A look into Dubai’s Museum of the Future’s wellness zone

If you’ve visited the UAE’s latest attraction or what is also known as the Museum of the Future, then you’ve probably come across the serene Al Waha Zone on its third floor.

Zaha Hadid Architects studio designs a virtual urban city

It seems that Zaha Hadid Architects did not miss the opportunity to join the metaverse trend; the architecture studio created a “cyber-urban” city named Liberland Metaverse in the metaverse, where holders of cryptocurrency are capable of buying plots of lands and accessing digital buildings through their avatar.

This Chamber Church in China combines religion and architecture in one structure

The Chamber Church in Qingdao, China is nothing like your average church. Büro Ziyu Zhuang’s architects have done an outstanding job merging a religious experience with an aesthetic one to construct a unique and distinctive structure.

Dior newly revealed Parisian flagship at legendary 30, Avenue Montaigne

On Sunday 6th of March, Dior re-opened the brand’s key flagship right in the center of France’s luxurious Avenue Montaigne, following renovations that lasted 30 months.

Ye and Demna collaborate to release new Gap capsule engineered by Balenciaga

On February 23rd, Kanye West and Balenciaga’s creative director Demna Gvasalia announced the release of the highly awaited Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga collection.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid leads the opening ceremony of the Museum of the Future recently opened in Dubai, UAE

On February 22nd, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced the opening of the Museum of the Future. For the occasion, portraits of him were projected onto the futuristic building followed by the calligraphy by Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej.

DUBAI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE TRANSFORMS ITS SURROUNDING AREA INTO AN ART PARK

Anyone looking to explore a new art gallery can now visit DIFC’s Gate Building until June 30 for a unique art experience. The newly-opened area showcases 50 sculptures in addition to multiple paintings created by local as well as international artists as a celebration of the UAE’s Golden Jubilee.

ICONIC FENDI PRINT MAKES A COMEBACK FOR CRYPTO WALLETS

Fendi has left its print on the crypto world and tech accessories have never looked better.

When 80% of the world’s population is affected by it, you know it’s serious.

According to the World Health Organization, iron deficiency is a global nutritional disorder that can affect most people, with 30% of them suffering prolonged iron deficiency in the form of anemia, which can often go unnoticed especially for women.

FROM BAG STRAP TO STORE FACADE: LOUIS VUITTON’S MONOGRAM TAKES CENTER STAGE

You can’t visit Miami without passing by this diamond-patterned Louis Vuitton store. 

DUBAI EXPO MOBILITY PAVILION TRANSPORTS VISITORS TO A WORLD OF CONSTANT MOVEMENT

Designed by Foster + Partners, the Mobility Pavilion is the star of Dubai Expo’s mobility district. The clover-shaped structure named Alif, refers to the first letter of the Arabic alphabet and to the start of movement, a theme that permeates the edifice.

The World’s First Sustainable Floating City to Bring Humans and Nature Together Against Climate Change

Rising sea levels won't stop humans from building new cities.

The Bauhaus School of Design Influences the Creation of Minimalist and Geometric Vases

The traditional glass vase takes on anew shape in this Trio collection designed by Ashley Case, who was inspired by the Bauhaus School of Design.

Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry Designs his First Louis Vuitton Perfume

It’s not everyday that an architect receives the opportunity to design a perfume bottle for Louis Vuitton.

The UAE Pavilion at Dubai Expo puts visitors under its 28 opening wings

Inspired by the shape of a falcon’s wing, Santiago Calatrava has designed a pavilion that reflects the UAE’s pioneering spirit, its national bird, and its local landscape. The ingenious pavilion is located near the center of the site, next to Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill-designed central Al Wasl Plaza. Check our website

The Long Awaited Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Set to Open in 2025

Around sixteen years ago, Frank Gehry set a plan to construct the largest Guggenheim out of the four other outposts, even larger than his Guggenheim Bilbao.

Etienne Mottez or How to translate life into Art

‘’The story never ends, I come back and I continue thestory. Even if it’s another story. In my workshop.”

Giardino Ascona: Lake Maggiore’s Tuscan-Style Retreat

To reflect the spirit of Tuscany, this hotel was built in 1986 with a focus on designs that would not distract guests from the blooming gardens surrounding them.

The Ultimate Green Building

In collaboration with ZERO, Carlo Ratti Associati has defied the laws of farming by putting in place a plan to build...

Africa Plans to Reach for the Sky, Again

What is more mesmerizing than a skyscraper? A skyscraper on a man-made island...

Vietnam’s newest community house by VTN Architects

VTN Architects took over Vietnam’s Cam Thanh and created Casamia Community House: a building on the coast with bamboo ceiling and a thatched roof. A local plant Nipa Palms was the inspiration behind the ceiling.‍

Laplace and Piet Oudolf renovate the Hauser & Wirth gallery.

Isla Del Rey iconic buildings have morphed into an art center by Laplace and Piet Oudolf. The center hosts now the Hauser & Wirth gallery. The gallery is situated in the south of Menorca, on a cozy island.

Monsby, released his new lamp called Love in Light

An anonymous artist, Monsby, released his new lamp called Love in Light. It surely doesn’t resemble any lamp you’ve seen before. Love in Light looks like a penis, a 25cm x 15cm penis to be precise, conceived with aluminum, wood and biodegradable plastic. 

Rimowa creates its first NFT collection

Rimowa, the luxurious luggage brand, worked with design studio Nuova on their first non-fungible token (NFT). The collection features souvenirs from an airline that goes to space. ‍

Kuma’s touch on the final staircase of Casa Batlló

Vincenzo De Cotiis unveils his vision for Burberry in London flagship store

Burberry’s newest flagship store opened in London, and it is beautifully designed by Vincenzo De Cotiis. De Cotiis did not only design Sloane Street’s store, he also laid down a unified and updated design for Burberry stores in the world. By next Year, Burberry flagship stores will reflect the architect’s vision.

Cartier’s golden façade by KDa

Klein Dytham architecture (KDa) designed Cartier’s façade in a luxurious area in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, where Cartier neighbours Burberry, Nike and Apple. The façade is a 3D golden wood, lighting up the commercial corner.

Frank Gehry designs The Tower, Luma Arles’ Arts Campus.

Luma Arles arts center commissioned Pritzker Architecture prize-winning architect Frank Gehry to create a stainless steel-clad tower.

Check out this alarm clock that wakes you up with a sunrise!

Some people need direct sunlight beaming through their window to wake up in the morning. Others are irked by it.

A balloon ride to the stars

Under the umbrella of space tourism, Space Perspective adopted a flight technology thoroughly tested by NASA that will allow you to take a balloon ride to the stratosphere. So, book your seat for the price of $125,000. The trip takes 6 hours and the spaceship can welcome 8 people who will be fascinated by the 360º view

The balloon that doubles as an inflatable jacket

‘HELIUM-10000’ is an inflatable jacket conceptualized by Andrew Kostman. You can imagine this piece is the first in its genre, as Kostman aimed and succeeded at defying the concepts of fashion and design as we know it.

The 99 islands that overlook Shenzen’s Qianhai bay

Shenzen has welcomed a considerable number of gigantic constructions in the past few years. Sou Fujimoto Architects strike again with a tower, and not any tower, one that redefines its function.

The Park That Is Built Into The Hudson River

A 2.4-acre of the Hudson River are now occupied by a park. British designer Thomas Heatherwick...

Le Grand Contrôle: The First Hotel In Château De Versailles

One of the highlights of 2021 in the realm of luxurious hotels is the opening of Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle.

The world’s first eco-luxury resort created with 3D elements : Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique.

Benguerra Island in Mozambique is welcoming the first luxurious resort made with 3D printed elements.

Venine: the refrigerator that doubles as a dining table

Creating an appliance that keeps your food cold was a milestone in technology and revolutionized modern life. Imagine how different your life would be if you couldn’t elongate the shelf life of your fresh produce.

Tadao Ando redesigns Paris’ Bourse de Commerce

Japanese designer Tadao Ando restored and redesigned the iconic Paris’ Bourse de Commerce that will finally reopen to the public.

The chandelier that brings people together

Dis/Connect is a chandelier conceived by Eric Forman, Ben Luzzatto and Dan Gross that stops wireless signals. If you are within the five-foot(1.5-metre) radius under the lighting, you won’t be able to receive calls or connect to your WiFi.‍

Manolo Blahnik recreates the boutique of his dreams in New York

Manolo Blahnik opened his dream shop on the Upper East Side at 717 Madison Avenue in a 1923 Landmark Building.

Diana Kellogg Architects designs an all-girls school in India.

Diana Kellogg Architects was commissioned by CITTA (anon-profit organization that supports the development of marginalized communities) to build Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School in India.

Lebanese Pavilion by Warde redefines silence

For the 17thLa Biennale di Venezia, the Lebanese Pavilion explores a dark thought of the human consciousness: silence. Hala Warde curates different art forms that undertakes how we coexist, and particularly how we deal with the spaces of silence.

China’s Cloud-shaped Museum by SANAA

Shenzhenmaritime museum located in China made the top-notch architectural studios compete for one winning design. We’re talking entries from none other than UN Studio, Sou Fujimoto architects, and Kengo Kuma and assoc.

For Gucci’s 100th anniversary, Gucci & Balanciaga join forces.

After being Gucci’s creative director for 6 years Alessandro Michele never ceases to amaze us. For Gucci 100 th anniversary, Michele and his friend Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga creative director, tied the knot, and blew life into a collection.

DUTS design brings Oman to China with Linxia Grand Theater

Linxia, China is the home of DUTS Design’s enormous theater, Linxia Grand Theater. It is based on Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque’s architecture with its 46 meters height and 90 meters in diameter.‍

SANAA’s La Samaritaine to open in Paris

After fifteen years of renovation La Samaritaine is finally ready to meet the Parisian public. In 2005 the department store was shut down for safety reasons. The Tokyo-based architectural firm SANAA took on the project of restoring the old department store, plus a new 5-star 72 room hotel, 96 social housing units, offi

Save kitchen space with this perfect sink that comes with a dishwasher.

Blanco is a design studio that specializes exclusively in sinks and kitchen taps. Their latest launch, Vita Neo, aims to give a new life to your kitchen.

Apple’s M1 iMac is your newest hot co-worker

Apple launched its first iMac of the year, and it’s also the first radical redesign since 2012. This series plays on bright colors and thinness. 

The world’s largest art piece, Zygo’s Clothespin skyscraper

Zygo, an Israeli artist behind the Clothespin movement, and his team of designers are planning to build the world’s largest art installation, a skyscraper in the towering city of Dubai, based off of his famous concept, the clothespin sculpture.

Gucci Beauty launches Snapchat Try-On Lens in promotion of their new lipstick lines

Ever wished you could try on a shade of lipstick without the hassle of wiping it off? Gucci Beauty has launched Rouge de Beauté Brilliant Snapchat lens to promote their new hybrid lipstick.

Adidas releases Eco-friendly Stan Smith mushroom-based materialshoes

Adidas has unveiled a new eco-friendly line of shoes called the Stan Smith Mylo, named after the material mycelium – or the roots of a mushroom –which is a renewable and innovative substance that can be made to look and feel like real leather, but with no animal cruelty or experimentation.

Supertall Skyscrapers Linked by Planted Terraces to be Built in Shenzhen by Zaha Hadid Architects 

Zaha Hadid Architects is designing a futuristic twin supertall skyscraper which will soar to a height of 400m.

Supertall Skyscraper The Spiral by BIG Reaches Full Height in New York

Architecture firm BIG is currently working on a design project for pharmaceutical giants Pfizer, a massive 314-metre-high skyscraper in New York.

Audi X Travel Companion Is an Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicle for Land and Water Adventures!

The Audi X is an amphibious four-wheeled vehicle that draws inspiration from Tesla Cybertruck, a heavy-duty off-road monster, as well as the ambitious moon rovers.

NIKE Unveils the NIKE GO FlyEase, A No-Lace Sneaker

Nike has recently launched its latest shoe design, a pair of slip-on sneakers that come without laces, named the Nike GO FlyEase.

Foster + Partners Reveals Quartet of Aluminum-Clad Skyscrapers in Qatar

Foster + Partners have recently unveiled the design for four skyscrapers called Lusail Towers in Qatar.

Louis Vuitton Is Opening Its First-Ever Café and Restaurant

French fashion house Louis Vuitton is set to venture into hospitality, with the announcement of the opening of its first-ever restaurant at Louis Vuitton’s new Osaka flagship.

This Architectural Cabin Design is Nestled Between Terraced Rice Paddies for Spectacular Views

Denis Guchev with Studio Precht having noticed the beauty and cultural significance of terraced rice paddy fields, have designed a concept that imagines what living amidst terraces of rice paddy might look like.

Foster + Partners Designs Coral Bloom Resort on Saudi Arabian Island

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has unveiled images of its latest development called Coral Bloom.

Red Sun Concept Car By Wayne Jung Is A Solar-Powered Mercedes-Benz Hypercar

In a report published by Bloomberg last year, it was said that by 2040, electric cars could overtake fossil fuel-powered automobiles and make up 57% of all car sales worldwide.

NIKE Releases Air Vapormax 2020 Flyknit Which Incorporates Circular Design

Commercial giants NIKE recently released the NIKE Air Vapormax 2020 Flyknit, which has left many stunned by its impressive design and the fact that it is made with at least 50 percent recycled content by weight.

MoDus Architects Builds Curving Concrete Tunnel Entrances In South Tyrol

Italian architecture company MoDus as part of its work on the Central Juncture Ring Road Bressasone-Varna in Northern Italy, has given an undulating concrete portals and sculptural chimneys of weathering steel design to a road which tunnels through mountains in South Tyrol.

Elevate a Basic Bathroom With Some Modern Accessory Options

Incorporating some new modern accessories into the bathroom space can transform it into a room you won’t mind spending time in. The internet is filled with cool things, like artwork, shelving, toiletries, and linens, that will transform any basic bathroom to a much happier place.

How Phone Taps and Swipes Train Us to Be Better Consumers

Technology is rapidly evolving! The demise of the back button on Google’s latest version of Android smartphone was predicted in February when a software code was leaked. Latest devices are quickly adopting a no-button approach.

SEE UV-SANITIZER HUB THAT KILLS GERMS ON YOUR TOOTHBRUSH IN JUST 30 SECONDS

Our toothbrush plays a key role in our daily oral well-being, and surely it needs to be clean itself. If you have ever wanted a fast and effective way to disinfect your toothbrush, then the Oclean Bloom Slim is just for you.

NEW HIGH-TECH PORTABLE MAT DESIGNED TO CLEAN, DRY AND DISINFECT YOUR PET’S PAWS

Pet owners can relate with how much effort it takes to keep not just the home clean, but also the pet. There is bound to be dirt on the pet’s paws after a walk outside, especially if you live in a place with a wet season.

The TROVA GO Personalizes Biometric Security Wherever You Are

The TROVA GO is top class biometric-secured case which is designed with the aim of providing a safe portable place to hide personal items, accessories or even cash from people.

Swan Shaped Mega Yacht With Detachable Head Designed By Pierpaolo Lazzarini

Pierpaolo Lazzarini design studio which is known for its unique stunning watercraft concepts has recently unveiled its latest beautiful creation: “Avanguardia” which when translated to English means “Vanguard”.

Snøhetta's Terra Is A Plant Accessory Series In Terracotta & Stainless Steel For Georg Jensen

Danish design brand Georg Jensen has recently partnered with Snøhetta to produce an astonishing design called Terra. The masterpiece design is made up of a nine-piece plant accessory series crafted in terracotta and stainless steel.

Sense Five Is A Smart White Cane With Surface-Changing Handle To Aid The Visually Impaired

The Sense Five is a new smart white cane concept that utilizes the human sense of touch to keep visually impaired users safe.

Meet Prandina, Artistic Experts In Lighting Design

Prandina is a global brand famous for its artistic creativity and outstanding lighting designs. It is an italian manufacturer of high quality floor, wall, pendant, ceiling and table lamps.

AEKLYS By Philippe Starck Replaces All Your Cards With One Touchless Payment Ring

Renowned French designer Philippe Starck, after more than four years of research and development, has recently launched AEKLYS by Starck. AEKLYS is an intelligent ring that connects users with their environment.

Volocopter Set To Test Its Full-Scale Electric Air Taxis In Paris Next Year

Come mid 2021, air taxis will be on the skies of Northwest Paris! This new feat is made possible by Volocopter, who will be having a series of operational tests for their new fleet of air taxis.

Kering Opens New Japan Headquarters In Omotesando, Tokyo

Global luxury group Kering has recently announced the opening of its new headquarters located in Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan.

NASA And Nokia Aims To Bring The Internet To The Moon

NASA is set to begin a massive project which aims to bring the internet to as far as the moon. The project is to be deployed on the surface of the moon by late 2022.

Newme Is An Tele-Presence Avatar Robot By Japan's Largest Airline

Japan’s largest airline ANA has been researching and developing a new unique avatar robot that has the ability to bring to life all kinds of experiences in remote areas.

Environmental excellence of sites and stores

Italian luxury fashion powerhouse Fendi is known as a big player in the fashion industry, popular for producing fur, ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, fragrances, eye-wear, timepieces, and accessories.

The Zipper Boat Is A Special Work Of Art

Japanese artist Yasuhiro Suzuki has been steadily making waves with his wonderful creation, the Zipper boat which technically is known as the “Zip-fastener ship”. In 2004, Suzuki originally created a smaller model of the zipper boat, with the full-sized version designed in 2010.

Slamp Launches PurityCapsule, A Light That Cleanses From All Viruses

Leading Italian hand-crafted lighting design company Slamp, recently launched an impressive cleansing technology device called the PurityCapsule. It is designed to cleanse daily accessories such as keys, wallets, smartphones, toys, jewelry, credit and bank cards, make-up, glasses and other accessories.

The Best Projects Of Istituto Marangoni Design Students – Milano 2020 Design Digital Degree

As part of its culture of celebrating excellence and growth, the Design Degree is set to showcase outstanding 3D projects of its students in a digital format.

MAD Breaks Ground On Museum Of Migration In Rotterdam

The Fenix Museum of Migration, which is MAD Architect’s first cultural project in Europe has broken ground in Rotterdam. Commissioned by the Droom en Daad Foundation, the project builds on the history of the Fenix warehouse, once the largest warehouse in the world.

Bradbuilds Modifies A BMW M4 Coupe To Fit A Camper

Los Angeles based concept artist Bradbuilds has once again made the headlines with his latest design work. The artist who is known to make wild concept art has recently redesigned the famous BMW M4 coupe to fit a camper which renders an off-grid luxury.

L'Oreal Partners Google As Coronavirus Spurs Virtual Make-up Shift

Technology is rapidly evolving, opening up a new world of possibilities. In a move to get sales level back to normal and adapt to the new normal, French cosmetic powerhouse L’Oreal has recently partnered with technology giants, Google.

Former Nike And Adidas Designer Releases Tesla Football Shoe Concept

Hussain Almossawi, a designer based in New York City has recently released designs for a Tesla football shoe concept. Hussain is known for his futuristic designs including his work on automotive and footwear.

Architecture Studios Kengo Kuma and Associates and Foster + Partners Dreams Big Tourism Plans In Saudi Arabia

Renowned architecture studios Kengo Kuma and Associates and Foster + Partners has unveiled plans for a tourism development project named The Red Sea Project in Saudi Arabia.

314 Architecture Studio Unveils Butterfly-shaped Residential Proposal In Greece

Have you ever imagined a butterfly-shaped residential development? Imagine no more. 314 architecture studio has brought that to life with its new residential proposal. The project settling within the seaside suburb of Vouliagmeni, in Athens, Greece, has the unique shape of a butterfly.

Linehouse Transforms Shanghai Swimming Pool Into Office Space

Design studio Linehouse recently completed an amazing transformation project in Shanghai, redesigning an office block’s swimming pool into an additional office space.

11,520 Potted Plants Clad This Rippling Observatory Tower Concept By NUDES

Architecture company NUDES has recently made a proposal for a stunning observatory tower which adopt three key facets; integration of nature, technology and community participation.

Design Milk’s Kinto Collections: Modern Style And Elegance

The Kinto collection features a range of handy always in demand products, from stainless steel kettles to plant pots, tumblers, brewers, champagne glass, teapot, vase and many more.

A Former Tokyo Bank Is Reborn as the K5 Hotel

The summer Olympic is on the horizon and in the build-up to that world class event, a lot of news is coming out of Tokyo, the city hosting the upcoming summer Olympic.

SHoP Architects reveals Botswana Innovation Hub nearing completion in Gaborone

New York based studio SHoP Architects and local studio Nutall Smith recently released photos of their ultra modern innovation hub and HIV research laboratory in Gaborone, Botswana which is nearing completion.

Chloé Architecture Wins Commercial Architecture Award

Chloé is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, with its headquarters located in Paris, France. The house is owned by luxury brands holding company Richemont Group. Chloé has been worn by many celebrities, including Madonna, Cameron Diaz, Emma Stone, and Katie Holmes.

The Shape Of Things

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about many changes in the way we live. Moving forward, many design models will need to be adjusted. One key area where change is expected is how our environment is built.

An Architect Couple Designs an Apartment on the Water

German architect couple Tanja Wunderlich-Finckh and Chris Finckh have jointly designed a unique modern houseboat which ranks among the most impressive houseboats ever designed. The creation is partly inspired by their love of the water.