Architecture
December 28, 2021

Architects Design Dynamic Façade With Rotating Bricks for Maximum Sunlight and Privacy

Typical glass office buildings often struggle finding a way to allow natural light in while maintaining privacy. Architect Farhad Mirzaie and A.P.P Architects & Associates have constructed a parametric brick screen that does both. Designed for an office building in the Iranian city of Arak, Revolving Bricks Serai uses an algorithim to define the rotation of bricks on the façade.

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Landscape Photography
December 27, 2021

Photographer Captures Neowise Comet, Milky Way, and Northern Lights All in Once-in-a-Lifetime Photo [Interview]

When Stanley Aryanto left his day job to pursue his passion as a photographer, he never could have imagined the opportunities that awaited him. He now dedicates all of his time to The Wicked Hunt, his photography business. And recently, on his latest “hunt” he won the ultimate prize, as he was able to capture the Neowise comet, the Northern Lights, and the Milky Way in one epic panorama.

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Design
December 25, 2021

Minimalist Hand-Crafted Rugs Inspired by Brutalist Architecture

The architectural style of Brutalism has risen in popularity in recent years as people have demonstrated a renewed interest and appreciation for its minimalist aesthetic. And as “an ode to the beauty of brutalist form” and the pure balance and harmony between architecture and nature it creates, global design curators and interior brand Tigmi Trading has released its first in-house designed rug collection called Rilievo.

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Art
December 23, 2021

Artist Creates Mesmerizing Mini Zen Gardens That Are Hypnotic to Watch Being Made

You don’t need to have a green thumb or a lot of space to start your own garden. Sometimes all you need to do is think outside of the box. Artist Yuki Kawae proved that it is possible to scale down and create a miniature garden that still provides moments of quiet, stillness, peace, and joy. Kawae rakes and rearranges his zen garden often while sharing the meditative process on his Instagram videos.

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My Modern Met

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