The autumn edition of our Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter features a chair in the shape of a crescent moon by Wigiwama. Subscribe to Dezeen Showroom New Releases now!Called the Moon Chair, the seat consists of three separate upholstered modules that were designed for children to play with.The seat is one of five designs that feature in the latest edition of the quarterly newsletter, in which the Dezeen Showroom editor rounds up their top picks of design, furniture and fittings from the last season.Spanish studio Mayice has created a tactile, angular rug made from pure, undyed Merino woolOther designs featured in the newsletter included wardrobes and storage by Reform, the Lines rug by Mayice for Gan,Mirrors 001 and 002 by Archive for Space for Bton Brut and Tiles by Palet.Dezeen Showroom New ReleasesDezeen Showroom New Releases is sent four times a year, rounding up a selection of designs and products from the last season published on Dezeen Showroom. Read the latest edition of Dezeen Showroom New Releasesorsubscribe here.You can also subscribe to our other newsletters; Dezeen Debate is sent every Tuesday and features a selection of the best reader comments and most talked-about storiesDezeen Agenda is sent every Tuesday containing a selection of the most important news highlights from the weekDezeen Daily is our daily bulletin that contains every story published in the preceding 24 hoursDezeen In Depth is sent on the last Friday of every month and delves deeper into the major stories shaping architecture and design.The post Dezeen Showroom New Releases newsletter features moon-shaped chair appeared first on Dezeen.

Architecture studio AO is working with the Federal Aircraft Administration to move the Legends Tower skyscraper in Oklahoma forward after local authorities raised concerns over its height.AO told Dezeen it has received comments from the FAA and is working to resolve the issues resolved in order to move forward with the project.It follows safety concerns being raised last month by local airport director Jeff Mulder, who told the Federal Aircraft Administration (FAA) the he believed the Legends Tower's 581-metre (1,907 feet) height could create delays for air travel."Prioritizing saftey""We have received the FAA's comments and are working with them to address these matters," AO managing partner Rob Budetti told Dezeen."Our team is committed to collaborating with the FAA to find meaningful solutions that prioritize safety and compliance while supporting the vision for Legends Tower."The skyscraper is part of a development in Oklahoma City's Bricktown District and has gained international attention after its developer Matteson Capital received approval from the local government for "unlimited height" to create a skyscraper that would be the tallest in the United States.Pushback "expected"After the issues were raised by Mulder, the development firm's founder Scot Matteson said that pushback was "expected".He told local news outlet News 6 that Legends Tower could be a "little shorter" if necessary.In an interview earlier this year, AO studio partner Bruce Greenfield told Dezeen that the height was not "necessary" and did not drive the initial designs of the project.Read: HKS reduces plans for its supertall Austin skyscraper by halfBoardwalk at Bricktown, the multi-use development that includes Legends Tower, will be constructed over multiple phases and has yet to break ground, though the developer said it had secured "full funding" for the project as of March 2024.The FAA does have regulations regarding building height, and according to the administration, this limits most buildings to a max height of 2,000 feet (609 metres) in cities, though it does note that "local conditions" should be taken into account when making height restrictions.Complaints about height have previously caused the FAA to issue notices asking developers to lower heights. In 2016, the FAA told the developer of a long-harried Seattle skyscraper that it must reduce its height due to claims of operation disruption.The renders are courtesy of AO.The post Architects of proposed US tallest skyscraper "collaborating" with FAA to move forward appeared first on Dezeen.

Its quite astounding how virtual and augmented reality look so believable these days thanks to progress in both technology and content creation. But while our eyes and sometimes our ears are easily fooled, our hands are more difficult to convince. Thats especially true when youre trying to grab a non-existent virtual object with something that looks like your hand but is, in reality, just a short stick with buttons.VR controllers are still a long way from feeling like our real hands, or at least train our brains to completely give up on the suspension of belief. That doesnt mean we have cant have some stopgap measures while waiting for that day, and this odd metal rod is one such solution that attempts to bring back some of that sensory experience that will make us really imagine that were holding the right tool for the right job.Designer: Minkyu OhVR and AR systems have defaulted to using stick-like controllers not unlike the Wiimote mostly out of efficiency. Theyre like the familiar gamepads but split in order to free our hands and arms for more natural movement. Theres nothing natural, however, with grabbing objects that look like theyre the real thing by pressing a button. And while some eXtended reality or spatial computing platforms are able to understand our hand gestures without the need for controllers at all, they also feel unnatural since were literally grasping air.There will be times when our brains will expect us to hold something physical, especially if the virtual image involves holding a tool. Rather than just a short want, the Cogito concept proposes a shape-changing rod instead. Made of multiple segments, the rod bends and curves to take the form of the object we need to hold or at least some semblance of it.If we simply need to swing a sword or a tennis racket, one of these Cogito rods is enough to make our hands and our brains believe were holding the real deal. For a gun or a steering wheel, however, youll need to combine two of these rods together and bend one or both to take the desired shape. This longer two-piece controller can even become a virtual guitar, though the experience is only a step better than an air guitar.Cogito still requires the use of buttons, discreetly located in the middle, to actually take action. That could translate to a gun trigger or pressing a fret on a guitar, but it wont translate perfectly to other real-world gestures. Unfortunately, the concept still doesnt solve the problem of giving our fingers the correct haptic feedback, nor does it make grabbing virtual objects feel more natural. It does, however, offer enough believability to satisfy our brains, at least until the perfect VR input solution has been designed.The post Bendable VR controller rod offers a more believable tactile experience first appeared on Yanko Design.

Theres a certain expectation that chairs will always be an elevated platform to rest our bodies above the ground. While thats generally true almost everywhere, there are some cultures that also adopt a different style of sitting. Some, for example, sit cross-legged, often on the floor, and take that position in a variety of circumstances, whether its when meditating, eating, or even just lounging around.Unfortunately, the majority of chair designs dont accommodate this sitting style, leaving people to settle for cushions and pillows. These can shield their bodies from the hardness of the floor and keep their clothes clean, but they have nothing to offer in terms of comfort, stability, and enjoyment. This concept design tries to address that glaring absence to make cross-legged seating just as good as sitting up on a chair.Designer: Ila RaniAdmittedly, sitting cross-legged, whether on the floor or even a bed or couch, isnt exactly an easy task for some people. But even those used to such a position often experience discomfort and inconvenience over a short period of time. Its almost ironic that its one of the positions often associated with meditation and calmness despite how it makes most people uncomfortable. Part of that problem, however, is simply due to the lack of proper support for the sitting style.The Sway chair concept aims to help promote this sitting position and lifestyle with a piece of furniture that brings the convenience and security of regular chairs to the floor. The most important detail of this design is actually the backrest that lets people lean back and relax with confidence, encouraging a lounging posture even when sitting cross-legged. The bottom of the chair is curved rather than flat, allowing the user to gently rock themselves as well.Interestingly, Sway has two armrests with different heights. The higher one acts as your typical armrest to place your elbow when sitting back and lounging. The lower one, however, has a notch near the front for gripping when rocking the chair or shifting position. The design delivers the stability and security that simple pillows and cushions lack.In terms of aesthetics, Sway adopts a more nature-inspired design using wood materials and earthy tones. It does use a steel rod to provide the skeleton that joins these pieces together, but it almost disappears into the background due to its plain and unassuming appearance. Its a design that immediately evokes calmness and oneness with nature, images that are immediately associated with the cross-legged sitting position.The post Cross-legged low chair concept makes sitting on the floor easier and more fun first appeared on Yanko Design.

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