We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.

Renovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.

Protestors across the U.S. are demanding justice for George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

The midcentury residential architecture experiment shaped American home design much beyond the postwar era.

Originally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.

Mobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...

Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...

The sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.

All you really need is a pair of scissors.

The super's unit was anything but in this Upper West side co-op, however architect Brad Zizmor saw potential in the apartment...

The creator of Spider-Man spent his time in San Francisco relaxing in this Four Seasons residence.

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

Perched high above Honolulu, the updated midcentury has exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking...

Never underestimate the healing powers of a long bath – especially when you get to wear a Waffle Robe and Slippers afterward!...

This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.

Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.

Designed by esteemed local architect Louis Giles, Jr., the house combines midcentury cool with tasteful modern upgrades.

Pennsylvania-based Liberation Tiny Homes is changing the way we see compact dwellings on wheels—one artful design at a time.

Designed by award-winning architect Sid Snyder and owned by legendary Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, this modern refuge...

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

Enter your residential projects with outstanding fenestration, solar orientation, or other inspired daylighting strategies by...

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