Sunday, January 31, 2016

Awesome Parks Created from Abandoned Railways and Waterways

Modern Nova Scotia home overlooking the ocean.

In our February issue, we detailed how architect Alexander Gorlin was revamping Eero Saarinen's masterpiece Bell Labs (now Bell Works). Here we take a peek at some of Gorlin's residential projects, which range from the Nova Scotia coast to the Rocky Mountains.

January 31, 2016

Aerial view of The High Line in New York City

In our February issue, we speak to Ryan Gravel, whose idea to transform Atlanta’s system of abandoned railroads into a thriving urban greenway was the impetus for the city's BeltLine project. The massive undertaking will convert a 22-mile loop of infrastructure into much-needed public space. Here, we take a look at similar projects in other cities, some of which helped inspire the details of the Atlanta plan.

January 31, 2016

Nancy Kennedy custom loom

Take a tour of weaver Nancy Kennedy's California studio. Then, discover more design talent from around the USA in our Modern Across America issue, on newsstands now.

January 31, 2016

A soft palette makes a seamless dining room.

Since founding his studio in 2008, Seattle-based interior designer Brian Paquette (@brianpaquetteinteriors) has completed a range of residential and commercial projects in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. His feed reveals his preference for muted colors, plush seating, and statement lighting, and captures his varied inspirations, from 20th-century French designer Jean Royère to contemporaries such as Ilse Crawford.  

January 30, 2016

White honed Calacatta marble countertops with clerestory window in Melbourne renovation's kitchen.

Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.

January 30, 2016

Alfi chairs by Jasper Morrison for Emeco

In honor of our annual Modern Across America issue, on newsstands now, we round up ten domestically produced goods worthy of your attention.

January 30, 2016

Driveway and front door to the Netherlands dune house

These angular homes are as comfortable as they are striking.

January 29, 2016

Historic Montreal home painted black

Once a residence for the stable hands responsible for the horses and carriages of a grander home in Montreal, this structure now serves as a modern, minimal family home.

January 29, 2016

Red POÄNG chairs from IKEA in Berkeley cottage by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop.

From the dining room to the bedroom, a range of versatile designs from the Swedish company.

January 29, 2016

Modern West Village renovation with green roof

New Yorkers know private outdoor space is a precious commodity, which is why these homeowners decked out their rooftops with cool plants and furniture.

January 29, 2016

Cholguán office dividers

A Chilean studio adapts a low-cost composite wood board for the modern office.

January 29, 2016

PV14 Dallas House Roof Deck

From a Le Corbusier-inspired perch to a tree-friendly veranda, these striking designs set themselves apart from the average outdoor space.

January 29, 2016

New Zealand home with anodized aluminum louvers by the master bedroom

It may the biggest discrepancy between seductive renderings and actual dwelling: glassy facades—especially on busy streets and dense neighborhoods—just become a constant showcase for a home's curtain selection. These seven projects found a more subtle approach.

January 29, 2016

Go Hasegawa’s design gently communicates with the surrounding dense forest.

Designs that are smart and sky-high.

January 28, 2016

Outdoor hangout and waterfall at a Manhattan penthouse

High above Manhattan's Upper West Side, landscape architects cultivate an oasis that conjures the remove of Central Park, on a far more intimate scale.

January 28, 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 28, 2016

Denver home with setback top floor to create roof deck space.

Denver hosts an exciting crop of homes, from midcentury bungalows to industrial lofts.

January 28, 2016

Minimal floating home in Copenhagen

Love to swim, kayak, and entertain guests? These homes will inspire you to build on the water.

January 28, 2016

Dining room with sliding doors to garden in Brooklyn renovation by Elizabeth Roberts.

Kings County is full of historic districts and beautiful old buildings—it's no surprise its full of modern renovations.

January 28, 2016

Allison Burke's Austin Home Renovation, Living Room

Charles and Ray Eames were so much more than furniture designers: they worked in the fields of fine art, film, architecture, industrial design, toy design, and more. These modern homes feature their furniture, plus a few other unusual Eames pieces.

January 28, 2016

Architect Barbara Bestor Los Angeles tile bathroom

Clean lines, geometric forms, and crisp color palettes give these bathrooms a cool graphic finish.

January 28, 2016

Durham, North Carolina home with stucco and Hardie board exterior

Inspired by surrounding forests and incredible views, these homes effortlessly fit into the landscape.

January 27, 2016

White pine clad bedroom

For the spatially challenged, think vertically: Lofted beds make every inch count.

January 27, 2016

superior logic exterior open glass house

These havens from British Columbia to New Zealand provide just the right amount of respite.

January 27, 2016

twisted sister tom givone dwell store facade exterior porch

These dwellings bring polished design to rustic settings.

January 27, 2016

Red cedar-clad Denver home.

Moving from Lake Michigan, a savvy couple builds a dream home that's also a wise investment.

January 27, 2016

decorist carouse 2l

The online design platform Decorist connects users who want to refresh their space with Dwell-approved professionals.

January 27, 2016

Modern outdoor pool with furniture

From neighborhoods to the city limits and beyond, a strong attention to detail makes each house stand out in the Texas capital.

January 27, 2016

Amsterdam kitchen with hot-rolled steel cabinetry

Along a picturesque canal, a historic building receives a clean renovation.

January 27, 2016

Joint bathroom and bedroom with a Neptune bathtub and wall art

These quirky custom beds and bedrooms remind us that no part of the home—even one where you'll mostly be sleeping—should be taken for granted.

January 27, 2016


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