Heather Corcoran

In a Brooklyn backyard, an off-duty architect builds a structure that tests his attention to the little things.

The outlandish Belgian fashion designer, a member of the iconic Antwerp Six, creates a quirky pattern-filled capsule collection for the Swedish mega-retailer—with a high-tech twist.

To welcome summer, the plaza at Rockefeller Center transforms into a desert landscape.

At Studio Boeri's Bosco Vertical, a striking shell boasts a sleek interior showcasing some of furniture design's biggest names.

An adaptive reuse project transforms a derelict Australian streetscape into a vibrant public space—and picks up two 2016 Good Design Awards in the process.

In Madrid, Spain, Husos Architects renovate a turn-of-the-20th-century apartment for a client with dual passions: her houseplants and a nice, long bath.

On a narrow site in Western Australia, Mountford Architects makes the most of a tight spot—with an eye to the future.

In a 17-century palazzo, two young design studios explore a very modern material.

Six days. Ten students. One prototype building.

An all-star cast of emerging designers come together at Wintercheck Factory's Brooklyn studio for NYCxSkymall, an exhibition of design solutions for problems that don't quite exist.

With a new skeleton, a brick house on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., gets an eco-friendly upgrade—without losing its local charm.

Martis Camp 141 celebrates it mountainous surroundings with local materials.

See a glimpse into the office of a master architect.

The Jewish Museum in New York City takes it outside with a celebration of the Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx.

At SaloneSatellite, Polish designer Agata Nowak showcased a line of convertible furniture meant to simplify life at the office and beyond.

The Philadelphia artist takes over MASS MoCA with the immersive neon-lit installation "Free Roses" and a contemporary spin on Pop art interiors.

When a traditional architectural style meets handmade details, the result is a quietly modern retreat.

At Eurocucina 2016, the kitchen component of Milan's Salone del Mobile, the European brands presented a range of innovations, including some tech-forward surprises.

As we kick of our 2016 Home Tours program with a stop in San Diego, check out the work of participating architect Steven Lombardi in a new exhibition of drawings and architectural models that reveals…

The Salone Satellite program is a showcase for emerging design talents under the age of 35— many looking to take prototype to product.

As a large portion of the American population reaches retirement, architects and designers are rethinking what it means to age.

Streamlined appliances pack functionality into narrow silhouettes.

Rough materials ground a seemingly lighter-than-air getaway in Miami.

In the arty enclave of Ein Hod, Israel, young interior design firm En Studio creates a serene space that's pared down to the essentials.

From bright yellow to copper, make a statement with your kitchen.

From custom cabinetry to hidden hooks, get clever when organizing your home.

With a new monograph and exhibition, a Brazilian designer traces his roots.

A Japanese postmodernist and a Spanish sculptor walk into a store...

A 1936 house by the architectural scion comes back to market.

A series of exhibitions and performances at the Savannah College of Art and Design spark creative conversations across disciplines.

Look up and see the sky through these stunning ceiling windows.

In hip Kreuzberg, a new restaurant combines the hues of David Hockney with a Jewish gangster's legacy.

While finish trends come and go—these high-gloss rooms aren't afraid to shine.

Nothing says modern architecture like wide-open vistas—so take a look inside.

Feeling inspired by the Five Senses package in our current Interiors We Love issue? Check out these homes that use color to great effect.

With a palette that spans from baby blue to midnight, discover how designers are using this too-cool hue.

Celebrate Palm Springs Modernism Week, which runs from February 11–21, with a look at some of our favorite modern desert oases.

These houses in Broncos Country prove modern design is alive in the Rocky Mountains.

The haptic impact can’t be underplayed. The tactility of a material—its temperature, its texture­—can make the difference between pleasure and discontent.

At Brooklyn's 99¢ Plus gallery, 30 artists and designers re-imagine the lamp in an illuminating light show.

The new Assembly collection from EQ3 celebrates up-and-coming figures in Canadian design. Discover this newly appointed class, which debuted at Toronto's Interior Design Show, here.

Take a tour of weaver Nancy Kennedy's California studio. Then, discover more design talent from around the USA in our Modern Across America issue, on newsstands now.

Clean lines, geometric forms, and crisp color palettes give these bathrooms a cool graphic finish.

In New York, architecture and interiors firm BarlisWedlick creates an eclectic compound designed to suit a client with an idiosyncratic wish list.

Because sometimes soft colors make the strongest statement—especially when used in unconventional pairings.

Alejandro Aravena's Pritzker Prize win has raised the profile of socially conscious architecture. Revisit five projects that serve the greater good here.

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

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

From small workshops to home studios, we herald a group of American makers.

After a stint at the MoMA Design Store, colorful cult-favorite design brand HAY brings its Mini Market to Nordstrom stores across North America.

Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art celebrates the legacy of one of the last century's most overlooked industrial designers, Peter Muller-Munk.

As Dwell revs up for its first-ever Scottsdale, Arizona, home tour from May 20-21, 2016, we showcase a few of our favorite Sonoran Desert dwellings.

Start the year off with a visual palate cleanser in the form of uncluttered interior design that's soothing for the senses.

Manhattan plant shop The Sill takes the guesswork out of indoor gardening.

Delve into the game-changing art and design movement with a new tome from Vitra. As its social-media-ready title reminds us: #itsalldesign.

Make an impact with unexpected materials.

There's nothing quite like the shift in color and texture provided by a rug to set off an area—or function—of a room.

Just add water.

With their bold and unusually colored exteriors, these six houses put a new spin on curb appeal—and give Roy G. Biv a run for his money.

In Sweden, an architect finds an efficient building solution 260 miles from home.

With their clear sight lines and easy flow, these open dining areas make party planning easy.

When residents are dealing with issues of mobility, renovating with universal design practices in mind can make homes more accessible for all.

With the exhibition Das Haus, IMM Cologne gives an emerging designer the opportunity to redefine the very concept of the home.

From artist-signed limited editions to tools of the trade, these gifts should satisfy even the most artsy modernist on your list.

On the cusp of the new year, Pantone has announced not one but two colors of the year for 2016, proving that the tens are all about breaking the rules.

Because sometimes you just need a cozy place to kick back and get away from it all.

When it's time for a big meal, these well appointed dining rooms have space for even the largest guest list with tables that seat 10, 12, or even more.

These creative outbuilding designs give new meaning to the phrase "business in the front, party in the back."

From custom bunk beds to a built-in sliding board, these modern designs are kid tested, parent approved.

Architects and designers, Dwell Home Tours are coming to your city! This is your chance to showcase your project to our network of design enthusiasts.

Whether it's custom millwork or cerused floor planks, these light shades of wood prove that, even at home, blonds have more fun.

We've rounded up a list of our perennially favorite gifts for green thumbs ranging from for tools for the DIY landscape designer to accessories for the windowsill gardener.

By following Passive House guidelines, architects can create houses keep in the heat without major utility bills.

A new monograph celebrates the work of northwestern architect Tom Kundig.

Take a cue from these cozy homes in snowy settings, because you already know: Winter is coming.

Huff and puff all you want—when it comes to interior design trends, exposed brick isn't going anywhere.

These five houses eschew decoration for an airier appeal.

A designer of grand homes packs all the essentials—and more—into a Manhattan studio of his own.

A new exhibition celebrates four decades of Latin American design innovation.

In a neighborhood on the verge of rediscovery, JSa Arquitectura transforms a formerly hip hotel into a brand-new hot spot filled with work by emerging designers.

Whether a design exercise or something more substantial, these structures designed by their residents offer inspiring design straight from the pros.

Renovations so stunning they raise the question: You live where?!

With shades of white making up five of the 10 best-selling Benjamin Moore paints, it's no surprise that the brand picked the shade Simply White as its 2016 color of the year.

Take a rustic style cue from these five modern farmhouses.

The children's book Little Houses combines counting lessons with a 'round-the-world tour of architectural typologies.

Whether you're entertaining a crowd or just want to really stretch out, check out these larger-than-life sofas that give leg room new meaning.

As autumn falls upon the northern hemisphere, cozy on up to these inspiring rooms from Dublin to Virginia.

As we kick off the second edition of Dwell on Design NY, check out some of our favorite Manhattan homes from the pages of Dwell.

Entrepreneur Shaun Springer turned 15 years of smart home experience into Astro, a hardware startup that aims to simplify the high-tech home.

At Dwell on Design New York, a designer of luxe residences and resorts talks about updating a tired typology: the suburban subdivision.

Whether renovated or restored, these five abodes from the peak of the midcentury modern movement are nifty as ever.

After Hurricane Sandy destroyed the Rockaway boardwalk, Claire Weisz of architecture firm WXY imagined a new public space for New York City.

For almost 60 years, the Eames Lounge has been America's favorite chair. But what really goes into this modern masterpiece?

This time of year, aurora borealis lights up the northern skies. Celebrate this natural phenomenon with five of our favorite modern houses with serious views of nature's best light show.

A traditional tight-space typology meets the modern age in these five row house renovations.

In our Dream Homes issue, on stands now, we visited a concrete Texas home inspired by the work of Tadao Ando. Here, we look at five more cement structures that show the material's softer side.

Forget any eco-friendly connotations, these rooms ranging from chartreuse to forest have us feeling a certain shade with envy.

This Labor Day weekend we took you inside the workspaces of creatives around the world. Today, we look a little closer to home for office inspiration.

Take a cue from the pros with design tips ripped from some of our favorite hotels around the world.