy Silver Lake residence is listed for $1,535,000.
To Design a Cabin in New Zealand, Its Architect Looked to the SkyBirds fluttering overhead gave Barry Connor inspiration for the compact cabin, which is positioned for some of the most...
A Remarkable Seaside Cabin in Connecticut Hits the Market for the First TimeAppearing like a prism at water’s edge, the secluded retreat was designed and built by architect Vincent C. Amore in 1971 to...
How an Unsung Architect Gave Big Sur Its LookA remembrance was held last week after the passing of Mickey Muennig, the architect who imbued California’s mystic coastline with...
The First LEED Gold-Certified Family Home in San DiegoA multi-generational home in San Diego, California, elegantly combines sustainability and luxury.
These Tree Houses in the Dolomites Look Like Egg-Shaped PineconesIn the woods of Malborghetto Valbruna in the Italian Dolomite commune of Tarvisio is a pair of egg-shaped tree houses that appear...
An Adorable Houseboat Named Olive Is Looking for a New Owner in LondonThe floating tiny home is well appointed for both long-term mooring and continuous cruising—and it just hit the market at £125K.