Why This Clever Brick Home In Footscray Is ‘Built To Last’ Sustainable Homes by Christina Karras Kitchen cabinetry in Laminex Kalamata, made by H&F Custom Joinery. Stainless steel benchtop by Wade Fab. Wall light by Bo-Ha. Overclay tiles in rose by Tiento Tiles. Halo Chairs by SBW. Framed weaving by Sundance Studio. HAY Rice Paper […]
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Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LAB has been working on wheeled autonomous robots for some years now, with a gradual development timeline. They revealed the vision of a metamobility bot at CES 2022, which would be better than Boston Dynamics’ Spot the dog robot. The idea was just in the concept stage at the time, and
Nestled away in Priors Hall, Corby, The Thicket by Rewild Homes is doing something different with sustainable housing. This Northamptonshire development isn’t trying to be just another eco-project with a few solar panels slapped on the roof. The name itself comes from the woodland character that shaped the entire design, which tells you something about
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Gérard DuBois is a French‑born, Canada‑based visual artist and illustrator known for quietly surreal, narrative images that blend classical painting sensibility with contemporary editorial bite. Working largely in traditional media (acrylic, oil, gouache) and then adapting for print, he creates atmospheric scenes with muted colour, careful light and slightly distorted figures that feel like stills
Akira Kusaka (日下 明) is a contemporary Japanese illustrator and graphic designer based in Osaka, known for dreamy, poetic scenes where small human figures, animals and architecture float in vast, quiet spaces. Working entirely in Photoshop, he creates softly lit, surreal images that feel like visual haiku—night skies, moons, bicycles, houses and forests arranged with
Picture this: instead of manufacturing your next coffee cup, what if you could just grow it? That’s the beautifully simple yet radical idea behind The Gourd Project, an ongoing exploration by Brooklyn-based CRÈME Architecture and Design that’s turning heads in the sustainable design world. Here’s the problem they’re tackling. Back in 2006, Starbucks alone used
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Competition winner: “Mesmerizing spider threads” by Dr Martín J. Ramírez. Sample obtained by Dr Jonas Wolff he 2025 Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition brought science to life through breathtaking images from around the world. Scientists submitted photos across categories like Astronomy, Behaviour, Earth Science, Ecology, and Microimaging, resulting in stunning visual storytelling. The winning shots
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Lifestyle: Photo by Aggelos Barai, Albania The Sony World Photography Awards consistently showcase breathtaking talent, and the 2026 Open Competition is no exception. With submissions closing soon, the entries already reveal extraordinary creativity and storytelling power. This global contest stands out because it welcomes everyone—whether beginners with basic cameras or seasoned professionals with high-end gear.
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On a quiet December morning, as the tree lights flicker softly against the windows, the modern home reveals a new kind of Christmas magic. Gone are the days when gifts were plastic gadgets destined for drawers, as today’s most thoughtful presents are pieces of functional art alongside objects that enrich a space as beautifully as
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besley & spresser rethink Asbestos and the damage it left behind At the Lisbon Triennale 2025, Besley & Spresser present a material provocation disguised as an architectural installation that begins with a disarming question from Peter Besley. ‘What if one of the building industry’s most hazardous materials could become one of its most promising?’
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