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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

How an RC Pilot Built the Most Technically Accurate LEGO Plane You've Seen - Yanko Design

The Red Bull Extra Aerobatic Plane showcases this aviation-first approach to LEGO building. Rather than simply creating a brick shell shaped like an airplane, the builder constructed an actual airframe using proper longitudinal bracing and wing structures. At just under 1,000 pieces and 1/14 scale, this model balances impressive size with buildable complexity, making it a compelling candidate for LEGO's official product lineup.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Why building a mile-high skyscraper is almost impossible

Skyscraper engineering is advancing toward mile-high heights, requiring major innovations in structure, materials, elevators, and financing exemplified by Jeddah's planned 1-km Kingdom Tower.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

John Tymukas obituary

John Tymukas was a structural engineer on major London infrastructure projects, an avid traveller and marathon runner, who returned to Adelaide after ill health.
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fromWallpaper*
1 month ago

Is JPMorganChase's new office tower really 'the workplace of the future'?

The $3 billion skyscraper, criss-crossed by a striking structural megaframe, occupies an entire city block and contains 2.5 million gross sq ft of flexible work spaces - including eight state-of-the-art trading floors, boutique wellness facilities and even a Danny Meyer-curated food hall. 'It's really the workplace of the future, today,' Norman Foster, founder and executive chairman of Foster + Partners, said during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.
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London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

700-year-old church tower is suspended 45ft above the ground in City of London building site

A 700-year-old All Hallows Staining church tower was suspended 45 feet on stilts to allow construction of a 36-storey, 650,000 sq ft office development at 50 Fenchurch Street.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Bridging Disciplines, Connecting Cities: The Interdisciplinary Approach to Urban Mobility in Portugal

Urban-scale projects require interdisciplinary collaboration because technical areas like traffic studies, structural engineering, landscape design, and technical installations are fundamental to effective design.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 months ago

Laje Football Field / Miguel Marcelino

An L-shaped retaining wall creates a level football pitch on a steep slope while forming an arcade that provides access to underground support facilities.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

TECNO Slim Unveils Ultra-Thin Phones With Curved AMOLED at IFA 2025 - Yanko Design

TECNO released ultra-slim production smartphones (5.93mm and 5.95mm) that combine extreme thinness with reinforced materials, redesigned internals, robust batteries, and practical durability features.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
4 months ago

Why safety, strength and solar gain will all determine what glass you need for a glass extension

Choosing the right glass for a glass extension is crucial for safety and structural integrity.
NYC real estate
fromOpen Culture
7 months ago

How a Student's Phone Call Averted a Skyscraper Collapse: The Tale of the Citicorp Center

CitiGroup Center's structural design raised concerns in the late 1970s, leading to engineering innovations that ensured its stability against high winds.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

Deadly Manhattan Garage Collapse Caused by Reckless' Repairs, Report Finds

The Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was caused by reckless repairs that compromised load-bearing structures, leading to preventable fatalities and injuries.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
7 months ago

Deadly Manhattan parking garage collapse tied to unsafe demolition, structural neglect, report finds

The Lower Manhattan parking garage collapse was due to unauthorized demolition work and years of structural neglect.
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