Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...
Meet the Emerging Designer and Developer Who’s Making Durham, North Carolina, Modern
Alicia Hylton-Daniel went back to school for interior design and is on a quest to enhance neighborhoods rather than to maximize...
Plant Stylist Hilton Carter’s Serendipitous Flea Market Find
The designer explains how for him, the wooden tiger head–turned–plant holder signifies life’s fateful coincidences.
These Are the Women Who Changed Modern Architecture
The authors of a new volume take a permanent marker to architecture’s male-dominated history books, boldly underscoring the...
Designer Hilton Carter’s Bodacious Baltimore Pad Teems With Over 300 Plants
Designer and author Hilton Carter invites us into his lush home, and shares his tips for creating an indoor jungle.
34 Gifts for Your Amateur-Chef Friend Who’s Looking to Level Up Their Cooking Game
Give them the tools to become the next great chef—or at least, get them cooking with gas.
10 Retreats in Mexico For the Modernists Who Love the Outdoors
In Mexico's warm climate, the best homes create a strong relationship with the outdoors.
These Condos Would Be a Dream For Anyone Who Works Remotely
According to the New York Times, 43 percent of Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely last year—and...
6 Big Names Who Are Unexpectedly Getting Into the Prefab Game
From Amazon to Kanye West, these six world-renowned individuals and brands are making big moves in prefabricated architecture.
A New Book for Those Who Dream of Living in a Floating Home
Gestalten takes readers on board an array of floating dwellings across the globe that embrace beautiful and functional design.
Urban Hens
In our 2008 sustainability issue, we featured the Boulder residence of Rob Pyatt and Heather Kahn-Pyatt.
This Affordable Micro-Home Was Designed to Be Replicated for People Who Lack Housing
In Austin’s Community First! Village, Chioco Design shapes the prototype of a functional and welcoming 200-square-foot dwelling...
The Overlooked Midcentury Duo Who Pioneered the Term “Indoor/Outdoor Living”
Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green’s industrial furnishings—used for many of the Case Study Houses—set an enduring standard for...
13 Sophisticated Lunch Boxes for Adults Who Are All Grown Up
Get that back-to-school feeling, without all the homework.
22 Gifts for the Crunchy-Granola Types Who Are Always Up for an Adventure
Whether they’re an experienced backpacker or more of a car camper, the right gear makes all the difference.
Who Knew a Relaxing Tropical Retreat Could Be Made of Shipping Containers?
This modern residence and gallery near San Jose, Costa Rica uses metal boxes like puzzle pieces to create a photographer's dream...
Meet the George Nelson Associate Who Designed the Dunkin’ Donuts Logo
The industrial designer and Pratt Institute graduate teaches at her alma mater, instilling midcentury rigor in the creators of...
43 Gifts for the Travel-Savvy Wanderer Who Practically Lives at the Airport
For most, the airport is the last place to find efficiency or relaxation.
Who’s Afraid of a Colorful Couch?
Bypass that beige bouclé love seat for something with a little personality.
Who Wore it Best? Two Remote Cabins Are Clad in Shou Sugi Ban
The Japanese technique of preserving and antiquing wood makes for a bold finish—especially against the palette of the great...
The Woman Who Grew Up in This L.A. Home Returned to Give it a Stunning Renovation
This 2,272-square-foot house may be part of the owner's past, but its upgraded features make it entirely present.
9 Adventure Seekers Who Celebrate Small Space Living Through the Van Life
The so-called "van life" is not for everybody, but it's clearly struck a chord with a large group of adventure seekers who crave...
The Dwell 24: The Up-and-Coming Designers Who Need to Be on Your Radar Right Now
The emerging designers featured in our annual roundup of rising talent are moving ahead with new ideas in furniture, lighting,...
One Man’s Tiny Home Acts as a Prototype in a Village for Those Who Lacked Housing
Before moving into the Community First! Village outside East Austin, Jesse Brown spent 30 years without a home.
Michael Jordan Lists His Palatial Park City Home for $7.5M
Here’s your chance to “Be Like Mike”—or at least take a peek inside his Utah pad.
The Dwell 24: Keith Henning
The South African designer’s interpretations of everyday objects are both ironic and cheeky, in the best possible way.
Young Adults Who Moved Home During COVID-19 Are Making Over Their Childhood Rooms—and Their Mindsets
Gen Z and Millennials who have returned to their old bedrooms are reclaiming their spaces and senses of self.
From the Archive: Iconoclasts Who Reimagined the American Home
In the early aughts, we explored how across the country, people shunned the colonial and Mediterranean fantasias offered by...
A Dark Sydney Home Finds Light With a Unifying Expansion
A dark and disconnected cottage is beautifully transformed into a light and airy, two-story abode.
DIY Advice From a Feminist Plumber Who Wouldn’t Mind You Taking on a Few Jobs Yourself
Judaline Cassidy has been solving plumbing problems for more than 25 years, but now as the founder of Tools & Tiaras she’s on a...
The Carter School Project
This summer, the Master of Architecture Program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ran the first hands-on project in...

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