Architecture and design-related tech-innovation from around the globe.
At the CES tech fair, the Black Eyed Peas’ musician and entrepreneur presented Trinity, a sleek, single-passenger electric vehicle with “an organising brain for life on the move.” The EV will be manufactured in LA, empowering a working-class neighbourhood.
From ultrasonic knives to AI-powered devices that grill steaks with infrared light, kitchen technology places design thinking at the heart of dining.
From frame-like sculptures to candy tunes, in Las Vegas, unconventional speakers and audio innovation blend design, playfulness, and immersive sound.
The updated VARMBLIXT features colour-shifting and dimmable light, letting the atmosphere at home evolve and transform.
Tucked with ‘invisible’ cutting-edge technology, the smart brick reacts to how kids play – and then plays back. According to LEGO, it is “our biggest innovation since… erm… ever!”
LG Electronics’ LG CLOiD cooks, does the laundry and coordinates connected home appliances to make housework a thing of the past.
In Eindhoven, Pauline van Dongen’s innovative solar-powered fabric captures the sun’s energy and glows at her Umbra Pavilion, a kite-like architecture weaving light, technology, and care for our planet.
Ceramic walls that come alive as screens, concrete lighter than you’d expect, and chemistry that makes tiles tactile—or even saves water. These surface design innovations will surprise you.
Artisans and machines work hand in hand at BIG–Bjarke Ingels Group’s ‘Ancient Future: Bridging Bhutan’s Tradition and Innovation’ showcase.
The OUT section of the 2025 Venice Biennale explores how space-driven innovation can build and shape a sustainable future through architecture.
The Artificial Intelligence section of Carlo Ratti’s Biennale shows how technology is shaping the world around us—from the spaces we live in to the systems that keep society running.
Part espresso bar, part laboratory, the Canal Café project by Diller Scofidio + Renfro won the Golden Lion at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale.
A subtropical forest within the Belgian pavilion ‘controls’ irrigation, lighting, and ventilation systems to purify the air and lower the temperature. The Building Biospheres exhibition investigates the potential of plants in architecture.
Lachlan Tuczan’s Google installation makes the invisible visible through luminous veils rippling through the mist. Shifting environments blur the boundaries between the tangible and intangible.
E-SKIMO is the world’s first electric-assisted ski for mountaineering, allowing skiers to ascend mountains faster and easier.
With the ultimate smart planter LeafyPod, you won’t have to mourn your leafy friends. Just tell it which plant you put in, fill a reservoir at the bottom, and let it do the rest.
Good news from Las Vegas! Check out what we liked the most at CES 2025, from solar-powered electric cars to vacuum cleaners that tidy up before sweeping the floor.
The new Roborock Saros Z70 features a mechanical arm that can pick up, remove, and sort obstacles such as shoes, toys, and rubbish.
The ultra-aerodynamic solar-powered electric car by Aptera runs without the need for fuel or charging.
Lenovo’s new ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable laptop features a rollable display that boosts professionals’ productivity and creativity while promoting better posture.
AC Future and Pininfarina’s AI Transformer Homes bring together cutting-edge engineering, sustainable innovation, and sleek design.
RAIM, Robot & AI Museum, was built by robots to tell the unfolding narrative of Fourth Revolution technology.
Google returns to Milan Design Week with the ‘Making Sense of Color’ installation, inviting visitors to a multisensorial journey.
NKey Design Studio has harnessed Artificial Intelligence to create otherworldly architecture and interiors for imaginary palaces on the fictional planet of Arrakis.
What if a musical instrument’s design characteristics influenced a building’s architecture? For the House Sound project, Marcus Byrne harnessed Artificial Intelligence to create imaginary architectures in the shape of Ringo Star’s percussions, John Coltrane’s saxophone, and more.
Iridescent 3D printed sculptures and high-tech materials. At Maison & Objet, seven rising talents blend savoir-faire and digital technology.
CES 2024: the rise of artificial intelligence, out-of-the-box TVs and tech-delivery innovation. We rounded up five trends from Las Vegas.
AI – Artificial Intelligence reigns at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. From a parenting app translating babies’ cries to ChatGPT-powered cars. From a parenting app translating babies’ cries to a toothbrush talking through your bones to improve your brushing techniques and ChatGPT-powered cars.
The Motionsleep pillow harnesses Artificial Intelligence to enhance the sleep experience for individuals who snore or face breathing discomfort.
Tired of big black rectangles in the middle of the room? LG Electronics’ transparent OLED TV redefines the screen experience.
