Amazon’s new HQ is an example of eco-conscious architecture
Amazon’s helix design for their new HQ in Arlington, Virginia is all about creating a healthy space for the community and the planet. Architecture firm NBBJ’s proposed 350-foot-tall design recently did the rounds on social media, being compared to a certain brown emoji that sounds a lot like Patrick Stewart,...
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Science and agriculture come together in art installation
This 20,000 square metre installation covers not only a large area, but also some big ideas about sustainable agriculture. Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde’s latest installation ‘Grow’ isn’t just a spectacle for the eyes, the mesmerizing combination of colours have a scientific basis as well. The recipe of blue, red, and...
Stefano Boeri aims to build the first ever sustainable ‘Smart Forest City’
Italian architect Stefano Boeri, famous for integrating plants and natural ecosystems within high rise buildings, has unveiled plans for an ambitious circular ‘Smart City’ in the heart of Cancun. It may be steeped in the history of an ancient civilisation, but Mexico’s city of Cancun could soon become a modern...
Spotify’s speech tech to recommend music based on your mood
Spotify could soon recommend new songs and artists based on analysis of its users voice data. Is there reason to be concerned for our privacy? Whether you’re feeling glum, upbeat, pensive, or perhaps just a little bored, Spotify will soon recommend music to match your exact mood. Freaky eh? After a...
Exclusive – ZEBEDE on navigating the music industry in 2021
We spoke with up-and-coming band ZEBEDE about the trials of pursuing a music career, how they've stayed resilient during the pandemic, and even managed to garner some advice for Gen Z on successfully navigating a creative passion in the 21st century. A neo-soul band that blends a mixture of modern...
Scientists have developed spinach that can send emails
Believe it or not, scientists have engineered spinach plants that can send emails and help detect abnormalities in soil. It could be used to help tackle climate change in the future. Ever wondered what your salad is thinking at lunch time? Do you often wish it could communicate with you...
Gen Z art platform ‘Untitled’ launches new website
Powered by parent company TLNT, ‘Untitled’ gives young creatives a place to connect with industry experts and pick up new skills – and it’s just launched a brand-new site. If you’re a young creative or artist hoping to find connections and make a splash, you may way to check out the ‘Untitled’ platform, which gives Gen Zers the resources they need to start building up a portfolio and make...
Solar powered pods provide sanctuary to homeless in Germany
Solar powered pods are offering rough sleepers an overnight sanctuary, as efforts to ‘start contact’ with the homeless community are boosted in the German city of Ulm. The German city Ulm, located about 75 miles west of Munich, has built a series of state-of-the-art pods for its homeless community to sleep in. Scattered throughout local parks and other areas known to be frequented by the city’s homeless population, the aptly named...
Explaining the rise of ‘flat designs’ in 2021
Burger King is the latest big-name franchise to adopt a new ‘flat’ logo. It’s part of a rising graphic design trend that appeals to Gen Zers and mimics the slick style of social apps. The popular fast food chain Burger King has just unveiled its latest branding redesign and it’s about as clean, minimal, and flat as you’d expect from a big name in 2021. It follows in the footsteps...
Netflix is striving for ethnicity and gender equality in 2021
Netflix has revealed its first ‘inclusion report’, a handy roadmap outlining how the company will be improving ethnicity and gender diversity for 2021 and beyond. 2020 was a challenging year for film and theatre. Hollywood productions were being upended and cinemas closed across the board, yet TV subscription services reaped the benefits of a captive lockdown audience and came out on top. By June of last year Netflix had already secured...
