Structures built into the sides of cliffs and mountains have existed since the prehistoric days.

An ancient, limestone grotto in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Matera has been transformed into a chic boutique hotel.

Clayton Korte transforms an unearthed cavern into a subterranean wine cellar and lounge that nearly disappears into its...

A Hollywood bungalow reinvents the bachelor pad.

A renovation brings light and order to a Spanish flat, maintaining its standout ceilings.

A traditional, Chinese cave dwelling is transformed into a chic and modern rammed earth residence for a local Internet star.

As a bridge between indoors and outdoors, floor-to-ceiling windows introduce light, views, and a contemporary touch to homes of...

This renovated apartment in Lisbon counteracts an outdated 19th-century floor plan with simple, but clever interventions.

Set amidst the Karst mountains of Guilin in China’s Guangxi province, this modernized resort makes the most of its former...

Embedded within a dramatic, volcanic landscape, the villas of Vora Santorini feel like minimalist cocoons.

Material imperfections mimic nature in the design of this weekend getaway.

While keeping the home’s Victorian facade, FMD Architects builds a resonant rear addition that captures light and garden views.

While barrel vaulting adds height and drama to any space, the lasting brilliance of the form lies in its simple structure and...

Comprised of farm buildings laid out in a cruciform plan with a courtyard in the middle, this converted barn with cathedral-like...

Set on Lake Rummelsburg is a modern floating home that features wraparound windows, offering spectacular views of Berlin.

Who doesn't love high ceilings? We sure do. High ceilings are modern, sleek, and make any space look infinitely bigger.

When it comes to creating an indoor/outdoor feeling in your home, a set of floor-to-ceiling windows is the key ingredient to...

Curved, plaster walls and angled rooflines create a sense of dynamism in one couple’s remodeled pad in Taipei.

An architect with a taste for unconventional living spaces creates a small house at lofty heights with a starring view.

Built in 1899, the renovated residence includes four spacious levels, with a separate, rental-ready apartment on the ground floor.

The 1,399-square-foot apartment maintains original details dating back to 1900, including shallow-arched, brick barrel vaults...

Cuckooz teams up with award-winning mattress company Simba to create The Zed Rooms—a series of serviced apartments that help...

Terra-cotta and wood tones preserve the authentic character of this revamped city oasis.

These airy abodes utilize immense windows to usher the outdoors in. Take a peek at our editor's favorite picks from the Dwell...

These affordable flushmounts and lighting fixtures will light up every room in style.

Designed by a little-known architect in 1949, the now streamlined home honors its original bones.

Artist couple Nick Cave and Bob Faust work with Carlo Parente Architecture to craft a creative space in a 1920s industrial...

In the ancient Israeli port city of Jaffa in Tel Aviv is an old cave-like dwelling that was transformed into a minimalist home...

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A concave ceiling is craned onto a rear extension in Belgium.

These spaces let contemporary design take charge everywhere—except for the ceiling, where history rules the design.

Giant shutters open and close a rural Pennsylvania residence, tempering light and heat.

Allaround Lab completely revamps an 800-square-foot apartment, uncovering original barrel-vaulted ceilings and installing custom...

Ever in the vanguard of contemporary ceiling fan design, The Modern Fan Company collaborates with Brazilian designer Guto Indio...

Architect Fernanda Canales’s self-sufficient vacation home blends into a wild and remote landscape in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.

ESCAPE, the well-known designers of tiny homes on wheels, unveils EscapeSpace—modern portable sheds that can be placed anywhere...