William Hanley is Dwell’s editor-in-chief, previously executive editor at Surface, senior editor at Architectural Record, news editor at ArtNews, and staff writer at Rhizome, among other roles. He covers architecture, design, art, and urbanism. He loves a concrete sofa with a fun throw pillow. Say hi! -> william at dwell dot com <-

Elegant Ashtrays, Updated USM Chairs, and New Piercings at the “Shelter” Design Fair
Here’s everything our editor-in-chief got up to at the new show organized by online design shop Afternoon Light.
Open Invitations: The Outdoor Issue
Patios, porches, and other perfect places for entertaining.
A Renowned Artist’s L.A. Renovation Added a Distinct Facade—and Kicked Off a Much Bigger Project
The perforated metal screens that cover Charles Gaines and Roxana Landaverde’s house pay homage to the grids found in Charles’s...