Maximizing Space in a Busy Household: Tips for Organizing a Home with 5 Kids
The average American single-family home has remained around 2,400-2,500 square feet since 2015. As a mom of 5 kids and with extensive home organization experience, I’ve faced space…
Urban Cooling: How Green Infrastructure Mitigates Urban Heat Effect
Urban areas worldwide face increasing challenges due to the urban heat island effect a phenomenon where cities experience significantly higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas this…
Maximizing Minimalism: Custom Furniture Solutions for Small Apartment Living
The contemporary urban landscape, characterized by its verticality and compact living spaces, demands a nuanced approach to interior design. Where once grand, sprawling residences dictated…
Architecture
Francesco Pierazzi Architects: Transforming a Guildford Garage into CASA BASSA, a Binary-Patterned Hybrid Dwelling
Tucked away on the outskirts of Guildford, UK, with the rolling North Downs painting a serene backdrop, CASA BASSA stands as an example of innovative design and thoughtful adaptation. What was…
Mac Design Studio’s Aalto Residence: A Neutral Palette Oasis in Rose Bay with Sustainable Luxury
Nestled within the coveted enclave of Sydney‘s Rose Bay suburb, the Aalto Residence, masterfully conceived by Mac Design Studio, stands as a great demonstration of the power of…
Apara’s 106 – Projet Convention: Exposing Concrete, Integrating Plywood and Steel in a Parisian Apartment Renovation
In the heart of Paris, Apara, under the direction of Charlotte Guillochon and Victor Mesguich, has masterfully completed the “106 – Projet Convention,” a renovation that…
Originhaus by KLIMA Architecture: Blending Landscape and Luxury in Utah’s Peaks
Park City, Utah, a landscape renowned for its dramatic peaks and pristine beauty, has recently welcomed a new striking reseidence: Originhaus. Designed by KLIMA Architecture and completed in…
Seoul’s “Cabinet of Curiosities”: Heatherwick Studio Wins Competition to Revitalize Coex
Seoul‘s Coex convention center, a titan of trade and innovation, is poised for a dramatic transformation. Heatherwick Studio has emerged victorious in a competition to reimagine the…
Of Habit and Hue: A Reflection on OOIIO’s Warehouse Apartments
The senses, as David Hume so keenly observed, are the sole inlets to our understanding. We perceive, we associate, we form habits of expectation. Thus, when we encounter OOIIO Architecture’s…
Art
Daipu Architects’ Streaming Light: Metal Mesh and Rural Revival in Xi’an
The rural landscape of China is undergoing a fascinating transformation, and at the heart of this evolution lies a renewed appreciation for…
Portlantis by MVRDV: Five Rotated Exhibition Levels and a Red Public Stairway, Providing a New Perspective on the Port of Rotterdam
The sprawling, industrial expanse of Rotterdam‘s port, a vital artery of global trade, has long remained a distant, almost mythical…
A Concrete Canvas for Contemporary Dialogue: WHY Architecture’s Dib Bangkok
Bangkok‘s vibrant cultural landscape is poised for a significant transformation with the unveiling of the Dib Bangkok, a museum…
Lifestyle
The T-Rex Awakens: URWERK Unleashes the Primal UR-101
Quake and quiver. That’s the only way to describe the arrival of URWERK‘s latest beast, the UR-101 T-Rex. It’s not just a watch; it’s a raw, visceral experience, a…
Swinging into Style: Ivy Studio’s MUNI Redefines Indoor Golf
Nestled within the industrial grandeur of Montreal‘s historic Nordelec building, MUNI, designed by Ivy Studio, is not merely an indoor golf club; it’s a meticulously crafted social…
A Lesson in Simplicity: Empt Studio’s 1Meal Diner in Bayan Lepas
Nestled amidst the bustling commercial hub of Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, the 1Meal Diner, conceived by Empt Studio, stands as a demonstration of the power of understated elegance. More than…
Neon Alchemy: Muro Studio’s Temple Bar Redefines the Buenos Aires Brewery
Buenos Aires, a city renowned for its passionate spirit and rich cultural tapestry, now boasts a new architectural gem in the form of Temple Bar, a brewery envisioned and brought to life by…
Bread, Belonging, and Beauty: Jasper Morrison’s Can Pa Bakery in Mallorca
In the heart of Palma’s vibrant El Terreno district, a new bakery has risen, not just as a purveyor of exceptional sourdough and pastries, but as a beacon of social responsibility and…
Level Up: Top Toy’s Shanghai Flagship Redefines Retail Play
Nanjing East Road, Shanghai‘s bustling commercial artery, has a new player. XL+Living‘s design for Top Toy‘s first global flagship store isn’t just another retail…
Technology
Design
Severed Spaces: Decoding the Chilling Architecture of Control in Apple TV+’s “Severance”
The Apple TV+ series “Severance” has captivated audiences with its intriguing premise of surgically divided consciousness, but beyond its narrative twists and compelling characters…
RETINAA’s New Swiss Passport: Water-Themed Design and Advanced Security
The Swiss passport, a stalwart symbol of national identity and a bastion of security, has been reimagined. Designed by Geneva-based studio RETINAA, in collaboration with Thales and Orell…
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