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There are few sights like the vast expanse of the African Serengeti coming alive each morning as the sun wakes up its diverse residents. It is the stuff many a nature-lover dreams about and a holiday here is often a…

Three top architecture firms just revealed new designs for La Brea Tar Pits—including Hancock Park’s 12 acres and the Page Museum, which displays ice age relics found on-site. Last night, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) unveiled…

In 1961, Herman Miller and Alexander Girard opened the Textiles & Objects Shop in New York, selling the preeminent designer’s exuberant fabrics and a handpicked selection of folk art. First came glass and steel. Then came Alexander Girard. A stark…

After a top-to-bottom renovation and a two-story extension, garden views now fill this 19th-century home in Fort Greene. Eager to start a family, a New York couple living in Tribeca spent quite a bit of time scouring Brooklyn’s culturally diverse…

By paying homage to their roots, these updated dwellings strike a balance between past and present to stunning effect. Take a look at the renovations and new builds from the Dwell community that caught our editor’s eye this week. Featured…

1. How did you land the project and what was the brief? Initially the customers were looking for a house with volumetry that would hide the roofs, but the regulation of the condominium did not allow the use of flat…

Nestled within the jaw-dropping Columbia River Gorge, The Society Hotel Bingen offers a refined off-the-beaten-trail experience for travelers and getaway-seekers alike. There are surprises around every corner in this converted schoolhouse, beautiful communal spaces for sharing moments with friends and…

15 Clerkenwell Close is a mixed-use six storey building with a stone facade. Architect: Amin Taha Architects. Photography: Agnese Sanvito. See more on Dwell.com: Clerkenwell Close – England, United Kingdom Homes near England, United Kingdom The London EDITION Caroline Place…

Cantilevered homes have a certain remarkable charm about them; even f we have seen plenty of them around. Just the idea of a large and heavy structure seemingly hanging in the air gets us excited! Designed by March Studio, the…

A cabin in the woods that you can enjoy in warmer summer months is one that we all dream of. It is the perfect getaway that not only takes you far from the rush of daily life, but also brings…

A Napa poolside retreat, offering ample seating, a home bar and outdoor kitchen. Entertaining friends or relaxing with family is a breeze in this Wine Country Shangri-La. See more on Dwell.com: Napa Pool House – Napa Valley, California Homes near…

Finding a smart balance between the rugged and the contemporary, the Concrete Apartment in Jardim Paulista, São Paulo is one where you can find a delightful world of contrasts. Designed by Consuelo Jorge Architects, the apartment feels anything but mundane…

Walter J. Hall was the master craftsman who built Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater—but not before he built his own masterpiece. Before Fallingwater, there was Lynn Hall. Built between 1934 and 1935, this  early modernist structure was the creation of Walter…

This is a 150㎡apartment in Taiwan with a strip of horizontal window looking out to the city. The new owner is a three-generation family. The elder favors grandeur, lush marble and rich wood grain; the young couple prefers bright space,…

On New Zealand’s rugged west coast, a family’s brooding beach house opens up to the surrounding canopy and ocean views. Amid the jagged rocks, pounding surf, and black sand of Western New Zealand’s Piha Beach resides a family home that…

Situated in Tulum, this small boutique hotel rises between the trees, in which the main concept consisted in preserving 70% of the existing vegetation in order to build around it. By achieving this, every space of the project is always…

Having roommates is no longer solely reserved for younger generations. A new book shows how folks around the world have reconciled wildly different styles to create communal homes. While the notion of living with roommates traditionally brings to mind college…

Bringing together vernacular design with contemporary aesthetics and comfort often leads to homes that are unique, smart and respond well to local conditions. Designed by Bernardo Bader Architekten, Haus am Moor is one such amazing residence where simplicity and rural…

A home that connects with nature at all times is one that we all love. It provides plenty of freshness and an ambiance that blurs the traditional lines between the interior and the outdoors. This is just what you get…

This International Style-inspired concrete home even comes with its very own farmhouse. Located in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is one of a very few private residences designed by famed Uruguayan architect, Rafael Viñoly. The architect is best known for his large-scale commissions…

In the sleepy surf town of Bolinas, Taylor Stitch creative director Mikey Armenta finds inspiration in the ocean. Mikey Armenta wears a lot of hats at the San Francisco–based men’s clothing brand Taylor Stitch. When he’s not snapping photographs of…

Each July and August, top brands roll out the latest in dorm and apartment decor. It’s back-to-school season, after all! If the design is good, there’s no age limit to those who can enjoy shopping these new collections. The top…

The site has the typical challenges of many urban lots in Ho Chi Minh city: abutted by tall neighboring houses, small developable area relative to the clients’ program, and compromised access to daylighting and natural ventilation. Due to the height…

The undulating walls of this light-filled loft reference the building’s past life as a silk warehouse. How can you maintain the essential character of a New York City loft while trying to insert a bedroom into a seemingly impossibly narrow…