To many, Elizabeth "Lisl" Close seemed a force of nature.

Originally designed for a sculptor by Elizabeth “Lisl” Close, the gallery-like residence makes space for family, grand...

Industrial designer George Nelson was one of the founding fathers of American modernism.

Four of the less-intelligent trends in home automation.

This December, IKEA will cut costs—and 300 jobs—by closing its production facility in Danville, Virginia.

Building a successful home in the desert means being conscious of the region's elements and understanding both the challenges and...

British maverick and architect Will Alsop passes away, Elon Musk plans to make bricks for affordable housing, Good Things...

A couple rehab and refine a drab suburban home outside of New York City.

How do we embrace the outdoors? Let us count the ways.

Three-time Tony winner Glenn Close is letting go of Beanfield, an idyllic home in Bedford Hills just an hour away from Manhattan.

The Gillman Residence in Palm Springs gets a new lease on life, and a $3.2M price tag, with an update by Thomboy Properties.

Nestled in the wine country of Tarragona, Spain, Casa Almudena emphasizes connection through an intriguing open-plan concept and...

After educating more than 1,200 architects, Frank Lloyd Wright’s influential school is forced to close.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nordstrom is closing for two weeks, starting March 17.

The legendary architect built a visionary body of work and changed the way we see architecture.

It is with great sadness that we recently learned of the death of the talented Australian architect Nick Murcutt of the firm...

Ali Malkawi leads us into a future where software helps a house adapt to changing conditions.

We are sad to report that the visionary Italian architect, urban planner, and sustainability advocate died today at the age of 93.

Today at Dwell, as we fire up our MacBooks and plug in the odd iPhone, we remember Steve Jobs, the 56 year-old former CEO of...

Bay Area artist Lauren DiCioccio's "Remember the Times" is currently on view at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) in San...

His playful creations belied a critical approach to design.

From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.

Rooted in rich craft traditions, Colombia’s luminous young designers are leading the way in the country’s upswing.

Studio Heima’s Aska Cabin offers a minimalist retreat surrounded by geothermal wonders near the northern shore of Lake Mývatn in...

In Battle Ground, Washington, Matt and Elizabeth Impola create a chic retreat with French doors, bright, airy interiors, and a...

A pioneer in the postmodernist movement, Michael Graves dedicated nearly 60 years of his life to the advancement of architecture,...

What was once a parking garage on the edge of Manhattan's Chinatown has been transformed into a sleek modern residence designed...

With a gray exterior and crisp, white shiplap interiors, this Blue Bird All American skoolie is a stylish home base for a...

It was only a matter of time before people started pining for the Olive Garden aesthetics of their pre-housing crisis...

Elizabeth Paige Smith and Christopher Stringer’s hilltop retreat is a lucent gem on an impressive perch.

The aesthetic appeal of personal electronics has long fueled consumer interest.

Some Los Angeles enthusiasts are attempting to mainstream the cat patio—a simple solution for indoor cats who yearn for the great...

Lawrence Halprin galvanized people into action with his grand cityscapes.

With both an aging relative and a wheelchair user in mind, architect Neal Schwartz creates a family guesthouse designed to be...

Keeping to a strict budget without skimping on quality meant whittling this home down to the essentials.

Closing the blinds for 29 windows? No longer an issue for this couple.