Spaceworkers transforms Portuguese granaries into museum with red-concrete extension
Architecture studio Spaceworkers has completed the Vila do Bispo Museum in Portugal, adding a red-concrete volume to a pair of repurposed granaries. Read more
Kengo Kuma captures « sensory memory of architecture » in Jaipur Rugs collection
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has collaborated with Indian brand Jaipur Rugs to develop Faces, a collection of wool rugs modelled on his buildings, exhibited at Milan design week. Read more
Bruzkus Greenberg arranges compact apartment around multifunctional « blue box »
Local practice Bruzkus Greenberg has redesigned a penthouse apartment in Berlin, adding a blue-stained wooden core that contains key functions including the entrance and built-in banquette. Read more
Whale Eye
In October 2024, Rachel Moore had a close encounter with a humpback whale in French Polynesia and took these photos of the whale’s eye. Whoa! (Via Kottke)
Intelligence, Energy and Integrity
“You’re looking for three things, generally, in a person,” says Buffett. “Intelligence, energy, and integrity. And if they don’t have the last one, don’t even bother with the first two. I tell them, ‘Everyone here has the intelligence and energy—you wouldn’t be here otherwise. But the integrity is up to you. You weren’t born with …
Soft Reform. Radical Reform. Beyond Reform.
This graph stopped me in my tracks. Different questions lead to different answers.
Show Up. Be Kind. Know Yourself.
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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson creates « relaxed » tasting room in California’s wine country
A limestone wall runs along the front facade of a tasting room for Auteur Wines in Sonoma County, which was designed by US architecture studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to prioritise a casual atmosphere and a « connection to place ». Read more
Reds shingles create « sense of personality and wonder » at Cucu cabin by Studio Bucky
New York practice Studio Bucky has nestled an off-grid cabin among trees in rural Westmeath, Ireland, shrouding its tapered exterior in red-stained shingles. Read more
Six open-source gadget designs that tinkerers can DIY
From a gorpcore navigation tool to a blender that works with household jars, these six open-source gadgets let makers build and customise to their heart’s delight. Read more
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