Architecture
February 14, 2025

Mirrored Concert Hall Reflects the Sands of the Saudi Desert

When charged with building a concert hall that would become a landmark in the oasis of AlUla, Giò Forma Architects operated under a simple guiding principal—”if a building can not compete with the landscape it should enhance it.” And thus, the mirrored Maraya Concert Hall was born. Opened in 2019, the building is both functional and aesthetically breathtaking thanks to an exterior clad in 9,740 square meters (approximately 104,840 square feet) of mirrors.

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Architecture
February 13, 2025

Stylish Chicken Coop Cleverly Designed To Be Hidden Within a Hill at a Park

Bali-based studio RAD+ar has taken on the mission to decentralize sustainability—specifically, by applying and using concepts beyond architecture. Their latest project, called Chicken Hero Pavilion, achieves this with flying colors, drawing inspiration from green concepts to create a practical solution that can easily be applied and replicated. It has simultaneously become a prime example of a micro circular economy, showcasing the effective impact these well-designed efforts can have in a community.

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Embroidery
February 13, 2025

This Artist Immortalizes Your Pets With Custom Embroidered Animal Portraits

Most pet owners would agree—half the joy of having a furry friend is just staring at them and appreciating how adorable they are. Thanks to embroidery artist Sara Barnes (of Bear&Bean), you can turn that admiration into a piece of art. Whether it’s an embroidered wall hanging for your home or a custom embroidered patch for your favorite clothing, you can carry your pet’s adorable face with you wherever you go.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.