Netherlands Makes Great Strides in AI: €200 Million AI Factory to Be Established in Groningen
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.
Roche Bobois and Joana Vasconcelos: Bombom Collection
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.
NOI Creative and Lanova: Next-Generation Lighting from Bio-Waste with the Terra Table Lamp
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
Tadao Ando Designs a Green Apple Symbol Watch for Cauny
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.
Cape Flats Aquifer Recharge Facility Wins Global Architecture Award
Designed by SALT Architects and completed in Cape Town in 2024, the Architizer A+ Award-winning Cape Flats Aquifer Recharge Facility operates on a Managed Aquifer Recharge Facility (MAR) principle. The R341 million facility, prefabricated brick fins in filtration buildings, underground pumping stations, Media Filters and Flocculation Tanks and functional infrastructure
Kresge College Nature-Centric Innovation and Campus Revitalization
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
5 Floating Living Spaces on the Water
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.
Club Saint-Denis: Maximalist Design and Lighting in Montreal
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.
Double B Hostel: Contemporary Design and Local Crafts in Bangkok
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.
Hansgrohe Group at ISH 2025: At the Forefront of Design and Sustainability with Future Bathroom Innovations
Hansgrohe Group showcased its latest innovations at ISH 2025, emphasizing design and sustainability. The company secured two prestigious 2025 iF Gold Awards for its hansgrohe Raindance Alive shower system and Avalegra Aqua Unit. Additionally, Hansgrohe highlighted its ambitious ECO 2030 strategy and a new partnership with Hydraloop, reinforcing its commitment to responsible water use and future-oriented bathroom solutions.