15 Years of the Best Modern Homes

Dwell’s founder shares her thoughts on celebrating the magazine’s anniversary by reflecting on the very first issue.

The Finnish architect and international thought leader muses on cities, the impulse to construct, and the poetry of buildings.

Finding inspiration in the work of Tadao Ando, a Houston couple design the concrete house of their dreams.

In the Australian bush, a sculptor and an architect collaborate on a house built to withstand fire.

Architectural harmony defines a family’s home near Lake Tahoe.

Three small pavilions connected by a deck form a summer retreat that balances privacy with a panoramic view—all in less than 900 square feet.

In Boston’s South End, a design-savvy couple creates a clean-lined home with a textural surprise.

When a traditional architectural style meets handmade details, the result is a quietly modern retreat.

Burglary borrows equally from the skill sets of a technical science and theatrical improv; it follows careful rules yet just as easily abandons those rules for a...