Near Westside Story
Three houses in Syracuse win a sustainable design competition and reshape an urban neighborhood for $200,000 apiece.
Toronto's Story Pod Doubles as a Lending Library and Community Hub
In the historic downtown core of Newmarket, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto area, sits the Story Pod—an abstract black box filled...
True Hollywood Story
For over seventy years, through 7,000 photography sessions, and with 70,000 negatives, Julius Shulman captured the elusive spirit...
A Bright Red ADU Anchors a Lot on L.A.’s Westside
With a clever arrangement comprising a cottage and a primary residence, local design firm ORA gives a family outdoor access at...
The 10 Most Inspiring Stories of 2021
These projects cleverly address issues ranging from affordable housing to building sustainably in the face of climate change.
Dwell’s Top Stories of 2019
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Near Montreal, a House Connects With Its Surroundings
In Boucherville, Quebec, Blouin Tardif Architecture-Environnement designs a single-family house that opens onto a veranda.
Reinventing a Traditional Edwardian near Lake Ontario
When a family couldn’t part with a traditional Edwardian, their architect introduced a world of design inspiration instead.
Near Boston, a Red House Designed to be Green
A teardown renovation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, comes with a mandate for maximum efficiency.
Narrow Modernist Three-Story Home in Toronto
Facing tight building codes and an even tighter space, Karen White and David MacNaughtan needed an architect who could turn...
Top 10 Most Shared Stories of 2020
Our readers couldn’t resist passing these articles along to family and friends.
In Uruguay, a Home Near the Coast Keeps Things Open
Casa Mat by Argentinian firm Mutar favors experimentation over traditional domestic boundaries.
A Sun-Drenched Midcentury Near Seattle Seeks $750K
Strategic additions and generous skylights create open, luminous living spaces in this 1953 gem.
A Prefab House Near Paris Is Designed to Be Bright and Open
This prefabricated home in France was built to embrace the neighborhood.
Near Montreal, a 1950s House Gets a Modern Makeover
A clever design team recasts a cramped home as an open, contemporary residence.
A Compact Three-Story Brick Loft in San Francisco
Making the most of vertical space unleashes the potential of a petite San Francisco project.
The Untold Stories Behind the Legendary Homes of Luis Barragán
Dwell visits Casa Gilardi and Cuadra San Cristóbal in Mexico to learn what life is like within the homes of Pritzker-winning...
An Angular Black Cabin Rises From the Woods Near Vancouver
Inspired by Japanese ryokans and American coastal communities of the ’70s, an architect’s tranquil retreat embraces the wild.
Dwell’s Top 10 Travel Stories of 2018
Brace yourself—our most popular travel stories of the year might have you packing your bags.
A Darling Desert Escape Seeks $445K Near Joshua Tree
Once a homestead cabin with no bedroom or bath, this revamped retreat now has all the essentials—plus a whole lot of charm.
This Rental Near Joshua Tree Is a Desert Escape for the Design Minded
Stepping into the holiday home of interior designer Denise Portmans is like visiting her Los Angeles design shop—a revelation in...
Dwell’s Top 10 Travel Stories of 2019
These thrilling destinations and experiences belong on your bucket list.
A Midcentury Rummer Home Near Portland Hits the Market For $699K
Rummer is Oregon's answer to Eichler—and his light-filled homes are coveted by midcentury enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest.
Stay in a Chic and Modern Moroccan Villa Near the Medina of Marrakech
Pack your caftan and get ready to lounge poolside at this elegantly designed contemporary Moroccan villa only 15 minutes from the...
This Secluded Concrete Fortress Near L.A. Could Be Yours for $1.89M
Perched in the Tehachapi Mountains, the 80-acre compound boasts dramatic views and celebrity ties.
This Resurrected Beach Home Near Sydney Stands on a Concrete Leg
Tama’s Tee House is a breezy, renovated beach house that takes its name from a T-shaped, concrete “unipod” that supports new...
A 19th-Century Converted Theater Lists for $2M Near Copenhagen
Situated in a Danish suburb with plenty of forests and lakes, the dramatic villa features rustic charm and staggering amounts of...
Renovation Near Sydney Opens Home Onto a Lush Garden
A modern addition in Annandale strengthens a home's connection to the outdoors and enhances natural light.
A Hurricane-Resistant Dome House Near Charleston Asks $4.9M
Located on Sullivan's Island near Charleston, South Carolina, this concrete-and-steel home was designed and built to better...
Near Amsterdam, a Couple Turn the Top of a Former Chapel Into Their Home and Studio
Textile designer Milla Novo and her husband move into a converted monastery, uncovering religious frescoes in the renovation...
Two Architects Build a Chalet-Style Getaway Near Lake Tahoe
Sherry Scott and John Kosich create a weather-ready retreat in the mountains of California.
A Two-Story Skylight Illuminates a Gracefully Renovated Victorian in London
Architect Neil Dusheiko turns a narrow terrace house into a bright, wood-wrapped sanctuary for himself and his growing family.
A Midcentury Home Receives a Subtle Update in a Historic Community Near Seattle
Robert Hutchison Architecture transforms a 1950s dwelling into a functional family home that respects the Pacific Northwest...
A Melbourne Victorian Is Lovingly Renovated to Extend its Life Story
The owners of a historic property in Melbourne see it as having a past, present, and future.
A Curvaceous Brick Home Follows the Edge of a Forest Near Mexico City
LANZA Atelier’s Forest House is a triumph of artisanal expertise and sensitivity toward nature.

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