V&A east storehouse by DS+R opens in london, bringing museum storage into public view

london welcomes a new kind of museum   Opening on May 31, 2025, in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the V&A East Storehouse by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, in collaboration with British architectural firm Austin-Smith:Lord, reimagines what a museum archive can be. Rather than hiding collections away, the...

dries van noten to transform venetian palazzo pisani moretta into cultural venue

dries van noten acquires palazzo pisani moretta in venice    Venice Sotheby’s Realty announces that Dries Van Noten has acquired the Venetian Palazzo Pisani Moretta. The Belgian fashion designer, who stepped down from his own label in 2024 after 38 years of helming it, is yet to reveal his plans for the palace. Given...

Beosystem 3000c: Bang & Olufsen’s Classic Turntable Reborn for Modern Luxury

The return of the Beosystem 3000c is a moment that vinyl lovers and collectors can savor. This system revives the legendary Beogram 3000 series, a name that once transformed the landscape of high-fidelity listening in the 1980s. The new Beosystem 3000c is a sophisticated blend of past and present, restoring the...

massimiliano & doriana fuksas wrap cantori’s dune-inspired samira armchair with eco-leather

cantori carries ancient arab tradition with samira   Samira, a project by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas, carries with it the ancient Arab tradition: she is the one who listens and tells stories in the stillness of the night, a guardian beneath starry skies. The armchair’s design draws inspiration from the magic of...

NotOnSunday and We All Need Words rebrand Direct Ferries

NotOnSunday and We All Need Words have injected some personality into Direct Ferries. The world’s biggest online travel agent for ferry bookings, Direct Ferries already had 2.5 million customers in 25 countries, but wanted to keep growing as an aggregator. The client initially approached Rob Mitchell of strategy and...

“What brands get wrong about disruption”

Disruption has become a popular brand strategy as start-ups, challengers and even established brands seek to stand out in crowded categories. Disruptive brand building subverts a consumer’s perceptions through narrative and tone. But, while disruption is often associated with boldness and audacity, its true power lies...

DSA group considers designing with retaining walls in contemporary construction

DSA group on designing with retaining walls   Retaining walls are essential structural elements used to stabilize soil and prevent collapse in both residential and commercial projects. Whether built from concrete, stone, timber, or reinforced materials, these walls serve a dual purpose — offering critical support and...

studio vincent architecture’s ‘foxhole’ home uses rooflines and voids to frame seclusion

two geometries in conversation   Foxhole, a residence designed by Amsterdam-based Studio Vincent Architecture occupies a threshold condition. Set on the border of Abcoude, in the newly developed De Winkelbuurt neighborhood, the residence takes a step back from the street, introducing itself through a courtyard framed by...

studio 5•5 stretches linear table through versailles’ gardens as open dialogue on climate

Studio 5•5 designs Nous… Le Climate: a Manifesto Exhibition   From May 7 to July 13, 2025, the Potager du Roi in Versailles serves as the site for Nous… the Climate, an open-air exhibition forming part of the 3rd Biennial of Architecture and Landscape of Île-de-France (Bap!). Designed by Studio 5•5 in...

Top 5 Reasons the LIVALL PikaBoost 2 E-Bike Conversion Kit Will Transform Your Cycling

Electric bicycles have surged in popularity as more people seek eco-friendly transportation alternatives that still provide the convenience and speed needed for daily commutes. However, the hefty price tag of most quality e-bikes, often ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 or more, puts them out of reach for many cycling...