Here’s How to Support the Protests Against Police Brutality
Protestors across the U.S. are demanding justice for George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.
Before & After: Schoolhouse Revitalizes a Former Police Building in Pittsburgh
A stunning example of adaptive reuse, a 1970s Pittsburgh police bureau now holds the Schoolhouse brand’s newest retail space and...
The Deep Dive: A Polite Stair
Welcome to The Deep Dive, an online forum for architects and designers.
Thieves Stole $200k Worth of Pieces From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Freeman House
Four pieces of architectural history have reportedly been stolen from Frank Lloyd Wright's Freeman House in Los Angeles, while...
A Concrete Home in Vietnam Is Topped With Trees
With greenery dwindling in urban areas, an architecture firm in Ho Chi Minh City designs a home to bring nature back to the...
These Eclectic Pods Nestled in a Chinese Pine Forest Imitate Their Natural Surroundings
Designed by ZJJZ Atelier, the shingle-clad pods—known as The Seeds—provide an off-grid retreat in a lush area in Jiangxi, China.
These Rainforest Pods in Thailand Are Straight Out of a Fantasy
Built into a wooded hillside in Phuket, Keemala offers a bewitching array of pool villas that range from teardrop-shaped pods to...
Jeanne Gang Crowned Most Influential Architect of 2019 by Time Magazine
Time magazine names architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Prefab Pods Create a Super-Efficient Floating Apartment That Shape-Shifts at Sea
Michael K. Chen Architecture channels Le Corbusier vibes into a modular and multifunctional holiday home aboard the world’s...
Remodeling the Town Miller’s House From 1844
Built in 1844, this 2,700-square-foot house—which once belonged to a town miller—is transformed into a modern family home with...
This Triangular Tree House Adds Whimsy to a Backyard in Australia
An angular addition breaks the rules of suburbia.
Simple Tips and Tricks for Burglar-Proofing Your Home
Burglary borrows equally from the skill sets of a technical science and theatrical improv; it follows careful rules yet just as...
How to Find the Best Home Security System to Suit Your Space
We’ve rounded up the best systems designed to secure your house—no matter your needs.
Schoolhouse’s Affordable Globe Pendant Is at Once Retro and Modern
Attractively priced at $319, the Luna Pendant is the perfect way to bring timeless globe lighting into your home.
Kanye West’s Prefab Dome Homes Have Been Demolished
The Star Wars–inspired structures have been torn down after Yeezy failed to adhere to permitting regulations and ignored a...
In Times of Crisis, Hostile Architecture Poses a Bigger Threat Than Ever
The coronavirus and social upheaval are creating a new breeding ground for hostile design that’s even more insidious than the...
Stressed Out? Sweden’s 72 Hour Cabins Are Designed to Soothe
The studies are in—these five charming glass cabins in Sweden might have what it takes to help you decompress.
One Man’s Tiny Home Acts as a Prototype in a Village for Those Who Lacked Housing
Before moving into the Community First! Village outside East Austin, Jesse Brown spent 30 years without a home.
Here’s Why Midcentury America’s Most Popular Resort Town Might Ban Short-Term Home Rentals
Palm Springs thrives as a getaway, but lately an influx of people visiting through home-sharing services has some people...
Banksy Launches an Online Store Filled With Dystopian Home Goods
Banksy’s GrossDomesticProduct online shop is surprisingly affordable—but there’s a catch.
Editor’s Letter: Livable America
This year, in our annual Made in America issue, we unpacked the concept of "livability" and the influential rankings that rate...
Design Digest: Yayoi Kusama, Gucci ArtLab, a Powerful Lynching Memorial, and More
Keep up with the design world: Yayoi Kusama redirects her dot obsession to flowers, a powerful memorial in Alabama honors victims...
Meet the Emerging Designer and Developer Who’s Making Durham, North Carolina, Modern
Alicia Hylton-Daniel went back to school for interior design and is on a quest to enhance neighborhoods rather than to maximize...
A Soulful Home in China Highlights the Owner’s Vintage Furniture Collection
For his longtime friend, designer Bob Chen creates a tranquil residence wherein every piece tells a story.
Pop Art, Street Art, and Space-Age Furniture Collide at a Painter’s Midcentury Ranch Home in Florida
Painter Christopher Florentino explains how he revived a 1963 house by modern architect Gene Leedy.
Here’s How Hollywood Builds a Malibu Dream Home—on a Vancouver Soundstage
Tasked with designing a celeb-worthy Malibu abode in six weeks for a new television series on E!, production designer Daniel...
An Arty Couple Say Goodbye to Their Handcrafted, Net-Zero Shipping Container House for $3.15M
The Boulder, Colorado homeowners clad the house in reclaimed wood and filled the interior with a colorful collection of...
Take Me Home
A “tree house” of clean lines, ample glass, and thoughtful ingenuity lets a Washington, DC–area family and a stream of weekend...
The Dwell 24: Zihe Gong
The recently graduated designer is making strides with her funky designs—including a coat rack and chairs that evoke the shape of...
Rental Revamp: An Architect Couple Reimagine a Dated Queens Apartment for Just $5K
Using found materials and DIY know-how, Jordan Meerdink and Shalini Amin create a polished home that emphasizes their African...
How the Caterpillar House Set the Stage for Zendaya’s Secret Movie Filmed Under Lockdown
Filmed in an award-winning home by Feldman Architecture, “Malcolm & Marie” flips the script on warm California modernism.
Acclaimed Pastry Chef and Activist Paola Velez Envisions the Kitchen of the Future
Velez recently helped lead the world’s largest bake sale—which raised $2 million for social justice causes.
In San Francisco, a Developer Proposes Packing People into Underground Pods
The 50-square-foot subterranean sleeping pods are expected to rent for $1,000 to $1,375 a month.
Black-Owned Design Businesses You Can Support Right Now
These artists, makers, and small businesses are essential voices in the design community.
What’s the Twist Behind This Home’s Sinuous Staircase? Ordinary Plywood
A renowned architect transforms a 1920s home, drawing upon a palette of plywood and glass to dramatic effect.
An Australian Family’s Farmhouse Reflects the Splendor of Its Surroundings
A young couple seek to maximize livability and sustainability amidst the rolling hills and vineyards of the Piccadilly Valley.

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