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AI company 1X develops NEO gamma, a humanoid robot that does house chores as an all-round, autonomous home assistant. it’s the upgraded form of the predecessor, NEO beta, bearing a number of improvements. with this model, the humanoid robot has emotive ear rings so its ears light up when it listens to the owners. read more: https://lnkd.in/dKeU7aUM

ginza sony park opens as the final phase of the project to reconstruct the Sony building in tokyo. open platforms, skylights, and staircases weave together indoor and outdoor moments. read more here: https://lnkd.in/dVgP6-62

ahead of the MWC Barcelona 2025, which runs between march 3rd and 6th, we look back at the recent smartphone designs that have added even more modern features. some of the models have liquid metal thermal conductivity as well as an active fan to keep the devices from overheating. these personal gadgets have multiple foldable screens too, allowing users to choose between single- and double-display modes. read more: https://lnkd.in/eJ9b7JDg

kalbod design studio's concept reimagines the ernan castle in mehriz, iran, reviving the historical structure as a contemporary boutique hotel. the ernan boutique hotel reinterprets the conventional approach to boutique hotel design by integrating renovation as part of the architectural process rather than solely focusing on historical restoration. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eCvgKe4M

the teamlab phenomena abu dhabi will reach completion and open to the public in april within the saadiyat cultural district. the department of culture and tourism—abu dhabi (dct abu dhabi), in collaboration with miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, and art collective teamlab, has announced the opening of teamlab phenomena abu dhabi on 18 april 2025. the 17,000 sqm venue, operated by miral experiences, will feature large-scale, interactive installations designed to evolve dynamically through environmental factors such as light, air, and water. the exhibits engage sight, sound, and touch, encouraging guests to expand the way they feel, connect, and interact with the world around them.  read more here: https://lnkd.in/dMQ9Taqa

los bananos, designed by architect ana nuño de buen and Palma, is located on a sloping site in sayulita, a beach town on the mexican pacific coast. this residential project introduces two houses designed for long-term living. a contemporary interpretation of the traditional palapa structure crowns each structure. the thatched roof element provides natural shade and ventilation to the rooftop spaces while referencing the vernacular architecture of the region. read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehZ9ymtW

BUREAU BETAK designs the faded tapestries that set the backdrop of Burberry's AW25 show at london’s tate britain. two columns part these somewhat washed-out paintings of the countryside to make way for the models. the fabrics reinterpret the landscape paintings by british masters and tapestries. read more: https://lnkd.in/eA7v-jDB

from may 1 to october 19, 2025, Tate modern hosts ‘the Genesis exhibition: do ho suh: walk the house,’ a major survey of the korean artist’s work, marking his first solo show in london in over 20 years. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNv_H7uJ

OPPO unveils the find n5, the dubbed world's thinnest foldable smartphone that opens and closes like a book. during the reveal in singapore, the brand says that when closed, the smartphone measures just 8.93mm, which is no thicker than a traditional phone. it weighs 229 grams and comes with a contoured metal body for extra grip. read more: https://lnkd.in/epcnYP8D

kamakura studio introduces house F, a home and office for an architect in chiba, japan, that doubles as a community hub. the facade transforms in perception, with the north side stepping back to host greenery, while the west presents a shifting impression. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZ_-K5vD