Architecture
March 20, 2022

From Underwater Restaurants to the Library of Alexandria: 5 Awe-Inspiring Projects by Snøhetta

Snøhetta is an international design collective whose transdisciplinary approach and emphasis on sustainability have led to a deep portfolio of visually stunning and environmentally thoughtful work. Though it's responsible for incredible buildings around the world, it's not an architecture firm. Snøhetta is made up of experts in architecture, landscape, interior design, graphic design, and other related fields. The name doesn’t come from a founder of the firm, but from a mountain range in Norway.

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Architecture
March 19, 2022

Robert De Niro Helped Develop the World’s First “Vertical Film Studio” To Be Built in Queens

Say hello to the “first vertical film studio in the world.” Bjarke Ingels Group, or BIG, will soon begin construction on the 760,000 square-foot film studio in Queens. New York developer Wildflower Ltd. worked with actor Robert De Niro, his son Raphael De Niro (who works as a real estate broker), and Jane Rosenthal, a film producer, to develop the $600 million project.

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Cars
March 18, 2022

Volkswagen Upgrades Its Classic Van Into a Sustainable Electric Vehicle

Volkswagen is a trusted brand when it comes to classic vans, and now it is bringing an all new electric version in their ID.Buzz line. The brand that defined “van life” long before it was an Instagram hashtag, is planning to electrify the world with the latest ID. software and new standards in its segment with the latest functions and systems for safety, comfort, and charging. The design of the Volkswagen ID.

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