Iconic Perspectives: Harry Gesner’s Sandcastle
The entire lineup of this year's Los Angeles Iconic Houses tours was filled with irreplaceable works of architecture, but the...
Iconic Perspectives: John Lautner’s Garcia House
Though not everyone agrees on exactly how iconic architecture should be preserved, there are those who take a real shot at it,...
Iconic Perspectives: Greene & Greene's Gamble House
Appropriately enough, the first home we toured during the Iconic Houses Conference is actually the oldest of the bunch, and is...
An Artist’s British Columbia Cabin Offers Peace and Perspective
The woodsy retreat by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has a cantilevered deck that captures panoramic views.
Iconic Perspectives: Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House
At this day and age, the name Frank Lloyd Wright is virtually inseparable from the topic of American architecture.
Five Fresh Perspectives on Africa’s Housing Challenges
This year’s Venice Architecture Biennale offers new ideas for improving quality of life across the continent.
Modern Megacities Put in Perspective by Charles and Ray Eames
Charles and Ray Eames's seminal short Powers of Ten dared a generation of students to rethink the scope of urban planning.
Iconic Perspectives: John Lautner’s Sheats-Goldstein Residence
As one of John Lautner’s most awe-inspiring works of architecture, the Sheats-Goldstein Residence sits hidden in the curvy hills...
Iconic Perspectives: Richard Neutra's VDL Studio & Residences
When we were first welcomed into the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences in the L.A. neighborhood of Silver Lake, one of the first...
The Dwell 24: Orior
The furniture designers at Orior are applying a contemporary perspective informed by traditional methods.
Before & After: An All-Too-’80s Condo Trades Its Popcorn Ceiling for a Chic Sunroom
Odami gives a dated home in the heart of Toronto a fresh perspective—and a coat of green paint.
Accessibility Is Only the Beginning—Architecture Needs to Embrace the Full Range of Human Abilities
Designing for everyone spans the mobility perspective, but more needs to be done for the neurodiverse and visually impaired...
This Cantilevered Home in Austria Takes In All the Views
Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the second level, providing a panoramic perspective over rolling green hills.
Nikola Olic's Dizzying Architectural Photography
Offering a new perspective on the built environment, his images zoom and tilt to reveal vertigo-inducing angles.
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You Deserve New Bath Towels—Here Are a Few of Our Favorites
Cozy and fresh, new towels can be life changing.
A Timber-Clad Sauna in Chile Angles For Lakeside Views
In the Los Lagos district of Chile, hovering over a dark granite rock overlooking the lake, is Sauna Ranco, a simple refuge...
An Unplugged Family Hideout Borders the Ocean in Chile
Solar power and a self-sufficient water system keep a family relaxed in Chile.
An Old Power Station in Melbourne is Transformed Into A Modern Tiered Restaurant
A former power station on the western edge of Melbourne’s city centre has been repurposed into a dining destination with six new...
A Futuristic Abode in Australia Draws Inspiration From Star Wars
When tapped to create a contemporary home with clean lines, ample light, and a view, Austin Maynard Architects find inspiration...
11 Skylights Brighten a Compact, Narrow Home in Vancouver
Strategically placed windows and a neutral color palette allow this 2,200-square-foot home to boast an airy, open feel, despite...
Playful Platforms Revamp This Japanese Lake House Into a Fun, Five-Story Retreat
On the shore of Japan's Lake Nojiri, interrelated levels are cleverly used to create a multi-story home.
Muji's Flagship Hotel in Japan Is Now Officially Open
The popular retailer just officially opened its first hotel in Japan.
Step Inside One Couple’s Game-Changing Live/Work Loft
Drawing inspiration from game design and the whimsical geometries of M.C. Escher, architecture firm CHA:COL designs a...
Steel Framed Split-Level Home in Germany
What do architects build when they can be their own clients?
15 Modern Summer Rentals
Plan your summer getaways with our picks for Airbnb rentals with great design.
An Architect's Big “Little Cottage” That You Can Rent on the South Coast of Cornwall
Stay at the Cornwall beach home of renowned London architect Alex Michaelis on your next vacation.
The Swiss Pavilion Takes You on a Mind-Bending House Tour Unlike Any Other
Svizzera 240: House Tour at the Venice Biennale invites visitors to enter an Alice in Wonderland-like environment where different...
Vitra’s Massive New Book Is a Treasure Trove of Furniture Design History
At over 1,000 pages, Vitra’s “Atlas of Furniture Design” will test the integrity of your coffee table.
This Modern Home in Singapore Is a Living Urban Jungle
Conceived as a three-dimensional landscape installation with spatial pockets floating within, this house in Singapore literally...
This Unusual Structure Melds a Traditional Chilean “Quincho” With a Bauhaus Aesthetic
Drawing inspiration from artist László Moholy-Nagy’s abstract work, this barbecue and meditation space uses simple geometry to...
Take Your Next Vacation in a Midcentury Home in the Santa Monica Mountains
With its organic, horizontal silhouette, raw concrete facade, and Bauhaus-leaning interiors, this midcentury nature retreat...
We’re Swimming in Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Color of the Year
In a year robbed of serenity, the paint company gives us Aegean Teal—a Mediterranean hue meant to soothe.
A Madrid Artist’s Studio Is Filled With Sunlight, Texture, and Creative Inspiration
Zooco Estudio creates a sublime workspace on the top floor of a painter’s home.
An Amazing Tree-Covered Glass House For Sale in the Berkeley Hills
For the first time ever, the personal residence of the late influential architect Donald Olsen is on the market for $1.795...
11 Homes That Embrace Wabi-Sabi Design
These one-of-a-kind abodes value the well worn and the beautifully flawed above homogeneity.

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