Architecture
August 10, 2025

Sculptural Tree Is a Vertical Park With 56 Elevated “Petal” Terraces

In Xi’an, China, the city’s Center Culture Business District (CCBD) has finally emerged. The district, whose design was spearheaded by the London-based firm Heatherwick Studio, is nestled just south of the city’s historic center, lodged between the ruins of the Temple of Heaven and the prominent Shaanxi TV tower. This rich heritage informs, but doesn’t stifle Xi’an CCBD, which brilliantly combines ancient influences with contemporary forms and functions.

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Sculpture
August 9, 2025

Artist Draws From Architecture and Biology To Create Ceramic Homes for Bugs To Live in [Interview]

Biology and architecture may seem like two distant disciplines, but in the work of Raphaël Emine, they are an inseparable duo. The French artist creates elaborate ceramic sculptures with organic shapes. But aside from their unique aesthetic, what makes them stand out even more is their purpose. Filled with pathways and rooms, these artworks are meant to be taken over by insects and other small creatures as their homes.

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