sanaA’s Campus of Interconnected Volumes Taichung Green Museumbrary is taking shape with architecture by SANAA in collaboration with local firm Ricky Liu & Associates Architects + Planners. First unveiled in 2013, the project at last has an opening date set for December 13th, 2025. Alongside this long-awaited...
A Very Unusual Midcentury Modern Chair of Dutch Design
This vintage lounge chair might be the strangest piece of Midcentury Modern furniture I've seen. Produced by Dutch manufacturer De Ster Gelderland in the 1950s or '60s—and probably designed in-house, as there's no famous designer's name attached to the piece—it is an odd mishmash of styles. First off, the spindle...
Traditional boathouse in Lake Bled transformed as research HQ
Nestled along the western edge of Slovenia’s iconic Lake Bled, the Boathouse Zuka stands as a remarkable example of sustainable architecture that honors tradition while embracing innovation. This modest 25.5-square-meter structure, renovated by Ljubljana-based OFIS Architects, demonstrates how thoughtful design can...
A Smart, Simple Invention that Increases Revenue for Landscapers
Here's a simple invention designed to save landscapers and lawncare businesses money: Those pieces of welded steel tubing were developed by Long-Island-based D'ttach. It's simply a hitch receiver supported by a telescopic bar that can be attached to the front arms of any zero-turn, whether sit-down or stand-on. This...
Sculptural LOOPS Lamp Creates Dramatic Shadows With Plaster and Sisal
Lighting design has come a long way from simple table lamps, but most of us still expect our fixtures to look pretty much the same whether they’re on or off. That predictable approach is exactly what makes Taeg Nishimoto’s LOOPS lamp so refreshing and compelling to look at. This sculptural piece looks almost boring...
Carl Friedrik’s 72-Hour Backpack is stylish enough for work and built for travel
Backpacks are not what they were a few years back when you didn’t want to carry them to the office but only pack them for a hike. Backpacks are evolving now to meet the demands of everything from air travel to boardroom meetings, becoming sophisticated in both form and function. Carl Friedrik has been ahead of this...
studio libeskind & kontakt weave public gardens through curved residences in tirana
Magnet Residence forms a rhythmic urban composition Magnet Residence is a large-scale residential development in Tirana, Albania, designed by Studio Libeskind in collaboration with Kontakt LTD. Situated within a key urban area of the city, the project spans approximately 150,000 sqm and is conceived as a high-density,...
LG’s Portable 27″ TV
Once upon a time, a portable TV was this: Now it's this: That's LG's StanbyME 2, a portable 27" screen that can easily be popped off of its stand. It receives content wirelessly through LG's webOS TV platform, allowing you to stream Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, et cetera, navigating by the device's...
10 Best Smart Wearables That Will Reshape Your Daily Routine In July 2025
Wearable technology has transcended its origins as simple fitness trackers to become sophisticated extensions of human capability. The devices defining 2025 merge form and function seamlessly to enhance rather than complicate daily existence. These wearables no longer demand attention through flashy displays or...
amalia savu’s traditional crafts research center reinterprets romanian regional identity
the new Center for Innovation & Research in Traditional Crafts The Măldărești area stands out through its rich and diverse built cultural heritage, which includes a significant number of historical landmarks — from archaeological remains, public monuments, and memorial or funerary structures, to remarkable...