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Born from Glen-Gery’s rich tradition established in 1890, Venetian Glass Bricks offer light management, aesthetic transparency, and structural performance in architecture. With colors ranging from Arctic Crystal to Golden Amber, and four distinct surface finishes, they provide unique solutions for modern designs
The Netherlands is investing €200 million in a new AI factory in Groningen, transforming a former tobacco factory into a cutting-edge innovation hub. This strategic move aims to boost digital independence, foster AI development in key sectors like healthcare and energy, and bring together researchers and entrepreneurs. Expected to be fully operational by 2027, this facility highlights the Netherlands’ commitment to leading the global AI landscape and reducing reliance on foreign tech.
Joana Vasconcelos’s “Bombom” collection for Roche Bobois merges artistic form with functionality. Launched in 2020 and updated in 2023, this unique seating group tells the story of the brand and the artist through bold and colorful design.
Designed by NOI Creative for Lanova, the Terra Table Lamp is a sustainable lighting solution made from bio-waste like rice husks. Developed in 2024 and award-winning, this lamp merges environmental consciousness with modern design
Japanese architect Tadao Ando has designed a minimalist watch for Cauny’s “The Architects of Time” series, inspired by the green apple. Characterized by its clean lines and simple form, this timepiece brings Ando’s architectural philosophy to the wrist.
Studio Gang’s Kresge College Expansion at the University of California Santa Cruz is a modern project completed in 2019. This structure utilizes prefabricated mass timber and redwood cladding on its exterior. Designed to be Net Zero Energy Ready and targeting LEED Silver certification, the campus maximizes energy efficiency through passive design strategies
Europe’s largest floating housing development, IJburg, features 213 homes on waterproof concrete ‘tubs’. Flexible cables and steel mooring piles secure these structures, enabling them to naturally rise and fall with water levels and eliminate flood risk. Marlies Rohmer Architects & Urbanists completed the project in 2011, utilizing lightweight steel and panel superstructures for stability.
Montreal’s 135-year-old Victorian-era historic building, Club Saint-Denis, was renovated in April 2023 under the leadership of HUMÀ Design + Architecture. Transformed with a maximalist approach, featuring LumiGroup’s lighting design and products from leading brands like Moooi and Flos, the building now serves as a modern co-working space and private event center. The project also stands out with its received awards.
VMA Design Studio – The award-winning Double B Hostel project in Bangkok emphasizes sustainability with its central glass atrium, curved timber façade and use of reclaimed timber.