Architecture

Most robot vacuums beg for your forgiveness with their awkward, boxy presence, but the Roborock Qrevo CurvX asks for a place in your home like a well-chosen piece of furniture. It enters the conversation not just as another appliance, but as a statement on what home technology should be. With its softly arched silhouette and […]

It is always a good day when a company re-releases a product that feels like it fell out of a different timeline. Nikon has done just that by breathing new life into its 4x10D CF pocket binoculars, a piece of gear so compact and elegantly designed that it almost feels like a prop from a

The tiny house movement has long promised affordable, minimalist living, but many designs fall short in terms of long-term habitability. Australian company Sonic Steel is challenging these limitations with their latest creation, the Mark VI – VIC, a shipping container home that prioritizes comfort and accessibility without sacrificing the compact footprint that makes tiny living

Revealed during the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, Charlotte is a six leg construction robot from Crest Robotics that targets speed as the central problem. The makers say the machine can complete the shell of a 200 square meter (2,150 square foot) dwelling in about 24 hours. Coverage compares that output to 100 bricklayers over

It’s easy to get lost in the sea of glossy architectural renders that flood our feeds daily; projects with nine-figure budgets and materials sourced from another planet. Every so often, though, a project cuts through the noise with such clarity of purpose and ingenuity that it forces you to stop and really look. Hi Ladders

It’s always a little funny watching the tech giants trip over each other, but I have to admit, I didn’t see this one coming. For years, the smart speaker game has had a predictable rhythm: Amazon owns the low-end, Google fights for the middle, and Apple holds the premium corner with an iron grip. The

In a world where garden space comes at a premium, Mike Robinson proved that size doesn’t matter when innovation takes center stage. The Plumstead engineer’s creation, aptly named “The Tiny Workshop,” has just claimed the coveted Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 title, demonstrating that brilliant design can triumph over grand scale. Robinson’s journey began

Porsche maintains one of the most conservative design philosophies in automotive history. For six decades, the 911’s distinctive silhouette has remained immediately recognizable, evolving gradually to preserve what purists consider sacrosanct. Heritage defines the brand’s design language more rigidly than almost any other automotive manufacturer. Designer: Porsche + The Kyza (NOT A COLLAB) Khyzyl Saleem

The B-Clip project, designed by Anna Maier and recognized in the 2025 Seoul Design Award, addresses a growing concern in agriculture: plastic plant support clips breaking down into microplastics. These fragments accumulate in soils, posing long-term risks to ecosystems, human health, and the environment. This concept project offers a promising and sustainable solution to tackle

Modern architecture increasingly seeks to connect homes with their natural environments, yet many designs still treat sustainability and beauty as competing priorities. Wine country residences face particular challenges, needing to honor the landscape’s agricultural heritage while incorporating contemporary living standards and environmental responsibility. The result often feels like a compromise between function and form. What