The Rise and Resurgence of the Great American Row HouseThroughout U.S. history, the row house has endured and adapted as an underappreciated model for accessible urban housing.
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
The Only John Lautner Home in Anchorage Asks $1.2MThe Harpel Residence II is one of a select few homes the master architect designed outside of California.
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in VermontBob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
This V-Shaped House’s Front Courtyard Opens Up to the NeighborhoodIn West Vancouver, Architecture Building Culture creates an inviting residence that makes the most of a tricky, triangular site.
Friday Finds 4.2.2010This is how the Dwellians show you that we care—by sharing our prized Internet finds of the week.
Our Bedtime Routines: Rachel Bentley and Carly Nance, Founders of The CitizenryWhen considering a home accessories collaboration, The Citizenry – a socially conscious decor brand that partners with artisans...
Part of an Epic Expansion, London’s V&A Museum Paves its Courtyard With 11,000 Porcelain TilesRIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete and her firm AL_A has just completed Exhibition Road Quarter, the largest...
Deck Chairs, Tuberculosis, and the Titanic: The Unexpected Origins of a Summertime StapleBefore the style of reclining outdoor furniture became a symbol of outdoor leisure, it was used for a very different purpose.
These Self-Sufficient Island Cabins in Finland Have All the Comforts of HomeDesigned for both work and play, this peaceful escape includes a traditional Finnish sauna and a workshop.
"Postmodernism" at the V&A Museum"Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990," on view at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum through January 15th 2012, is the...
We Check in With Dwell’s First Editor-in-Chief About a House 20 Years in the MakingThe seed of an idea planted when Karrie Jacobs helped start our publication finally comes to fruition in her own Catskills home.
Alluring Meets Affordable With These 5 Chicago PrefabsDespite its compact urban setting, prefab homes are becoming increasingly favored in Chicago, Illinois.
A Bright Mexican Home Brilliantly Weaves Nature Into its DesignIn Mexico, a colorful home prioritizes nature by integrating four on-site trees into its layout.
Happy Birthday, HVACHere's a random fact for the day: July 17, 2012, marks the 110th anniversary of the humble air conditioner.
Architecture Reads on Google BooksFar be it from me to suggest you spend your spare computer time reading—those R. Kelly vids are certainly not going to watch...
This Handcrafted Home in British Columbia Has Joyful Camp VibesThe V-shaped lakefront retreat strikes a balance between privacy and welcoming a houseful of guests.
A Home Inspired by the Stars Soars Off the GroundThis new retreat cantilevers over the Canadian forest for river views.
Muji's Flagship Hotel in Japan Is Now Officially OpenThe popular retailer just officially opened its first hotel in Japan.
Cozy Up to the Great Outdoors With These Mountain Cabin EssentialsOur picks include a handmade coffee table, a kettle collection, and a Bauhaus-style bee hive.
Stay in a Domed, Glass-Front Vacation Home in a Spanish ForestNestled in a Mediterranean pine forest at the confluence of two rivers in Lledó, Spain, is El Caracol, a rustic-modern domed...
How the Poconos Became the Birthplace of the Heart-Shaped BathtubThe long-lasting tradition of the “honeymoon hotel” was ignited by the sexual revolution—and the flame never died.
Cabin Vibes Get an Industrial Edge at This Brazilian HomeAt Casa Granja V, a warehouse-inspired exterior gives way to folksy living spaces anchored by a library of 5,000 books.
10 Midcentury Modern Headboards to Elevate Your BedroomMake a real statement with a midcentury modern headboard.
Eco-Friendly Prefabs and the Modern Mobile Home: Spotlight on Jennifer SiegalLos Angeles-based designer Jennifer Siegal proudly embraces prefabricated design—and is on a mission to remove negative...
V13K05 by Pasel Kuenzel ArchitectsV13K05 is a minimal residence located in Leiden, The Netherlands, designed by Pasel Kuenzel Architects.
A Black Timber Tiny Home Brings Attitude to AmsterdamClad in wax-covered pine, this 645-square-foot dwelling is striking on the outside and endlessly charming on the inside.
Elevate Your Next Amsterdam Experience With This Unique Crane RentalAn eclectic Amsterdam apartment offers an elevated vacation experience in more ways than one.
Friday Finds 7.22.11In our current issue, we explored design for families, ranging from multi-generational households to couples with young children.
A Vibrant Cabin in NYC Explores the Future of Urban LivingAs cities continue to explode in population despite diminishing space for expansion, we have to wonder—what does the future hold...
The Top 10 Prefab Homes of 2022From modular units that become entire residences when assembled to tiny houses on wheels, these are this year's best-in-class...
Announcing the 2020 Dwell Design Awards FinalistsHere are the front-runners for Community Pick across eight categories.
Horse Stables and Art Guide the Look of This Modern Brick AbodeIn a Canadian forest, a brick gabled house features unexpected geometrically varied interiors.
This Chapel-Turned-Office in Belgium Is Unbelievably CoolKlaarchitectuur fashions an office space for their firm that balances the building's communal past with modern workplace needs.
All the Back-to-School Supplies That Will Amp Up Your Office SpaceBecause back-to-school shopping is an all-ages affair.
This Corn Crib Guesthouse Honors Agrarian ArchitectureThe nostalgic shape gets a modern update at a guesthouse in central Ohio.