Juhani Pallasmaa on Humane Cities, Monumental Architecture, and the Architect's Role in SocietyThe Finnish architect and international thought leader muses on cities, the impulse to construct, and the poetry of buildings.
Plywood Partitions Divvy Up Space in a Free-Flowing London TownhouseNimtim Architects reimagines a ’70s residence for a growing family, creating simple, flexible rooms that connect with the garden.
Li Edelkoort Thinks Coronavirus Will Change Consumer Behavior ForeverAt this year’s Design Indaba conference in Cape Town, the famed trend forecaster spoke about coronavirus, consumption, and her...
Goodbye Grid and Cushy Beds, Hello Pool in the WildernessAn off-the-grid house that is little more than a decked campsite—albeit with a roof—includes a swimming pool for a family that...
41 Comforting Interiors That Are Pretty in PlywoodThere’s something soothing about a room wrapped in wood grain.
A Renovated Flat in Moshe Safdie's Habitat '67A flat renovated by a pair of fashion insiders breathes new life into architect Moshe Safdie's iconic Habitat '67 building.
San Diego, CANestled on the Pacific coastline, between Los Angeles’s sprawl and the Mexican border, San Diego is a surprisingly design-forward...
The Dwell 24: WoojWooj is a collection of accessible, ecologically responsibile home goods designed and manufactured in Brooklyn, New York.
The Design Life: How Do the Dwell 24 See the World?We surveyed our designers to find out—the results may surprise you.
Urban Planner and MacArthur “Genius” Emmanuel Pratt’s Vision for Chicago Is Radically SimpleIdeas like urban acupuncture and biofeedback belie the simplicity behind Sweet Water Foundation’s mission—to help folks in...
This Backyard Granny Flat Is Filled With Clever Storage and Natural LightWebster Wilson designs a cedar-wrapped ADU in Portland, Oregon, for a grandmother and her visiting grandchildren.
VitraThe conventional version of theopen-plan office is now regarded as a failure.
Modern FarmerFarming has come a long way since the quaint notion of a red barn and flowers resting in mason jars.
Meet Upstart Humanitarian Architecture Duo TYIN TegnestueTwo young Norwegians take a hands-on approach to do-good design with projects in remote Thailand, Bangkok, Sumatra, and beyond.
The Low Down on DownWarm, fluffy, lightweight and long-lasting, Down Bedding Basics provide the ultimate comfort while you sleep.
A New Doc About Saudi Arabia’s 105 Mile–Long City Walks “The Line” Between Fact and PoliticsThe video attempts to spin the proposed megaproject into something more concrete—and palatable.
Is The Right To Housing Real?Nowhere do questions of the built environment reveal themselves more than when dealing with the fundamental issue of housing.
The Catio Is Ready for Its Close-UpSome Los Angeles enthusiasts are attempting to mainstream the cat patio—a simple solution for indoor cats who yearn for the great...