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Warhol, Land Art and a giant mirrored building set in the striking desert landscape of ancient Saudi Arabia

Creative Boom

The country is halfway through Saudi Vision 2030 – a strategic framework to develop public sector health, education, infrastructure, recreation and tourism, all while reducing the nation's historical dependence on oil. AlUla Arts Festival is currently on show, under the central theme of 'Living in Colour'.

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'We're rethinking what a car is': Brian Bolain on the future of global branding for Lexus

Creative Boom

Brian in front of a new installation by Suchi Reddy, Shaped by Air, inspired by the Lexus Electrified Sport, on public view at Superstudio Più in Milan The nature of the vehicle is changing, so how does branding for car companies need to evolve? At Milan Design Week, we chat with Brian Bolain, Lexus 's global head of marketing, to find out.

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Bello! Is an Extruded Aluminum Bench Inspired by Pasta

Design Milk

” With public transportation hubs in mind, the internal structure allows for additions to Bello!, Its properties make it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, and our commitment to reducing CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 positions us at the forefront of more sustainable innovation. such as tables, lamps, and chargers.

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A New Vision for Toronto’s St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts

Azure Magazine

When it comes to replacing an existing venue, the emphasis is often on making the new facility more accessible to the public than its predecessor. Open to the public, the St Lawrence Centre for the Arts reimagined and expanded ground floor would open on two sides to a park and new plaza. At a recent town hall event at the St.

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Polestar and Woven Studio Spins Bio-Based Polymers Into the Future of Automotive Design

Design Milk

” Beyond the public relation aspect of the project, the artistic collaboration allowed Polestar’s team to determine the viability of potential use cases of bio-sourced components that could offer options with strength, durability, and comfort in mind.

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Toronto Takes a Step Forward – and a Step Back – in Tackling the Housing Crisis

Azure Magazine

In the longer run, Toronto’s HousingTO Action Plan calls for 40,000 new affordable homes by 2030, including housing for modest-income residents and additional supportive homes for vulnerable populations and people experiencing homelessness. It was, according to the authorities, a matter of public safety.

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The UAE reveals new logo but will it work?

Design Week

The three designs that emerged from that process — Emirates in Calligraphy, The Palm and 7 Lines (the winning logo) — were put to a public vote across various social media channels. And then to compound things they got the public to vote on their favourite mark!? The idea that anyone can create, or judge design has to stop.