Urban Planner and MacArthur “Genius” Emmanuel Pratt’s Vision for Chicago Is Radically Simple
Ideas like urban acupuncture and biofeedback belie the simplicity behind Sweet Water Foundation’s mission—to help folks in...
Emmanuel Pratt Is Using “Urban Acupuncture” to Reclaim Neglected Chicago Neighborhoods
The MacArthur fellow and cofounder of the Sweet Water Foundation speaks about “regenerative design” and reclaiming the community.
125 HDTV Super Review
Economic meltdown aside, if you’re still thinking about plunking down some hard-earned cash on a new HDTV this holiday season,...
Meet the George Nelson Associate Who Designed the Dunkin’ Donuts Logo
The industrial designer and Pratt Institute graduate teaches at her alma mater, instilling midcentury rigor in the creators of...
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Demolished a Craig Ellwood, and the Internet Is Furious
The celebrity couple reportedly plan to build a 15,000-square-foot modern farmhouse on the lot to replace the midcentury—and the...
John Cronin and the Beacon Institute
For 35 years, John Cronin has safeguarded New York’s waterways, investigating dozens of pollution cases and authoring three laws...
This Is What the Best New Houses in London Look Like
The Royal Institute of British Architects has spoken.
You Can Vanish Into the Woods With These $125K Mirrored Prefabs
ÖÖD House covers its tiny homes in floor-to-ceiling reflective panels that make them disappear into their setting.
The Story Behind Over 125 Stunning Poster Designs
A new exhibition on poster design opens May 8, 2015, at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
Tadao Ando's Reimagined Clark Art Institute
The striking Massachusetts museum Clark Art Institute reopens its doors after a decade-long transformation.
Photo of the Week: An Educational Institute Melded Into the Coastline
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
The Midland Macromolecular Institute by Alden B. Dow
In 1967, the Michigan Foundation for Advanced Research announced plans to sponsor a laboratory in Midland to be devoted to...
Two East Village Townhouses Linked to Mary-Kate Olsen Ask $16 Million
Two James Renwick–designed, Anglo-Italianate townhouses are currently for sale—separately, or as a pair.
Anna Faris Lists Her Midcentury Abode in the Hollywood Hills For $2.5M
Built in 1950, the secluded residence features floor-to-ceiling windows and private gardens.
Rediscover the Pleasure of Solitude in These Micro Cabins Across the East Coast
At $125 a night, a startup offers rentable micro cabins to help urban dwellers escape the daily grind.
Dwell Partners with Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
We are pleased to announce our partnership with the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.
Institute for Public Architecture's 2nd Annual Fall Fête
The Institute for Public Architecture hosts an evening honoring two thought leaders at the Brooklyn Historical Society.
This Mesmerizing Array of 3,500 Flowers Is About to Blow Up Your Instagram Feed
A new installation by Daikoku Design Institute pays homage to the symbiotic relationship between humans and the natural world.
A Swedish Vision For Democratic Architecture Lands in New York
Next up at Archtober, a Swedish series on architecture, urbanity, and egalitarianism.
This Culinary School in Spain Features a Labyrinthine Bunker-Turned-Bar
In the coastal town of Castellón, a 19th-century villa with a military history now hosts a culinary institute called Gasma.
10 Jean Nouvel Buildings We Love
French Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel is credited by the New York Times in a profile piece as "exceptionally good...
Hollywood Star Kim Novak’s Dramatic Former Cliff House Hits the Market in Carmel, CA
Perched atop a rocky two-acre lot overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the enchanting 1957 home is now seeking a whopping $12.5 million.
Expert Design Advice: Outdoor Dining Spaces
An Award-Winning Austin Home Hits the Market at $1.9M
Ranked as one of the 11 winners for the American Institute of Architects 2018 Housing Awards, this contemporary residence...
A Designer Completely Transforms a Little 1950s House With $125K
In her first solo project, a young designer remakes a raw 850-square-foot house in Culver City by herself and on a tight budget.
Bruce Goff’s Quirky Round House Hits the Market For $180K
Built for entertaining and turning heads, this unique midcentury home is seeking a new owner.
The AIA Is Urging Congress to Safeguard the Future of Architecture—and America
As U.S. lawmakers finalize a bill to restart the economy, the 95,000-member-strong American Institute of Architecture proposes a...
Queen of the Curve: 18 Influential Works by Zaha Hadid
When Zaha Hadid passed away in March 2016, she left the world of architecture with an irreplaceable legacy.
The Parabolic Glass House in Northern California Is One Architect’s Utopia in the Redwoods
In the ’60s, using only materials found on their 400-acre plot of forest in Mendocino County, Charles Bello and his wife built a...
10 Coastal Prefabs That Bring Modular Housing to the Beach
When an efficient prefab can become a coastal retreat with a spectacular view to boot—it makes a very compelling case for not...
Meet Our Judges for the 2020 Dwell Design Awards
These industry-leading designers and architects will select the best projects of the year.
This Net-Zero New York Passive House Teaches its Community to Build Green
This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk.
Mid-Century Designer Focus: Mel Smilow
An unsung mid-century designer is poised for a triumphant revival.
With More Than 40,000 Objects, the New Eames Institute Will Show Much More Than Just Chairs
The organization founded by Charles and Ray's family opens its new Bay Area headquarters to the public this month.
You Can Live Out Your Tiny House Dreams at This Charming Hudson Valley Retreat
Gather Greene’s simple material palette and thoughtful design let Mother Nature shine.
Golden Age of Hollywood Actor Katharine Hepburn’s Former L.A. Hideaway Is Back on the Market
The storied hacienda-style oasis was also once home to “Frankenstein” actor Boris Karloff.

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