How a firm foundation—in history, place, and atop an old rock wall—sets the tone for the Depot House’s next chapter

Designed in the 1950s, the home’s timber-clad interior has expansive windows that frame views of a picturesque garden.

Architects Filipe Pina and Maria Inês Costa salvage a rustic stone house, adding a corrugated metal volume and streamlining...

This historic home by Henkin Shavit Architecture is reimagined through a modern lens.

At age 34, Philip M. Isaacson commissioned architect F. Frederick Bruck to design a home for him and his wife. That was 1959.

A modern house built in the middle of a breathtaking natural landscape.

In Westchester County, architect Carol Kurth designs an airy, gallery-like home that places artwork and the outdoors on equal...

In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.

Finding inspiration in the work of Tadao Ando, a Houston couple design the concrete house of their dreams.

South of Mexico City, MA House by Cadaval & Solà-Morales is a stone, concrete, and glass structure that captures mountain views.

A beautiful cabin inspired by a walnut tree.

This Los Angeles family builds smart and plans ahead.

Mill Valley, California, might not be a hotbed of modernism, but it was here, ten years ago, that Dwell came into the world...

The brick-clad, three-bedroom home holds an 1860s cottage within its contemporary shell.

House in Iwakura is a minimal home located in Aichi, Japan, designed by Airhouse.

Our first-ever Best of Design Awards recognize the most inspiring projects in seven categories: Dwelling, Renovation, Prefab,...

When a 40-year-old pine tree fell over at the rear of a Brentwood estate in Los Angeles a few years back, its owner, an art lover...

House in Ohguchi is a minimal residence located in Aichi, Japan, designed by Airhouse.

While most people living in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn didn’t see much to love about an abandoned, weedy lot...

House in Yasunami is a minimal home located in Kochi, Japan, designed by TENK.

House in Ogikubo is a minimal home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by SNARK.

Here at Dwell, we love houses with a good backstory.

By conceptually dividing your home into zones, you can analyze each of its functions in turn.

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.

Casa JB, built near a stone quarry, incorporates the rocky terrain into its design.

Located in Tribeca, this residential development consists of a complete renovation and new construction—both concealed behind one...

The south-facing apartment in Greenwich Village’s Bleecker Court co-op features a chef’s kitchen.

Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.

A clever renovation transforms an irregularly shaped dwelling in Trequanda, Italy, into a tiny retreat that's bursting with...

House of Secret Gardens in Ahmedabad is a monolithic home interrupted by cooling gardens and pools.

Architect Jean-Luc Etienne updates an old stone cottage near the coast of Brittany, France, with a glass extension and Vipp...

In the village of Oak Park next to Chicago’s West Side, Seven Point fights the stigma surrounding cannabis usage with high-end...

An architect-turned-falconer considers animals and nature when designing his own home.

A charming house with interconnected volumes that overlook different areas of a picturesque landscape.

Returning to old stomping grounds, two siblings enlist Acabadomate to revive the 19th-century residence in Catalonia.