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On the Cover
Martin Roscheisen's San Francisco home may look small compared to the neighboring Victorians, but architect Cass Calder Smith's delicate design proves that less really can be more.

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A Little Is Enough
The perks of living in my own private closet and other reflections on tight spaces by James Nestor.

One Room Fits All
Every studio dweller fantasizes about having another room. Architect Joel Sanders made his client’s dream a reality. Story by Virginia Gardiner / Photos by Grant Delin

The New Suburbanism
In a region where many feel that success is best expressed in square footage, one family bucks the McMansion trend. Story by Deborah Bishop / Photos by Robert Schlatter

Standout in the Crowd
Edwardian on the left, Victorian on the right, and in between, just enough space for a slice of 21st-century modernism. Story by Amos Klausner / Photos by Todd Hido



Departments

In the Modern World
Isn’t it a pity, isn’t it a shame, you wanted that cool table but never knew its name? Our list of products and exhibitions keeps you coming back for more.

My House
In Houston, where you’ll easily find 700-square-foot master bedroom suites, that same amount of space makes the perfect house for a young architectural duo.

Off the Grid
Hybridization is hit or miss (i.e., the jackalope). But this Houston home combines two housing types to create a conscientious alternative.

Dwell Reports
While there is no “x” in espresso, there is one in expert. Ours knows which espresso machines make the perfect cup and which deserve the ax.

Nice Modernist
Public Architecture forges ahead into uncharted territory and creates a model for fitting pro bono work into the daily practice of every firm.

Elsewhere
São Paulo, Brazil, can be a wee bit overwhelming. So architect Isay Weinfeld created respite amidst the chaos for his client, cloth- ing designer Alexandre Iódice.

Context
Editor Sam Grawe travels north of Helsinki, Finland, to Iittala, where glassblowing has been hot since 1881, and designs by Aalto and Wirkkala are still produced by the thousands.

What We Saw
100% juice is often misleading, but 100% Design is exciting. And while we’re familiar with writer’s block, what about Designers Block? Here, our favorite picks from London and Tokyo.

Outside
Mobile City Farmstead is bringing a little bit of the heartland into the big city, one vacant lot at a time.

Dwell Home II
Young family buys lot in L.A., wants to build environmentally friendly dream home. No, it’s not the premise of a new public broadcasting reality show—it’s the Dwell Home II!

Architects 101
From plans to personalities:Everything you need to know about working with an architect (well, almost).

Sourcing
A handy page to help you find all of the wonderful people, products, and services, featured in Dwell.

Houses We Love
In Seattle, making room for extended family means moving just around the corner.

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