BIG has revealed ribbon-inspired design plans for the Hungarian Natural History Museum.
Bjarke Ingels Group has won the commission for Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen, with a design that features overlapping green roofs that merge with the surrounding forest. The partially sunken structure, built with a mass timber frame and charred timber facade, includes exhibition halls, a library, a restaurant, and research labs, all centered around a spacious reception hall. Sustainable elements like geothermal energy, solar panels, and native plantings reinforce the museum’s commitment to ecological restoration.
YouTube is demonetizing channels that post A.I.-generated fake film trailers.
YouTube has demonetized KH Studio and Screen Culture, two accounts known for producing A.I.-generated fake movie trailers that mislead viewers and rack up millions of views. These videos, which splice together old footage with A.I. elements, often outshine official trailers in search rankings and have drawn criticism from studios like Warner Bros. Discovery. While labeled as “concept trailers,” their deceptive metadata violated YouTube’s monetization policies, prompting the crackdown.
The SoHo loft from The Devil Wears Prada has hit the market for $8.9 million.
The SoHo loft featured in The Devil Wears Prada is now on the market for $8.95 million. This historic 56 Crosby Street residence, once home to The Apartment founders, boasts soaring ceilings, exposed brick, and a 120-foot archway that appeared in the film. With custom design details and a prime location, the loft blends cinematic history with classic New York style.
According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, American infrastructure is improving.
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ latest report shows slight progress in U.S. infrastructure, raising its overall grade from a C- in 2024 to a C in 2025. Federal funding has improved nearly half of the 18 assessed categories, but ongoing investment is needed for long-term stability. Rail earned the highest grade at B-, benefiting from modernization efforts, while aviation and schools struggled with D+ ratings due to staffing shortages and outdated facilities. Public parks, despite federal funding, remain under strain from deferred maintenance and record visitation, earning a C-. Transit scored a D, hindered by funding gaps and shifting commuting patterns. The report underscores that while improvements are underway, systemic challenges still threaten critical infrastructure nationwide.
After a year at the helm of Gap, Zac Posen moves to launch a high-end GapStudio line.
Zac Posen is taking the Gap to the next level with the launch of GapStudio, a premium line that blends Posen’s skill at red carpet dressing with comparatively accessible prices. The line, which was inspired by the viral success of a shirtdress Posen designed for Anne Hathaway in 2024, stands to position the brand as a competitor of J.Crew, H&M, and COS.
Today’s attractive distractions:
Chanel opens the doors to one of its handbag factories for the first time.
You know what Salone del Mobile is today, but what about its origins?
And in other news, the shoulder pad is back in fashion.
Your city could be the next stop on this touring cake festival.
