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researchers at Empa discover how to make wood glow in the dark for up to ten days using parasite-like fungus. read more: https://lnkd.in/di2A4uH6

mome.estudio's zen housing units repurpose residential building on madrid's outskirts the zen project is a coliving initiative that continues mome.estudio's exploration of innovative cohabitation models, a line of research developed for the GoLiving group. set in a repurposed residential building on madrid's outskirts, the project integrates 27 housing units of varying typologies with shared and private spaces, surrounded by green areas that extend the community living concept into the outdoors. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eP62GBBw

Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia appoints koyo kouoh as the 2026 curator of venice art biennale. read more: https://lnkd.in/ey7qB2BK

masakatsu sashie transports viewers to familiar yet otherworldly landscapes through the detailed oil-painted orbs of his still series. at the heart of sashie’s work are his floating orbs—composite worlds hovering above desolate landfills or fading cityscapes. each element is meticulously painted, creating a visual narrative that captures the persistence of human creations even as they deteriorate over time. read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6CHneFp

BRENAC & GONZALEZ & ASSOCIES' op-art-inspired facade of the Network I office building comes to life in Bagneux, France, along the evolving landscape of the Paris metropolitan area. this project is part of the Grand Paris initiative, reshaping urban connectivity and centrality in the region. situated on Avenue Aristide Briand, the southern gateway to Paris, Network I unfolds in a Z-shaped volume, adapting to the plot's geometric constraints through alternating solid and void elements. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eAP5CvHy

casio japan unveils a sauna watch with a springy band and exterior parts made of resin so wearers don’t suffer skin burns. because of the resin material, the sauna watch doesn’t get hot, and the metal components inside the timepiece are protected from heat. read more: https://lnkd.in/epQHkQ4E

cAI™, the AI model custom developed by contemporary artist cai guo-qiang and his team, opens its debut solo exhibition entitled cAI™: soul scan located at macau’s navy yard no.1, barra district and organized by MGM. the exhibition presents approximately 20 new works created by cAI™ specifically for macau, following its deep learning of the region’s rich history and culture under the guidance of the artist. visitors get to experience interactive installations, AI-generated art, and engaging explorations with robotic arms. (photo by mengjia zhao, courtesy of cai studio)

designboom’s TOP 10 museum and gallery picks of 2024 range from heritage-driven renovations to futuristic creations. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eR28bS6T

serrano + baquero redefines the traditional animal shelter with their ciudad de perros project, an open and humane sanctuary in granada, spain. the architects introduce prefabricated modular units inspired by the archetypal doghouse. these modules, optimized for mass production, form a flexible, scalable system that adapts to the evolving needs of the shelter. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYZ_hF4d

the Jaguar type 00 debuts at miami art week 2024, manifesting the brand’s bold artistic rebrand and 'copy nothing' ethos through a revolutionary concept car. read more: https://lnkd.in/e9FY7ke6