A Modern Home Joins a Storied Site on the Pacific OceanA new house at Sea Ranch, a half-century-old enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, captures the spirit...
The Best New E-Bikes Are Smart, Stylish, and a Blast to RideIf you think electric bicycles are clunky and ugly, it’s time to take another look.
Glass House with Stunning Pacific Ocean ViewsSeeking a respite from the city, a Portland couple create a beachfront getaway on Oregon’s rugged coast.
Modern Homes in BrazilBrazil is a breath-taking country that has a perfect mix of nature and modern architecture.
Across the OceanWith a novel use for an ultra-lightweight material, two academics build their ideal home—then ship it overseas for assembly.
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This Expansive Beachside Home on Mexico's Pacific Coast Puts a Modern Spin on TraditionMade up of several pavilions and consisting of a palm tree-thatched roof, large wood walls, and exposed concrete, Casa en el...
An Australian Beach Home with Stunning Ocean ViewsEco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.
Modern Weekend Ski HomeA modernist cabin in British Columbian ski country is the perfect retreat for a family of outdoor adventurers.
A Modern Concrete Home in PeruBehind a traditional colonial in Lima, an angular house attuned to its site takes shape.
An Affordable Modern Home in AtlantaOn a sloped creekside site in Atlanta, Georgia, architect Staffan Svenson elevates humble materials and basic geometries to craft...
10 Modern Homes in LondonWith streets lined with historical structures from multiple time periods—including Georgians, Edwardians, and neo-Gothics—London...
6 Modern Homes on WheelsIf 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...
7 Modern Architects at HomeWe take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...
A Narrow Courtyard Joins a Unique Two-Family Home in SaigonA city home honors the local culture with communal outdoor space and reclaimed materials.
A UK Home With Panoramic Ocean Vistas Asks $3.5MOverlooking a surf haven on the coast of North Cornwall, this angular abode embraces light and views.
This Melbourne Home Sits Pretty on a Slightly Sloped SiteWorking together with InForm Design, an interior designer and her husband build a comfortable, contemporary home flooded with...
Three Joined Cabins Turn This Virginia Retreat Into a Modern Take on CampFor some people, building a house may seem like a daunting commitment to permanence—a kind of spatial lockdown.
An Atypical Modern Home in Southern CaliforniaIf good fences make good neighbors, then Shino and Ken Mori are the best neighbors ever.
A Midcentury Home Nestled in a Pacific Northwest Forest Asks $1.5MLocated in the sylvan enclave of Innis Arden, this home soaks up the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
10 Modern San Francisco HomesMention San Francisco and you might stir up images of steep streets lined with colorful and historic Victorian...
15 Modern Homes with Black ExteriorsFor many, the color black is not the first thing that comes to mind when designing a home. However, don't let it scare you.
10 Exquisitely Modern Homes in ItalyItaly: a place where wine flows like water, pasta is consumed all day long, and beautiful homes are located.
Traditional Churches Become Modern HomesSometimes church congregations move on, perhaps because the building itself is falling apart or it becomes too small.
A 1950s Mid-Century Home Joins the Spokane Register of Historic PlacesA pedigreed mid-century home tailor-made for its inhabitants and environs joins the Spokane Register of Historic Places.
11 Modern Ranch-Style HomesAs one of America's most important contributions to residential architecture, ranch homes embody both modernist ideas and the...
A Midcentury Modern Home in Southwest PortlandLiving in a state that’s saturated with rain for much of the year, Oregonians rightly have an obsession with sunshine.
15 Modern Additions to Traditional HomesWe believe that building a new addition (or many) to your home is exciting.
A Modern Coastal Home in Stinson BeachFor all the joys of beachfront living, it’s not without its risks.
10 Timeless Midcentury-Modern HomesIt’s been more than five decades since its heyday, yet we still love midcentury modern.
The Ocean Cleanup Returns to Scoop Up Plastic From the Great Pacific Garbage PatchThe Ocean Cleanup is headed out to sea—again—to remove plastic and debris amassing in the Pacific.
45 Pets in Beautiful Modern HomesHere at Dwell, we love animals—and so do the individuals and families who have graced our pages.
Spotted: 10 Modern Homes in the HamptonsKnown for being the ultimate summer escape for New Yorkers, the Hamptons is sometimes believed to be made up of just traditional...
Modern Home in a California Resort TownA storied 1980 party house enters a mellower chapter of intimate gatherings filled with canapés, crooners, and cocktails.
10 Ultra-Modern Homes in JapanJapanese culture is said to share a close and harmonious relationship with nature.
10 Sterling Saunas in Modern HomesSaunas are one-stop shops for the rejuvenation of body and mind.