Bet Your Neighborhood Playground Doesn’t Unfold Into a Legit Rec Center
“Undefined Playground” is a recreational Swiss Army knife—a fold-out, pop-up sports facility that its architect says can be installed anywhere.…
That Lawsuit Over Beyoncé’s Lemonade? It’s Probably Bunk
“Palinoia” and the preview for “Lemonade” definitely share thematic and compositional elements. But copyright infringement? A legal expert says it’s…
Of Course Australia Brings a Pool to an Architecture Exhibit
At the Venice Architecture Biennale, Australia is on a S.O.P. (Save Our Pools) mission. The post Of Course Australia Brings…
The World’s Biggest Architecture Exhibit is Decorated with 100 Tons of Trash
“Value is not based on the quality of material, but on creative and distinctive use instead,” says Alejandro Aravena, director…
The Holy Trinity of Nike Design Made a New Shoe—for Converse
The limited edition All Star Modern HTM was created by the three most influential designers at Nike. The post The…
Haunting Gas Chamber Replica Remembers the Holocaust’s Horrors
The chilling exhibit is a bold response to the Venice Architecture Biennale’s theme, “Reporting from the Front.” The post Haunting…
Adidas Spins Plastic from the Ocean into Awesome Kicks
The shoe’s fibers are made of plastic waste and fishing nets retrieved off the coast of Africa. The post Adidas…
The Future of Detroit Goes on Display in Venice
Including the evolution of the auto factory—seen through Microsoft’s HoloLens The post The Future of Detroit Goes on Display in…
Awww Yiss: Nike Mashed Up the Air Jordan V with Soccer Cleats
The new cleats were designed for Brazilian soccer phenom Neymar Jr., and borrow several design elements from the iconic Jordans—including…
‘Unusual’ Doesn’t Even Begin to Describe This Exhibition
Progressland is all about “the genesis of exploration and the human desire to look beyond what we know.” The post…