be original americas, the non-profit advocacy organization established to educate and inform design professionals, consumers, educators, students and media about the value of authenticity in designs, begins its 11th year by announcing the formation of three committees. these committees will address the following key strategic areas: developed to increase visibility and develop new avenues for outreach and education. this committee will plan & support the be original americas fellowship and other programs surrounding education. they will also develop opportunities for outreach to architec ..read more

above/below> a detail view of the concept vertical city aptly named “the line” touching the red sea the line, a cognitive city stretching across 105.6 miles [170 kilometers], from the epic mountains of neom across inspirational desert valleys to the beautiful red sea. a mirrored architectural masterpiece towering 1,640 feet [500 meters] above sea level, but a land-saving 656 feet [200 meters] wide. the line redefines the concept of urban development and what cities of the future will look like. a civilizational revolution, its unparalleled livability can be explored at the line exhibition ..read more

above> pierro lissoni photo veronica gaido a new studio offering comprehensive architectural services in the us piero lissoni is pleased to announce the establishment of lissoni architecture, a dedicated new york-based studio offering comprehensive architectural services for the united states. led by renowned architect piero lissoni and coo stefano giussani, the mercer street studios will now integrate interior and architectural expertise, providing a distinct and unique approach to projects. previously focused on interior projects for the luxury hospitality and residential markets in the ..read more

above> self-portrait / zanele muholi / southern guild (cape town) booth #217 note: this post in ‘in-progress’ as we await more details… more than 140 leading art galleries from 65 cities in 25 countries show off their stable of talent at expo chicago 2022 which is the perfect confabulation and launchpad to contemplate what inspires the art. in this instance, DesignApplause submits that architecture, design, and engineering are one and the same and art is not. > “what is the difference between art and design? as it applies to graphic design, i will say that the difference between art and ..read more

civic architect, urban planner and activist, sir david alan chipperfield has been selected as the 2023 laureate of the pritzker architecture prize, the award that is regarded internationally as architecture’s highest honor. truly a man for all reasons. whether it’s a museum, a spoon or a lounge chair, either modern or traditional, his effort is subtle yet powerful, subdued yet elegant, he is a prolific architect and designer who is radical in his restraint, demonstrating his reverence for history and culture while honoring the preexisting built and natural environments, as he reimagines func ..read more

“the beginning is the most important part of the work.” – plato all of us are really wanting a fresh new year! this video made in 2019 by tbwa/paris for the national society of french railways (sncf) captures what our mind’s eye was seeking: a celebration of new life, a feeling of hope and optimism. may all your plans bloom and blossom beyond your wildest dreams. the video was a way for the sncf to give thanks to those “preserving the planet” by traveling by train. according to the sncf, trains give off 30 times less co2 than individual cars and 20 times less than planes. thus, the national ..read more

the idea for the domus trimaran concept started from a simple question: why not? ‘just because superyachts are what they are now, it does not mean they should stay this way.(…) we were constantly looking at every aspect of the design and saying, ‘i know we do it this way normally but is there a better way?’ the designers share. ‘therefore, we truly believe that this project will redefine what a multi-hull sailing superyacht can be.’ they add. after calculating the smallest vessel size that can host a one-floor layout without it being too bulky, the designers started forming domus as an amalg ..read more

above > saflex flysafe 3d worldwide, billions of birds are killed as they collide with glass windows and building facades — so much so that many cities and countries now require bird-friendly glazing in new buildings. in response to this global problem, eastman, in partnership with seen ag, has introduced a new polyvinyl butyral (pvb) interlayer for laminated glass: saflex flysafe 3d, a highly effective solution to avoid bird collisions without compromising on the view or beauty of glass facades. unlike other bird-protection approaches that use decals, printing, or etching on the su ..read more

here’s what you get — standard all-wheel drive, striking proportions, timeless and instantly recognizable design, and a perfect blend of performance with everyday usability. offering three versions — the new taycan gts and taycan gts sport turismo charge the porsche electric driving experience with even more intense emotion. [ vitals ] driving range (epa estimate) 272 mi** (amci testing range) w/ performance battery plus performance 155 mph top track speed (performance battery) 3.8 s 0 – 60 mph with launch control (performance battery) charging 9.5 hrs charging time for alternat ..read more

above > tribune tower | crown terrace a problem with most new construction in the residential high-rise segment is everything sort of looks the same, nothing really distinctive and unique. another irrational feature of new is the bedrooms are so small, quite out of scale with the rest of the unit and if you have a king-size bed your only hope is a big walk-in closet. chicago now offers an exception within the newly converted chicago tribune tower, a gothic masterpiece of a building. the tower was originally designed for commercial office space but has been repurposed into unrivaled residenc ..read more