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
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
An Ohio designer’s return home inspires a larger-than-life spin on the everyday.
January 17, 2016
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
A San Francisco woodworking studio for kids a both carpentry skills and an appreciation for design thinking.
January 16, 2016
People for Urban Progress upcycles cast-off urban hardware back into the community.
January 16, 2016
By opening up the atrium of a historic residence in Chicago, an architect shows it may take more than a first (or second) draft to make a home.
January 16, 2016
Long before a 3,500-square-foot home stood on this secluded 12-acre site, this land was just a favorite campsite for two New Yorkers.
January 15, 2016
Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.
January 15, 2016
This modern abode in Mérida, Mexico, makes a bold statement with simple materials.
January 15, 2016
Mesmerizing v-patterns transform these brick, tile, and wood floors into points of interest.
January 15, 2016
New Canaan, Connecticut doesn't have a monopoly on modern homes in the northeast—the Hudson Valley also has its fair share!
January 15, 2016
The warm, organic, and functional designs of Hans Wegner are classics of modernism—see how they shape the living spaces of these six modern homes.
January 15, 2016
Because sometimes soft colors make the strongest statement—especially when used in unconventional pairings.
January 14, 2016
These residences give the traditional pitched roof a modern update.
January 14, 2016
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
January 14, 2016
From the beach to the bush, these homes from down under embrace their country's natural splendor.
January 14, 2016
A modern topper for a brick mews house takes its cues from a fast-changing London district.
January 14, 2016
The roof may be the most underused part of any home—these six dwellings transform that space into an airy retreat.
January 14, 2016
A prolific designer of furniture and home products, Patricia Urquiola was recently named Art Director of the venerable Italian brand Cassina. Explore some of her myriad pieces in these nine modern dwellings!
January 14, 2016
Alejandro Aravena's Pritzker Prize win has raised the profile of socially conscious architecture. Revisit five projects that serve the greater good here.
January 13, 2016
In these homes, warm wood is incorporated into the interior structure in surprising ways.
January 13, 2016
Less time hunched over instruction manuals, more time working on posture. That's the idea behind Oristand, an inexpensive and easy-to-assemble alternative to hardware-heavy standing desks.
January 13, 2016
Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.
January 13, 2016
We revisit the remarkable, socially engaged work of Alejandro Aravena on the occasion of the announcement of his Pritzker Prize, the profession's highest honor awarded internationally.
January 13, 2016
Accent your kitchen island with a fleet of charismatic three- and four-leggers.
January 13, 2016
One of the most prized stones around, Calacatta is a special type of Italian marble that features rich white and honey colors with bold veins. To learn more about marble and its infinite varieties, be sure to read more here. But for now, you can explore this stunning material in these these 6 homes!
January 13, 2016
Ranging from California to Denmark, these renovations plainly illustrate the diversity of beauty that barns afford. Built to last, these expansive structures can find a brilliant second life as a modern home.
January 13, 2016
Tigg Coll Architects takes a new approach to a straightforward town house renovation and expansion.
January 13, 2016
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