Maryland Street by Asquared StudiosA Spanish-style home in San Diego benefits from a new floor plan that maximizes the city’s abundance of sunshine.
Getting Technical: 5 Types of Wood Joints You Should KnowNo matter if a piece of furniture is big or small, plywood or solid, the type of joint used in production can make or break the...
This Barn-Like Home Is Closed to the Street and Open to the ForestSet within a forest clearing, this simple yet sophisticated house has black corrugated steel on its street-facing side, and glass...
A Concrete Tiny House in Tokyo Opens to the Sky—and the StreetIn a city known for its density and small residences, this tiny home employs skylights and a large glass door to connect with its...
An Inventive Melbourne Remodel Greets the Street With a New GardenOriginally built in the 1850s, King Bill by Austin Maynard Architects gains a pocket park and a playful expansion.
Discover One of the Most Colorful Streets in Buenos AiresThe mosaics and murals of Pasaje Lanín, the ongoing work of artist Marino Santa Maria, are representative of the creative...
Street Art Meets Vintage Pieces in a Chic Parisian RenovationPunchy accent walls, Banksy paintings, and midcentury modern icons add a touch of flair to this updated Haussmann apartment.
A Delivery Van–Turned–Mobile Classroom for Kids Hits the Streets of ChicagoChicago Mobile Makers converts a USPS van into a roving “makerspace” for young people to learn new design skills.
My House: Street Artist Flore’s Unlikely Midcentury Haven in FloridaNew York– and Miami–based artist Christopher “Flore” Florentino reveals how his picturesque midcentury in Central Florida...
Before & After: A Century-Old Cottage in Melbourne Is No Longer a “Rabbit Warren” of RoomsViews of the backyard abound in this newly streamlined home for a young couple with a newborn.
A Look Into NYC's 152 Elizabeth Street, Tadao Ando's First Residential Project Outside of AsiaWhat was once a parking garage on the edge of Manhattan's Chinatown has been transformed into a sleek modern residence designed...
Mismo Explorer BagShould you, weary traveler, be suffering from a crippling case of rollerboard fatigue, and have either the broad shoulders or...
Marimekko Pilvi BagIf you're like me, you have more totes than you know what to do with.
Heathrow Bag by WantSeems like there's always a new entry in the pool of men's portage, but rare is the bag that manages to hold all your gear, keep...
Across the U.S., Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr. Remain a Battleground for EqualityRoads that honor the civil rights icon get a bad rap, but is it rightfully earned?
Pop Art, Street Art, and Space-Age Furniture Collide at a Painter’s Midcentury Ranch Home in FloridaPainter Christopher Florentino explains how he revived a 1963 house by modern architect Gene Leedy.
A Clearing in the StreetsFrederick Law Olmsted brought nature to New York in his carefully controlled design of Central Park.
Fjällräven's Kånken Computer BagI've long envied Dwell's Associate Art Director Brendan Callahan for a host of reasons, not least of which is his very cool...
Organic Laptop Bag by ZaumWe've been on a laptop bag lookout and this week Zaum's Eco Portabile Media bag caught our eye.
Billykirk Bike Frame BagI ride my bicycle quite a lot, and often find myself in the position of having a few things to carry with me, but not really...
Park Street RenovationThe renovation of Katie and John Eller's Park Street Residence in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco began with a...
In Brooklyn, an 1890s Townhouse Is Reborn With Tons of Light and a Crisp Black FacadeThe Red Hook home was once a warren of dark rooms.
Bringing Beets to the StreetsThe beats you hear booming through the Oakland streets might be emanating from the cars of future rap stars—or from the People's...
Street Value BookDwell Creative Director Kyle Blue recently introduced me to the diverse and inspiring work of the New York-based graphic design...
10 Backpacks and Bags Every Commuter Needs to Know AboutThere’s an art to selecting the perfect commuter bag—and we're here to help.
An Architect’s Award-Winning Home Lists for $4 Million in Los AngelesPacked with sustainable technologies, this creative compound consists of a two-level art studio and a one-bedroom house.
An Architect Couple Handcraft a Rustic Haven at the Edge of a Belgian ForestApart from the structural work and technical fittings, nearly everything was built by hand.
5 Washington, DC Prefab Homes That Are Anything But TraditionalThe nation’s capital is home to some of the most exciting prefabs in the country.
Top 10 Mullet Homes of 2020Traditional in the front, modern in the back, these dwellings look unassuming from the street.
Design Icon: Eero SaarinenBold curves, colorful accents and technical vision: Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen’s body of work represents...
A Spacious Toronto Triplex Responds to Rising Urban DensityA third story packs a wealth of new spaces and functions into this renovated Toronto home.
13 Sophisticated Lunch Boxes for Adults Who Are All Grown UpGet that back-to-school feeling, without all the homework.
A Glorious Live/Work Pad in a Former L.A. Church Just Listed for $3.25MThe Ruby Street is an eclectic example of adaptive reuse in Highland Park, Los Angeles.
Buffalo Basics at 153 Eaton StreetIt may be hard to believe, but Buffalo, New York, was once a pinnacle of high-tech innovation, even dubbed the City of Light for...
22 Gifts for the Crunchy-Granola Types Who Are Always Up for an AdventureWhether they’re an experienced backpacker or more of a car camper, the right gear makes all the difference.
This Mint-Condition Midcentury in L.A. Will Take You Back to 1960You can rent architect Bruce Warren Norcross’s gorgeous post-and-beam design for $7,000 a month.