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An Off-Grid Goto House Wraps Around a Jewel-Like Courtyard
Punctured by a glass-enclosed courtyard, this hexagonal, donut-shaped house is filled with light and views from all six sides.<p>Having worked as an engineer at firms such as Apple and Microsoft, Ken Goto was already well versed in pushing the envelope of innovation when he tapped husband-and-wife duo …
ArchitectureA 1920s Masonry Garage Is Reborn as a Flexible Live/Work Space
Big Space, Little Space by design duo Davidson Rafailidis builds on the structure's past, leaving the interiors raw and encouraging imaginative reuse.<p>Tucked away in the middle of a residential block in Buffalo, New York, Big Space, Little Space is the adaptive reuse of a masonry garage, originally …
Unplug at This Off-Grid Tiny Home in South Australia
Simple materials compose this rentable tiny house nestled in a secret spot in the Adelaide Hills.<p>Michael Lamprell set about creating tiny cabin retreats in South Australia, via his company called CABN, as a destination for guests to rest and recharge away from everyday stress and their screens. …
Off-gridA Contemporary Cottage Is a Warm Refuge For a Family of Skiers
Built for a family of ski lovers, this holiday home known as the Cottage in Sutton recedes into its lush landscape with a sleek black profile and green roof.<p>A clients' sloped site was no match for the team at Montreal–based Paul Bernier Architecte, who turned the challenging topography into an …
ArchitectureA Claustrophobic London Mews House Gets a Smart Redesign
In North London, a small mews house suffering from lack of light gains a bright refresh with space-saving features.<p>Dark, dated, and claustrophobic, this Hackney mews house that London–based firm HUTCH design was tapped to renovate was in desperate need of a modern refresh. For starters, the …
ArchitectureThis Breezy Brazilian Home Oozes Tropical Vibes
OF House by Studio Otto Felix celebrates natural materials and indoor/outdoor living outside the city of Campinas.<p>Completed in 2016, the 410-square-meter OF House by São Paulo–based Studio Otto Felix is a study in balance. A rich material palette of stone and wood blends elegance with simplicity, …
Food & DiningA Light-Filled Modern Farmhouse Is Built For $240K
Inspired by the rural Wisconsin countryside, a team designs an elegant modern farmhouse with a simple exterior and a bright, airy interior.<p>Dotted with barns aplenty, the agricultural stronghold of Door County, Wisconsin, was the perfect place for Beth and her husband’s vision of a modern …
ArchitectureSnatch Up This Rare Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed ASB Home For $800K
With a meticulous restoration and fascinating past, this recently documented American System-Built Home in Wisconsin is a true architectural gem.<p>When Linda McQuillen and her family purchased a decaying Prairie Style home for $100,000 back in 1989, she had no idea that the fixer-upper was actually a …
ArchitectureA Dreamy Midcentury in Oakland Is Seeking a New Owner For $1.4M
Grab this wood-clad 1963 midcentury home with stunning South Bay views before it's too late.<p>Located on a gentle downslope in Oakland, California, this classic 1960s midcentury home features all the beloved elements that are synonymous with the historic era—sleek lines, high ceilings, exposed beams, …
Living RoomsThis 270-Square-Foot Tiny Home Is Now Up For Grabs at $89K
With a spacious "social pit" and plenty of built-in seating, this modern tiny house is an idyllic fit for entertainers looking to downsize.<p>Created by Modern Tiny Living, this 270-square-foot tiny home known as Clover is now available for $89,000. Featuring a U-shaped social area with elevated …
Living RoomsA Historic Melbourne Home Is Respectfully Modernized For a Young Family
Still adhering to its local neighborhood vernacular, this delightful dwelling in the suburb of Princess Hill gets a contemporary rear-facade refresh.<p>After a thoughtful remodel, Australian firm Tom Robertson Architects has transformed this heritage home into a bright and modern dwelling for a couple …
ArchitectureA Backyard Eucalyptus Becomes the Muse For This Home Remodel
When architect Fiona Dunin was tasked with simplifying and modernizing a Melbourne home, she looked to the backyard for inspiration.<p>"The original house had not been touched in decades," Fiona Dunin, the director of FMD Architects, remarks as she describes the renovation of a one-story midcentury …
ArchitectureUpcycled Trees Cloak This Modern Mexican Home
In the El Peñon Reserve, architects use concrete and upcycled trees to design Casa de la Roca, a striking Y-shaped home enveloped in nature.<p>Award-winning architecture and design studio Cadaval & Solà-Morales has designed a 3,229-square-feet home to be hidden from view in its wooded site in the El …
ArchitecturePicture Yourself in This Clifftop Swedish Retreat Asking $1.08M
Designed by Trigueiros Architecture, this lovely minimalist retreat appears to float above the rocky cliff upon which it is perched.<p>Set atop a rocky peak in Trosa, Sweden, just about an hour south of Stockholm, this "floating" clifftop house enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of the Sörmlands …
ArchitectureTop 5 Homes of the Week With Enchanting Entrances
The doors of these modern homes are just as impressive as the rest of their interiors. Take a look at the striking door designs from the Dwell community that caught our editor's eye this week.<p><i>Featured homes were submitted by members of the Dwell community through our Add a Home feature. Add your</i> …
ArchitectureThis Canadian Trio Builds Contemporary Tiny Homes Starting Under $69K
The three artisans of Minimaliste Houses are crafting more than just affordable tiny homes with sleek, minimalist aesthetics—they're building a new way of life.<p>Acclaimed for being more than just a brand, the team behind Minimaliste Houses prides themselves on providing a lifestyle. Enabling …
Dining RoomsAn Elegant South African Home Embraces Mesmerizing Views
Located in the wine region of Benguela Cove, this modern family retreat is well suited to make the most of its unique natural setting.<p>Perched on a green slope above a sparkling seashore, this 4,533-square-foot family home has been built to offer protection from the extreme sun, salt, rain, and high …
ArchitectureSleek Concrete Cubes Form This Pavilion-Like Home in Israel
In Ramat HaSharon, Israel, a screen of vertical iron louvers mixes with concrete cubes to create the contemporary Pavilion House.<p>Tel Aviv architecture studio Tal Goldsmith Fish has completed a sleek family home in Ramat HaSharon that takes on the appearance of a modern pavilion, hence the …
ArchitectureTop 5 Homes of the Week With Sensational Fireplaces
Whether they're decorative or functional, these fireplaces and stoves crank up the heat on modern design. Take a peek at some of our editor's favorite homes from the Dwell community that make getting cozy look cool.<p><i>Featured homes were submitted by members of the Dwell community through our Add a</i> …
Living RoomsAllied Maker Turns a Dentist's Office Into a Luminous Showroom
Ryden and Lanette Rizzo, the couple behind lighting design and manufacturing studio Allied Maker, showcase their love for materials in a new Tribeca space.<p>What began in 2012 as a garage woodworking studio in Long Island, New York, has now grown to become Allied Maker, an artisan lighting brand …
FurnitureA Rare Richard Neutra Home Is Listed For $2.2M in San Francisco
Neutra’s 1937 wood-sheathed home formally known as Darling House hits the market for the first time in San Francisco.<p>There is no doubt that iconic architect Richard Neutra, who immigrated to the United States from Austria and worked alongside Frank Lloyd Wright in his early career, is widely …
San FranciscoBefore and After: A 19th-Century Brooklyn Brownstone Is Saved From Utter Disrepair
Following a meticulous restoration and gut renovation, an elegantly revamped Park Slope townhouse hits the market for $4,495,000.<p>When Lindsey Branca and Mike Grosshandler purchased a historic brownstone in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood in early 2017, the decrepit building was mostly in a state …
Living Rooms9 Modern Bathroom Ideas That Go Off the Beaten Path
These whimsical washrooms will inspire you to kick your modern bathroom renovation up a notch.<p>If your bathroom design is feeling lackluster, look no further for innovative design inspiration. From a converted enclosed deck to a shower that's steps away from a private garden, these unique spaces are …
ArchitectureMoveable Wooden Screens Add a Playful Touch to This Airy Home in Israel
Overlooking an open field with unobstructed views of the Sea of Galilee, this modern home effortlessly blends into its rural surroundings.<p>Designed by Tel-Aviv practice Golany Architects, the design of Residence in the Galilee maximizes the potential of the setting by creating direct connections …
ArchitectureA Seattle Backyard Becomes a Calm Oasis For Two Book Lovers
Tucked behind a Seattle home, this beautiful backyard reading retreat of glass, timber, and tile offers an idyllic escape from city life.<p>Once rendered unusable by a thicket of overgrown plants, a Montlake backyard belonging to bookstore owners Danielle and David Hulton has been transformed into a …
Home OwnershipThis Skinny, Minimalist Home Gets a Modern Revamp For $20K
In the land-strapped city of Bandung, Indonesia, the newly renovated 4x6x6 House achieves the illusion of spaciousness despite its compact footprint.<p>When a young family needed a modern refresh for their small home in West Java, they sought help from Jakarta and Bandung–based architecture studio dua …
ArchitectureJackie Gleason’s Spaceship-Like Mansion Hits the Market For $12M
Built by a Frank Lloyd Wright disciple for American icon Jackie Gleason, this UFO-like home known as "The Mothership" is a unique architectural wonder.<p>Tucked away in the woods of the Hudson Valley is a striking spaceship-inspired home that befits American comedy legend Jackie Gleason’s …
Hudson ValleyA Tiny Florence Flat Is Reborn as an Architect's Live/Work Space
An architect revamps a 1970s Florence apartment, turning it into her chic, functional home and office.<p>When architect Silvia Allori found a 452-square-foot flat designed by Italian architect and furniture designer Roberto Monsani, she fell in love with it and immediately snapped it up. Located in …
Living RoomsA Bay Area Eichler With Custom Updates Hits the Market at $1.29M
This classic midcentury home includes plenty of custom features, a light-filled atrium, and over 2,000 square feet of striking living space.<p>Practically synonymous with midcentury-modern style, prolific developer Joseph Eichler built more than 11,000 properties in California between 1949 to …
Mid-Century modernDublDom Prefab Homes Can Be Built in One Day
With five designs ranging from a modern cabin to a five-bedroom dwelling, Russian prefab company DublDom now accepts pre-orders in the U.S.<p>Moscow architect Ivan Ovchinnikov of BIO Architects founded DublDom, a modular house design-and-build company, to create affordable, prefabricated houses that …
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