Unhappy Hipsters

Jasper reflected on the generosity — and genius— of the humans. His thermally-efficient glass kennel was just perfect.

(Photo: Peter Hyatt; Dwell, December/January 2005)

Clever use of space, yes, but she still found she could never remember which cabinet contained the refrigerator.

(Photo: Richard Powers: Dwell, June 2006)

The month-long run of “taco night” came to a screeching halt.

(Photo: Aaron Britt; Dwell, September 2009)

And then — a wild gust of wind.

(Photo: Richard Powers; Dwell, March 2009)

For the second time that week, the living room had conferenced without her. Small comfort, but the dining area appeared to be shut out as well.

(Photo: Hertha Hurnaus, Dwell, February 2008)

With the shelves finally ordered by size, function, and smell, he got to work separating the pine needles from the sawdust on the terrace.

(Photo: Misha Gravenor, Dwell, May 2007)

It occurred to her that in choosing the repurposed airplane ramp as a staircase, she hadn’t considered the child.

(Photo: Bryce Duffy; Dwell, April 2007)

The kitchen had been the source of so much unpleasantness.

(Photo: Dave Lauridsen; Dwell, November 2007)

What he wouldn’t give for a waterfall…and a sandwich.

(Photo: Noah Webb, Dwell, November 06)

She reconsidered the eight story drop to the street.

(Photo: Hertha Humaus, Dwell, March 2004)