British company Carbon Cell has used agricultural waste to make a carbon-negative and compostable alternative to polystyrene packaging and building insulation that avoids contributing to plastic pollution. Currently nearing production, Carbon Cell‘s self-titled product is… Read More »Carbon Cell makes plastic-free alternative to polystyrene
The Dallas city government has voted to explore relocating and selling the brutalist city hall designed by architect IM Pei, placing the building under increased threat of demolition. Earlier this month, Dallas City Council voted… Read More »Future of IM Pei-designed Dallas City Hall “remains uncertain”
Local studio Adamo Faiden has completed Huergo 475, a skyscraper with a green-pigmented concrete facade and a series of cantilevers in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tower has an exposed concrete facade that is also structural,… Read More »Adamo Faiden creates Buenos Aires skyscraper as a “geographical feature”
New York has no shortage of pop-ups, but the newest arrival in Brooklyn swaps limited-edition merch for something far more lasting: a celebration of Danish wood. Dinesen – the revered craftspeople behind some of the… Read More »Dinesen Lands in Brooklyn With a Wood-Centric Living Showroom
The holidays are officially about to be in full swing – and if your gift list is starting to look a little overwhelming, don’t worry. From sculptural jewelry and playful glassware to puzzles, pajamas, and… Read More »2025 Modern Gift Ideas From Editor-in-Chief Caroline Williamson
Futuristic electric cars are a dime a dozen these days. No longer featuring exhaust pipes or the ubiquitous front grills that kept conventional combustion engines cool, automotive design can now take on wildly different dimensions.… Read More »The Polestar 5 Grand Tourer Blends Scandinavian Design With Sustainability