Q&A with Artspace FounderIf the "Introduction to Art Collecting" story in our December/January 2011 issue whet your appetite for art acquisition—or if you...
Q&A with Connect:Homes Co-Founder Jared LevyJared Levy of Connect:Homes wants to streamline the construction process down to the very seams, while making it affordable for...
Q&A With David Lai of Hello DesignIt goes without saying that David Lai, Principal and Creative Director of Hello Design, has had a lot of experience creating...
Kevin Roche on How He Got His Start—Nodding Off in an Interview With Eero SaarinenThe Pritzker Prize–winning architect reflects on his achievements and his mentor.
Q&A: Studio Drift Founder Lonneke Gordijn on Nature, Art, and the Limits of TechnologyWhy do some of Studio Drift’s projects take more than a decade to complete? Because the technology to create them doesn’t exist...
Creatives of the Bay Area Series: Charles de LisleWe’re excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing several homes of creative individuals we admire in the Bay Area—and we’re...
Photographer Q&A: Matthew WilliamsFrom Jakarta to Brazil, Brooklyn based photographer Matthew Williams has traveled the globe for Dwell.
An Interview with SCP Founder Sheridan CoakleySheridan Coakley founded British furniture company SCP in 1985.
Q&A with Japanese Architect Shigeru BanThe Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...
8 Things the Founder of Brightland Absolutely LovesDwell talks to Aishwarya Iyer, the CEO and founder of the olive oil brand with a cult following, about the home items she can’t...
Q&A with Textile Designer Jack Lenor LarsenWe chat with the masterful weaver, textile designer, and gardener whose global aesthetic continues to reverberate and influence...
Studio:Indigenous Founder Chris Cornelius Is Decolonizing ArchitectureWe speak to the architect and educator about how Indigenous culture influences his work, and how empathy can dismantle...
A Memphis Co-Founder's Bold New Paper GoodsIf you’re a fan of the Memphis design movement that made major waves in the Italian design scene of the 1980s, you’ll be rushing...
Mud Mavens: Mud Girls Founder Jen GobbyJust off Canada's west coast near Vancouver is a paradise for self-sufficiency seekers.
Q&A: Trailblazing Detroit Designer Ruth Adler SchneeAt 98, Ruth Adler Schnee reflects on the important names she’s known—Wright, Klee, Eames, Calder—and the career she’s led.
Jungalow Founder Justina Blakeney’s Ode to the Outdoor ShowerA Los Angeles designer known for her interiors overflowing with flora celebrates bathing en plein air.
Q&A: Tom Kundig on Why Buildings Should Move and MorphThe king of kinetic architecture discusses the River House, where manually operated gizmos move massive walls and windows.
Q&A: Architect Rem Koolhaas Turns Our Attention to the CountrysideThe famed advocate of urban living embraces country life with a new exhibition.
Q&A: Meet the Designer Determined to Preserve the Traditional Craft of ShoemakingAngela Scott’s heirloom-worthy designs—offering burnished leathers and hand-painted stripes—build on the legacy of handcrafted...
Q&A: Naoto Fukasawa Talks Muji, Minimalism, and Jasper MorrisonWe sat down with the veteran Japanese product designer.
Q&A: Sumayya Vally on Her Unconventional Vision for the Serpentine PavilionThe South African designer builds a monument to London’s neighborhood gathering places.
Q&A With Coyuchi’s Design Director Laura Jo WegmanThough my number-one dream job remains journalist and editor (lucky me!) a close second is textile and furniture designer (third...
A Midcentury Retreat by Architect and Usonia Founder Aaron Resnick Lists for $999KA disciple of Frank Lloyd Wright, Resnick built the Calabi-Picker House using materials and techniques that exemplify Usonian...
Q&A: Architect Barbara Bestor Shares the Secret to Creating Coziness with ColorThe architect discusses the philosophy behind her creative color choices—and the true power of a perfect palette.
Q&A: Walter Hood’s Vision for Renewing Neglected Urban SpacesThe celebrated Oakland artist and designer wants policymakers to reinvest in written-off neighborhoods.
Tune Into The Modern Architect Podcast For a Conversation With Dwell Founder Lara DeamDwell CEO and founder Lara Deam tells The Modern Architect how she arrived at her obsession for design, and how the magazine...
Q&A: Maia Smilow Schoenfelder on Reviving a Classic Midcentury Furniture BrandThe newly named head of Smilow Design discusses preserving and advancing her grandfather’s legacy.
Q&A: Fine Rug Designer Ben Soleimani Launches a New VentureFourth-generation rug purveyor Ben Soleimani’s direct-to-consumer brand aims to change the way we shop for home furnishings.
Q&A: Neri Oxman’s Radical Vision for the Future of the Built EnvironmentWith her latest exhibition at SFMOMA, the MIT professor, artist, and architect sends a dire (but hopeful) message: In order to...
My House: The Founders of Backdrop Paint Accentuate the Charms of Their Spanish-Style HomeLeaving New York City for the sunnier climes of Los Angeles, color connoisseurs Natalie and Caleb Ebel play up the historic...
The Founder of Blue Bottle Coffee Lists a Stylish San Francisco Victorian For $3.85MThis 1894 Queen Anne Victorian was renovated by the same firm that designed Blue Bottle's pared-down cafes.
Q&A: Legendary Garden Designer Piet Oudolf on His Latest Living LandscapeThe venerable designer discusses the “performance of plants” he composed for the Vitra Campus—and why a garden should have...
How IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Built an Empire Out of Swedish ResourcefulnessTo create a better everyday life for the many people—such was the vision of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA when he was only 17.
How to Make a House Feel Like a Home, According to the Founders of Canyon CoffeeFor Ally Walsh and Casey Wojtalewicz, any good coffee routine requires intention—and so does decorating a new space.
Parachute Founder and CEO Ariel Kaye Knows Just What to Gift for the HolidaysThe queen of comfort dishes on the best gifts to give your loved ones this year.
How to Decorate a Stylish Kids’ Room, According to the Founder of a Beloved Maternity BrandAriane Goldman—the founder, CEO, and mom behind HATCH Collection—reveals her top picks for furnishing a kid-friendly room that...