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Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum

This is why certain countries just kill it. They don’t take anything in the public eye for granted, not a bench, a garbage can or a bridge. The Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum by Kengo Kuma is the embodiment of that spirit.

Bruce Mau: Be Careful to Take Risks (Video)

In this lecture at the Trans Atlantic Conference in Chicago, designer Bruce Mau breaks down some of the relevant points from his epic "Incomplete Manifesto for Growth", which captures the spirit behind his and his design studio’s insights and methodologies.

Space Saving Furniture by Seung Yong Song

The modern realities of high-density, compact urban living in Seoul (and many other major cities) have pushed Seung Yong Song to redesign the ubiquitous chair to take advantage of under-utilized space. Now, chairs can be ladders, drying racks and bookcases too.

The Zapados Skatepark by Bang Architectes

The Zapados is a transformative project which involved turning a former peanut factory into a green-friendly skate park in an effort to renew the urban environment surrounding a canal in St. Pierre, France.

Theresia Bastion by Archaeus

In the face of rapid development, cities around the world struggle with the valuation of heritage architecture and urbanism. Does our preoccupation with preservation stifle the creativity of the present? I believe that Archaeus' work on the Theresia Bastion positively answers that question.

Roombeek the Brook by Buro Sant en Co

To our collective shame, cities have often covered streams with concrete instead of embracing their inherent beauty and power to act as a public space.

Information Centre by Make Architects for City of London

What message does Make Architect’s “Information Centre” convey about the City of London? Does it tell visitors that London is an amazing city with amazing things to do and see?

Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!) by George Lois

George Lois, a master communicator and advertising maven is set to release a book fittingly titled, "Damn Good Advice (for people with talent!)"

Nikon D800

It's hard to get a true understanding of how good this camera is by simply reading its spec sheet. Fortunately, we here at Inqmind have been shooting with it's predecessor (the D700) since its release in 2008, and have been excitedly waiting for this day for a long time.

Editor's Pick

Culture Cast No 1

While the month of February is most commonly known for Valentine's Day (Feb 14), Groundhog Day (Feb 16), Mardi Gras (Feb 21) and Black History Month, the following dates are some of this months other culturally relevant things to look forward to.

Plywood: Material, Process and Form Exhibit at MoMA

The relatively recent passing of designer Sori Yanagi (1915-2011) is another reason prompting me to visit MoMA’s “Plywood: Material, Process and Form” exhibit before it ends on Feb 27, 2012.

Acquired Taste Magazine: Issue Two

ACQ's second issue is for “first time foodies and experienced connoisseurs alike” taking you through the “intersection where food culture meets design, art, architecture, fashion, film and music.”