Zachary Edelson

In her new book, Wild by Design, Margie Ruddick shows us how to get closer to nature.

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

In the wake of a catastrophic earthquake, a young Haitian photographer builds anew.

Located on New Zealand's Great Barrier Island, this solar-powered home designed by Fearon Hay Architects is as idyllic as they come.

Perkins+Will, along with architecture/engineering firm Byce & Associates, used some simple strategies to make Newell Rubbermaid's corporate design center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a healthy place to…

Purveyor of Scandinavian design Marimekko is collaborating with Target to bring you an entire collection, from tableware to clothing, that features the Finnish company's signature colorful, modern…

Intervention Architecture designed this 657-square-foot live/work studio that features a double-height, indoor-outdoor living room and a cozy mezzanine bedroom.

A2arquitectos transformed an old squash court at the Hotel Castell dels Hams in Majorca, Spain, into a unique series of whimsical rooms for kids.

Located close to the Island's Trout River, this 2,400-square-foot house designed by Robert Haggis of SableArc Studios makes the most of its surroundings.

The architecture firm MOS—headed by Hilary Sample and Michael Meredith—have a new monograph documenting their extensive works.

Designed by Stockholm-based Tham & Videgård Arkitekter, this house is located in the outer region of the Stockholm archipelago.

Founded in 1994 by Wong Mun Summ and Richard Hassell, WOHA has designed towers for Mumbai, Singapore, Bangkok, and other tropical megacities (cities with over 10 million inhabitants).

Located in a forest in the Andean foothills, a house draws from the region’s geology to produce a unique bathing experience.

For this 360-foot-long tunnel in Amsterdam, Benthem Crouwel Architects drew upon classic motifs of Dutch art and craft to create a unique experience for pedestrians and cyclists.

A young couple were faced with a difficult site on the Spanish coast: a hillside with a 42 degree slant. GilBartolomé Architects designed the stunning—and aptly named—Cliff House for them.

Organized by a local lodge owner in Italy's Dolomites mountains, the Starlight Room immerses visitors in an Alpine panorama.

Designed by Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter, this 24.5-foot-tall lookout creates new vistas of the harbor of Aarhus, Denmark.

Meredith Nicole and Mark Henderson, who are currently engaged, seized on this 975-square-foot space in a Vancouver warehouse to build their workshop and home.

Darjan Avramovic and Dorota Rogowska designed this total gut renovation of their 95-year-old bungalow.

Home goods retailer SWENYO collaborated with designer Ben Uyeda of HomeMade Modern to design a versatile metal bracket that can create an infinite combination of furniture—all using the ubiquitous…

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With the harsh sun beating overhead, these designs deflect, diffuse, and absorb energy so you stay comfy—and don't stick to your leather couch.

Produced by the Slovenian company Lushna, these tiny structures can quickly provide all the shelter and comfort of a modern cabin.

In celebration of Pokémon's 20th anniversary, the 3D printing website 3D Hubs worked with designer Flowalistik to make these pocket monsters available to you.

Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.

Melburnians already support a burgeoning art scene; it's no surprise the city is also home to beautiful architecture as well.

From sleeping spaces to entire dwellings, these homes-on-wheels bring modern living on all your travels.

From London to Tokyo, cities are getting denser and denser—but these architects and clients found clever ways to carve out their dwellings.

Tasked with renovating a dilapidated structure, an architect saw the opportunity for an unconventional eco-friendly design to shine through.

Don't judge a book by its cover: these homes' dark exteriors contain warm and bright interiors.

From Japan to Italy, these homes show the universal appeal of letting the outdoors inside.

Quebec's largest city and its environs offers these beautiful examples of old buildings reborn.

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From Gowanus in Brooklyn to the Upper West Side, these nine projects show the breadth of creativity that comes with reimagining the historic row house.

Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.

For our March interiors issue, currently on newsstands, we looked at superbly-designed rooms from all over the world. While the projects varied immensely, the U.S.

For those of us who can't do a full panorama, there's nothing better than a perfectly-framed vista.

From ground-up LPs to horse stalls, these homes find unique ways to keep materials out of the land fill.

From headboards to walls to pure decor, felt's diverse uses are on full display in these six projects.

At Dwell, we love the benefits of prefab and small space design: homes takes less from the environment and can be installed with minimal disturbance to the site.

It may be no country for old men, but it certainly suits modern dwelling.

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As these projects attest, the home of Antoni Gaudí is still a locus of vibrant architectural design.

Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.

Whether its Mies van der Rohe or Philip Johnson, early modern architecture's enthusiastic use of glass has left a clear mark on today's homes.

Serve yourself some kitchen design inspiration with projects from Oakland to Chicago.

From translucent plastic to neon lights, these modern homes explore unique ways to design with color and illumination.

From the Wizard of Oz to Clark Kent in Smallville, there's a special place for the farmhouse in the American psyche.

It's the gift we attribute to architects and designers: to see a room and imagine new possibilities for color, light, and of course, furniture.

From rustic renovations to glass-enclosed retreats, these homes bring modern design to Europe's highest peaks.

Seattle-based marketing executive Chris Pendl used the smart home app Wink to make his mobile second home more secure, efficient, and convenient.

The Second City is second to none when it comes to inventive modern architecture, from Louis Sullivan to the present day.

Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.

Read more about Knoll's impressive career here, but in the meantime, explore just a few of her works in these contemporary homes.

Letting the warm climate indoors is a common thread through these diverse dwellings.

From modern interiors hidden within historic structures to unabashedly modern dwellings, these seven renovations take totally different approaches to San Francisco's historic building stock.

The Aegean's all-white architecture famously helped inspire Le Corbusier; these five dwellings continue in that proud modern tradition (though not all are as minimalist).

Brooklyn-based RBW's work—from diminutive sconces to large floor lamps—shape these five interiors.

From appropriated nooks to glass-encased rooms, each of these modern offices works a unique angle.

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From a large gathering space for family or a tranquil sanctuary, these seven designs feature some very different takes on the ancient idea of a courtyard.

The nose knows: Though fleeting and immaterial, scent is the lifeblood of Proustian memories, both evoking and imprinting visceral associations.

Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest. Follow Dwell's Pinterest account for more daily design inspiration.

From a minimalist Walter Gropius design to a curving sculptural stair, these six stairways run the gamut.

In the Paris' venerable Printemps department store, two Toronto-based firms were tasked with enlivening a new atrium and creating a unique experience for visitors.

Whether it's to maximize limited light or create a soothing interior, these five projects go white in a big way.

Made for casual design enthusiasts and Palm Springs connoisseurs alike, Unseen Midcentury Desert Modern offers a peek into 51 buildings—some not open to the public—in that Southern California mecca…

Skylights needn't be simple overhead daylighting; sometimes they can truly define a room.

From California to Connecticut, these midcentury interiors still shine through thanks to the careful attention of architects and residents alike.

Reflective and bright in the light, polished concrete's industrial character can verge on gloomy depending how its used. Explore its diverse uses in these five unique homes.

From the Maine coast down to rural Connecticut, these six homes showcase the diversity of modern design in New England.

In our February issue, on newsstands now, we detailed how architect Alexander Gorlin was revamping Eero Saarinen's masterpiece Bell Labs (now Bell Works).

From a Le Corbusier-inspired perch to a tree-friendly veranda, these striking designs set themselves apart from the average outdoor space.

It may the biggest discrepancy between seductive renderings and actual dwelling: glassy facades—especially on busy streets and dense neighborhoods—just become a constant showcase for a home's curtain…

Kings County is full of historic districts and beautiful old buildings—it's no surprise its full of modern renovations.

Charles and Ray Eames were so much more than furniture designers: they worked in the fields of fine art, film, architecture, industrial design, toy design, and more.

These quirky custom beds and bedrooms remind us that no part of the home—even one where you'll mostly be sleeping—should be taken for granted.

Danish-born Jens Risom is a designer who helped lead the midcentury modern movement; he helped found Knoll (in 1942, the Hans Knoll Furniture Company) and started his own firm after World War II.

While bright white stucco evokes Mediterranean-inspired minimalism, not all designs need be stark and colorless. Explore stucco's diversity in these 6 projects!

Never underestimate the humble floor tile—furnished with rich coloring and a striking design, they can revitalize any room.

From the Loire Valley to Northern California, these beautiful settings for al fresco dining range from elaborate shelters to simple picnic-like setups.

In our March issue, we explore how Argentine architects Nicolas Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento built a Buenos Aires home—filled with recycled materials—for themselves and their three young children.

Clean lines and minimalist design meet ample cushions and warm sunlight in these six interiors

You can't go wrong with the iconic work of Le Corbusier—see how his designs shaped these 6 contemporary spaces.

While not every house collected here mets the strictest standards and certifications of passive house design, they all strive to achieve its goals: impressive efficiency thanks to insulation,…

From cities to the countryside, the best modern design lets in a little (or a lot of) nature.

Ranging from the edges of London to rural Scotland, these six homes immerse themselves in the beauty of the British isles, frequently adapting and re-using old structures in the process.

From sculpture to lighting, these homes find contemporary applications for one of mankind's oldest materials.

From textiles to furniture to interiors, the residents of these homes leveraged their design expertise to craft their living spaces.

From subtle accents to bold exterior coverings, these six projects aren't afraid to use bold orange hues.

An Ohio designer’s return home inspires a larger-than-life spin on the everyday.

New Canaan, Connecticut doesn't have a monopoly on modern homes in the northeast—the Hudson Valley also has its fair share!

The warm, organic, and functional designs of Hans Wegner are classics of modernism—see how they shape the living spaces of these six modern homes.

The roof may be the most underused part of any home—these six dwellings transform that space into an airy retreat.

A prolific designer of furniture and home products, Patricia Urquiola was recently named Art Director of the venerable Italian brand Cassina.

One of the most prized stones around, Calacatta is a special type of Italian marble that features rich white and honey colors with bold veins.

Ranging from California to Denmark, these renovations plainly illustrate the diversity of beauty that barns afford.

White surfaces and clean lines are the order of the day for these striking abodes.

From small decorative accents to bold centerpieces, brass can find a diverse range of uses in contemporary interiors.