Safwat by Safwat balances « humor, clarity, and restraint » at Funny Bar in New York
Design studio Safwat by Safwat has balanced a bar, lounge, and restaurant programme at Funny Bar in New York‘s Lower East Side, using glass brick and postmodern details. Read more
« Congestion pricing works » in New York City say officials after a year in action
The first major traffic congestion pricing in the US, which rolled out a year ago today in New York City, has been considered a success according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority and New York governor Kathy Hochul. Read more
Erwan Bouroullec disguises Samsung speaker as an abstract sculpture
As the annual CES tech fair kicks off in Las Vegas, Samsung has launched a minimalist speaker by French designer Erwan Bouroullec, distinguished by a narrow, arched body that’s not much thicker than a picture frame. Read more
The Power of the Powerless
The Power of the Powerless (Czech: Moc bezmocných) is an expansive political essay written in October 1978 by the Czech dramatist, poet, political dissident, and later statesman, Václav Havel. Very timely, given what is happening today.
Libation
In an effort to detangle myself of all things Jeff Bezos, I am bookmarking: Libation is a free, open-source application for downloading and managing your Audible audiobooks. Here’s another tutorial on how to convert Audible (.aax) files to mp3 with ffmpeg. I am looking to switch from Audible to Libro.fm. And of course, there …
Industrial port informs metal exterior of home in Perth by Philip Stejskal
The Fremantle cargo port informed the corrugated metal cladding and steel-framed awnings of Henville Street House, a family home in Perth, Australia, by local studio Philip Stejskal Architecture. Read more
Fifteen buildings to look out for in 2026
We’re ringing in the new year with a look at 15 landmark architecture projects scheduled for completion in 2026, including museums, performing arts venues and a face-shaped tower. Read more
Punkt launches privacy-focused MC03 smartphone
Swiss technology company Punkt has launched a privacy-focused smartphone at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, promising enhanced data security for users willing to pay a subscription fee. Read more
Flawk takes cues from French home interiors for overhaul of unloved London townhouse
Creative developer Flawk has revamped a townhouse in London‘s Holland Park to evoke the effortless « je ne sais quois » of homes in the south of France. Read more
Max von Werz Architects renovates artist’s « serene and luminous » Mexico City townhouse
This historic house that revolves around a light- and plant-filled atrium in Mexico City has been preserved and revitalised by local studio Max von Werz Architects. Read more
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