Design

Here's another reason why cities need parks.

California’s third-largest city by area is an urban-planning disaster, a sprawl of empty grids that aspired to become a megacity—and failed. But as the desert works to reclaim the land, it’s become a mecca of another kind.

An audio engineer tells all.

Florida Department of Transportation via Youtube

This design eliminates every driver's worst nightmare.

Blue is not one of those colors.

Nyttend via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

The company sold housing designs and pre-cut materials from 1908 to 1940.

This is the closest you'll get to a tattoo without actually getting a tattoo.

Some of the most detailed papercraft we've seen.

Working from home isn’t as simple as rolling out of bed and knocking out that 40-page spreadsheet before 'The Today Show' is over.

Olaus Magnus (1539) via Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

The world was a scary place in the Middle Ages.

A new report by real estate database Zillow confirms that the rustic look is here to stay—at least for now.

The redesigns will give 50 percent of the public space to walkers, bikers, and (welcome) loiterers.

The Seagram Building in New York City // Getty Images

Happy birthday, Mies!

It may not be as tall as landmarks like the Empire State Building or Chicago's Willis Tower, but the 605-foot structure has a towering spirit of its own.

Face your mortality with raw data.

The iconic portrayal could have looked a little different.

Artists, designers, and other curious creative engineers are desperate to get their hands on Vantablack.

The DirtySixer is designed for riders who tower above most people.

Accessible Icon Project // Public Domain

The proposed new symbol depicts a person in motion, moving forward.

Tiffany's designs and creations have impacted far more than just the engagement ring industry.

There's no shortage of temporary solutions that can completely transform your apartment into a place that feels like home—without sacrificing your security deposit.