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• These Contemporary Homes Defy Convention

  

  Japanese firm Mamm Design renovated this maisonette apartment in Amsterdam. Home to a family of four, the dwelling combines a series of bright, open spaces. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Quebec Vacation Home Uses Natural Materials to Blend with the Landscape

  

  “The site was beautiful as it is,” architect Eric Tremblay said, and he wanted to build a home that had the least impact on the terrain as possible. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Bright, Light-Filled Renovations

  

  Linda Hutchins and John Montague hired Works Partnership Architecture to turn a former warehouse and auto repair shop in Portland into a versatile live-work... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• What Are Your Favorite Dwell Memories? 9 Fans Weigh In

  

  "In a world that can underappreciate great design, I love Dwell’s ability to help me recharge and be inspired. Dwell celebrates human-scaled modern architecture... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Victorian Renovations That Blend Past and Present

  

  Prism-like wood and glass panels replace a musty conservatory in Dublin. The façade of the two-story Victorian home remains unchanged, hiding the extent to whic... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Heavenly Converted Churches

  

  In Santpedor, Spain, architect David Closes saved a crumbling Franciscan convent from demolition and converted it into a modern auditorium. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modern Architecture Firm SPF:a Brings the Mesmerizing Op Art of Lucas Blok to...

  Culver City-based Studio Pali Fekete architects (SPF:a) will exhibit the work of Monterey artist Lucas Blok at SPF:a Gallery, formerly the Museum of Modern... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Get Cozy with These 7 Modern Quilts

  

  Louise Gray was founded by Alexandra Gray Bennett and Jocelin Johnson. The two founders were inspired to reinvent the traditional quilting format, making it mor... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Homes with Weathering Steel Designs

  

  Architect Gary Gladwish designed this house on Orcas Island, Washington, for his mother, Marie, an artist. With wide, open planes, the home incorporates... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 Great Banquettes

  

  At this New York apartment perched above the High Line, the kitchen features an Artematica Vitrum glass system from Valcucine, artwork by Craig Kucia, and... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Minimalist Mexican Retreat That Uses an Array of Strategies to Beat the Heat

  

  Both the white facades and modules' orientations are crucial in maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures. Designed with the sun path in mind, each part of th... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Inside the Homes of 7 Creatives

  

  The living room of Rashid Johnson's Manhattan home showcases a bevy of pieces by Brazilian modernists, including two 1954 loose-mantle armchairs by Joaquim... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 Landscape Designs with Drought-Tolerant and Native Desert Plants

  

  With her drought-tolerant landscapes and permeable hardscape designs, Cassy Aoyagi of FormLA Landscaping has proven her dedication to saving our most precious... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Modern Homes with Exposed Timbers

  

  This inviting home in Dallas makes the most of its wooded lot with an interior courtyard and plenty of windows. For this project, the husband loved... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Modern Homes in Upper Manhattan

  

  This 400-square-foot Upper East Side apartment got a makeover at the hands of James Davison and his wife, Fanny Abbes, who recently formed the New Design... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Brightly Colored Houses

  

  On a wooded plot in Arkansas, the architecture firm Silo AR+D erected a radiant live-work home that announces its nocturnal presence by projecting colored... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Furniture and Accessories Picks from Our Semi-Annual Sale

  

  Designed by Phillippe Starck, the Louis Ghost Chair is a reinvention of the classic Louis XV chair. The Louis Ghost Chair features a rounded, oval backrest... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Best of #ModernMonday: What Makes a Building Iconic?

  

  What makes a building "iconic?"@Allie_Weiss: In honor of Richard Meier's birthday—a clearly defined material palette.@thisisheatherc: Iconic designs = forms tha... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Cozy Weekend Cabins

  

  Building on difficult terrain that is also subject to icy winters, the Norwegian firm Atelier Oslo decided to get creative when designing this cabin in the... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Unforgettable Midcentury Homes by Modern Masters

  

  The Gregory Residence is a masterclass example in design. Furnished by renowned New Hope woodworker George Nakashima, this private and rustic home offers... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2015 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN