Neuroaesthetic Home Design: Science-Backed Hacks to Transform Your Space for Mental Clarity & Creativity
(And Why Your Brain Will Thank You) Feeling creatively stuck? Anxious despite a “beautiful” home? You’re not alone. New neuroscience research reveals your room layout isn’t just…
Vinyl, Cocktails & Perfect Acoustics: The Rise of Listening Bars
In an age of digital streaming and fleeting playlists, a new wave of listening bars is emerging worldwide, offering audiophiles and design lovers a sanctuary for immersive sound and curated…
Can Autonomous Gardens Save Cities? The Future of Climate-Resilient Horticulture
As the planet grapples with climate change, architects, designers, and horticulturists are redefining how we interact with nature. Projects like Heatherwick Studio and Aurelia’s Space Garden—a…
Architecture
Sunlight Sculpts Space: APPAREIL’s Pied-de-Vent Renovation Elevates Montreal Catalog Home
In Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, APPAREIL Architecture has transformed a generic prefabricated house into the Pied-de-vent Residence—a luminous sanctuary for a growing family. Defying demolition…
Perched on the Edge: Marmar Studio’s Minimalist Clifden Cabin Embraces the Wild Atlantic
Emerging from the rugged Connemara landscape like a natural outcrop, the Clifden Cabin by Marmar Studio is a striking testament to minimalist architecture thoughtfully embedded within its…
Reimagining History: spaceworkers Revive Porto’s Urban Islands with 32 SQM Covelo House
In a bold fusion of heritage and modernity, Portuguese studio spaceworkers has transformed a dilapidated 19th-century dwelling into Covelo House – a 32m² architectural manifesto challenging…
SAOTA x Rafael de Cárdenas Craft a Secluded Summer Sanctuary in Montauk
Nestled dramatically between Old Montauk Highway and the wild Atlantic, a new beach house emerges with profound respect for its rugged coastal setting. Designed by the acclaimed South African…
KOGAA Transforms Brno Storefront into Civic Catalyst with Shimmering Tourist Hub
In Brno’s historic heart, where centuries of architectural layers converge, a modest municipally-owned space has undergone a radical yet respectful transformation. Prague and Brno-based…
Buchner Bründler Architekten Craft Communal Living with Panoramic Flair at Rötiboden
Perched above the historic centre of Wädenswil, Switzerland, a site once dominated by agriculture is witnessing a thoughtful urban evolution. On this sloping terrain, Buchner Bründler…
Art
MAD Unveils “Chinese Paper Umbrella” at Venice Biennale’s China Pavilion
Architecture and design firm MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, has unveiled a captivating and poetic installation at the heart of the Venice…
Celestial Tribute: Anna & Eugeni Bach’s “Crown of Eyes” Illuminates Francesc Galí’s Legacy at MNAC
Barcelona’s National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) has unveiled a breathtaking architectural intervention, “Crown of Eyes”,…
Emmanuelle Moureaux Illuminates Tokyo’s Future with Chromatic Timeline in “100 colors path”
Now on view at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, Tokyo-based French architect, artist and designer Emmanuelle Moureaux transforms Tokyo’s Gateway Park…
Lifestyle
Vineyard Rhythms: Jakub Kolarovič Architects Frame Ženy Víno Funk 2025 with Tactile Temporary Urbanism
Nestled within the undulating vineyards above Pezinok, Slovakia, the Ženy Víno Funk Festival has carved a niche as a boutique summer festival celebrating wine, global and local music, and…
Layers of History Rise in Antoninovo Bakery’s Thoughtful Prague Renovation by Denisa Strmiskova Studio
A new branch of Antoninovo bakery (Antonínovo pekařství) in Prague’s vibrant Náměstí Míru district is far more than just a place for fresh pastries. It represents a significant step in the…
Concrete Curtain Rises on CallMe Ten: RENESA Crafts a Brutalist Culinary Theatre in New Delhi
In the vibrant heart of India’s capital, a new dining destination emerges not with a whisper, but with a dramatic, concrete flourish. CallMe Ten Restaurant, conceived by the acclaimed…
Mood Over Fries: Landini Associates Reimagines the World’s Second Busiest McDonald’s as a Dynamic Urban Chameleon
Hong Kong’s Admiralty Station isn’t just a transit hub; it’s home to the world’s second busiest McDonald’s, a relentless engine serving thousands daily. A decade after pioneering the acclaimed…
Palazzo San Vito: Valari Studio Transforms Crumbling Puglian Heritage into Sanctuary of Quiet Luxury
In the sun-drenched heart of Italy’s Salento region, Valari Studio has masterfully reawakened a forgotten 300-year-old structure into Palazzo San Vito—a holiday home that distills the Greek…
KIDZ Studio Expands Different Cosmetology Clinic Concept with Scientific Minimalism in Abu Dhabi
Different Cosmetology Clinic makes its mark in the UAE capital, as KIDZ Studio unveils its second location in Abu Dhabi. This 200 sq.m space rigorously extends the clinic’s established…
Technology
Design
Andrea Ponti’s Magnetic Jollying Dots Luggage Merges Innovation with Effortless Travel
Hong Kong designer Andrea Ponti redefines travel efficiency through his award-winning luggage collection, Jollying Dots. Recently honored with both the 2024 iF Design Award and 2024 Red Dot…
Audi Sharpens Its Compact Contender: New Q3 Debuts with Daring Arrow Keys Design
Audi has decisively upped the ante in the fiercely competitive compact luxury SUV segment with the unveiling of the significantly refreshed Audi Q3. More than a mere facelift, this…
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