A new house at Sea Ranch, a half-century-old enclave of rugged residences on the Northern California coast, captures the spirit...

If you think electric bicycles are clunky and ugly, it’s time to take another look.

Seeking a respite from the city, a Portland couple create a beachfront getaway on Oregon’s rugged coast.

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

With a novel use for an ultra-lightweight material, two academics build their ideal home—then ship it overseas for assembly.

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Made up of several pavilions and consisting of a palm tree-thatched roof, large wood walls, and exposed concrete, Casa en el...

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

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

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...

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

A city home honors the local culture with communal outdoor space and reclaimed materials.

Overlooking a surf haven on the coast of North Cornwall, this angular abode embraces light and views.

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

For some people, building a house may seem like a daunting commitment to permanence—a kind of spatial lockdown.

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

Located in the sylvan enclave of Innis Arden, this home soaks up the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

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.

A pedigreed mid-century home tailor-made for its inhabitants and environs joins the Spokane Register of Historic Places.

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.

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

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

The Ocean Cleanup is headed out to sea—again—to remove plastic and debris amassing in the Pacific.

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.

Saunas are one-stop shops for the rejuvenation of body and mind.