Glassware Traditions We Love From Around the World—and Their Modern Interpretations
Whether it’s Murano or Czech crystal, there’s a beloved form out there that’s right for you.
These $83K Australian Prefabs Are Built to Withstand Bushfires
Designed with cross-laminated timber, Fabprefab’s Minima home is available in eighteen different configurations with more options...
Richard Neutra's Iconic Chuey House Hits the Market For $6.25M
Listed last year for $8.3 million, this storied midcentury property is now “priced to move”—but there's a catch.
Hey Rock Climbing Buffs: This Manhattan Townhouse Has an 83-Foot Climbing Wall
Architect Adam Kushner reimagined the landmark home with a double-height living area, a central courtyard, and a rooftop deck.
The Midcentury Architecture of California Modernist John Lautner
Architect Helena Arahuete, a longtime colleague of John Lautner's, will discuss the midcentury modernist's legacy as well as her...
No, 83 Isn’t Too Old to Renovate. Just Ask San Francisco Resident Roberta Gordon
After inheriting her family’s hillside home, the retired teacher made adjustments that would support her lifestyle for the years...
An Earthshipesque Home by a Frank Lloyd Wright Protégé Hits the Market for the First Time
Listed for $5.9 million, the sprawling Arizona residence by Taliesin architect John Rattenbury features an organic form that...
A 1953 Frank Lloyd Wright With Views Over Lake Michigan Asks $1.9 Million
Meticulously cared for by its current owners and featuring a harmonious addition, the Wright-designed home in the town of St....
What Historically Low Mortgage Rates May Spell for Homebuyers in 2020 and Beyond
Near-zero interest rates may have the long-term effect of inflating home prices and setting up another financial crisis.
Journey by Design: Austin, Texas
Boasting the best in art, design, food, and music, the quirky state capital of Austin is a delightful destination.
A Storied Downtown New York Architecture Gallery Finds New Life
Along with his partner Clara Syme, Owen Nichols has moved into his father’s former exhibition space in New York City and has...
Budget Breakdown: Wonderful Woodwork Refines a Concrete São Paulo Flat for $84K
FJ55 Arquitetos help a couple turn a podcast studio into the live/work home of their dreams with earth-toned tile and a custom...
A Pahoia Point Estate in Bay of Plenty Comes With a Reflection Pool and Plenty of Dramatic Views
This Warren & Mahoney–designed residence in New Zealand feels like an art museum.
In Texas, a 23-Acre Compound With a “Floating” Glass House Asks $5.7M
Bring your friends—the resort-style property also comes with a guesthouse, a rope swing, and a “party barn.”
These Are Dwell’s Most Popular Homes of 2024
If there was something readers loved most this year, it was really great renovations—and one remarkable tiny cabin.
From the Archive: When Frank Lloyd Wright Designs Your Home, You Never Want to Leave
Despite being in their 80s and 90s, many of the trailblazing architect’s clients never gave up on the dream.
We’re Daydreaming About Spending the Summer at This Swiss Estate for Sale
An indoor pool, spa, and wine cellar are just a few of the features of this dreamy estate.
The Man Planting Live Oaks to Save Louisiana’s Coastal Ridges
As the state’s unique chenier plain erodes into the sea, 83-year-old Bob Thibodeaux spends his twilight working for a future he...
Budget Breakdown: This $645K Austin Home Has No Use for Exterior Windows
Architect Scott Specht devised an 1,100-square-foot residence with views of interior courtyards instead of ones of an adjacent...
Budget Breakdown: This Edwardian Got An Overhaul—and a Salmon-Pink Addition—for $1M
“Basically everything had asbestos in it,” says architect Aleksandra Popovska—but that was the first of many pricey surprises as...
Friday Finds 05.18.12
Wrap up the week with our roundup of architecture, art, and design finds.
Hobby Rooms, Light-Filled Hallways, and Courtyards Set Up a Couple for Retirement in Mexico
The brick-and-glass residence accommodates limited mobility with a lift between levels and seamless thresholds between indoors...
Prefab Builder Pluspuu Makes New and Improved Log Cabins Starting at $175K
The Finnish company’s models come as a kit of parts made from engineered lumber that stack together like a 3D puzzle.
This Tiny Cabin Village Near Helsinki Is a Model for Off-Grid Living
The waterfront prefabs are self-sustaining, says the designer, down to dry toilets that turn human waste into soil conditioner.
This Prefab Builder Uses the Same System to Build Floating Homes and More Traditional Residences
SysHaus relies on a patented metal framework to create customizable designs that start at $260 per square foot.
A Lawsuit Over Property Tax Assessments Reveals the Perils of Contracting Out Tech
Software provider Tyler Technologies has been accused of overvaluing properties in Missouri’s second-most populated county—and...
The Transformation of Cheyenne, Wyoming
My hometown has always been mostly white and defined by conservative, cowboy values.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s Mansion Lawsuit Has a Verdict, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: Aubrey Plaza’s new roommate is… Patti LuPone? And...
Are Yasmeen Lari’s “Zero Carbon, Zero Waste, Zero Donor” Bamboo Villages Working?
The famed architect believes the homes she’s designed for climate disaster areas can be realized without outside funding.
In This Town, Renovating Instead of Tearing Down Puts Money Back in Your Pocket
Homeowners in Hinsdale, Illinois, are bulldozing historic residences in favor of McMansions.
RIP to George Clooney’s Lake Como Villa Era, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: internet sleuths trace a listing back to Jeremy Strong,...
Why Are A-Listers Trying to Cohabitate With Us? And Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: Jeff Bezos buys in Florida’s ‘Billionaire Bunker’ and...
Industrial Evolution
A Norman Foster master plan has transformed a decaying German industrial port into a vibrant neighborhood.