by design

sing the praises or dis heavily the design of anything.

https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/maison-objet-unveils-tech-eden-for-january-2024-show-and-names-mathieu-lehanneur-as-designer-of-the-year_o

When it comes to trade shows in the design and lifestyle categories, Maison&Objet–the twice-yearly French trade show held in the outskirts of Paris in Villepinte–is widely regarded as one of the best shows in the industry. Its unique attributes make it a standout event for architecture and design professionals as well as anyone interested in the latest trends in home design, architectural trends, and lifestyle. Last September’s edition of the show, featured more than 2,500 brands and more than 67,000 professionals attended the five-day happening.

https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal/axel-hartmann-interview?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=featured-article&utm_content=axel-hartmann&fbclid=IwY2xjawIDtx5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWt_7bFHvdRI5_AemLJK63yD3cPZJc1XExLiGi_yzVl8HZTBzrE_8_mlMA_aem_6_byg-NJPAYTdenDPBGN9g

As musicians, we make stuff with other stuff - namely music, made with instruments and other equipment. This may seem at first a pretty simple concept, but there is a deep complexity in the whole arrangement. The stuff we use is (usually) made by other people, who we entrust to provide us with useful and inspiring artistic tools. They define not only how an instrument makes sound, and what it sounds like, but also what sort of physical interactions can bring about those sounds, how it feels, and how it looks. Those people, the stuff-makers, are further dependent on an international system of stuff-making, which whether we like it or not, places restraints on what can be made. Generally speaking, none of these complications see their way into our music making, largely due to the creative efforts of people like Axel Hartmann.

Even if you aren't familiar with Axel Hartmann, in the synth world it is nearly impossible to miss his unmistakable mark on synthesizer design. Since his entrance into the industry as a young designer in the late 1980s, Axel's work designing the physical form and interface for Waldorf's instruments has earned him substantial renown, leading to successful partnerships across multiple manufacturers. A comprehensive list of instruments that have benefited from Axel's focused approach to imaginative and inspiring designs may as well be a list of the most notable synthesizers in the modern era - the Waldorf Wave, the Access Virus Polar, Moog's Little Phatty ? or more recently, the Moog One, the UDO Super 6, and even the kid friendly BlipBlox from Playtime Engineering. Chances are, if you like synths, you like one of Axel's designs.

The B1M
 
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham AFC has unveiled plans for the 5,500-seat new Kop Stand at its STōK Cae Ras stadium. Designed by Populous, the stand will feature a brick facade that nods to the City?s ?Terracottapolis? nickname.
The old Kop Stand was demolished in 2023 and replaced with a temporary structure while designs for its successor were developed.
In a statement, Populous explained its concept: "The seating bowl has been designed to create a home end for the Club?s fans that will reinforce the atmosphere within the STōK Cae Ras, with design of the roof optimised to amplify sound from the spectators towards the pitch."
Commenting on the plans, Wrexham AFC's CEO Michael Williamson said: ?The new Kop Stand marks a special moment in the history of the STōK Cae Ras, allowing us to restore the traditional four-sided enclosure of the stadium, providing new and improved facilities and experiences for our fans and visitors to the stadium alike."

this is wild

Looks like Cumbernauld.

From The B1M's fb page:

This is what London’s skyline will look like in 2035. These images, released by the City of London Corporation, show the UK capital taking on a whole new appearance once all the skyscrapers currently under construction, consented or with permission pending are built over the next 10 years.
The visuals feature several major towers that are currently in development, including 55 Bishopsgate, 60 Gracechurch Street and the controversial 1 Undershaft — a structure that’s set to tie with the 309.6-metre Shard as the UK’s tallest building.
Research by the City of London Corporation has indicated the need for at least 1.2M square metres of additional office space by 2040 if the area is to maintain its global competitiveness. In a statement, the Corporation said: “The City Cluster to the east and long-established tall buildings area, will accommodate much of this growth, alongside strategies to encourage the retrofit of existing stock, drive down emissions, celebrate our extraordinary legacy of historic buildings, and promote the Square Mile as an inclusive destination for all.”
What do you think of London’s new skyline? Which skyscraper are you most looking forward to seeing complete?