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“Design is so simple. That’s why it’s so complicated.” –Paul Rand
Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission Votes to Save Googie Design at Norms
After weeks of waiting on the Cultural Heritage Commission's nomination to designate Norms La Cienega an Historic-Cultural...
This Los Angeles Home is Driven by Automotive Design
The creative force behind Faraday Future’s otherworldly automotive designs takes on a new medium—his own residence.
A Neutra Renovation in Los Angeles
Architect Peter Grueneisen of Nonzero Architecture takes on revamping a classic.
Ray Kappe-Designed Multilevel House in Los Angeles
Los Angeles architect Ray Kappe built a multilevel house for his family back in 1967, and the results still resonate today.
A Richard Neutra–Designed Gem Surfaces in Los Angeles for $4.3M
Built in 1942 and recently reimagined, the Branch House opens wide to a dreamy, resort-style backyard.
An Innovative Net-Zero Prefab in Los Angeles
A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.
Cutting Up a Mini Loft in Los Angeles
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A Mid-Century Modern Makeover in Los Angeles
Linear sight lines and a game-changing terrace revamp a midcentury home in the Pacific Palisades.
A Charming Los Angeles Bungalow Asks $750K
Lightly renovated since being built in 1956, this Mount Washington home is seeking its third-ever owner.
How a Smart Interior Design Saved This House
An intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.
A Boxy Los Angeles Bungalow Conceals a Secret Garden
A single window and door along the concrete-colored facade are all that hint to what’s in store.
In Los Angeles, a Midcentury Homage Is Capped With a “Floating Roof”
GLUCK+ builds on the language of iconic design with a family home in the Hollywood Hills.
9 of the Best Prefab Home Companies in Los Angeles
These nine Los Angeles–based prefab companies are pushing the boundaries of beautiful residential design.
In Los Angeles, a Remixed Craftsman Bungalow Lists for $1.9M
Behind an eye-catching facade, a sun-drenched great room connects to a concrete rear addition.
A Leak Leads to a Dazzling Kitchen Overhaul in Los Angeles
Designer Ginny Macdonald’s renovation includes a new breakfast nook, a laundry room, and a crisp white color scheme.
Patrick Tighe Believes the Future of Los Angeles Is Affordable
From his office near the Culver City Arts District, the architect challenges ideas about how low-cost housing should look.
19 Laudable Midcentury Modern Renovations in Los Angeles
These thoughtful remodels take on the daunting task of preserving the homes’ marvelous midcentury roots.
A Camera-Ready Remodel in Los Angeles Asks $789K
After a multiphase update and an appearance on HGTV, this Montecito Heights midcentury seeks a new owner.
A Tiered Home in Los Angeles Hugs a Steep Slope
Referencing Case Study architecture, Three Step House in Silver Lake gradually climbs a curving site.
A Los Angeles Renovation Opens Up to Coastal Climes
In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a couple turn to architect Ken Ungar for a home that maximizes ocean views and meshes...
A Polygonal Refuge Takes Root in the Hills of Los Angeles
Tom Marble designs a calm retreat overlooking Silver Lake for a Buddhist devotee and hospice nurse.
Snag This Los Angeles Midcentury For Just Under $2M
Surrounded by nature, but just minutes from Beverly Hills.
7 Preserved Modern Architecture Icons in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Conservancy announced the recipients of its 34th Annual Preservation Awards, and has honored architect and Googie...
Inside Our Striking MyDomaine Office in Los Angeles
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With $1 Million, You Can Save Philip Johnson’s First Commissioned House
Under threat and in need of a new owner, the Booth House in Bedford, New York, is a minimal dwelling with a deep connection to...
Big Sur: Coastal Commissions
Taking cues from the flora, fauna, and rocky cliffs of Big Sur, California, Mickey Muennig's brand of organic architecture...
Spotlight on Multidisciplinary Danish Design Studio, Norm Architects
With a sleek and minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic and a portfolio that includes industrial design, residential architecture,...
Project Room’s Winning Streetlight Design Beckons a Brighter Future for Los Angeles
The L.A.-based collective brings the city its first new streetlight design in more than 60 years.
An Eccentric Pop of Blue Accents an Introspective Home in Los Angeles
Architect Barbara Bestor layers surprises throughout the home, which she designed to fit within the partial footprint of an...
A Svelte ADU Gives a Los Angeles Bungalow Room to Breathe
The backyard dwelling by OKB Architecture packs a large program into a narrow lot, allowing a family to spread outward from their...
A Modified A-Frame Overlooking Los Angeles Starts at $699K
On the market for the first time since 1976, a cozy and compact home with a dramatically pitched roofline is ready to welcome a...
A Breezy Los Angeles Home With a Backyard Oasis Lists for $3.7M
This Los Feliz home has an elegant interior that flows right into the inviting backyard.
A Refined Midcentury Home on a Los Angeles Hilltop Lists for $2M
Built in 1958, the renovated property in Laurel Canyon comes with an impressive rear deck and a detached studio.
Cast Your Votes For Dwell’s Best of Design 2018 Awards
Our first-ever Best of Design Awards recognize the most inspiring projects in seven categories: Dwelling, Renovation, Prefab,...
A Thoughtfully Renovated 1920s Home Seeks $1.5M in Los Angeles
Perched on a lush lot that spans nearly half an acre, the four-bedroom residence features multiple outdoor living spaces and a...
A Luminous Midcentury Home and ADU in Los Angeles Ask $3.2M
The Schott House, designed by A. Quincy Jones and respectfully updated by Cory Buckner, hasn’t hit the market in 26 years.
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