They tapped local firm Bent Architecture for a plan with first-floor amenities and outdoor areas planted with tranquil gardens.

Whether you consider it democracy at work or architectural sacrilege, the online retailer houseplans.com has begun selling...

Swedish prefab specialists Smedshammar + Holmberg are on a mission to rescue their compatriots from boring suburbs—and their...

Not your average cookie-cutter home.

A Copenhagen family trades the suburbs for a quaint town house steeped in tradition.

Bright, airy rooms open out to stunning water views in this Beaconsfield residence.

A much-needed makeover of a dilapidated house in an industrial stretch of Long Island City, Queens, gave a growing family space...

At a dancer’s home in the suburbs, a series of exterior louvers create the perfect balance between privacy and openness.

In the suburbs of Paris, an architect with an eco-friendly practice doesn’t let tradition stand in the way of innovation.

When two Manhattanites head to the D.C. suburbs, they find that transforming a tired typology can be a matter of small changes.

Faced with an inadequate ’80s addition on a grand Victorian home, Figureground Architecture intervenes with a striking treatment...

A playful renovation in Melbourne creates a series of gabled structures.

No opera house. No Bondi Beach. No sunning celebs. This is Melbourne, home of Australia’s most thriving design scene.

Listed for $2.3M, the 1951 Glore House matches contemporary updates with original details.

Seattle–based creative director Lou Maxon recounts the thrills and trials of ditching the suburbs, buying 21 acres, and building...

In Iceland, a midcentury single-family home originally designed by iconic architect Guðmundur Kr. Kristinsson is treated to a...

Inside, it’s divided into “living zones” differentiated by bold hues. Electric yellow, anyone?

In 2010, Dwell took a look at four radical plans to reshape and retrofit spaces outside of our cities.

Gardiner Architects buck building trends by connecting a family home to the surrounding neighborhood.

Pioneering architect William Krisel's Tipper-Grundt Residence is a futuristic formation of five connected pods.

Located near Chicago, the 1950s-era house was designed by Erickson shortly after he left a fellowship with Wright at Taliesin...

Gently resting on a slender lot in Silicon Valley, this award-winning dwelling balances indoor/outdoor living with ample privacy.

When architect Fiona Dunin was tasked with simplifying and modernizing a Melbourne home, she looked to the backyard for...

Outside cladding continues inside this updated and extended bungalow, which now enjoys a breezy garden connection.

As one of America’s most important contributions to residential architecture, ranch homes embody both modernist ideas and the...

Whether you have a small deck in the city or a massive pool in the suburbs, having a standout backyard can be a game changer for...

The Roscommon House draws on local history to combine undulating concrete walls with a timber-clad interior and exterior pocket...

Drew Mandel Architects gives a crumbling brick home in one of Toronto’s oldest neighborhoods a major glow-up.

The Los Angeles Conservancy announced the recipients of its 34th Annual Preservation Awards, and has honored architect and Googie...

A modern update to a traditional residence in Perth, Australia, offers a playful take on indoor/outdoor living for a growing...

A translucent pergola shades this 183-square-foot studio made from hardy OSB.

Local firm BBOA solves for suburban housing densification by creating an elegant tiny community.

A striking addition draws nature, light, and fresh air into a home just outside of Brisbane.

Roam Architects designs an airy addition with a timber roof, a two-way fireplace, and generous glazing that connects it to the...

The owners of a historic property in Melbourne see it as having a past, present, and future.