In the mid-1900s, Dutch citizens of Delft were sick of cars driving too fast down their narrow residential streets. The city was slow to respond, so residents took matters into their own hands. Groups
Backyard Aeronautics: Chinese Farmers Who Also Make Flying Machines
According to photographer Xiaoxiao Xu, the Chinese farmers and other rural hobbyists building flying machines from scratch are not in it for fame or fortune. Mostly working out of their own backyards,
Inside the Coastal Home Designed for Peaceful Living and Big Weekends
Some homes are built for show, others for practicality, and then there are those rare places that quietly understand the rhythm of real life. This East Hampton home sits on a cove overlooking the ocea
Acoustic Defense: Photo Series Reflects on Derelict British “Sound Mirrors”
In the wake of World War I, the United Kingdom developed a powerful yet relatively low-tech architectural system for detecting incoming enemy airplanes, the remnants of which can still be found across
A Journey Through a Home Crafted for Quiet Luxury
baukultur/ca approaches Glen Manor Haus with the belief that Quiet Luxury comes from precision rather than excess. Their design for this Toronto home focuses on clarity, proportion, and honest materia
How Cup Fungi Inspired Nader Gammas’ Vessels Lighting Series
The Vessels collection marks a surprising and heartfelt shift in the work of Nader Gammas. Known for pieces shaped by brutalist structure, he steps into a gentler world with this new series. What unfo
Localvore Revolution: Vertical Urban Farms Promise to Deliver Greener Produce
In Newark, New Jersey, a large and deceptively nondescript building is redefining the Garden State, producing millions of pounds of food per year just outside of Manhattan. This 70,000 square foot fac
Urbanist Exploration: Discover Over 5,000 Compelling Architecture, Art & Design Stories
For over a decade, WebUrbanist has featured a wide range of innovative and inspiring urban art and design projects from around the world. The website has attracted more than 500,000 subscribers and be
The 99% Invisible City: Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design
From the creators of WebUrbanist and 99% Invisible comes a new beautifully designed and illustrated guide to cities. In their New York Times best-selling book, The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to
Outward Mobility: Clever Campers, Trailers & DIY Mobile Home Conversions
The 20th-century American dream of suburban houses and picket fences unfolded in parallel with another vision: freedom to roam, embodied in camper vans and other mobile housing designs. The increasing