My Property Life

Finding reprieves of green and calm amid the chaos of New York City is no simple task. Governors Island, an 172-acre island just off the southern tip of Manhattan, has filled that need in recent years with a 43-acre public…

The Nohara Terrace is unique in more ways than one. This fabulous Brazilian terrace combines the charm of outdoor living with a sheltered space that feels relaxing. Designed by Lucas Takaoka, the terrace borrows extensively from Brazilian design and also…

Welcome to our annual presentation of the 24 designers who need to be on your radar now. Meet this year’s Dwell 24: our 2019 roster of up-and-coming talent. From lighting and furniture makers, to sculptors, product designers, and more, the…

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…