Prefab, Proven
In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.
Whatever Happened to the Ecohouse?
First profiled a decade ago, we checked back in with the adventurous architect of Biosphere 2 and his plans for his massive,...
A London Townhouse Captures the Glamour of the Hollywood Hills in the ’70s
A musical couple turn a tired London townhouse into a modernist home inspired by the heyday of California’s rock 'n' roll scene.
This Compact Home in Paris Has Nearly 70 Concealed Closets
Two interior designers convert an old concrete garage into a cozy home for a family of four.
The Rise and Resurgence of the Great American Row House
Throughout U.S. history, the row house has endured and adapted as an underappreciated model for accessible urban housing.
The Frank Lloyd Wright Protégé Behind the Most Modern Town in Michigan
Dow Chemical put Midland on the map, architect Alden B. Dow—a local scion and former Taliesin fellow—transformed its landscape.
A Father-Daughter Duo Lovingly Revamp a ’70s Airstream on Vancouver Island
Interior designer Markie Miller and furniture builder Lance Price give an old tin can a second life as a rustic family retreat.
A Midcentury Time Capsule House Is Available for the First Time in Nearly 70 Years
Listed for $1.68M, the Brittain-Wachs Residence is centered around a two-story garden room filled with an abundance of natural...
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?
In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
Humble Materials Get an Elevated Treatment in a ’70s-Inspired Cape Town Home
For his longtime friends, architect Michael Lumby works magic by investing in craftsmanship over expensive finishing and...
The Only John Lautner Home in Anchorage Asks $1.2M
The Harpel Residence II is one of a select few homes the master architect designed outside of California.
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in Vermont
Bob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
Before & After: This Late ’70s London Home Was Designed to Be Taken Apart
A (mostly) DIY reno by an English family and MAP Architecture fulfills the destiny of a timber-frame “self-build” home in...
A ’70s North Carolina Home With Towering Windows Lists for the First Time in a Half Century
On the market for $1,650,000, the wood-and-glass house by Sumner Winn shows off some of the regionally revered architect’s...
Looking Good for More Than 70 Years: This Cozy Joseph Esherick Home is Amazingly Well-Preserved
A 1940 house designed by the modernist architect for his family in Ross, California.
This V-Shaped House’s Front Courtyard Opens Up to the Neighborhood
In West Vancouver, Architecture Building Culture creates an inviting residence that makes the most of a tricky, triangular site.
Emigre No. 70
From 1984 through 2005, Emigre magazine was to graphic designers what L'Espirit Nouveau was to architects in the early 1920s.
Rådmansgatan 70 by Annaleena Leino
Rådmansgatan 70 is a minimal space located in Stockholm, Sweden, designed by Annaleena Leino.
Friday Finds 4.2.2010
This is how the Dwellians show you that we care—by sharing our prized Internet finds of the week.
Our Bedtime Routines: Rachel Bentley and Carly Nance, Founders of The Citizenry
When considering a home accessories collaboration, The Citizenry – a socially conscious decor brand that partners with artisans...
Part of an Epic Expansion, London’s V&A Museum Paves its Courtyard With 11,000 Porcelain Tiles
RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete and her firm AL_A has just completed Exhibition Road Quarter, the largest...
This São Paulo Home Saw a Renovation—But Kept the ’70s Vibes
Subtle layout changes preserved what make the Ennes Silveira Melo–designed home great: soaring ceilings, a concrete construction,...
These Self-Sufficient Island Cabins in Finland Have All the Comforts of Home
Designed for both work and play, this peaceful escape includes a traditional Finnish sauna and a workshop.
The Year Logos and Merch Took Over Our Homes
It’s not just on our clothes—brand loyalty is very much alive in our personal living zones.
"Postmodernism" at the V&A Museum
"Postmodernism: Style and Subversion 1970-1990," on view at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum through January 15th 2012, is the...
Sub-Zero Celebrates 70 Years in the Kitchen
Dwell on Design exhibitor, Sub-Zero Group, Inc., celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and will showcase its new line of...
Alluring Meets Affordable With These 5 Chicago Prefabs
Despite its compact urban setting, prefab homes are becoming increasingly favored in Chicago, Illinois.
Before & After: A Sneaker Designer Kicks Up the ’70s Vibes in His Toronto Row House
Richard Kuchinsky leaned into terrazzo, smoked glass, and unlacquered brass to keep the spirit of the era alive in his revamped...
A Bright Mexican Home Brilliantly Weaves Nature Into its Design
In Mexico, a colorful home prioritizes nature by integrating four on-site trees into its layout.
My House: A Determined Couple Craft an Ideal Spot for Their Golden Years in New Mexico
The metal-clad home came to be thanks to a plucky pair of residents, two talented architects, and one long-sighted and very...
A Couple in Their 70s Made Downsizing Easy by Building Right Next Door
The Portland, Oregon, septuagenarians went from a three-level Craftsman to a home with no stairs, low-maintenance finishes, and...
There’s a Garden on Every Level of This Renovated ’70s Beach House
A floor-to-ceiling slider connects the primary bedroom to one, while another surrounds a covered patio off the living space.
Custom Plywood Revitalizes a ’70s Swedish Prefab Cabin
The factory unit now feels especially homey with a warm, pine-clad extension.
Happy Birthday, HVAC
Here's a random fact for the day: July 17, 2012, marks the 110th anniversary of the humble air conditioner.
This Handcrafted Home in British Columbia Has Joyful Camp Vibes
The V-shaped lakefront retreat strikes a balance between privacy and welcoming a houseful of guests.
Architecture Reads on Google Books
Far be it from me to suggest you spend your spare computer time reading—those R. Kelly vids are certainly not going to watch...

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