An essay on Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and its unsettling relevance today: What happens when utopia becomes reality – and how does it reflect in our contemporary society?
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An architectural statement, a symbol of mobility, a new heart within Tallinn’s urban fabric: with the construction of the Ülemiste Terminal by Zaha Hadid Architects, a new era of infrastructure is dawning in Estonia.
Expo 2025 in Osaka is welcoming its visitors with a structure that is in a class of its own. Architect Sou Fujimoto has designed the Grand Ring for the World Exposition. It is the world’s largest wooden architectural construction, made with glued laminated timber.
The gaming scene is growing and with it the US video game developer Gearbox. The company recently expanded to Montréal. The Gearbox Studio there was planned by Patriarche - inspired by virtual worlds, but also by the still quite analogue 90s.
Exploring the Royal Discipline of Art – at Albertina Klosterneuburg In 2025, Albertina Klosterneuburg dedicates itself entirely to sculpture with...
With over 35 years at the forefront of fashion, UNDERCOVER fuses the raw power of punk culture with avant-garde aesthetics and masterful craftsmanship. At the heart of it all is Jun Takahashi – a designer whose creative philosophy, “making art, not clothes,” defines the brand’s USP: clothing as a visual and cultural signal – a pleasant noise in everyday life.
The Danish company Vipp, renowned for its pedal bins and bathroom and kitchen designs, has long been making waves with its stylish guesthouses. Their latest venture: the rammed-earth constructed Vipp Todos Santos in Mexico, seamlessly fusing Scandinavian minimalism with Mexican tradition.
In the 1940s, a small yet influential movement emerged in sunny California: the Nature Boys. Inspired by a return to nature, alternative lifestyles, and philosophical currents from East and West, they lived a way of life that can be seen as the precursor to the hippie movement. Who were these pioneers of mindfulness and self-sufficiency, and what impact did they have on society?
The old Santos coffee warehouse in Rotterdam’s harbor district has been transformed into a new cultural center and landmark. With its two-story rooftop extension, this industrial monument has quite literally been crowned.
Less is more – and the SECRID Miniwallet proves it. Compact in size, yet big on functionality, this clever wallet blends minimalist design with bold personality. Now available in an eye-catching zebra pattern, it becomes a true fashion statement and the perfect everyday companion for those who expect more from their essentials.
From above, it resembles a giant bloom—a giant bloom of the trillium, known in our region as the wood lily. Nestled in the heart of Yucatán, deep in the jungle of Mexico, it blends seamlessly with the surrounding trees. This is no ordinary structure. It is a hotel whose name reflects its appearance: Trillium by Awakening.
A library has emerged on the east coast of Japan that is not only profound in terms of its book collection, but also its location. The Library in the Earth is located underground and conceals a spectacular wooden dome.
