Trump Administration Drafts an Executive Order Mandating Neoclassical Architecture
Titled “Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again,” the draft criticizes brutalism, deconstructivism, and anything characterized...
New Kid on the Block
With sensitivity to local building typologies, fresh construction finds a place in Amsterdam.
Q&A with Japanese Architect Shigeru Ban
The Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...
Editor’s Letter: Make It Modern
Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron walks us through Dwell's September 2016 issue.
In Arizona, a Modern Cube and Tumbledown 1930s Shack Make an Unlikely Couple
A local architectural designer bridges the gap between new construction and historic preservation in a central Phoenix...
A Limestone Cottage in Kansas Is Reborn With a Corrugated Steel Addition
A reimagined home in the tallgrass region strives to honor its past and the land around it.
All the Home’s a Stage
Whether you’re selling a hillside Neutra or a modest carpeted condo, home staging has become the norm in today’s uber-competitive...
Complete DIY Plans to Build the Home in the Film “Herself” Are Available for Free
In “Herself,” a single mother builds a home from scratch—and the complete plans are freely available online.
Shelter From the Storm
After three years of legal wrangling, a Raleigh couple find peace in their modern dream home.
Q&A: Architect Rem Koolhaas Turns Our Attention to the Countryside
The famed advocate of urban living embraces country life with a new exhibition.
How the Caterpillar House Set the Stage for Zendaya’s Secret Movie Filmed Under Lockdown
Filmed in an award-winning home by Feldman Architecture, “Malcolm & Marie” flips the script on warm California modernism.
Building a Chef-Worthy Kitchen for Both the Experienced and the Aspiring Home Cook
With Miele’s state-of-the-art, premium home appliances, designer Chris Tosdevin helps home cooks build extraordinary kitchens.
The Placemakers
"We want to position our work outside of architecture, as a clear piece of sociology and ecology."
How One Community-Minded Designer Is Tapping the Potential of Chicago’s Vacant Lots
The 2021 Chicago Architecture Biennial builds on the research of this year’s artistic director, David Brown, who believes...
Across the U.S., Streets Named After Martin Luther King Jr. Remain a Battleground for Equality
Roads that honor the civil rights icon get a bad rap, but is it rightfully earned?
Journey by Design: Austin, Texas
Boasting the best in art, design, food, and music, the quirky state capital of Austin is a delightful destination.
Salone del Mobile 2021 Delivers Exactly What We’ve Been Missing
After being postponed last year, the Milan Furniture Fair returns with human connection at its material core.
House of Tomorrow
In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.
Le Corbusier: The Most Stylish Architect in History
Genius, pioneer, visionary, tyrant. All fairly describe the Swiss architect Le Corbusier.
The UpWrite Convertible Standing Desk
Office design is the subject of continual research and debate and as a recent survey by global architecture superfirm Gensler...
Does That Carbon Fiber Chair Come in Green?
You've heard the old adage: Pay a steep price for a high-quality item, and you'll never regret it. This implies that if you buy...
I’ve Replaced All My Kitchenware With Caraway and Have Not Looked Back
My kitchen tools are now organized, steamlined, and beautiful—and most importantly, a pleasure to use.
Dodger Stadium, Modern Classic
Now that the Los Angeles Dodgers have advanced to the next round of the baseball playoffs, it's a good time to consider the...
Paul Goldberger at AIA SF
Last week I had lunch at the AIA San Francisco to hear New Yorker architecture critic Paul Goldberger discuss his new book Why...
Native Plants Can Transform Your Yard—And The Planet
With her drought-tolerant landscapes and permeable hardscape designs, Cassy Aoyagi of FormLA Landscaping has proven her...
After His Grandma’s Death, He Bought Back Her Longtime Home—and Opened a Gallery Within It
Artist Reggie Black moved back into the Washington, D.C., row house with the intent to preserve Black ownership.
Eames and EMECO on Knockoffs
Gregg Buchbinder, CEO of EMECO, and Eames Demetrios of The Eames Foundation, both experts on authentic modern design, joined...
Duggan McDonnell Tests 4 Blenders
A good blender can turn almost any mischievous mixture into a delicious treat. We put four to the test in search of the best.
Designer Spotlight: Patricia Urquiola
Patricia Urquiola has not only shattered glass ceilings in her field; she is one of the most celebrated designers of her...
Your Home Doesn’t Need to Be “Smart”
Do you really need an app for your icemaker? Probably not.
How This Indiana City Is Trying to Redefine Architecture—and Itself
In a town famed for its architectural history—with buildings by heavy hitters like Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei—Exhibit Columbus...
Reports from Italy: Trends in Tile
I spent last week at Cersaie, the annual trade show held each year in Bologna, Italy, featuring the latest in ceramic tiles and...
The New King of England Hates Modern Design
King Charles III’s public criticisms of British modernism have had real, negative impacts on U.K. building projects.
Friday Finds 4.29.11
We wrap up the month of April with a look at a remote-controlled party for your tush, a child makeup guru and some groovy Tumblr...
Dutch Graphic Design Master Karel Martens Opens His First Solo U.S. Exhibition
New Yorkers, you have two weeks to see "Karel Martens: Recent Work," on view at Chinatown gallery P! through October 30.
Q&A with Herman Miller's Marg Mojzak
Whether our recent essay "The Real Cost of Rip-Offs" got you thinking about the dark side of the knockoff industry—or left you...

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