Unhappy Hipsters

One day she’d be ready for life on the outside. (Today was not that day.)

(Photo: Simon Devitt; Dwell)

Dinner parties were reckless, and nearly primal, ever since Bruce built his fire pit.

(Photo: John Clark; Dwell)

He was determined to not let his tininess prevent him from enjoying a well-appointed genkan.

(Photo: David Sandison; Dwell)

It only added to her existential crisis: Why add the lamp at all, if they were only going to allow her a row of tiny clerestory cutouts? 

(Photo: Jessica Haye and Clarke Hsiao; Dwell)

His nook was clearly an afterthought and barely private enough for his needs, but he knew not to complain lest he be cast out entirely with the next renovation.

(Photo: Mark Seelen; Dwell)

Though she sometimes longed for the privacy of even a single wall, she could do little but trust her father’s literal take on open-plan living. 

(Photo: Chris Wahl; Dwell)

Jacinda kept the children occupied indoors as the landscaper trimmed and fertilized the lawn.

(Photo: FG+SG; ArchDaily)

He steadied himself in preparation for the role of his lifetime: The Big Bad Wolf.

(Photo: Daniel Hennessy; Dwell)

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When it came to staring contests, they were a triple-threat.

(Photo: Bryan Schutmaat; Dwell)