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Born on this day in Kuortane, Finland, Alvar Aalto’s designs are a harmonious fusion of functionality and grace. Though he dabbled in many art forms—from glassware to architecture—Alvar Aalto always infused his signature style into his designs. The result was simple,…

After educating more than 1,200 architects, Frank Lloyd Wright’s influential school is forced to close. The School of Architecture at Taliesin (SOAT), founded by Frank Lloyd Wright, is closing its doors this summer after 88 years of educating aspiring architects.…

Being your own client comes with its own challenges and rewards. These 30 residences and private outdoor hideaways built by architects— some sprawling multi-level abodes built for their families and some minimalist cabins to deepen their connection to nature—are all…

To combat the coronavirus, Wuhan City authorities are leveraging prefab design to build hospitals at incredible speed. In Wuhan City, the epicenter of the coronavirus, more than 100 workers and an army of engineers from across China are moving at…

Known as "Immerso Glamping", this alpine cabin, designed by Italian architects Fabio Vignolo and Francesca Turnaturi, is true to its name: it allows guests to go off the grid and reconnect with nature in an inventive way. While the prefabricated…

These dashing designs are worth every penny. Whether you’re looking for sleek hanging light fixtures in the kitchen or want a farmhouse chic option in your dining room, these affordable pendant lighting options work perfectly in every room in the…

Nestled in the Santa Cruz mountains, surrounded by old-growth redwoods, this dreamy home is a spiritual sanctuary for a creative couple. Interior designer Eva Holbrook and artist Jamie Williams purchased their cabin for the vibe. Surrounded by lush forest and…

Whether you’re designing for indoors or out, these new products from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers will definitely add an edge to any residential project. The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS) wrapped…

These crafty interventions in China and Hong Kong are a testament to out-of-the-box thinking. Whether the challenge is to fit three generations of a family in a 366-square-foot apartment or to salvage a historic house, the following projects are up…

Flexibility rules in an airy Southern California garage-turned-ADU that gives two professionals the chance to ride the wave of the future. Like many adults with aging parents, Jorge Cuevas Antillón thinks a lot about the future. But the professor and…

The Victorian that’s graced countless postcards needs a new owner to restore the interior. One of San Francisco’s famous Painted Ladies recently hit the market, offering buyers the rare opportunity to own one of seven iconic, Queen Anne–style Victorians across…

Arctic Bath plunges visitors into the remote wilderness of Sweden’s Lapland region. Those who pounced on Arctic Bath reservations back in July are now packing their bags with snow boots and swimwear. In Sweden’s frigid Lule River floats Arctic Bath,…

Built of concrete and timber, Casa BS in Córdoba maneuvers around nature, allowing trees to puncture its design. When an Argentinian couple’s adult sons moved out of the family home, the empty nesters decided to build a new home to…

An indoor/outdoor courtyard allows tree branches to graze the ceiling of this narrow Osaka residence. When a young family requested a home in which they could “feel green,” Satoshi Saito of SAI Architectural Design Office took the directive to heart.…

Budget-friendly and versatile, laminate is a popular choice for kitchen cabinets. The right combination of kitchen cabinet and countertop materials can create an upscale vibe without busting the budget. Considering major factors like durability, aesthetics, and cost, laminate kitchen cabinets…

These modern bathtubs have quite the view. Take a peek at the homes from the Dwell community that caught our editor’s eye with their top-notch bathroom design. Featured homes were submitted by members of the Dwell community through our Add…

There’s a reason that Scandinavian interiors have caught the eye of design enthusiasts around the globe. The modernist principles developed by Nordic architects and designers nearly 100 years ago in the early 20th century have stood the test of time.…

Modern, chic, and site-responsive, the innovative weeHouses produced by Minnesota-based Alchemy Architects tick all the boxes for stylish prefab living. In 2002, when a friend asked Minnesotan architect Geoffrey Warner of Alchemy Architects to design a weekend home at Lake…