Zaha Hadid’s Spectacular Leeza SOHO Tower, Shanghai

One of four projects underway by Zaha Hadid Architects and SOHO China, the Leeza SOHO Tower promises to be a striking addition to Shanghai’s skyline. Currently under construction, when complete the building will reach 207 meters high, and boast the world’s tallest atrium—some 190 meters tall. Not only will it stretch the 46 stories of the Leeza, the atrium has also been designed with a …

National Geographic’s New Book Celebrates 128 Years of Infographics

National Geographic was founded way back in 1888, and now it’s celebrating 128 years of infographics with a new book published by Taschen. Despite being around long before the technological advancements we’re now used to, NatGeo has always been a respected publication, and the journey through retro illustrations and graphics adds a certain charm. The book is divided into the following categories: History, The Planet, …

Jim Krantz Projects’ The Way Of The West Collection

Images of cowboys merge with classic mid-century modern design for this range of chairs

Collaborating with LA-based furniture design company Modernica, photographer Jim Krantz has taken his enthralling images of western landscapes and cowboys and applied them to an entirely new medium. Blending Krantz’s signature style with mid-century modern design, The Way Of The West Collection is made up of eight pieces—each a slight variant on the theme. With black and white image rendered as negatives, the chairs boast …