on the front view of the watch, the NASA meatball logo appears as well as the laser-etched math formula of the ‘drake equation’.
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anicorn (5)
the trio of time by anicorn and brutto studio's wristwatch features vibrant artwork with 'don't worry, be late,' written against a black backdrop.
connections: +400
NASA (177)
for the jacket’s inside, the brand injects silica aerogel built by the same team that makes the space agency’s heat shield for the mars rover.
connections: +360
prada and axiom space will draw on NASA’s exploration spacesuit to design more advanced ones for astronauts in the first crewed moon landing mission artemis III.
connections: +490
steel architecture and design (282)
first previewed during the summer of 2024, the supercat has finally been revealed along with its long, sculpted, carbon-bodied bonnet at the front, which conceals a supercharged V12 engine.
clad in slate and rusted steel, the house features clean lines and open spaces, with glass panels for sunlight and sweeping views.
architecture in spain (674)
classic wooden floors and traditional joinery coexist with current patterns and textures, curved transitions, and folding forms.
the space is characterized by natural materials and handmade elements, creating a serene and honest atmosphere.
residential architecture and interiors (4200)
its branches rise through a rectangular opening in the roof, forging a visual connection between the interior and the outdoors.
the interior experience is enlivened with abundant inside-outside encounters, as well as sight lines that forge interaction among inhabitants.
architecture in japan (1571)
'bamboo gate' rises from the levee that fell during the 2018 floods as two circular volumes bridged by an undulating roof.
fiber-reinforced plastic tops the facades to soften daylight, while eye-level glass panels open the interior to unobstructed views of tokyo bay.
wood and timber architecture and design (1099)
jiri krejcirik places velvet-upholstered drawers atop the ash wood table with a gradient finish in blue and red.
connections: +1250
charred accoya wood and green aluminum accents on the facade make the residence by kumiki architecture blend with the greenery around it.
architecture in china (1873)
visitors are surrounded by tall evergreen trees, exaggerating the experience of being immersed in china's forests.
connections: +1870
büro ole scheeren divides the project between two towers connected by lush, stepping terraces.
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3D printing (797)
unveiled during complexcon 2024 in las vegas, the 3D printed silhouette receives the same airbag tubes at the bottom of the heel part for soft cushioning.
connections: +1420
over 900 panels are 3D printed from a blend of 30% recycled sawdust and 70% bioplastic, assembled without any glue, nails, or metal fittings.
wearable technology (280)
first introduced in 2018, it has taken the technology team ten years in total to develop the 3D printed device. they’re confident now to say that the release begins in may 2025.
what has been shown to the public is just the research prototype, and the development team is currently in their testing phase.
fashion technology (69)
broken pieces of soft mirrors are pieced together using medical cotton gauze and 18-carat gold finishing, while the electric components installed allow them to move autonomously.
unveiled during complexcon 2024 in las vegas, the 3D printed silhouette receives the same airbag tubes at the bottom of the heel part for soft cushioning.
connections: +1420
personal technology (43)
marking the 50th anniversary of the brand, the watch ring has a stopwatch feature and can display hours, minutes, seconds, dates, and times of two different cities.
there’s a ‘tappad’ replacing the strings, and it’s located next to the arpeggio section, which users just glide their thumb over to play the sounds.
connections: +290
artificial intelligence (409)
the central teapot in gpTea asks questions and connects responses into a story, while the teacup’s screen displays evolving narratives.
connections: +490
titled A.I. god, the artwork is included in the digital art day auction happening between october 31st and november 7th, 2024, in new york city.
connections: +990
shigeru ban (122)
the timber roof features a skylight that casts an emblem-like shadow during the summer solstice.
discover the altruistic practice of shigeru ban, who is lauded for his 'curiosity, commitment, endless innovation, infallible eye, and acute sensibility.'
connections: +340
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