Jack Morley

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writing a book about reality TV and architecture: Dream Facades coming 2026 from @astrapublishing managing editor @dwell

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Plywood Flatpack Furniture Is Having a Moment. We Put It to the Test

1 week ago | dwell.com | Jack Morley |Megan Reynolds

The first thing I notice about the Lucca House 4x2 shelf when it arrives is that it’s light—important if you live in a fifth floor walk-up with crumbling stairs, as I do. The next thing I noticed is that even though it’s light, it’s sturdy. As I unpack it and slot it together, the maple plywood is more resilient than the cheaper particle-board stuff offered by other, larger brands.
Plywood Flatpack Furniture Is Having a Moment. We Put It to the Test

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Morley |Kate Dries |Megan Reynolds

Smaller designers have been experimenting with Ikea-style furniture. Three Dwell staffers tried three such brands to see how they really hold upFlat-pack furniture gets a bad rap—it’s often considered flimsy, poorly-constructed, and cheap in a way that is visually (and actually) unappealing.
This Mexican Prefab Cabin Avoids Clichés While Framing Nature

3 weeks ago | dwell.com | Jack Morley

View 15 PhotosKnotty pine and A-frames are nowhere to be found in this mountain lodging—just an artful sense of the outdoors. View 15 PhotosWhen 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.
This Mexican Prefab Cabin Avoids Clichés While Framing Nature

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Jack Morley

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysKnotty 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.
What the Roaches in My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Taught Me About the Housing Crisis

2 months ago | dwell.com | Jack Morley

In my fight against infestation, I realized that no man is an island, least of all in the New York City rental market. This is a story with a happy ending—community, hope, a deeper understanding of how we could live in the world—but a less serendipitous beginning. I was lying in bed, falling asleep, when I felt a tickle on my arm. I brushed it reflexively, expecting to feel nothing much, but instead I felt, curled up in my hand, squirming: a roach. Running across me.
What the Roaches in My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Taught Me About the Housing Crisis

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Jack Morley

In my fight against infestation, I realized that no man is an island, least of all in the New York City rental market. This is a story with a happy ending—community, hope, a deeper understanding of how we could live in the world—but a less serendipitous beginning. I was lying in bed, falling asleep, when I felt a tickle on my arm. I brushed it reflexively, expecting to feel nothing much, but instead I felt, curled up in my hand, squirming: a roach. Running across me.
Hey Kids! Comics! Check ‘Em Out!

2 months ago | dailycartoonist.com | Jack Morley |D. D. Degg

Skip to content →2025→03→15→Children's Books→Comic Books→Comic history→Comic strips→Graphic Novels→Illustration→Hey Kids! Comics! Check ‘Em Out! Below are some comic strip and cartoon books scheduled for March 2025 release (or so). Images and links from a variety of publishers and outlets, though ordering through your local comic shop or independent book store is a good idea.
The Dwell 24: Sisan Lee

Sep 10, 2024 | dwell.com | Jack Morley

View 2 PhotosNatural forms juxtapose fabricated metal elements in this Seoul designer’s industrial-meets-Neolithic furniture. View 2 PhotosSisan Lee makes designing furniture seem simple—a casual activity, like throwing together an outfit or whipping up breakfast. When he describes his process, it sounds as if he just goes on walks around his grungy Seoul neighborhood and finds random things to put together.
I Hated How I Looked. Then I Fixed My Bathroom Lighting.

May 30, 2024 | dwell.com | Jack Morley

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s that ghoul-faced goblin in front of me, and what are they doing in my bathroom? We’ve all been there—battling beauty standards while brushing our teeth, mustering the willpower to embrace self-love while staring into the abysses of our pores. Most mornings I wake up with something of a scowl, ready to curse whatever bird dares chirp cheerfully outside my window.
One Night in a New Boutique Hotel From Baltimore’s Most Beloved Design Shop

Nov 9, 2023 | dwell.com | Jack Morley

Welcome to One Night In, a series about staying in the most unparalleled places available to rest your head. I didn’t know what to expect last summer when I boarded a train from New York to Baltimore. I’d been invited to stay at Guesthouse, a new boutique hotel run by the couple behind Good Neighbor, which Dwell previously profiled as one of the best independent design shops in the United States, so I expected to have a nice place to lay my head, but beyond that, I had no idea.