Applied Arts

City of Inspiration by Fun Connection

Located in Chongqing’s Yuelai District, City of Inspiration blends lifestyle and commerce in a vibrant urban complex. Designed by fun Connection, the project integrates modern oriental aesthetics with the area’s cultural roots, creating a space that honors history while energizing community life.

STRAUSS CI FACTORY

Engelbert Strauss is one of the world’s leading work brands. The CI Factory is a progressive production site and high-tech logistics centre. In the factory for customised workwear, Strauss produces branded and individualised safety shoes. The state-of-the-art logistics centre offers one million storage locations, Europe’s largest spiral conveyor and innovative picking shuttles. “Our claim to …

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The Italian Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka by Mario Cucinella Architects + Yoshiki Matsuda Architects

Mario Cucinella, Architect and Founder of MCA, commented: “Designing the Italian Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka is a unique opportunity to create a true stage, not only to showcase the culture, history, and innovation of our country but also to establish a space for fostering connections: for future dialogue, for strengthening cultural, social, and economic …

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FREITAG POP-UP STORE LUCERNE

Lucerne’s got a one-of-a-kind vibe of its own. And now, as if the Chapel Bridge, Mount Pilatus and Lake Lucerne weren’t enough, it boasts a good 1500 road-tested, popular one-off bags. On June 13, Zurich-based bag makers FREITAG opened a pop-up store at the Bourbaki culture center.