How the Apple Car will look like (or probably not)
A design concept by the car experts at Vanarama shows how the Apple vehicle could look like based on patents filed by the company so far.
Müze Gazhane, the Gasworks Museum powering Istanbul again
With the opening of the Müze Gazhane (Gasworks Museum) last July, Istanbul gained an important new cultural centre and public space strongly supported by the local community.
“Our mobility must change”: Bibop Gresta on Hyperloop and the future of transport
Abolition of individual driving, underwater connections, greater emphasis on the ecological footprint of commuting: these are some of the scenarios on how our way of travelling will change according to the chairman of Hyperloop Italia.
Design studio New Territory has studied how to bring empathy into smart homes
Empathic Technology is a collection of concepts to explore how IoT products could be embedded in our living spaces “in unconventional, yet meaningful ways”.
The carbon-neutral infrastructure to produce fresh water
Designed by Cosimo Scotucci, dH2Ome aims to provide fresh water where is most needed, contributing to build “a healthier, safer, and more sustainable society.”
UNStudio’s 10-minute smart neighbourhood in Seul
Project H1 is a tech-assisted masterplan based on digital economy, with services and facilities all within walking distance.
From Beauty and the Beast to Equitism: the future according to Bjarke Ingels
He is designing futuristic robotic offices and a five-million-people metropolis in the desert. He represents one of the most powerful architecture firms of this time, and we got a glimpse on why. The interview.
Berlin proposes world’s largest car-free zone in a city
Thought to reduce air polluting emissions and reduce accidents caused by cars, “Berlin Autofrei” is an extremely ambitious plan.
A list of the world’s smartest and sustainable cities
The study “Cities of the Future” / 2021 Smart City Index by EasyPark Group reveals the cities in which technology is particularly used to improve sustainability and citizens’ quality of life. London and Copenaghen on top.
Redefining public spaces: GRRIZ, a case in between art and architecture
In Italy and around the world, collectives working on the temporary nature of architecture to solve community problems are increasingly developing.
A colourful oasis in the dense urban landscape of Valle de Chalco, Mexico
Xico-Parque Sur 23, a playground designed by All Arquitectura, conceived as a meeting place for the whole community, is the result of a long process of dialogue and involvement.
Unconventional Helsinki, a tour of the city where design is sustainable
Beyond Alvar Aalto’s icons, new design galleries and restaurants, cabins in the wild islands and the forest just a few minutes from the centre. The Finnish capital reveals its deeply ecological soul in 15 places.
Pininfarina and Poltrona Frau have developed a concept car
Teorema is an autonomous car concept developed by the two prominent Italian design brands to explore interactions among passengers and the outdoor environment.
Lynk & Co: “Cars are modern dinosaurs, full of anachronisms”
The company has redesigned the whole car experience, replacing ownership with a subscription system, and opening clubs instead of car dealers. We met founder and CEO Alain Visser.