Sunday, January 24, 2016

A Husband and Wife Duo Designing Beautiful Homewares in Rich South American Hardwoods

Brooklyn renovation with glass walls

From Stockholm to New York, a global collection of former factories and rejuvenating renovations that are now called home.

January 21, 2016

Desert Canopy House lap pool with Cloe chaise longues from Myyour

These minimalist paradises understand the trick to beating the heat boils down to color and material.

January 21, 2016

Skidmore Passivhaus facade

While not every house collected here mets the strictest standards and certifications of passive house design, they all strive to achieve its goals: impressive efficiency thanks to insulation, air-tight construction, and other energy-saving features.

January 21, 2016

Steel swing doors in patio of Delaware renovation by Robert M. Gurney Architect

From cities to the countryside, the best modern design lets in a little (or a lot of) nature.

January 21, 2016

Ska chair from Argentine company Net

In our March issue, we explore how Argentine architects Nicolas Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento built a Buenos Aires home—filled with recycled materials—for themselves and their three young children. That thriftiness extends to Sarmiento, the toys and homewares business that Teresa founded: she uses wood leftover from NET, the furniture and design company where Nicolas works. Click through to see some of their products and learn more!

January 21, 2016

fujimori terunobu charred cedar house exterior

Organic and warm, these homes make the case for the charred-wood details inspired by the traditional Japanese method of treating cedar to make it rain, rot, and fire-resistant.

January 21, 2016

Stone house limestone and concrete exterior in Karst

From small to large, this range of residences shows versatile ways of living in these Slovenian cities and towns.

January 20, 2016

In the living room, a double-height window and a skylight work together to frame a view of the Victorian Gothic church just across the street.

For these homes, it's not just about having natural light, it's about framing it impeccably.

January 20, 2016

Cantilevered aluminum and brick facade

Architects from around the world understand how to create drama with these bold cantilevers.

January 20, 2016

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Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.

January 20, 2016

Modern small sustainable weekend home with flat roof

These houses give their residents everything they need without going vertical.

January 20, 2016

Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs, with oak stools and chairs from MAP furniture, in Melbourne renovation with neutral palette.

This light-filled Melbourne home introduces an open floor plan and a serene, neutral palette throughout its interiors.

January 20, 2016

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New to the American market and armed with a compelling story, Eldvarm reminds us how extraordinary everyday tools can be.

January 20, 2016

hardiepanel and charred wood exterior on compact cabin

With a small footprint and modest provisions, these tiny, wooden dwellings get the job done.

January 20, 2016

gasworks england exterior barn

Ranging from the edges of London to rural Scotland, these six homes immerse themselves in the beauty of the British isles, frequently adapting and re-using old structures in the process.

January 20, 2016

midcentury-inspired living room with Platner chairs and tile wall

From sculpture to lighting, these homes find contemporary applications for one of mankind's oldest materials.

January 20, 2016

Facade of cabin in British Columbia.

By building a modern property next to their traditional cabin, a couple starts fresh on familiar land.

January 19, 2016

Wooden Walkways

It's no surprise Canadian architects know how to embrace the wilderness instead of conquering it. From scenic suburbs to lakeside views, these homes look as natural as the landscapes they inhabit.

January 19, 2016

Facade and stunning views from prefab Los Angeles home by Marbletecture.

The 1,700-square-foot home’s unusual design resists excess with rugged minimalism.

January 19, 2016

Modern prefab Chicago live/work space by UrbanLab with chicago tempered glass windows, tubelite frames, and concrete flooring in the living area

Country homes don't have a monopoly on scenery. These urban residences frame stunning views of iconic landmarks, waterfronts, and cityscapes.

January 19, 2016

Valencia, Spain, living room of Spanish industrial designer Jaime Hayon

From textiles to furniture to interiors, the residents of these homes leveraged their design expertise to craft their living spaces.

January 19, 2016

Galvanized steel exterior of Tasmanian home by Misho+Associates.

From subtle accents to bold exterior coverings, these six projects aren't afraid to use bold orange hues.

January 19, 2016

chaiken hamilton backyard

The notoriously steep hills of San Francisco and the surrounding area are no match for these modern homes.

January 19, 2016

Charred, brushed, and oiled cypress facade of Rhode Island family vacation home by Bernheimer Architecture.

Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's February 2016 issue.

January 18, 2016

castle in the sand florida seaside home facade epic metals roof

For Dwell's annual issue dedicated to American architects, designers, and makers, we visited homegrown residences in Georgia, Illinois, and beyond. Here, we introduce you to the photographers and writers who made it happen.

January 18, 2016

back in black czech designer ladislav sutnar book visual design in action

Clarity and cogency have long defined the pillars of graphic design—a medium oriented, above all, towards communication. Years before information design became a buzz term for digital media, it was an approach pioneered by Czech graphic designer Ladislav Sutnar: forefather of the modern infographic, champion of functional beauty, and an expat who practiced in the United States from 1939 through to his death, in 1976.

January 17, 2016

andrew neyer cincinnatti ohio designer studio

An Ohio designer’s return home inspires a larger-than-life spin on the everyday.

January 17, 2016

urban pastoral brooklyn family home facade steel cypress double

Building on the site of a former one-car garage, an architect creates his family’s home in an evolving, industrial neighborhood of Brooklyn.

January 17, 2016

future makers of america san francisco woodworking studio kids carpentry the butterfly joint eichler playhouse danny montoya

A San Francisco woodworking studio for kids a both carpentry skills and an appreciation for design thinking.

January 16, 2016

michael bricker indianapolis people for urban progress ucpycle rca dome roofing fabric

People for Urban Progress upcycles cast-off urban hardware back into the community.

January 16, 2016


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