3D printed biostructures with live cyanobacteria in venice Living Room Collective uses live cyanobacteria within 3D printed biostructures to capture carbon dioxide from air in the Canada Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2025. Named Picoplanktonics, the exhibition commissioned by The Canada Council for the...
The Cyber Tonka is like if the Rezvani Tank and Cybertruck had a Forbidden Love Child
Remember when you were a kid, and Tonka Trucks were the undisputed kings of the sandbox? Well, designer JinTae Tak seems to have had the same thought, channeling that raw, indestructible energy into the Cyber Tonka, a vehicle that looks ready to tackle anything from rush-hour traffic to a zombie apocalypse. Think of...
Japanese-Inspired Stacking Stools Deliver Sculptural Storage & Sustainable Wood Design For Flexible Modern Interiors
The Cornice stacking stool by Nao Iwamatsu answers a quiet need in modern interiors: a seat that blends in, stacks elegantly, and feels at home in refined spaces. Its stepped profile, inspired by Japanese shrine roofs and Western architectural cornices, gives the stool a layered identity that stands out through...
Montblanc teams up with Wes Anderson to create a truly Andersonian fountain pen
Anyone who even has a remote interest in movies and/or pop culture probably get it when you say “Wes Anderson” as a design aesthetic. The acclaimed director has made a name for himself when it comes to creating his distinct style and cinematic world. His design palette has even made its way to AI generators and you...
Sunon Furniture’s MixCube is a modular office solution for dynamic workspaces
In response to the evolving demands of modern office environments, the MixCube Agile Work Solution offers a refined furniture system that emphasizes flexibility and adaptability. Developed by the Sunon European R&D Center, with design contributions from Shao Hsuan Yu and Simone Caronni, this concept prototype...
Apple’s Liquid Glass Hands-On: Why Every Interface Element Now Behaves Like Physical Material
Liquid Glass represents more than an aesthetic update or surface-level polish. It functions as a complex behavioral system, precisely engineered to dictate how interface layers react to user input. In practical terms, this means Apple devices now interact with interface surfaces not as static, interchangeable panes,...
henning larsen builds brick-clad church in denmark as open pavilion for gathering
henning larsen opens first church in skanderborg in 500 years At a time when more churches in Denmark are closing their doors than opening them, Henning Larsen’s Højvangen Church, set on the edge of Skanderborg, is the first to rise in the parish in over 500 years. The 1,500-square-meter structure sidesteps the...
James Brand x Alpine F1 Rev Up Everyday Carry with New Collection Ahead of Canadian GP
The James Brand, founded in Portland in 2012, is recognized for crafting minimalist, premium everyday carry (EDC) tools designed with intention and utility. On the other end of the spectrum, the BWT Alpine Formula One Team, based in Enstone, UK, competes in the FIA World Championship and is known for its engineering...
GOAL concept incorporates a bit of tech into physical play
One of the most common complaints of parents the past decade or so is that their children are continuously glued to the screen (although of course, you can also say that adults are too). You can hear a lot of grown ups say “Back in our day, we used to play with other children in the fields or in the streets”....
Air purifier concept brings functionality and design together
Our homes are becoming increasingly interconnected with our personal well-being so the design of everyday appliances is taking on a new level of significance. When before we would just be content with filling our spaces with things that performa a specific function or task, we now also take into consideration how they...