Thursday, January 14, 2016

Photo of the Week: Floating Concrete Staircase by Architect Arthur Erickson

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

Living room with ocean views in Australian beach home by OLA Studio

From the beach to the bush, these homes from down under embrace their country's natural splendor.

January 14, 2016

Grange Yard office

A modern topper for a brick mews house takes its cues from a fast-changing London district.

January 14, 2016

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The roof may be the most underused part of any home—these six dwellings transform that space into an airy retreat.

January 14, 2016

modern fairhaven beach house blackbutt eucalyptus living room Patricia Urquiola sofa

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

Modern Parisian adolescent home renovation by Damien Brambilla with outdoor garden and facade

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

Hedge Row bedroom

In these homes, warm wood is incorporated into the interior structure in surprising ways.

January 13, 2016

Oristand standing desk

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

Timber-clad Australian beach home by OLA Studio

Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.

January 13, 2016

St. Edward's University Dorms, Austin, Texas, USA, completed in 2008

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

Bright kitchen with green cabinets and an Achille Castiglioni table

Accent your kitchen island with a fleet of charismatic three- and four-leggers.

January 13, 2016

george residence interior kitchen

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

Side view of the Farum house studio.

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

1 brackenbury brick exterior

Tigg Coll Architects takes a new approach to a straightforward town house renovation and expansion.

January 13, 2016

Hedge Row pool

A 4,130-square-foot vacation home finds harmony in a cohesive design. For more renovations made in the USA, pick up a copy of our latest issue, devoted to American ingenuity in design.

January 12, 2016

Museo Jumex exterior, with site-specific artwork by Luis Camnitzer

On the tails of organizing a complex and ambitious survey of contemporary Latin American art, the architectural historian and curator of Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative, Latin America, discusses the role of museums as civic icons and centers for discourse.

January 12, 2016

Pico Island Holiday Home in Portugal

From elegant fireplaces to centuries-old stone, these contemporary homes are unashamed of their historic roots.

January 12, 2016

Hidden House kitchen

White surfaces and clean lines are the order of the day for these striking abodes.

January 12, 2016

Tolomeo Micro Parete lamp from Artemide and brass washbasin from Morocco in Prague bathroom renovation.

From small decorative accents to bold centerpieces, brass can find a diverse range of uses in contemporary interiors.

January 12, 2016

cabin fever studio padron guesthouse new york cedar cladding oak bookshelves

These cozy retreats beg you to come in from the cold.

January 12, 2016

Reinterpretation of tradition Sicilian villa by Fabrizio Foti.

Mediterranean style isn't just a code word for chintzy California mansions. These houses take cues from the famous region by the sea.

January 11, 2016

canary home security black desk

Every Monday, @dwell and @designmilk invite fans and experts on Twitter to weigh in on trending topics in design.

January 11, 2016

Villa Le Trident in the French Riviera renovated by 4a Architekten.

Once home to modernist architect Barry Dierks, this historic home overlooking the Mediterranean Sea gets some functional updates without sacrificing its timeless appeal.

January 11, 2016

modern lakeside home in Australia living room with arco lamp by flos, b&b italia coffee table, and poltroon frau sofa

Oriented away from the walls and toward the windows, these rooms capture the world in living color, with no need for electronic distractions.

January 11, 2016

Originally constructed in 1970, the Wilson residence was updated by the architect couple in 2004. They expanded the home by about a third, but the original design of the rear elevation (seen here at dusk) was largely maintained.

From Sarasota to Sea Ranch, these communities thrive with rich repositories of modern architecture.

January 11, 2016

Milgard Essence Series© Windows

Windows may be the most under-appreciated element of any modern home: they need to withstand the elements (from rain to noise) and potential intruders while easily opening to admit light and air. Their complex internal engineering demands equally vigorous aesthetic attention: a high-performance design that skimps on careful detailing and quality finishes can blight any facade. Milgard's Essence Series© doesn't ask you to compromise: with clean, colorful exteriors and warm wood interior construction, you can treat yourself to the best of both worlds.

January 11, 2016

Modern bedroom with world map wall decal

Here at Dwell, we're big fan's of Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec's furniture and product designs; check out our coverage of their recent foray into wrought iron furniture. Click through this slideshow explore some of their classic designs in these 6 modern homes!

January 11, 2016

Interior view from the living room

From Alaska to New York to Scotland, these homes face tough winters—and do so with efficient underfloor heating systems.

January 11, 2016

ryan gravel atlanta beltline park urban revitilization multiuse trails eastside trail

A student’s lofty vision lays the groundwork for a city’s urban revitalization.

January 10, 2016

castle in the sand florida seaside home facade epic metals roof

In a modernist seaside enclave, a couple calls in a pioneering architecture firm to build a new house rooted in midcentury style.

January 10, 2016


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