INNOVATIVE DESIGN
How Seaweed Can Keep Plastics Out of the Ocean
Notpla, short for “not plastic,” is doing its part to fight climate change
Innovative Design
Tour the Stunning Airplane Cabin Designs of the Future
From swiveling seats to invisible shields that ward off germs, these innovations are about to change the aviation game
Disneyland Paris' Iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle Gets a Major Make-Over
As part of the park's 30th anniversary celebrations, the castle has a new look — much of it thanks to artisans working to restore fire-ravaged Notre-Dame
Meet the Mexican Hoteliers Cultivating the Next Generation of Global Design Stars
With new properties debuting in Oaxaca and Puebla, Grupo Habita continues to discover AD100 talents in the making
A Flying Car Is Set to Take to the Skies
After getting approved in Slovakia, a car that converts into a small plane will soon be reality
Meet the Ukrainian Architecture Studio Designing a Donut-Shaped Settlement on Mars
Plan C has everything from food halls to research centers
5 Properties Bringing New Life to Biophilic Design
It’s a movement, not a trend
Habitat for Humanity Debuts First Completed Home Constructed Via 3D Printer
In Virginia, the new homeowners also receive a miniature 3D printer to build anything they’ll want or need
LEGO Sets Are Better Investments than Stocks, Bonds or Even Gold
A new study by Russian researchers reveals the colorful building blocks offer far greater returns than many conventional assets
Inside Fear of God's Starkly Sensual New Downtown Los Angeles HQ
Cult fashion designer Jerry Lorenzo partnered with Canadian creative Willo Peron on the austere Arts District Loft
Architecture
Easily Ordering Your Own Bjarke Ingels–Designed Home Will Soon Be a Reality
Some of the biggest names in real estate, architecture, and tech are coming together to make ordering a custom zero-emission home as easy as purchasing a vehicle online
5 Reasons the Affirmation Tower Is New York's Most Exciting Real Estate Project
For starters, it’s designed, developed, and funded by a prominent majority-Black and women-led team
Five Reasons Why the Newly Renovated Boulevard Is San Francisco’s Most Stylish Restaurant
Fresh interiors by AD100 talent Ken Fulk elevate this storied waterfront eatery to truly legendary status
A New Airport Is Being Proposed to Serve Both Israel and the Palestinian Authority
Amid ongoing regional conflict, leaders from both sides are exploring the idea of a new airport in a disused area of East Jerusalem
A New Megaproject in Istanbul Features an Underground Cruise Ship Port
The just-opened Galataport is a $1.7 billion redevelopment scheme with hundreds of shops, a fancy hotel, and even a museum by Renzo Piano
You Will Be Shocked to Know Which New York City Neighborhood Is the Safest
Forget Tribeca, the West Village, or the Upper East Side, NYC’s safest neighborhood is Fresh Meadows, Queens
A New Observatory Suspended Nearly 1,300 Feet in the Air Is Redefining New York City’s Skyline
Seeking all adrenaline junkies
Aviation Fans Are Excited About the New Airport Terminal Being Built in Pittsburgh
Full of next-gen touches like rainwater harvesting and artificial intelligence, the 700,000-square-foot structure broke ground this week
Miami Now Has a Chief Heat Officer—and Other Cities Are Following Suit
From Phoenix to Athens to Freetown, Sierra Leone, new “heat czars” are being appointed to combat global warming
Superyachts of the Future Will Include This Shocking Design
A new Italian-built vessel features a customizable “void”—along with six luxurious suites—for unmistakable star power
Fendi Casa Debuts a New Line of Furniture in a Grand Roman Spectacle
The accompanying exhibition is as eye-catching as the furniture itself