10 I.M. Pei Buildings We LoveWe pay homage to renowned architect I.M. Pei, who recently passed away at the age of 102.
Why I’m Skipping the Christmas Tree This YearYou can still have yourself a merry little Christmas with nary a tree.
The Legacy of Sea Ranch, a Utopian Community in Northern CaliforniaHere’s what you need to know about the idyllic, seaside community of Sea Ranch, located 100 miles north of San Francisco, which...
Late Architect I.M. Pei’s Manhattan Townhouse Lists for $8MThe Pritzker Prize winner (whose work includes the Louvre Pyramid in Paris) purchased the historic home more than 45 years ago.
Tesla’s Cybertruck Is a Retro-Future Space Brick—and I’m Down With ThatThe future is pointy.
This Bright and Airy Backyard Cottage in Los Angeles Feels Like a Cabin in the WoodsOriginally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.
A Chicory Kiln Becomes a Sustainable Vacation Home With Endless FlexibilityMobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...
The New Zealand Native That's Taking Over RotterdamThe sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.
An Airy Apartment in a Converted Historic Gem Seeks $1.5M in Newport, Rhode IslandOversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to RavishingMairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
A Look at Frank Lloyd Wright's Little-Known PrefabsFrom early modular construction to a portfolio of homes based in the Midwest, we take a look at the prefab residences designed by...
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of SkylightsA skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
Winter Reading ListWinter is the perfect time to cozy up, hunker down and reflect.
I'm A Kombo's Social ActDelicious high-concept food? A homey setting? Stylish crowd? Denmark, Denmark, Denmark? Yup, this video from
crane.tv on the...
Eat Me, I'm GreenMichelle Kaufman, the Martha Stewart of sustainable architecture, has unveiled her annual gingerbread version of one of her...
IM Pei: Building China ModernFor those of you, like me, who missed out on Wednesday's broadcast premiere of the wonderful IM Pei: Building China Modern,...
This Summer Is All About Kicking Back, Pool Hangs, and Day Hikes—Here’s What I’m Adding to the MixDwell editor Duncan Nielsen makes his top picks for an unhurried season.
Catenary Stool by TokenBrooklyn design studio Token cites rigging equipment, bridges, and the classic director's chair as inspiration behind their new...
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So ValuableWe may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
Casa Study House #1Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.
The 33 Hottest Sales to Shop This Fourth of JulyThe only things more explosive than Fourth of July fireworks are these amazing sales on bedding, mattresses, appliances, home...
I'm Obsessed with Floorplans & Here's WhyFloorplans are often an afterthought, but they should be every homebuyers starting point.
Artist John Baldessari’s Craftsman-Style Home in Santa Monica Asks $3.9MRenovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.
Get Organized and Productive With Our New Homework Collection From Modern by Dwell MagazineAfter launching our new Dwell x Target collection back in December, we've continued to bring you modern pieces for your home that...
The Design Books I’m Adding to My Collection This SummerMemphis-inspired interiors, subterranean homes, and new design solutions for pressing global issues are all featured in these...
On the Waterfront:
1 Hotel Brooklyn BridgeWhen you’re staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it’s difficult to leave your room.
A Light Installation Transforms I.M. Pei's National GalleryEach week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
A Sensitively Restored Midcentury House Designed by Pierre KoenigDesigned by Pierre Koenig in 1954, this iconic L.A. house was carefully restored to pay homage to the Koenig's distinctive style.
A Look at 10 Iconic Case Study Houses in CaliforniaArchitectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...
Sea Ranch in the SuburbsWhether you consider it democracy at work or architectural sacrilege, the online retailer
houseplans.com has begun selling...
Two Houses Are Better Than OneOr is one house better than two? For Santa Monica–based architect Jesse Bornstein and his family, both are true.
Industrial Design: Atelier TakagiAfter graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002 with a degree in furniture design, Jonah Takagi traveled the...
Shopping Los AngelesAlong with West Elm, CB2, and Ikea, actors Jayma Mays and Adam Jones visited a slew of local shops to personalize their Los Feliz...
Public Art at Johns HopkinsYesterday the Johns Hopkins Hospital officially opened its new building, the Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, bringing...
Friday Finds 01.06.12We're back this New Year with the first Friday Finds of 2012.
The Dwell 24: Studio KaeFor Zhekai Zhang and Keren Wang, the pair behind Studio Kae, imperfection is often the desired outcome.