When a person chooses colors for their living space, they are guided not only by taste but also by a variety of other f…
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Despite its unusual half-meter width, this electric vehicle is a fully functional passenger car. Its interior fits a driver (in the front) and one passenger (in the back). There’s one…
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British artist Jane Crowther began her career in 1986 after studying illustration at Kingston Polytechnic. The money she earned as an artist barely covered living costs in London. To supplement…
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A team led by 3D designer Cicero Moraes has digitally reconstructed the face of Dante Alighieri (1265–1321), author of the “Divine Comedy.” The face of the man who described a…
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American jeweler and luxury designer Jay Strongwater (born 1960) has been creating beauty for over forty years. He works in a world of luxury objects: jewelry, figurines, furniture, mirrors, frames,…
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Fate threw plenty of challenges at her, knocking her off the pedestal her talent and determination had placed her on. It’s no coincidence wealthy women dreamed of her dresses. Ann…
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Neanderthals and Homo sapiens behaved differently in many ways. But both groups organized their living spaces — a trait once thought to belong only to Homo sapiens, Sci.News reports. To…
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Born in London, Shaun Leane has, without exaggeration, become a treasure for the world. His avant-garde jewelry, sometimes referred to as sculptural, transcends geography and time. So, it’s no surprise…
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Madeleine Vionnet (1876–1975) famously called herself “the enemy of fashion.” She believed the whims of fashion were superficial and ever-changing, which offended her sense of beauty. Fashion, meanwhile, adored Madame…
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Fate threw plenty of challenges at her, knocking her off the pedestal talent and determination had put her on. It’s no coincidence that wealthy women coveted her dresses. Ann Cole…
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This kind of urban landscape exists only in dreams—for now. Its creator, New Delhi–based architect and designer Manas Bhatia, believes his surreal skyscrapers will one day become reality. His latest…
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Medieval castles often feature spiral staircases that typically wind upward in a clockwise direction. According to a 2011 study, about 70 percent of castles in England and Wales have such…
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Design & Architecture
Bogotá’s new design school gets a bold, playful design from Heatherwick Studio
British firm Heatherwick Studio designed a new school of design and creative space for students at Ean University in Bogotá. The studio, with offices in London and Shanghai, is known…
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ACROMNIA Studio blends design, architecture, and creative vision across the real and digital worlds. In their latest project, the ACROMNIA Orbital Hotel, the designers have brought to life one version…
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Can modern architecture truly captivate today’s audience? The experts at Büro Ole Scheeren have certainly achieved that. This quirky yet harmonious structure resembles a fantastical four-legged creature in a twisting…
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AI can help urban planners turn land-development visions into reality far faster than people can, according to Chinese researchers. Their study shows how machine learning can produce more efficient spatial…
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A new futuristic terminal will cover 270,000 square meters at Lunjia Airport in Changchun, in Jilin province in northeastern China. Functional, cozy, and green, the terminal is designed to resemble…
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Yuma Kano, 34, is the creative director of the Tokyo design studio Yumakano and crafts exclusive wooden furniture while helping protect forests. The designer loves wood, calling it an invaluable…
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Digital designer Markus Birn has created a series of household appliances that pay homage to the works of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí. The artist worked with artificial intelligence — specifically…
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Leading architecture firms Grimshaw, HWKN, WHY, and Farshid Moussavi answered an invitation from metaverse platform Pax.world and designed original social spaces for the platform. The metaverse is a virtual space…
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Design & Architecture
Pangeos: the turtle-shaped mega-yacht designed to be the world’s largest floating city
A turtle-shaped giant yacht has been unveiled in Italy — a floating city that could accommodate up to 60,000 guests at once. The Pangeos concept was developed by the Lazzarini…
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Frank Jacobus, a designer and professor at the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas, has long been fascinated with turning ordinary objects into art. Recently he…
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Israeli designer Albi Serfati seamlessly blends aesthetics and functionality with socially meaningful ideas. He not only adds practicality to his postmodern art pieces but also expresses concern about the planet’s…
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No, this isn’t a training simulator for astronauts or a hideout for exhibitionists. It’s a relaxation capsule designed by a Madrid-based design studio. Architects from Unio Design Studio nestled the…
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Corniche Beach, in southwest Abu Dhabi, attracts vacationers with its pristine white sand, azure waters, and well-developed infrastructure. Soon, this 2.5-kilometer stretch of coastline is set to become even more…
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Danish artist Hans Van Bentem crafts chandeliers in unusual shapes—skulls, violins, globes, and more. His clients include many celebrities; for example, one room in singer Madonna’s sprawling mansion features a…
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Can you guess what this is? It’s an installation titled “Please Be Seated” by British designer Paul Coxedge. If you find yourself in London, visit Finsbury Avenue Square to see…
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The newly unveiled Decadence catamaran dazzles with a design that looks like a giant retro car. British designer Andy Wo drew inspiration from early 20th-century American cars, particularly the Auburn…
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Analysts at Morgan Stanley predict that by 2050 the global air taxi market will be worth £2.7 trillion. The idea of flying cars has already moved out of science fiction…
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In recent years, more innovative concepts have been emerging around the world — especially in superyacht design. The new design developed by the Lazzarini studio is considered one of the…
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In this room, the family gathers in the evenings to relax, watch TV, and entertain guests. It’s a space where the tastes and preferences of the apartment’s residents truly come…
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On hot summer days, nothing beats relaxing by the water. To ensure you always have that option, consider building a decorative pond in your garden. It doesn’t have to be…
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nnNail extensions trace their origins back to the 1950s when an unnamed dentist reportedly damaged a nail and tried to repair it using a paper form and acrylic, a material…
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These watches measure just 23 millimeters across. They’re not called the smallest in the world — they’re the most compact. At 23 millimeters in diameter, they pack two dials. One…
