Eleven Madison Park was recently redesigned. The goal? To make it calmer. The new room is pleasantly muted, with whites and off-whites everywhere. It is more symmetrical than the room it replaced, which began as…
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The design sector contributed over $10 billion to the New Zealand economy in 2016
Bigger than agriculture, design has made a significant impact on the economy of New Zealand. It has not only served as an engine of growth, but also functioned as a tool of urban regeneration and…
Micro buildings and zero net energy
Although they seem like toys, micro buildings have been the focus of architects recently as a means to solve problems related to increased construction costs and improving the quality of life of the inhabitants. The…
Google is targeting the iPhone
Google has a new deal with HTC and it is making a big bet on the smartphone. Rick Osterloh, Google’s Senior Vice President for Hardware puts this into perspective: It’s still early days for Google’s…
Rethinking to challenge assumptions
Rethinking is the act of “thinking about something again, especially in order to make changes to it.” Why do people rethink? Something may not be working or it may no longer be relevant. It’s an…
Take care of your people and they will take care of you
The tech industry is coming to the realization that taking care of people and building a culture that sustains and develops them is a key to improving employee performance and productivity. Ignore the people that…