A Dream House for the AgesThis Los Angeles family builds smart and plans ahead.
An Architect Riffs on Chinese Design For Her Grandparents’ Aging-in-Place RetreatHonoring the homeowners’ roots in Chinese studies, Curio House taps into traditional Eastern design philosophies.
9 Smart Home Devices For Aging in PlaceWith these systems and connected devices installed, your smart home can help take care of you in your golden years.
A Family Guesthouse Made for Accessibility, Aging in Place—and That ViewWith both an aging relative and a wheelchair user in mind, architect Neal Schwartz creates a family guesthouse designed to be...
Trend Report: Design for All AgesUniversal design pioneer Patricia Moore offers advice for designing homes that adapt for every age and ability.
An Energy-Efficient Home Allows Graceful Aging-in-PlaceOn the Australian coast, a forever home offers an adventurous couple a comfortable and worry-free home to age in place.
Aloft in the ForestAmong the many problems of urban living in Portland, Oregon, are raccoons, deer, and falling trees.
Designed In-HouseMill Valley, California, might not be a hotbed of modernism, but it was here, ten years ago, that Dwell came into the world...
Welcome to Your Forever Home: Smart Tech For Aging in PlaceThe smart tech revolution holds particular promise for aging in place.
Escape to the Jungle in One of These Modern Forested RetreatsIf Tarzan and Jane happened to be design-loving folks, they'd be right at home at any of these vacation destinations.
A Modern Mobile Home Dropped in Place by CraneOn the edge of a historic park in an English shire, a prefabricated home sets a new design standard.
A Modern Design Hotel in ViennaThe Hotel Daniel is a 115-room boutique hotel in Vienna, Austria.
Before & After: A Thorough Renovation Primes a Portland Home for Aging in PlaceWhat starts as a kitchen remodel evolves into an aging-in-place program that transforms an entire home—and uncovers its history...
This Vermont Passive House Is Built From the Forest That Surrounds ItArchitect Robert Swinburne deploys a collaborative building approach and hyperlocal materials to craft a home that celebrates the...
This Forest Retreat Is a Modern Take on the Traditional Estonian HutMade up of three modernized kodas, this wood-clad cottage features bright, minimalist interiors.
An Energy-Efficient House Revels in Views of a Lush ForestIn a protected Oregon forest, a sustainably minded retreat crafted for a pair of empty nesters connects deeply with nature.
Estonian Forest SoundsDespite its seemingly self-explanatory name, the field of Interior Architecture reaches far beyond the boundaries of remote...
10 Modern and Stylish Places to Stay in Hong KongIn the densely packed city of Hong Kong, space comes at a premium—so many apartments and hotel rooms may be smaller than you'd...
A Passive House on the Outskirts of Moscow Blends Into Its Forested SurroundingsThis green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.
A Forest Retreat in Washington Takes Cues From Scandinavian DesignModeled after the Danish sommerhus, this getaway for a Seattle family boasts lofty interiors that spill outdoors.
Modern Marsh House in South CarolinaIn South Carolina's Lowcountry, a contemporary house soars amid the oaks and alligators.
On a Rock in a Hard PlaceIn an unlikely mountaintop locale, Anderson Anderson Architecture crafted a home out of a complex composition of off-the-shelf...
A Curved House in Ontario Bends 100 Degrees for Forest ViewsWay out in the wilderness of Ontario, a curiously shaped house stretches along a tricky ridge.
8 Barn Houses For Modern LivingRooted in the past yet decidedly in the present, these converted barns embrace their history, but take on a modern twist.
Angular Modern Beach House in FloridaTour the family-friendly, LEED-certified, modern Seagrape House designed by husband-and-wife team Traction Architecture in Anna...
The Modern Studio of a Finnish Design LegendYrjö Kukkapuro, one of Finland’s design legends, is primed for an international resurgence thanks to a new furniture...
Renovating a Modern House in a Historic DistrictWhat constitutes good modern design in a historic district? Kansas City architecture firm Kem Studio proposes a solution that...
An Incredible Cedar-Clad House Captures Views of the Sea and ForestSited on a sloping plot in Suffolk County, New York, this cantilevered house takes full advantage of its forest-meets-sea locale.
Modern Lilong House Renovation in ShanghaiSeeking a stronger connection with his adopted city, Edoardo Allegranti revamps a lilong house in China’s bustling municipality.
Design Classic: Eames House BirdThe small decorative black bird is considered one of the most famous Eames pieces, even though it wasn't designed by Eames at all.
A Modern Finnish Villa That Grows Out of a Seaside CliffHelsinki-based architecture studio Mer Arkkitehdit nestles a monochromatic villa among the trees in the 19th-century seaside town...
House in Edobori by Yasunari Tsukada DesignHouse in Edobori is a minimal residence located in Osaka, Japan, designed by Yasunari Tsukada Design.
10 Best Places For Design Nerds to Dine in Mexico CityMexico City is the creative haven du jour teeming with epicurean delights, stunning architecture, and a bustling arts scene.
10 Best-Designed Places to Eat and Drink in Portland, OregonFrom vegan pizza to Korean dumplings, Portland has a diverse range of cafes, bars, and restaurants to explore.
A Forest Sanctuary Designed to Support Autistic Triplets, Their Parents, and a Host of CaregiversArchitectural harmony defines a family’s home near Lake Tahoe.
An Architect’s Slim Home Emphasizes the Outdoors and Aging in PlaceFor Kyu Sung Woo and his wife, concert pianist Jung-Ja Kim, their pared-down residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a natural...