Brian Libby is a Portland-based architecture writer who has contributed to Dwell since 2004. He has also written for The New York Times, Architect, CityLab, Salon, Metropolis, Architectural Record and The Oregonian, among others. Libby additionally writes the Portland Architecture blog and is an award-winning filmmaker and photographer.

Before & After: A Family (Quite Literally) Fills the Walls of Their Midcentury Home With Memories
Los Angeles firm Chet Architecture crafts a deeply personal hillside home packed with primary colors—including a custom mural...
Budget Breakdown: This $558K Texas Home Celebrates the Charm of Simple Sheds
Wrapped in corrugated metal, the Hill Country getaway reflects designer and artist John Redington’s long-held passion for...
Private Nooks Unfold at Every Turn in This Origami-Inspired Japanese Home
The naturally ventilated Kumagaya House has a central breezeway, soaring volumes, and secluded spaces that give its occupants...