BMW is building high-tech footwear for the German bobsleigh team

There’s only a few seconds of running in a bobsleigh heat, but one slip can skittle the whole team. Seeing the need for high-performance ice sport footwear, BMW has jumped in to build custom, 3D-printed traction aids for the 2025 Winter Olympics.Contin… Continue reading BMW is building high-tech footwear for the German bobsleigh team

Video: Tiny timber tower airlifted into New Zealand landscape

Nestled amidst the lush native bush of Eastbourne, Wellington, New Zealand, Karaka Tower stands as a testament to architectural innovation. Designed by Arête Architects and Makers Fabrication, this compact yet remarkable structure is a solution to a ch… Continue reading Video: Tiny timber tower airlifted into New Zealand landscape

AI synthesizer bridges technology and creativity in music composition

Award-winning designer and artist Arvind Sanjeev has created his latest vision for music creators. SPIN, an AI music synthesizer, challenges conventional notions of music creation by inviting users to collaborate with an AI language model called MusicG… Continue reading AI synthesizer bridges technology and creativity in music composition

Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers

Architectural firm the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) is known for reshaping city skylines with its innovative designs. One of its latest projects, which is undergoing construction in central Copenhagen, does just that. Dubbed Kaktus Towers, this iconic bui… Continue reading Micro-apartments meet community living in striking Kaktus Towers

Czech architect crafts tiny house on stilts for serene living

Prague-based architectural firm Jan Tyrpekl recently revealed its latest tiny house project, a 30-sq-m (323-sq-ft) retreat perched above concrete pillars named Zen House that’s nestled in the tranquil landscape of Hainburg an der Donau, Austria.Continu… Continue reading Czech architect crafts tiny house on stilts for serene living

US debut for Riley RS3 foldable and compact electric kickscooter

Electric scooters have become a global phenomenon over the past decade, and now, British company Riley Scooters is gearing up to launch its award-winning RS3 e-scooter across the American market this April. Billed as the world’s first high-quality, eas… Continue reading US debut for Riley RS3 foldable and compact electric kickscooter

Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway

Norwegian architectural firm Snøhetta has collaborated with engineer Tor Helge Dokka for a residential project located in Kongsberg, Norway. Dubbed House Dokka, the 190-sq-m (2,045-sq-ft) dwelling is an off-grid three-bedroom family home that’s inspire… Continue reading Snøhetta crafts a suspended treetop home in the heart of Norway

Omer Arbel’s architectural masterpiece weaves nature with concrete

Renowned Canadian designer Omer Arbel has announced the completion of his latest project; a stunning family home dubbed 75.9 that’s nestled in a sprawling hayfield in the Canadian Pacific Northwest. What sets this impressive build apart is Arbel’s nove… Continue reading Omer Arbel’s architectural masterpiece weaves nature with concrete

Jet Capsule unveils 2024 Super Sport carbon fiber “mini yacht”

We’ve covered a few of Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini’s Jet Capsule compact motorboats since they hit the market back in 2013. The most recent version, which is set to be released in 2024, is dubbed the Jet Capsule Super Sport (Jet Capsule SS), w… Continue reading Jet Capsule unveils 2024 Super Sport carbon fiber “mini yacht”

Evaporative cooling makes a come back for sustainable food storage

German industrial designer Lea Lorenz has created a new clay cooler based on the age-old principle of evaporative cooling. Dubbed TONY, this simple design offers a modern reinterpretation of the traditional clay jug cooler, providing an eco-friendly so… Continue reading Evaporative cooling makes a come back for sustainable food storage