For all the joys of beachfront living, it’s not without its risks.

A house designed to be part of the landscape is at home among the trees in Venice, California.

Humble in size but big on seaside views and low-key vibes, the beach bungalow is a classic staple of beachside culture across the...

Thanks to some smart design and sound engineering, this small coastal house handles the waves.

As a buzzing seaside town known for its bohemian spirit, lively boardwalk, funky boutiques, and picturesque canals, Venice Beach...

When an efficient prefab can become a coastal retreat with a spectacular view to boot—it makes a very compelling case for not...

Designed for self-sufficiency, this modern take on the traditional bach stands up against super-sized holiday homes.

Brazil is a breath-taking country that has a perfect mix of nature and modern architecture.

Tour the family-friendly, LEED-certified, modern Seagrape House designed by husband-and-wife team Traction Architecture in Anna...

These interior layouts make the most of their seaside settings.

Stretching along the Chilean coast, reinforced concrete beams come together to create a striking, sculptural home.

A modernist cabin in British Columbian ski country is the perfect retreat for a family of outdoor adventurers.

Located in Victoria, Australia, on a site that's lined with limestone shelves and underground caves, this house was designed as a...

Behind a traditional colonial in Lima, an angular house attuned to its site takes shape.

On a sloped creekside site in Atlanta, Georgia, architect Staffan Svenson elevates humble materials and basic geometries to craft...

With streets lined with historical structures from multiple time periods—including Georgians, Edwardians, and neo-Gothics—London...

If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...

Tidal Arc House by Woods Bagot mirrors the undulations of the tide and landscape with its arched concrete form.

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

With authenticity and simplicity as their rallying cry, a Kiwi architect and his wife have built a modern beach house that puts a...

Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.

Taking cues from the flora, fauna, and rocky cliffs of Big Sur, California, Mickey Muennig's brand of organic architecture...

It’s impossible to ignore nature in Big Sur.

If good fences make good neighbors, then Shino and Ken Mori are the best neighbors ever.

Mention San Francisco and you might stir up images of steep streets lined with colorful and historic Victorian...

For many, the color black is not the first thing that comes to mind when designing a home. However, don't let it scare you.

Italy: a place where wine flows like water, pasta is consumed all day long, and beautiful homes are located.

Sometimes church congregations move on, perhaps because the building itself is falling apart or it becomes too small.

As one of America's most important contributions to residential architecture, ranch homes embody both modernist ideas and the...

Living in a state that’s saturated with rain for much of the year, Oregonians rightly have an obsession with sunshine.

We believe that building a new addition (or many) to your home is exciting.

It’s been more than five decades since its heyday, yet we still love midcentury modern.

Here at Dwell, we love animals—and so do the individuals and families who have graced our pages.

Known for being the ultimate summer escape for New Yorkers, the Hamptons is sometimes believed to be made up of just traditional...

A storied 1980 party house enters a mellower chapter of intimate gatherings filled with canapés, crooners, and cocktails.

Japanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.