Peru Community Schools Art Gallery: The G. David Thompson CollectionNo one would expect an art collection worth millions to be housed in a high school in a small Midwest town.
Casa Perfect Debuts Reinaldo Sanguino’s Vibrant Ceramics Inspired by ’90s Graffiti CultureThroughout his 20-year career, Venezuelan-born artist Reinaldo Sanguino has been influenced by material culture, early-1990s...
Go Beyond the Basics in an Australian Fashion Designer’s Surf-Inspired Bali HotelThe Slow offers much more than boutique accommodations, steeping guests in a curated experience that blends art across several...
A Parisian Townhouse Is Reborn as a Luminous Art GalleryIf you have ever longed to live in an art gallery, this Parisian townhouse renovation just might be your ideal inspiration.
Community of VisionA mere eight miles from Mount Vernon, George Washington’s Georgian neoclassical plantation home, and just nine miles south of Old...
Home SchooledThe house at 157 Congress Run in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming was a fine little place, a sturdy 1940s brick Cape with trim,...
A Modern Concrete Home in PeruBehind a traditional colonial in Lima, an angular house attuned to its site takes shape.
This House Proves Art Galleries Can Be Super-FriendlyAn Antwerp home blurs the boundaries between art and design.
11 Innovative and Modern Schools Where Creativity and Good Design RuleBy using innovative design to inspire learning and creativity, the following schools have certainly earned top marks—just in time...
Dwell Community’s Top 20 Homes of 2017These astounding homes will have you doing double takes.
An Old Amsterdam School Is Converted Into 10 ApartmentsIn Amsterdam’s Bellamy neighborhood, an old school is repurposed and transformed into modern, lofty apartments.
Who Knew a Relaxing Tropical Retreat Could Be Made of Shipping Containers?This modern residence and gallery near San Jose, Costa Rica uses metal boxes like puzzle pieces to create a photographer's dream...
A Home, Studio, and Gallery Support a Growing Art Scene in GeorgiaA forward-thinking architect builds a multifunctional structure with a burgeoning community in mind.
A 1905 Fire Station in Connecticut Is Converted Into a Community Hub For Art and MusicThe conversion of a fire station into a studio, stage, and lodging for musicians tracks the rebirth of a New Haven neighborhood.
Dwell Community’s 10 Most Popular Homes of 2018Sensational, stylish, and startlingly unique—this year’s most popular homes submitted by the Dwell community are a cut above.
7 Community-Focused Maker Hotels Around the WorldThe maker movement has officially migrated into the hotel scene.
This DIY Home in New Zealand Doubles as a Coffee Spot and Art GalleryA budget-savvy, well-caffeinated couple get their hands dirty building a house, art gallery,
and coffee kiosk on New Zealand’s...
Got $100? You Can Start an Art Collection. (Really.)The Affordable Art Fair New York is back, so we asked the exhibition's organizers to round up the best in show—all for $500 or...
A Historic Church in London Hosts a New Cantonese Restaurant and Art GalleryAward-winning restaurant Duddell's London opens in the thoughtfully restored St. Thomas Church.
This Peruvian Home Puts a Twist on the Traditional TudorThe Lima residence meets local style mandates by elevating historic forms to a whole new level.
Sharp Edits in a SoHo Loft Spotlight the Owner’s Art CollectionArchitect Kyle O’Donnell of Gramercy Design finds the perfect place for every piece, from Andy Warhol skate decks to a Mickey...
A Sculptural Holiday Home is Shaped by the Peruvian DesertDesigned with locally sourced stone and red-tinted cement, this coastal retreat effortlessly blends into its surrounding...
An Eco-Friendly Community Outside of Atlanta Celebrates Nature and SustainabilityFormed around the values of nature, passion, creativity, and community, this sustainably oriented community outside of Atlanta,...
A Creative Couple’s Backyard ADU Makes Room for a Gallery and Art StudioCleverly repurposing an existing garage, this flexible space in Santa Monica, California, allows the pair to work, recharge, and...
Art and Design Come Together in These 10 Examples of Inspirational Wall MuralsLately, we've been noticing intricate murals turning up in projects everywhere, from the walls of dashing new hotels and...
A Luminous, Eco-Friendly Abode Is Completed With its Own Modern Art GalleryIn this modern Midwest home, art and architecture blend as one to create a gallery-like residence for two prominent contemporary...
Florence Knoll’s Personal Art Collection Heads to Auction This FallThe collection includes works by world-renowned artists including Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee, Louise Nevelson, and Josef Albers.
6 Main Things To Consider When Designing Your Home Art GalleryWhether you just really love art or you're an avid collector, you may want to consider creating an art gallery in your home—a...
The Bauhaus Bus Embarks on a World Tour to Celebrate the School’s CentennialA bus modeled after the famous Bauhaus school in Dessau will visit four cities, exploring the movement’s legacy while challenging...
Found MUJI Celebrates German Craftsmanship With a New Collection of Useful ObjectsMuji's Found series unveils a new collection of curiosities inspired by the culture and customs surrounding German craftsmanship.
A Neoclassical Gallery Home in BelgiumIn this Brussels mansion, nothing has a price tag, but almost everything is for sale.
The Former Barn Reborn As a Community HubA New England barn is wired to provide power and produce to the community.
The Art of Brook&LynIn her mid-twenties, Mimi Jung quit her job as a graphic designer to start her own creative studio under the name Brook&Lyn.
Not Your Average High School AuditoriumA renovation doubles down on the value of live performance at a midcentury Los Angeles venue.
A Community-Oriented Vacation Rental in Panamanian ParadiseCasa Comunal, a passion project begun by an avid surfer and his friends, is a new Caribbean getaway that embeds travelers in the...
This Renovated ’70s Home in Sydney Is a Glowing Backdrop for a Couple’s Art and Furniture CollectionStudio Prineas punches up a suburban home with built-ins, skylights, and design moments that frame the owners’ prized possessions.