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Birds of a feather
Simulated bird calls overlap with the real thing in Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg’s latest installation.
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In the round
Las Vegas is home to the world’s largest sphere.
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Concrete jungle
David Adjaye’s first skyscraper is completed in New York.
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Space lab
Varda Space Industries has launched the world’s first space factory.
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Meet and greet
Lina Ghotmeh’s 2023 Serpentine Pavilion has arrived in Kensington Gardens.
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20/23 vision
Apple introduces a new era of spatial computing with its ‘mixed reality’ headset.
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Rhythm and hues
The new Philharmonie Luxembourg logo responds to music.
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Petal power
Snøhetta’s redesign of the Blanton Museum of Art in Texas includes lily-like canopies.
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Water wings
This luxurious vessel takes emission-free transport from the road to the water.
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Pretty in pink
A 7,6-metre-tall fluorescent tree decorates New York’s High Line.
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Dreams come true
Adjaye Associates transformed a former ice warehouse in Harlem into a public school.
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To-do list
Ayse Birsel’s latest book guides readers in designing their own long, happy lives.
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Around the world
Thirteen design startups were chosen for their innovative strategies for building a more circular society.
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Rock of ages
This combined research and exhibition space invites exploration and discovery.
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Full of beans
Anish Kapoor’s latest sculpture lies ‘squashed’ under a high-rise building.
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Women making waves
For International Women's Day, we take a look at six exceptional young women in creative industries.
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Stronger together
Four Design Indaba alums are mentoring members of the 2023 Young Climate Prize cohort.
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Baby steps
This ordinary-looking stroller is kitted out with all sorts of AI perks.
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Signs of life
Giant spiderweb-like installations are symbolic of the world's shared knowledge.
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Life after death
An American startup is returning the burial process to the earth.
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Fresh face
The National Portrait Gallery unveils a new brand identity ahead of its grand reopening.
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Crabwalk
The latest driving tech solves the problems of parallel parking.
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Glass houses
A thin layer of water between two panes of glass can reduce energy costs.
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Typing it up
Design Indaba alum Paul Sahre’s typing has been nominated for a Grammy.
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