Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center

The masterpiece in symmetry and fluidity was opened to the public one last time

This weekend New Yorkers were treated to one last chance to step inside Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Terminal in its original form before renovation begins to transform it in to the lobby for the forthcoming JetBlue hotel. Made possible by Open House New York, the viewing inspired hundreds of people to go to the airport for a cultural happening instead of a travel necessity. While …

The Boxchool Concept Brings Modular Classrooms to Developing Areas

South Korea-based design studio ID+IM has drawn up an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to bring classrooms to children in developing areas. Called Boxchool, the concept project recycles unwanted shipping containers into modular structures that have been designed for education. Each truck-delivered Boxchool is assembled on-site and comes with its own furniture, solar panels and rain-water filtration system to provide clean drinking water to kids. …

Bezar Launches “Storefronts” in Addition to its Pop-Up Sales

Online design shop Bezar—known for its pop-up sales—is adding a different dimension, called Storefronts, to its operation. Unlike their flash sales, this new section of the site will be a place for brands to take up a more permanent residence. Bezar co-founder Bradford Shellhammer hand-picked each of the Storefronts’ brands himself, based on those he was interested in working with and the popularity of their …