Michael Carson is an American figurative painter known for atmospheric oil paintings of solitary or small groups of people in bars, lounges and urban interiors, rendered with muted palettes, strong design and a mix of realism and stylization. His work focuses on body language and social tension rather than detailed faces, often leaving areas loosely […]
10 Compact Homes That Maximise Space Interiors by Bea Taylor Brunswick House by Placement Studio. Photo – Tom Ross. Given the property’s compact block size (approximately 155 square metres) and the client’s desire to maintain the garden, minimising impact to the backyard was paramount. Architecture – Placement Studio. Landscape design – Growing Designs. Photo –
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The rhythm of open offices is great until you need to concentrate or take a video call. The energy becomes noise, conversations drift across the floor, and people end up camping in meeting rooms or wearing noise-cancelling headphones all day. The ad hoc solutions never quite work, and what is missing is a middle ground,
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There’s something wonderfully audacious about a desk calendar that refuses to be just a desk calendar. Cillgold Agency’s “By the Lighthouse” for 2026 is exactly that kind of design rebel. Instead of being a forgettable square of paper you flip through mindlessly, it’s a miniature architectural statement that happens to tell you what day it
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Walking under a pergola or slatted canopy, sunlight breaks into stripes, and the structure feels more like a drawing in space than a solid roof. That rhythm of beams and shadows is both architectural and strangely calming, turning overhead shelter into something closer to a pattern you move through. Foln takes that outdoor language and
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18,000 cups repurposed by wallmakers Sinuous and textural, Wallmakers‘ Kulhad Pavilion stands on Miramar beach in Goa, India as a temporary structure for the Serendipity Arts Festival 2025. The pavilion is set along the edge of the sand and occupies a narrow, shaded strip between trees and coast beyond. Kulhads, also known as
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There’s something deeply satisfying about furniture that surprises you. The Turno side table from Leyma Design looks like a solid maple block perched on a colorful steel base, which already makes it visually interesting. But here’s where it gets good: you can adjust its height by simply turning the wooden body. No levers, no buttons,
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Open earbuds are the fastest-growing segment of the headphone market, but long before they gained popularity, Sony initially introduced the concept to the market. From their first ever iteration, this style of earbuds has graduated into earhook and clip-style designs. When LinkBuds were first released in 2022, they came in a peculiar design with an
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Tres Torres is a conceptual London Dry Gin inspired by European folklore, architecture, and the quiet symbolism found in nature….
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LEGO has spent decades proving that plastic bricks can build anything from childhood memories to architectural masterpieces. January 2026 continues that tradition with designs that push beyond simple construction into genuine cultural commentary. These aren’t just toys gathering dust on shelves. They’re conversation pieces that bridge art history, gaming nostalgia, comedy legends, sports culture, and
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