The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

When the San Francisco firm l'oro began designing a family home in Mill Valley, California, they challenged themselves to create...

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...

Staying in a short-term rental home in Los Angeles gives you the opportunity to live like a local in the City of Angels.

It's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...

A New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.

A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

Co-owners Lucas Madani and Marine Gabily transform a series of dilapidated buildings into an idyllic rental decked out with...

Working together with InForm Design, an interior designer and her husband build a comfortable, contemporary home flooded with...

With a varied portfolio that includes projects ranging from the Airbnb headquarters to a contemporary parking garage in San...

Cantilevered high above a steep, rocky site, this young family's “Tree House” fully embraces the Australian landscape.

A challenging site prompts studioplusthree to get creative to bring light, views, and improved energy efficiency to this...

The HOMB system by Skylab Architecture and Method Homes fashions custom prefabs out of 100-square-foot, triangular modules.

A natural disaster cleared a property in the Colorado mountains, giving an architect and her family a blank slate on which to...

A house in Echo Park makes the most of its narrow lot with open-plan spaces spread out over four levels.

A compact home’s rhythmic facade and daylight-drenched interiors create a connection to nature.

Known as the Bridge Residence, this private home embraces a steep site to optimize privacy, solar orientation, and uninterrupted...

We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

Architect Måns Tham collaborates with a young family to create an efficient and light-filled arrangement of eight shipping...

At Sea Ranch, the famed modernist enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, a new house captures the spirit...

Located within a historic district, the skinny, modern box aims to fit in even though it stands out.

CHROFI designs a home for an empty-nester couple on Sydney’s northern beaches that contrasts rugged concrete with refined...

In Truckee, California, the charred cedar–clad Martis Camp 141 celebrates its mountainous surroundings.

At under 100 square feet, the 8' x 12' Site Shack includes just the essentials: a wood-burning stove, a desk, and storage.

With their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...

A partially prefabricated vacation home rises on a rugged Australian peninsula.

Designed by CoXist Studio, the two-level residence pairs light and dark wood with custom tile and serene outdoor spaces.

This 1954 post-and-beam residence in Glendale, California, has undergone a considered renovation by Levitt Halsey Design and...

Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Dorman, this 1959 home is packed with midcentury charm.