Design

Celebrating Design with a Heart: ArchitectureAu Awards Recognize Innovative Solutions for Homelessness and Indigenous Injustice

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Sydney, Australia – The ArchitectureAu Award for Social Impact has reached its third edition, highlighting projects that exemplify the concept of “good design, doing good.” This initiative seeks to curtail the ongoing challenge of measuring social impact while showcasing the powerful ways architecture can contribute to societal advancement. This year’s awards saw two joint winners addressing significant social issues: Habilis, designed by Collins and Turner, focuses on chronic homelessness, while the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, crafted by ARM Architecture, aims to confront historical injustices and current inequalities affecting Indigenous Australians. Both projects underscore a … Read more

Legal Battle Intensifies: Third Circuit Questions Gun Evidence in ICE Officer’s Design Defect Case

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — A recent hearing in the Third Circuit raised critical questions regarding the potential for a jury to examine a firearm involved in a controversial case where a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer alleges a design defect caused the weapon to discharge accidentally, injuring him. Legal representatives on both sides argued the significance of presenting either the actual firearm or a replica in court, considering the implications for the ongoing trial. The officer, whose leg was injured, is seeking to revive his case, previously dismissed on legal grounds. The trial centers around … Read more

Taiwanese Design Luminary Apex Lin Honored with Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award at 2025 Asia Design Prize

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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Apex Lin, a distinguished chair professor at Asia University in Taiwan, has been honored with the 2025 “Judge’s Choice” of the Asia Design Prize (ADP), recognizing his extensive contributions to Asian design on a global scale. The accolade highlights Lin’s efforts across design practice, education, and promotion, particularly emphasizing designs that represent Taiwan’s island image and cultural identity. The Asia Design Prize, established in 2016 by the collaborative efforts of Japanese and Korean design communities, aims to uncover and celebrate superior design work across Asia. Organized by the Korean design media DESIGNSORI, … Read more

Taiwanese Design Pioneer Apex Lin Honored With 2025 Asia Design Prize’s Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award

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Seoul, South Korea – The Asia Design Prize, a prominent platform for recognizing outstanding design efforts across the continent, has awarded this year’s esteemed “Judge’s Choice” to Apex Lin, Chair Professor at Asia University in Taiwan. This accolade, which took place during the ceremony on March 26 in Seoul’s Four Seasons Hotel, acknowledges Lin’s substantial influence on Asian design through his extensive career in design practice, education, and global promotion. Initiated in 2016, the Asia Design Prize has grown to become a significant event within the design community, underpinned by collaborative efforts between Japanese and … Read more