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Iconic Perspectives: Harry Gesner’s Sandcastle
The entire lineup of this year's Los Angeles Iconic Houses tours was filled with irreplaceable works of architecture, but the...
This Japanese Home With Earthen Walls Was Inspired by Sandcastles
Instead of dumping excavated soil, ADX used it to build a new home for a client recovering from the 2011 earthquake.
10 Modern Iconic Masterpieces
From Frank Lloyd Wright to Charles Gwathmey, we revisit some of the most memorable midcentury-modern homes from a range of iconic...
Coney Island’s Newest Hotel Is a Miniature Mansion Made of Sand
Booking.com
just opened reservations for the “Sand”-sion—a life-size sandcastle in the midst of all the fun at Coney Island’s...
Harry Gesner’s Legendary Sandcastle Hits the Market for the First Time
Hand-built by the visionary architect (and surfer) in 1974, the architectural gem on the Malibu coast is listed for a steep...
This Coastal Oregon Town Hosts an Epic Annual Sandcastle Contest. This Year? Rain—Lots of It
Teams at Cannon Beach’s 61st event wore slickers and wetsuits to turn drenched sand into sasquatches, tyrannical pugs, and even a...
A Renovated Harry Gesner–Designed Midcentury in L.A. Wants $9.4M
Designed by visionary architect Harry Gesner and updated by Griffin Enright, this breezy post-and-beam residence boasts upscale...
On the Market: A “Sandcastle,” a Cor-Ten Steel Retreat, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include two L.A. residences—one with Barcelona energy, and another designed by Gregory Ain—and two...
Surfer-Architect Harry Gesner’s Futuristic Triangle House Is for Sale
Though its shape is sci-fi, the home feels decidedly down to earth.
Snag One of Harry Gesner’s Boat Houses in the Hollywood Hills for $920K
Here’s a rare chance to own one of eight historic homes designed by Harry Gesner and built by Norwegian shipbuilders in 1959.
Notes From the Underground
“I used to care about how buildings looked on the outside,” says Malcolm Wells, a charming, self-deprecating man with a bushy...
This Curvaceous Timber and Earth Cabin Blends Into a Japanese Forest
Japanese architect Tono Mirai—a pioneer of “earth architecture”—works with master artisans to craft a holiday retreat for a...
A California Retreat Has Walls Made Out of the Beach
Field Architecture harvested this sandcastle’s site to create panels that match the sparkling Carmel coast.
Native Stories on Dwell
Native stories offer your brand a chance to seamlessly integrate with the Dwell experience.
6 Noteworthy Designs from Salone Satellite 2013
Five American studios and one university exhibited their newest wares at Milan’s 2013 Salone Satellite.
The Self-Taught Architect Who Became the “Modern Maverick of Malibu”
Southern California’s Harry Gesner, who died this month, crafted some of the Golden State’s most idiosyncratic homes.
Sleep in a Translucent Cocoon for $495 a Night
Designed with the help of Harry Gesner, the Autonomous Tent provides a luxurious camping experience in Big Sur, California.
Tackling Big Design Questions in an Iconic Home
In John Lautner’s Garcia House, Nest, Dwell, and Airbnb invited the Los Angeles design world to consider our current crossroads...
My House: A Creative Renovation Inspires Two Musicians to Put Down Roots on the Rhode Island Coast
They turned their home into a rental and converted the garage out back into their two-bed family flat and recording studio.
$2.1M for a House With Ocean Views. In Malibu? In a Trailer Park?
A beachfront home in California is always going to come at a price.