The Los Angeles–based architect and designer traces his current work back to his high school pastime.

In Montara, California, architect Michael Maltzan designed a home for, his sister and brother-in-law.

California living’s never looked so good.

This sugary sweet renovation strikes the right balance between functional and fun.

Known for its unrivaled views, a ranch-style home in Portland, Oregon, gets a glass-centric overhaul.

On its 100th anniversary, everyone’s talking about the Bauhaus. Here’s what you need to know about the milestone design movement.

Suddenly, bold patterns are everywhere.

The Rhode Island designer creates experimental pieces and reconfigurable furniture.

A conversation with architect, artist, and MIT Media Lab professor Neri Oxman.

Impressive, edgy—and yes, Instagram-worthy—here are the highlights of the sprawling, multipurpose campus opening in Manhattan...

With her latest exhibition at SFMOMA, the MIT professor, artist, and architect sends a dire (but hopeful) message: In order to...

We chat with designer Cas Holman, whose gender-neutral toys encourage new ways of thinking and collaborating, about the...

...and wake up, every so often, to a project that fulfills the potential of mass-produced housing. Here are six examples.

The “Aladdin Sane” reference adds to the irreverent apartment’s bricolage of checkerboard, splashy color, and eclectic shelving.

“It’s almost an optical illusion,” says designer Robert Sweet about the Manhattan Beach residence’s massive gable.

A digitally fabricated design in London boasts secret compartments for coralling the trappings of a modern workspace.

A world-class art museum looking to present its collection in the best light possible calls upon a Texas tech startup.

An eyewear range that combines high-fashion and versatility.

Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP use 87 translucent bricks to reframe a family’s connection to nature and the city.

Renowned artist Michael Kalish, in collaboration with Pip Tompkin Design, celebrates the timeless search for love.

When many people hear the word "opinionated" they often think of something (or someone) that is negative or critical...

Jenny Wu, a partner at Oyler Wu Collaborative, documents the process from design through fabrication of their latest...

A floating staircase seems to gently fall out of the ceiling, creating a dramatic entryway in this Hamptons home.

From a storm detecting app to a ghostly portrait photography series, dark vibes certainly take the lead in this week's roundup of...

Jenny Wu, a partner at Oyler Wu Collaborative, documents the process from design through fabrication of their latest...

In the 1960s, industrial designer Jens Quistgaard introduced his country’s aesthetic to U.S. households via a collection of tiny...

Maximize your views—and joy—at home with a well-engineered wall system.

In this new, exclusive series for Dwell.com, Linda Taalman of Taalman Koch Architecture will track the hands-on renovation ...

The term Tesseract was coined in the 19th century by science fiction writer Charles Howard Hinton to describe the 4-dimensional,...

A floating staircase seems to gently fall out of the ceiling, creating a dramatic entryway that steals the show.

If the design world feels like an endless parade of products, then the gnashing maws of industrial production assuredly underpin...

Take a break from holiday shopping this weekend, and check out this week's finds. A gift from us to you!

The futuristic $47K prefabs by Hello Wood let you bring a working-from-Mars vibe to your home.

An apartment overlooking the High Line in New York City captures views of a constantly changing urban landscape.

In architecturally conservative San Francisco, this house built on a 20-foot-wide lot proves that modern design can fit—literally...

I ventured to Stephen Burks' "Man Made" exhibit a few days after returning home to New York City from a trip to India.