In Memoriam: Julius Shulman
We here at the Dwell offices were all saddened to learn that architectural photographer Julius Shulman passed away last night at...
A 1974 Masterpiece Is Put on the Market by a Family Friend of the Late Julius Shulman
Midcentury architect J. Herbert Brownell built a number of organic modern homes in Southern California that are coveted by...
Julius Shulman: 10/10/10
This Sunday, October 10, on the day that would have been architectural photographer Julius Shulman’s 100th birthday, the MAK...
In Memoriam: Bill Moggridge
We are sorry to report that Bill Moggridge, director of the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, passed away this...
In Memoriam: Lawrence Halprin
I was very sad to learn that the design world lost a giant in the field yesterday when landscape architect Lawrence Halprin...
In Memoriam: Ada Louise Huxtable
We were very saddened to learn that the great architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable passed away Monday, January 7th, 2012.
Neutra For Sale
Following a close call for another Los Angeles showstopper designed by Richard Neutra, the 1955 Kronish House, a Bel Air home by...
True Hollywood Story
For over seventy years, through 7,000 photography sessions, and with 70,000 negatives, Julius Shulman captured the elusive spirit...
A One-of-a-Kind Midcentury Modern Has Resurfaced on the Market to the Tune of $3.5M
Black-and-white shots by famed architectural photographer Julius Shulman offer a vintage look at the Fred Antelline House,...
An Architect Creates a Two-Level Houseboat For His Family on a Tight Budget
An Amsterdam architect looks to Japanese culture when designing a floating home for his family.
A Widely Published Midcentury in L.A. Hits the Market at $6.9M
Designed by Buff & Hensman and famously photographed by Julius Shulman, this iconic midcentury radiates recognition and style.
Shulman Print to Support VDL
Last week I went to visit Richard Neutra's 1938 Schiff house to hear his son Raymond talk about his career.
A Lovely, Light-Filled Neutra Home Just Listed For the First Time at $3M
Neutra alert: A midcentury modern time capsule just hit market for the first time ever.
Snag This Midcentury Stunner in Southern California For $799K
Long stretches of glass and sunny courtyard spaces characterize this modernist treasure, which was once photographed by the...
Calling All Richard Neutra Fans—His Bonnet House in L.A. Hits the Market at $1.8M
Nestled on a steep slope in the Hollywood Hills, this enticing piece of architectural history has been carefully restored and...
Richard Neutra’s Impeccably Updated Wilkins House in Southern California Asks $6M
Built according to the architect’s plans for Case Study House #13, the 1949 property includes a two-bedroom guesthouse.
How Neutra’s Kaufmann House Got Its Groove Back
The exhaustive restoration of the famed Palm Springs compound by the prominent modernist took five years of meticulous work—and...
Pretty as a Picture
Old photos of a Neutra home in its heyday inspire a plan for its rebirth.
Listed at $2M, a Hollywood Hills Midcentury Hovers in a Sycamore Canopy
A 1961 post-and-beam residence in Nichols Canyon cantilevers over the wooded hillside.
Thieves Stole $200k Worth of Pieces From Frank Lloyd Wright’s Freeman House
Four pieces of architectural history have reportedly been stolen from Frank Lloyd Wright's Freeman House in Los Angeles, while...
Pierre Koenig’s Wilheim House Asks $2.9M in Los Angeles
The T-shaped residence combines Koenig’s trademark steel-and-glass construction with warm wooden accents, which were unexpected...
A Showstopping Midcentury Home Seeks a New Buyer in Beverly Hills
Nestled in the celebrity enclave of Hidden Valley Estates, the 1961 Rowan Residence lists for $10M after a painstaking...
Anne Hathaway Bids Her Posh NYC Penthouse Adieu
Occupying the fifth floor of a Neo-Georgian mansion on the Upper West Side, the gracefully renovated property is currently listed...
Mutual Fulfilment
In Santa Monica, architect and activist Cory Buckner is working to preserve the living monuments of L.A.'s mid-century-modern...
For a Cool $25 Million, You Can Buy Richard Neutra’s Most Famous Palm Springs Home
The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
A Look at 10 Iconic Case Study Houses in California
Architectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...
Need a Breather? Get Lost in This Mesmerizing Garden in France
A historic French estate inspired by Claude Monet has been revived as a neo-futurist garden with otherworldly art and...
You Won't Be Calling This House a "Man Cave"
A Hollywood bungalow reinvents the bachelor pad.
19 Laudable Midcentury Modern Renovations in Los Angeles
These thoughtful remodels take on the daunting task of preserving the homes’ marvelous midcentury roots.
14 Floating Homes That Make a Strong Case For Waterfront Living
Seafaring or stationary, floating homes and houseboats are a cool alternative to landlocked living.
50 Best Midcentury Home Renovations That Honor Their Roots
Saved from demolition, stripped of awkward alterations, and faithfully restored, these rehabbed homes prove how timeless...
Vintage Cars Meet Pool Floaties in This Artist’s Kooky Midcentury Landscape
We chat with Chris Labrooy about “The Future Ain’t The Same as it Used to Be,” a short film in which the artist mashes up classic...
Sharp Edits in a SoHo Loft Spotlight the Owner’s Art Collection
Architect Kyle O’Donnell of Gramercy Design finds the perfect place for every piece, from Andy Warhol skate decks to a Mickey...
Consider a Move to Vienna to Snap Up This Architectural Icon of Early European Modernism
Josef Frank’s 1930 Villa Beer House, celebrated for its spatial arrangement and twisting staircase, just hit the market for...
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Demolished a Craig Ellwood, and the Internet Is Furious
The celebrity couple reportedly plan to build a 15,000-square-foot modern farmhouse on the lot to replace the midcentury—and the...
This Modern Miami House Feels Like It's in the Middle of the Jungle
A contemporary residence makes the most of its one-of-a-kind landscape.

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