Editorial Discoveries
484 articles
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Millions of Monarch Butterflies Can Turn Entire Trees Orange
Each year huge concentrations of monarch butterflies overwinter in the mountain forests of central Mexico, clustering so densely that branches can bend under their weight. — via whc.unesco.org
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A Curved Pedestrian Bridge Hangs High Above the Malaysian Rainforest
Langkawi Sky Bridge bends across a mountain ridge rather than following a straight span, placing visitors above dense rainforest with views toward the islands and sea. — via panoramalangkawi.com
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This Mountain Railway Uses Rotating Barrels to Keep Passengers Level on a 110% Gradient
Switzerland's Stoosbahn uses cylindrical passenger cabins that rotate as the funicular climbs an exceptionally steep route, keeping the floors level despite the gradient. — via stoos.ch
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A Footbridge in the Czech Mountains Stretches More Than 700 Metres Across a Valley
Sky Bridge 721 turns a mountain crossing into a destination in its own right. The long suspended deck creates dramatic perspective shots from both ends and from below. — via dolnimorava.cz
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Singapore’s Giant ‘Trees’ Are Vertical Gardens With an Observatory at the Top
Gardens by the Bay's Supertrees combine planted facades, structural spectacle and skyline views. The tallest reaches roughly the height of a 16-storey building and supports an observatory. — via gardensbythebay.com.sg
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Tiffany Rebuilt Its Fifth Avenue Flagship as a Jewellery Store, Gallery and Architectural Statement
The Landmark combines restored historic elements with contemporary interiors, art and a new upper structure, turning a flagship store into a cultural destination. — via tiffany.com
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Nine Kitchen Tools Stack Into the Space of One Mixing Bowl
Joseph Joseph's Nest system turns bowls, measuring cups, sieve and colander into a single colour-coded stack. The before/after footprint is the whole story. — via josephjoseph.com
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Frank Gehry Gave This Seoul Store a Facade That Looks Like It Is Blowing in the Wind
Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul uses a sweeping glass form by Frank Gehry that makes the building itself the main event before shoppers reach the merchandise. — via us.louisvuitton.com
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A Small Bag Turns a Tangle of Chargers Into an Organised Toolkit
Peak Design's Tech Pouch uses layered internal pockets and a wide-opening form to keep cables, batteries and small devices visible rather than buried at the bottom. — via peakdesign.com
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This Simple Wooden Shelf Turns a Messy Desk Into Two Levels of Usable Space
Grovemade's desk shelf uses a raised platform to organise screens and accessories while creating storage underneath. The transformation is more compelling in before/after desk images than in a specification list. — via grovemade.com
