dwellThis Mexican Prefab Cabin Avoids Clichés While Framing Natureverified_publisherdwell - Jack Balderrama MorleyKnotty pine and A-frames are nowhere to be found in this mountain lodging—just an artful sense of the outdoors. When you’re staying at a cabin in the woods, how much does the design of that cabin matter? You’re there for the trees, the birds, the glory of nature—not the architecture. At least, that …
dwellBefore & After: In Spain, an Architect Restores an Iconic Home Built by His Grandparentsverified_publisherdwell - Melissa DaltonSet in Cadaqués, the ’60s residence has a traditional stone facade and a surprising, hexagonal plan—with no right angles in sight. Set on the northeastern coast of Spain, Cadaqués was once an isolated fishing village before it rose to prominence in the 19th century as a summer hotspot for Barcelona …
dwellBudget Breakdown: A $1.1M Prefab Gives a Divorcée a Fresh Start in Midcoast Maineverified_publisherdwell - Kelly DawsonThe customized model from BrightBuilt Home has a large deck, tons of windows, and personal touches like a horseshoe crab knocker on the front door. Laura Bayne was ready to start a new chapter. After a divorce and the pandemic, which made working from anywhere a real possibility, she decided to make …
dwellBudget Breakdown: This $250K Prefab Cabin Is an Ode to the Finnish Saunaverified_publisherdwell - Mandi KeighranNear Helsinki, expat designer Jussi-Pekka Kajaala and Olympic medalist Adam Rippon build a tiny summerhouse dedicated to Finland’s favorite pastime. There’s a particular kind of longing that comes with living far from home—and for many expats, it’s important to find a way to stay connected to their …
dwellFrom the Archive: An Experimental Firm Brought the Avant-Garde to Japan’s Factory-Made Housesverified_publisherdwell - Naomi PollockWhen FOBA introduced a design-conscious alternative to the widely used “housemaker” market, they made a strong case for architecturally assertive standardized homes. As a part of our 25th-anniversary celebration, we’re republishing formative magazine stories from before our website launched. This …
dwellFrank Lloyd Wright’s Surprising Superfan: The Founder of Domino’s Pizza?verified_publisherdwell - Rachel DaviesOne of the 20th-century architect’s biggest admirers is a somewhat unexpected—and similarly complicated—man. It was the winter of 1985 and Domino’s Pizza was on a hot streak. The franchise, founded two decades earlier by Thomas Monaghan, had become the country’s fast-growing pizza restaurant, and …
