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Mercedes-Benz unveils branded residence development in Miami

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Mercedes-Benz unveils branded residence development in Miami

German automotive giant Mercedes-Benz is making waves beyond the roads, announcing its foray into real estate with the development of its own ‘urba...
Home : Retail : Mobility
MVRDV converts mixed-use tower into women and children centre

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MVRDV converts mixed-use tower into women and children centre

Dutch architectural firm MVRDV has transformed a tower block in Shenzhen, China, into a colourful women and children’s centre.
Design : Architecture : Society
MDW: Mario Cucinella examines alt materials for city construction

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MDW: Mario Cucinella examines alt materials for city construction

Designing with nature in mind is a key topic at this year’s Salone Del Mobile Milano 2022.
Society : Design : Architecture
Digitised Favelas

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Digitised Favelas

A symbol of economic inequality in Brazil, the favelas are becoming the focus of technology projects that aim to minimise stigma and boost opportun...
Technology : Brazil : Favelas
Stat: New Zealand overtakes Europe for world’s most liveable city

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Stat: New Zealand overtakes Europe for world’s most liveable city

The impact of Covid-19 is forcing many people to reconsider the appeal of European cities, with The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) finding that ...
Future Cities : Sustainability : Design
Saudi Arabia develops a zero-energy mega-city

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Saudi Arabia develops a zero-energy mega-city

Saudi Arabia is planning a 105-mile long city, The Line – a new living area powered entirely by renewable energy.
Architecture : Sustainability : Future Cities
Responsible urban branding for Regent’s Place

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Responsible urban branding for Regent’s Place

DixonBaxi’s new identity for Regent’s Place reflects the diverse community of the neighbourhood and promotes ecological integrity.
Future Cities : Branding : Society
Singapore transforms car parks into urban farms

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Singapore transforms car parks into urban farms

Singapore – Nine multi-storey car park rooftops across the city state have been converted into urban farms.
Covid-19 : Urban Gardening : Urban Farms
Vertical farms to grow Marks & Spencer’s services

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Vertical farms to grow Marks & Spencer’s services

The IoT vertical farming units will provide customers with access to fresh, store-grown herbs.
Food : Technology : Urban Living
Preview: Highly Sensitive

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Preview: Highly Sensitive

Global – Consumers are increasingly concerned about sensitive skin, and new beauty products are being created in response.
Glossier : Urban Living : Sensitive Skin
Smog life: Airborne anxieties

Viewpoints

Smog life: Airborne anxieties

The decline in air quality is giving rise to new products and the commoditisation of oxygen.
Future Cities : Urban Air Quality : Pollution
Central Saint Martins Textile Futures Work in Progress Show 2014

Big Ideas

Central Saint Martins Textile Futures Work in Progress Show 2014

Renowned for their innovative approach to material experimentation, the MA Textile Futures students at Central Saint Martins develop unique materia...
New Materials : Bio Tech : Biofacture
Swap shop: Festival celebrates sustainable living

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Swap shop: Festival celebrates sustainable living

Melbourne – As part of the Sustainable Living Festival, the Look.Stop.Swap programme enabled companies to share their ideas on how to live and work...
Urban : Planet Luxe : Three Thousand
Step forward: Sole trader unveils foldable shoe

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Step forward: Sole trader unveils foldable shoe

US – Outdoor clothing manufacturer Timberland has introduced a hiking shoe that can be folded in half and zipped up for easy storage.
Shoes : Yama Girls : Multi-use
Bird on a wire: Life in the city is a picnic

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Bird on a wire: Life in the city is a picnic

Bird on a wire: Life in the city is a picnic
Food Futures : Picnic Box : Ruinart
Off the wall: Building a pocket of resistance

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Off the wall: Building a pocket of resistance

Off the wall: Building a pocket of resistance
Stephanie Malka : Arche De La Defense : Paris
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