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Fashion designer Ying Gao unveils a new series of robotic garments adorned with shimmering, self-moving shards of mirrored surfaces. These delicate fragments are assembled using medical cotton gauze enhanced with an 18-carat gold finish, then carefully stitched onto the fabric. The motion of the mirrors is powered by electronic components […]
The Kaminari Superbike takes inspiration from cyberpunk aesthetics, anime, and metal heroes, shaping a futuristic, sci-fi-themed ride. Designed by Brazilian graphic artist Braz de Pina, this conceptual superbike is available in two striking color variations. The “Silver Arrow” version gives it a sleek, bullet-like appearance, while the white model accentuates […]
In the 9th century AD, Muslim scholars made remarkable contributions to the sciences and humanities in Bagdad’s Bayt al-Hikma, or House of Wisdom, a library and research center housing the world’s largest collection of books for scholars to engage both theological and scientific matters. Today’s religious climate could use such […]
Esmeralda Dias, also known as Zalda, was one of the five finalists in a national eco-design competition while she was completing her degree in Fashion Design at ESAD in 2021. Following her studies, she secured an internship and worked for a brand that showcased at Portugal Fashion Week, simultaneously taking […]
After the Moroccan-born French artist Nicola L. began sketching eyes in the late 1960s, it was her Belgian friend Marcel Broodthaers who helped her turn them into lamps. Broodthaers, who had been making artworks from thin, vacuum-formed plastic, brought Nicola to his Antwerp factory, where she produced an edition of 50 visionary lights: […]
“Memory of Becoming” by Arcangelo Sassolino is a site-specific installation for the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025 in Jeddah, held from January 25th to May 25th. The work features a large, spinning disk coated with industrial oil, symbolizing the passage of time, transformation, and the tension between stability and decay. At […]
The Shell Restaurant is an integral part of Intaaya Retreat, a project designed and built by Pablo Luna Studio on the cliffs of Nusa Penida, Bali. Conceived as an architectural response to its surroundings, it integrates seamlessly with the landscape while prioritizing sustainability. Every design decision was made with a […]
Ummahat 9-3 Hotel, Café, and Restaurant by Kengo Kuma and Associates is a thoughtful architectural response to the unique environment of the Red Sea. Completed in 2024, the 17,000 m² project was constructed by Blumer-Lehmann AG with a focus on sustainability and minimal environmental impact. The land villas feature gently […]
The Cocoon Pre-primary Extension at Bloomingdale International School in Vijayawada, India, designed by Studio ‘andblack’ in 2024, transforms early learning through parametric architecture. Fluid, interconnected spaces replace conventional classrooms, while full-height glass panels and skylights dissolve boundaries between indoors and outdoors. The preschool occupies a 4,000 sq. ft. area within […]
Reggio Calabria’s mayor, Giuseppe Falcomatà and Zaha Hadid Architects’ director Filippo Innocenti have laid the foundation stone of the new Centre of Mediterranean Culture, marking the start of the project’s construction. Strategically located on the Strait of Messina in southern Italy, Reggio Calabria has been a gateway between the eastern and western […]