When you see a movie or read a book that you cant get out of your head, theres nothing better than sharing that experience with other people. But in a fractured media landscape with countless new releases a year and a significant portion of the entire history of human culture at our fingertips it can be hard to find someone else obsessed with the same thing you are. We asked our newsroom: What captured your attention this year? Weve pulled together our colleagues obsessions, from buzzy new movies and music, to older TV shows and books that feel as relevant as ever. Weve rounded up the best stuff on our radars during a long, jam-packed year. Heres everything we couldnt stop thinking about.LostLost, the 2000s mystery drama serial, always seemed like a fools errand to me. I knew it was long-winded, sometimes unsettling, and would probably exhaust me with its circularity. When I saw it was on streaming, I tuned in out of curiosity, thinking an episode or two would be an amusing way to spend a weeknight. But I havent grown tired of it yet. In fact, I havent been so gripped by a television show in a while; one evening has turned into months of obsessive viewing.Watching the castaway characters navigate the unknown, despite its violence and ridiculousness, has been a soothing reprieve from the casual chaos of my own everyday life. On Lost, nothing makes sense, but everything kind of turns out okay even when it doesnt (unless it really doesnt? Im just starting season five, dont tell me!). (Streaming on Netflix.) Melinda Fakuade, culture editorThe Double Netflix promptly snapped up the hit Chinese drama The Double for a week-by-week release before it was even done with its original run this spring. I know because I was glued to every episode as they released on Chinese streaming platform IQIYI, which I woke up early to stream before work. This fun, fierce palace revenge drama stars the fabulous Wu Jinyan, who broke through in 2018 with the wildly popular, Vox-approved Story of Yanxi Palace. After a murder attempt at the hands of her husband, Wu Jinyans character adopts the identity of a friend who suffered a similarly tragic betrayal. The mysterious Jiang Li returns to court to enact revenge not just for herself but for her friend, piquing the interest of the incredibly suave Duke Su (newcomer Wang Xingyue in a charming, star-making turn). The Double is pulpy, addictive binge material, with a delightful slow-burn romance between the two leads. Its also firmly feminist, forever dangling the possibility of sympathy toward its nice-guy husband turned villain, then yanking it back and redoubling its critique of toxic masculinity. (Streaming on Netflix.) Aja Romano, senior culture writerAll things Top Dawg EntertainmentIf VH1 still did its Best Year Ever television specials, my vote would be for Top Dawg Entertainment. The rap label has been absolutely dominating the music conversation and the charts this year. From ScHoolboy Qs Blue Lips to Doechiis Alligator Bites Never Heal, the labels signees have garnered plenty of critical acclaim. And no one can deny their marquee artist Kendrick Lamars influence and commercial success this year. He arguably took down hip-hops golden boy with diss track after diss track, topped it all off with a surprise album, and announced a stadium tour for this coming summer with his label-mate SZA. Theyll even be playing next years Super Bowl halftime show. Top Dawg, indeed. (Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Doechii, and SZA are all streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.) Jonquilyn Hill, host of Explain It To MeSZA performs at the United Center in Chicago. Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesCastaway Diva A teenager runs away from an abusive home to pursue her dream of becoming a pop star in Seoul but ends up stranded on an island for over a decade before being found and then fights ageism in the music industry to become a star anyway. Castaway Diva provides lots of glorious musical numbers and soap opera-esque side plots. The premise is totally wild, but lead actor Park Eun-bin (of Extraordinary Attorney Woo) is a joy to watch, making it easy for viewers to suspend their disbelief while rooting for her character, Mok-ha. As K-dramas do, it smacks you with some serious childhood trauma up front, and it doesnt shy away from gut-wrenching moments; at one point I realized I was crying at every episode! But amid all the pain, the show tilts toward optimism and hope, which is something I needed in 2024, and maybe you do, too. (Streaming on Netflix.)Kim Eggleston, copy editorEverything Laurie Colwin wroteThis year, I wanted an escape from the now, which manifested as reading many books fiction and nonfiction alike about an older, though not terribly distant, New York City. A big part of this was making my way through Laurie Colwins bibliography. Colwins career spanned from the mid-70s to the early 90s; she experienced a mini-revival a few years ago when her novels and collections of short stories and essays were reissued. I got lost in whats been referred to as her sneakily deep romcomedies of manners and her utterly delightful version of the city Ive lived in and loved for so long. Start with Family Happiness, and go from there. (Available on Bookshop.org.) Julia Rubin, senior editorial director, culture and featuresHard TruthsMike Leighs film Hard Truths is maybe the most radical (and funniest) depiction of female and working-class rage Ive seen in a long time. Its like if Nightbitch didnt try to convince you that motherhood is an innately satisfying experience at the end. Leigh boldly commits to the grouchiness of its lead, played by an excellent Marianne Jean-Baptiste, granting her enough dimension that she never feels like a cartoon. He doesnt offer an easy answer as to why she cant enjoy life, or at least pretend to, like her even-keeled relatives. While were often fed stories of women overcoming things and finding themselves, its surprisingly moving to watch a woman live in her miserable truth. (Now playing in select theaters.) Kyndall Cunningham, culture writerMarianne Jean-Baptiste stars in Mike Leighs film Hard Truths. IMDbThe God of the Woods by Liz MooreApproximately 300 pages into The God of the Woods, a propulsive literary mystery centered on a teenager who goes missing from her summer camp, I texted the friend who had recommended it in all-caps: NOVELS ARE SO GOOD, MAN. Liz Moores latest had successfully reminded me that one of the greatest pleasures of a truly well-done piece of long-form textual fiction is that it can feel like magic, in the literal, I-have-had-a-spell-cast-upon-me type of way. Moore demonstrates a mastery of conjuring whole worlds and lives inside your head, and then shifting the perspective just slightly to let you see what was always there but hidden from view. The power and misery of wealth, the awe and darkness of the forest, the strictures and potential of being a woman, the anxiety and thrill of growing up and coming into your own; I dont want to give anything away, I just want you to read it, and text your friends. (Available on Bookshop.org.) Meredith Haggerty, senior culture editorOnly ConnectAs Connections became the hottest new puzzle on the New York Times game app, I soaked myself in luxurious superiority, for I knew a secret. Connections is nothing but a flimsy simulacrum of the cult British quiz show Only Connect, a game so fiendishly complicated that it makes New York Timess Connections look as easy as Strands (iykyk). To work out the average Only Connect category, you have to possess an esoteric combination of knowledge of advanced high mathematics, the topography of South American mountain ranges, and snooker balls, not to mention a high tolerance for truly terrible puns. Watching the contestants make their way through the categories each week under the ironical eye of host Victoria Corin is like watching Olympic athletes attempting death-defying feats only instead of winning international fame and medals, victors walk away with nothing more than a warm congratulations from Corin. This show is as absurdly, smugly difficult as Jeopardy! on Mensa mode, and I love it with my whole heart. (Available on BBC Two in the UK, and some episodes are on YouTube.) Constance Grady, senior correspondentBratIt was late July when Jake Tapper inquired, Is the idea that were all kind of brat? live on a CNN panel. That was just after Kamala HQ went neon green, and well after a million memes threatened overexposure. But Brat has staying power. It didnt hurt that Charli xcx later dropped a remix album that adds even bigger beats and deeper meaning to already pitch-perfect source material. She didnt have the biggest tour, and she certainly didnt have the most streams, but I bet Brat is the album well still be talking about in 10 years, because behind the sunglasses and the club classics is a vulnerable ode to stumbling through life while falling in love again and again.(Streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.) Sean Rameswaram, host of Today, ExplainedBull Believer by Wednesday In November 2023, I Shazamd a song I heard playing on the speakers of my local coffee shop. A year and many streams later, I still find myself obsessed with this 2022 alt-rock single. Bull Believer by Wednesday is moody and gritty, soft and hard, full of distorted guitar and a vibe I can only describe as a little delirious. And at 8 minutes and 30 seconds, it feels like a journey with a beginning, middle, and an absolutely explosive and wailing end. The song has stuck to me because its unabashedly full of rage and despair emotions that we tend to avoid, even at a time when theres a lot of reasons to feel them. We all need an outlet for these feelings, and if youre searching for a raw musical catharsis, this is just the thing. (Streaming on Spotify and Apple Music.) Sam Delgado, Future Perfect fellowSami Blood A look into the lives of the Smi, the Indigenous peoples in Scandinavia, Sami Blood follows a 14-year-old girl struggling with an identity crisis as she faces Swedens racist attitudes toward native people. The movie stuck with me because of how little I knew about the Smi going into it, and still how familiar the story was. It helped me better understand the universality of anti-Indigenous racism in the West and the similar oppressive tactics deployed in country after country, from discriminatory boarding schools to segregation to plain-old mocking and shaming. Its also a really well-made and compelling film, with powerful characters that are hard to forget. (Streaming on Peacock.) Abdallah Fayyad, policy correspondentRachel Bloom: Death, Let Me Do My Special I first saw Rachel Bloom perform Death, Let Me Do My Special live back in 2023. I loved it then, but something about watching the show again when it was released on Netflix this October gave me new appreciation for its jokes and themes. Its tempting to wish for an escape to a time before Covid as Bloom tries desperately to do over and over again in the show, only to be pulled back to the present by her grief. But something about the way she decides to disarm Death with a few jokes before confronting him head-on feels really cathartic, like a good cry or a big laugh. Fair warning: Its highly likely youll do a fair amount of both as you watch. (Streaming on Netflix.) Carla Javier, supervising producer, Explain It to MeHacksThere are few shows I love more these days than Hacks. Its hilarious, heartwarming, fresh. I love that it focuses on the intergenerational relationship between two women, and once you get hooked on Hannah Einbinder, you can go watch her also great comedy special on HBO. I cant wait for season four. (Streaming on Max.) Rachel Cohen, policy correspondentJean Smart and Hannah Einbinder star in Hacks. IMDbMy Brilliant Friend The Story of the Lost DaughterThe final season of this Italian series, like the three seasons before it, is a marvel on every level. Based on the novels by Elena Ferrante, this whole series is stunning; the filmmaking, acting, storytelling, all of it is extraordinary. At the center are two complicated, angry, unpredictable women who are so marvelously depicted youll feel like you know them. Plus, youll learn a lot about 20th-century Italian politics, and this season features some spectacular 80s fashions. (Streaming on Max.) Ellen Ioanes, reporterManning Fireworks by MJ LendermanAmericas pantheon of sad cowboy poet crooners a list that includes Bill Callahan, David Berman, Stephin Merritt got a new member this year. And somehow, hes only 25. MJ Lenderman announced himself as one of the greats with an album in September, Manning Fireworks, a collection of catchy, heart-achingly good songs with sometimes poignant, often tragicomic lyrics. I listened to Wristwatch and You dont know the shape Im in an embarrassing number of times already. (Streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.) Marin Cogan, senior correspondentRebel Ridge Writer-director Jeremy Saulnier is a pro at luring opposing parties into cage matches one will escape and the other wont. In Saulniers suffocatingly tense Green Room, that entrapment is literal; its legal in this years Netflix thriller Rebel Ridge. The film opens with Terry, a Black ex-marine played with simmering intensity by Aaron Pierre, pedaling into a small Alabama town with a backpack full of cash to post bail for a wayward cousin. Hes sent flying off his bicycle by a cop, part of the predictably crooked department that stymies Terrys attempts to work within the towns labyrinthine legal system. What choice does he have but to respond like John Rambos harassed veteran before him? The police chief (a terrifically tyrannical Don Johnson) and Terrys verbal sparring escalates into a brutally elegant showdown, concluding a film as taut and satisfying as the First Blood it echoes. (Streaming on Netflix.) Caity PenzeyMoog, senior copy editorAaron Pierre stars in Rebel Ridge. IMDbRejection by Tony Tulathimutte If youve ever felt angry or lonely or resentful or like the worlds hugest loser, take solace in the world of Rejection, where everyone is constantly getting fucked (except, of course, when they cant). Incels, porn addicts, Twitter freaks, hustle bros, and desperate romantics populate Tony Tulathimuttes sad, hilarious world in this short story collection where all the characters connect in the cringiest ways possible. Reading this book made me want to physically crawl out of my skin (complimentary). Consider it a refreshingly bleak antidote to the upcoming deluge of try-hard New Years resolution content. (Available on Bookshop.org.) Rebecca Jennings, senior correspondentShgunMy husband and I traveled to Japan in February, and afterward immersed ourselves in Shgun. I found it to be not only culturally competent but also a faithful depiction of James Clavells 1975 novel. (Im actually re-reading that now because I cant get enough of this story!)After so much crappy TV for so long, FXs remake was refreshing, with excellent acting and casting, pacing, and dialogue. It all hit. (Streaming on Hulu.) Paige Vega, climate editorMovies of Hollywoods pre-Code era In 1930, sound films became widespread in Hollywood; in 1934, Hollywood studios agreed to heavily censor their films under the Hays Code. The brief window in between is the Pre-Code Talkies Era, a rich and inventive period in which the idea of just what a movie could and should be was in flux. Unfolding during the Great Depression, movies got far bolder in what they dared to say and show, defying what we think of as Old Hollywoods clichs. My favorites of the period include classy auteur films (Trouble in Paradise, Shanghai Express), fun trashy romps (Baby Face, Night Nurse), social critiques (Heroes for Sale, Wild Boys of the Road), and dazzling extravaganzas (42nd Street, Gold Diggers of 1933). If youre interested in challenging your preconceptions for what old movies are like, this is the era to look at. (A list for your perusal here.) Andrew Prokop, senior correspondentMessy Star by chokecherryI miss being a teenager just before streaming services were a thing, when that visceral, desperate pull to scavenge for illegal downloads formed my identity. With their debut EP Messy Star, Bay Area-grown band chokecherry gives me that feeling again. Their siren-esque vocals, fearlessly heavy guitars, and pop-grunge hypnosis are exactly what our inner teens need. Especially in the deflated liminal space between the election and the next administration, where it feels like all efforts to scream and fight for change amount to nothing, we need women riling up mosh pits. Chokecherry is going to take over the world. (Streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.) Celia Ford, Future Perfect fellowIndustryFew things captured my attention this year more than Industry. Living under the shadow of Succession for its first two seasons, HBOs hot business-drama delivered a landslide season three. The copious sex, drugs, and wealth hooked me, but it was the exploration of nepotism, aristocracy, and relationships that kept me coming back. Each character is deeply flawed and equally cunning. I am still trying to understand the individual jobs within the firm, and the esoteric language they speak may require homework. But hate to watch, love to hate watch: you simply must watch Industry. (Streaming on Max) Claire White, senior manager of network developmentKit Harington and Harry Lawtey star in the latest season of Industry. IMDbStar Wars: AndorAndor came out in 2022 but I rewatched it this year with joy and awe. I think a lot of people who would love this show have stayed away because its Star Wars, even though it also never really caught on with Star Wars fans because its not really Star Wars. You could barely call it sci-fi; its basically a show about how political movements form and how ones politics can change, from the director of Michael Clayton. Fine, if that still sounds bad to you, I get it. (Streaming on Disney+.) Adam Freelander, supervising story editor, videoCaravan by Van Marrison with The BandI found myself retreating into the music of the past this year, particularly live instrumental performances and none transfixed me the way Van the Mans appearance with The Band during Martin Scorseses concert documentary The Last Waltz did. Writer Nick Hornby once described Morrisons live performances of Caravan like this: In the long, vamped passage right before the climax Morrisons band seems to isolate a moment somewhere between life and its aftermath, a big, baroque entrance hall of a place where you can stop and think about everything that has gone before. He was referring to the showstopper on Morrisons own live album, Its Too Late To Stop Now, but I think it applies just as aptly to his rendition with The Band, a fusion of their Celtic and Ozark blues. Something about the connectivity and immediacy of these old live performances resonates with me in our disconnected age. I crave it. (Streaming on Spotify.) Dylan Scott, senior correspondent1000-lb SistersI am not a complicated woman: I enjoy television that is charming and makes me laugh. Amy and Tammy Slaton of TLCs 1000-lb Sisters check both of those boxes. Earlier this year, a friend introduced me to the show, which chronicles the sisters incredible weight loss journeys. But Amy and Tammy are more than their struggles. Frankly, theyre hilarious. Viewers are invited into their small Kentucky hometown and are eventually introduced to their three older siblings, who join Amy and Tammy in transforming their health. This season, the shows sixth, Amy gets adventurous with cooking, adding white chocolate to her alfredo sauce; Tammy experiments with fashion and burlesque dancing. In a culture where reality TV seems less and less real, Amy, Tammy, and their entire family feel like a relic from the genres glory days: Theyre loud, they fart on-camera, and theyre not at all concerned with personal branding. (Streaming on Max and TLC GO.) Allie Volpe, senior reporterDropoutDropout is a comedy channel offering a wide mix of content some D&D/roleplaying stuff, but also a lot of Whose Line Is It Anyway-style improv. I got into their stuff this year after seeing some clips on TikTok and enjoyed the rapport between the recurring comedians. There are episodes where the players improvise a whole musical based on a few wacky prompts, and its pretty jaw-dropping to watch people so witty and quick on their feet. The channel is also a lesson on how smaller media companies can survive the era of Big Streaming. It charges $6 per month for a big collection of high-quality, regularly updated content, and as far as I know, the business is thriving. (Available on YouTube.) Whizy Kim, senior reporterMy Old AssI went into the theater thinking My Old Ass would be a lighthearted, quirky comedy. I left determined to double down on my gratitude for the most important people in my life. Actors Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella do a fantastic job of invoking a bittersweet nostalgia while reminding us just how precious the present moment is. (Available on Amazon Prime.) Lauren Katz, senior newsroom project managerAubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella star in My Old Ass (2024) IMDbThe Later DatersThe world fell in love with The Golden Bachelor, and rightfully so watching seasoned singles find their mate was the feel-good content we didnt know we needed, especially for those of us who might feel already disillusioned by the dating pool in our 20s and 30s. Later Daters is another take on dating for golden singles, but with, in my opinion, more nuance, heart, and personality than The Golden Bachelor. It employs more of a polished docuseries tone, chronicling the lives of several older men and women looking for love the second (or third or fourth!) time around. Michelle Obama is a producer on this show, which makes sense; it presents a poignant mix of humor and heartfelt charm that made it hard for me to turn off. (Streaming on Netflix.) Elizabeth Price, director of grants & foundation developmentThe joys of PinterestIn a world full of cursed algorithms, my tried-and-true social platform is Pinterest. For the past 11 years, Ive built my homepage brick by brick. From the board cool pools of you guessed it cool pools I created in high school, to a board of dinner recipes I share with my partner so we can take the guesswork out of what to make for dinner, Pinterest is both the perfect place to ignite inspiration and a hilarious time capsule. Whatever the opposite of doomscrolling is, Ive found it on this social platform. (Located at Pinterest.com.) Gabby Fernandez, associate director of audienceEvan Baggs Live @ Watergate BerlinThis year, when Spotify Wrapped came out, my listening minutes were a fraction of previous years; I had moved to the long-forgotten SoundCloud, where my playlists have been replaced with roving DJ mixes.What I like so much about the DJ mix format is that they remind me of the mixtapes and CDs of my youth. My most-streamed mix was made in 2011 by New York/Berlin DJ and producer Evan Baggs. The synthesizers are sparse, the bass lines are minimal, the drums are somehow loose and sturdy at once, while the energy shifts from melancholic to serious to hypnotic to playful in the span of an hour. Even though its a decade old, it remains a great introduction to, for lack of a better phrase, what the modern underground house music scene has to offer. (Streaming on SoundCloud.) Kenny Torella, Future Perfect staff writerImmortal John Triptych gamesAttempts to describe Joe Richardsons indie video games often invoke Monty Python. One look at them, and its easy to see why: The three games included in his Immortal John Triptych the last of which, The Death of the Reprobate, he released on Steam in November are intricate pastiches of Renaissance art and classical music, but they are also wildly irreverent and very funny. Nothing in these point-and-click worlds is sacred, even if their soundtracks are, and Richardsons bonkers collages make magnificent backdrops for solving satisfyingly complex puzzles. Fans of stunning visuals (did you ever imagine youd see a masterwork move?) and self-aware humor will find each of these a high-low delight to the end. (Available on Steam.) Keren Landman, senior health reporterAll of Us Strangers (2023)This British fantasy movie set in the peripheries of London tells a story of modern loneliness that has haunted me since the frigid January night I went to see it in theaters. Andrew Scott, playing a gay screenwriter entering early middle age, channels angst in a tenor that will resonate with anyone who has ever confronted the fear of dying alone. And yet, this movie offers so much hope. It set me on an existential spiral for the following days that culminated with a reinvigorated appreciation and special gratitude for chosen family. Think of it this way: This movie can be a tear-wrenching, cathartic experience, a comforting companion to get you through at least one cold winter night.-(Streaming on Hulu.) Christian Paz, senior politics reporterAndrew Scott and Paul Mescal star in All of Us Strangers. IMDbRobert Caros LBJ biographiesI know I am not the first person to say, Hey, did you know that Robert Caro is really good at what he does? But Robert Caro is really, really good at what he does. I did not come into his four-part series on Lyndon B. Johnson with any interest in the subject matter. I didnt even come into it with a particular interest in biographies. But these books read like novels and made me care deeply about LBJ and his myriad machinations. Each book is full of mini-dramas with clear stakes that all layer together to create a full and fascinating picture of how power works in politics. I found myself rooting for LBJ sometimes, rooting against him at other times, and thoroughly disgusted with him much of the time (Justice for Lady Bird!), but I was never, never bored. (Available on Bookshop.org.) 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The PlayStation Plus Essential games for January 2025 are likely to roll in a little later due to the way the dates line up meaning you'll have to wait a whole week more to find out what's newTech11:21, 23 Dec 2024PlayStation Plus is bringing more new games to Sony console owners(Image: Sony )The PS Plus Essential games for December 2024 are fantastic - and it's just as well since we likely won't be getting fresh ones for a little longer.Games are traditionally revealed towards the end of the month but with the way the dates in December are lining up (plus the added wrinkle of the Christmas festivities) we're expecting January's games to not be revealed until the month has already begun.In fact, we're expecting the games to be revealed on January 1, 2025, but with it being New Year's Day it could be delayed even further. Still, there are a host of titles including a Star Wars adventure, a PS5 exclusive and Sonic Frontiers included at the Extra and Premium tiers if you wanted to upgrade.It Takes Two is a Game of the Year winnerThe good news for subscribers is that it'll still be only a week before you can redeem the games and play them, whatever they may be.With that in mind, you'll be able to download the titles around January 7 and if the reveal is delayed further, there will be even less of a gap between the games being shown and you being able to download them.The other good news is you have a little longer to redeem the games currently available for Essential subscribers.These are It Takes Two, Aliens: Dark Descent and Temtem. Dark Descent is a challenging strategy title that pits marines against Xenomorphs with the prospect of permadeath, while Temtem is as close as you can get to Pokemon without upsetting Nintendo's lawyers.Article continues belowThe headline inclusion is undoubtedly It Takes Two, which focuses on a separated couple shrunk down and forced to work together through a fantastic and varied co-op adventure with new twists in each level.It Takes Two currently has a Metacritic score of 88 out of 100, and the extra week to download it might mean you or a loved one can snag it to play on a new PS5 console over the Holidays.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED

GTA 6's second trailer remains a huge mystery, but fans are hoping Rockstar might throw them something new this month in the festive spirit with a new theory making a lot of senseTech10:37, 23 Dec 2024Will GTA 6 make 2025 after all?GTA 6's new trailer is still nowhere to be seen more than a year on from the first one and fans are starting to get restless and maybe a little more resourceful.Last week saw the return of the "moon theory" which suggests we've still got to wait a little longer, which is proving particularly difficult after Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two's CEO described the upcoming game as 'extraordinary'.This time around, it's all based around a number: 27. Is this finally the GTA theory that works and suggests when Trailer 2 will arrive?Content cannot be displayed without consentX (formerly Twitter) account GTA 6 Alert is pretty adamant that the new trailer is arriving on December 27, and they've put together four suggestions as to why.Rockstar Games itself was founded on December 27, 1998, while the company's Instagram account has 27 posts (I know, but bear with me here).At the 27 second mark on Trailer 1, you can see a purple car with the number 27 in its rear window, while a recent link published by the company on X has the number 27 in it.I admit, it's pretty tenuous, but it's an amazing coincidence if these kind of things have just happened to line up.Even the GTA 6 Alert account might be spinning into delirium, however, jokingly pointing to 227 million trailer views on the first reveal. Another user joked that the likelihood of this being correct is 27%, too.A new trademark in Brazil last week added to speculation a fresh trailer is coming, while a longtime Rockstar collaborator acknowledged he's working on something with the company for 2025.Fans are going spare for fresh information about the title, and while some are undoubtedly happy to wait it out, some can't understand why Rockstar won't throw them a bone with a screenshot or two.Article continues belowOne former developer recently explained that the Rockstar team would be "geeking out" watching fan theories unfold, but we're still no sooner to catching another glimpse of a Vice City return.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED

Xbox handheld wont necessarily be made by Microsoft claims new rumourAdam StarkeyPublished December 23, 2024 11:25amUpdated December 23, 2024 11:25am Is the future of Xbox outside of Microsoft? (Microsoft)The future of Xbox might be a wider partnership with third party companies, as rumours circulate about Microsofts plans at CES.One of the big questions hanging over the next console generation is Microsofts plans for Xbox, in light of the failure of the Xbox Series X/S.Over this generation, weve seen the company deprioritise the console in favour of pushing its subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, on other devices. This has coincided with Microsofts pivot towards putting Xbox exclusive games on other consoles.While this might suggest Microsoft is aiming beyond the console race, the company has already said it is working on a next gen system which will apparently see the biggest technological leap ever in a generation. Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has also confirmed development on a handheld device, but this will be a few years out.Its unclear how these systems are connected whether there is a next gen home console or if the portable is the only model but ahead of CES 2025, a rumour has re-emerged to suggest future Xbox consoles might not be made by Microsoft itself.According to a report on Windows Central, Microsoft is exploring options around letting third parties build Xbox-branded devices, which could extend as far as letting them directly use the Xbox operating system.This rumour has circulated before but not necessarily in conjunction with a portable. Its reappeared ahead of an event at CES 2025, on January 7,when Lenovo is holding a future of gaming handhelds event which will feature a couple of onstage special guests.According to an email seen by The Verge, these guests include Steam Deck co-designer Pierre-Loup Griffais and Microsoft vice president of gaming devices and ecosystem Jason Ronald (here billed as as Microsofts VP of next generation).While its unclear exactly what will be announced at the event, Valves presence could be tied to a leaked SteamOS handheld from Lenovo.As for Microsofts involvement, Phil Spencer has previously said the company is looking to make the Xbox app function better on existing portable devices, so this could be related to improvements in running Windows, and by extension PC Game Pass, on devices like Lenovo Legion Go.Of course, theres a chance this could be related to an XboxOS handheld,but this is perhaps slightly premature considering Spencer was only talking about analysing the handheld market a month ago. As a future strategy for Xbox though, it certainly feels like a possibility.Its unclear when Microsoft might be intending to launch its next gen hardware, but dates from 2026 to 2028 have already been rumoured.More TrendingMicrosoft execs purposefully chose to announce their next gen plans though, and heavily hint at a portable, so theyre keen for everyone to know theyre working on new hardware, even if theyve so far not provided any other details. Avowed is Xboxs next big game (Xbox Game Studios)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy

By Passant Rabie Published December 23, 2024 | Comments (0) | An artist's impression of the Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. Illustration: NASA The Sun is getting a surprise visitor for Christmas: NASAs Parker Solar Probe, which is going to get uncomfortably close to the star. The tiny probe is gearing up for its closest approach to the Sun this week, when it will endure temperatures up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (982.2 degrees Celsius). The Parker Solar Probe launched in August 2018 on a mission to touch the Sun, inching closer to the star with each orbit. On December 24, the spacecraft will be within 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) from the Suns surface, making it the closest solar approach in history. At that distance, the mission has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the Sun, withstanding the brutal radiation emanating from the star to collect data on the origin and evolution of solar wind. This close encounter has been a long time in the making. In 2021, the probe became the first mission to fly through the Suns corona, or the stars upper atmosphere. Parker Solar Probe travelled dramatically through a coronal mass ejection (CME), an explosive outburst of high energy radiation from the Sun, in the historic flyby. In September 2022, the mission repeated the maneuver and captured data to help scientists understand how the Suns plasma interacts with the interplanetary dust around it. As of this September, the Parker probe has carried out 21 close approaches of the Sun, coming within about 4.51 million miles (7.26 million km) of the solar surface. In November, Parker Solar Probe carried out its seventh and final flyby of Venus, using the planets gravitational pull to fling itself toward a closer orbit around the Sun. The flyby was the final step in a mission designed to swing the probe to its closest approach of our host star.The Parker Solar Probe is already the fastest human-made object in history, but during its closest approach, the spacecraft will zip past the Sun at a record-breaking 430,000 miles per hour, according to NASA. The Parker Solar Probe needs that speed to overcome the gravitational pull of the Sun. At such a pace, the spacecraft can travel from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia in one second. The spacecraft also needs to survive extreme heat from the Sun. Its heat shield will reach temperatures up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit (982.2 degrees Celsius), while keeping the body of the spacecraft at a balmy 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29.4 degrees Celsius). Parker Solar Probes heat shield is 8 feet (2.4 meters) in diameter and 4.5 inches (about 115 mm) thick. The shield is composed of a carbon composite foam sandwiched between two carbon plates, with a coat of white ceramic paint on the Sun-facing plate to reflect as much heat from the star as possible.As it makes its record proximity swoop near the Sun, the spacecraft will trace the flow of energy across the surface of the star, study the heating of the solar corona, and investigate what accelerates the solar wind, according to NASA. With this data, scientists are hoping to get some answers regarding the Suns most persistent mysteries. One of the most befuddling aspects of the Sun is that its corona, or upper atmosphere, is about 200 times hotter than its surface. Other heliophysical quandaries Parker may address are the main driver of solar wind and the source of high-energy solar particles. Data from the probe can also help scientists better predict space weather, which can impact Earth through beautiful aurora and damaging surges to the globes electrical infrastructure.The Christmas Eve flyby is the first of three at the same distance from the Sun, taking full advantage of the spacecrafts daredevil capacities.Daily NewsletterYou May Also Like By Passant Rabie Published December 21, 2024 By Passant Rabie Published December 20, 2024 By Passant Rabie Published December 20, 2024 By AJ Dellinger Published December 19, 2024 By Passant Rabie Published December 18, 2024 By Passant Rabie Published December 18, 2024

The Origin PC Neuron 3500X looks the part of an expensive gaming PC. The designers, in all their wisdom, ships their Origin PCs in huge wooden crates you need to burst open yourself. Snuggled in that crate is a box, and like a vaudeville act, inside that box is another box covered with a foam crown and foam shoes. If youre like me, you rush your PC to your desk as excited as a kid on Christmas. You shouldnt be like me because this is the case where, if you open it the wrong way, you may accidentally send one of the panels tumbling toward the ground. Origin PC Neuron 3500X The Origin PC Neuron 3500X looks primo sitting on your desk, but there are some issues with the 3500X case design. Pros Cons This is the kind of PC that looks far more structurally sound than it is in person. At least it keeps cool and looks cool. The air comes from underneath, and the side flows out to the back and top. Its an effective, well-proven layout that will keep things cool and quiet. The RGB lights offer a glow that fills my little gamers heart with a subtle joy. The aquarium tank case design has caught on for a good reason. Now, you can see your expensive gamer goodies from more angles. Unfortunately, I have issues with the craftsmanship of the Corsair 3500X mid-tower case. It looks good, but you must avoid laying anything heavy on top to prevent your square case from turning into a toaster oven. My config of the Origin Neuron 3500X would cost about $3,387 MSRP, but Origins knocked it down to $2,888 as of the time of this review. At least it comes with free shipping at this price, though youll need to break up the crate for firewood. Its a fair price for what you get, but a part of me knows you can demand better from your desktop towers. If looks were everything, the PC in its aquarium tank case would be picture-perfect. Several details detract from the overall solid production.Origin PC Neuron 3500X Review: Build Quality Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo The three Corsair-brand intake fans are especially pleasing and eye-catching, and the iCUE software installed by default makes it easy to change the fan color and pattern on everything at once. The Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM sticks and the Capellix XT cooling unit fit the aesthetic. From every angle, it simply looks good. But I have other problems with the Corsair 3500 mid-sized tower. The Y-shaped grating looks clean but also makes the top sheet bend toward the center. You shouldnt be plopping any books or other knickknacks on the PCs main heating vent anyway, but its slight concave shape makes it look less appealing. The top of the box comes with a single USB-C, two USB type-A ports, and a 3.6mm headphone jack. There are two extra USB-C on the MSI Z890-P rear I/O panel if you need to plug in some extra dongles or cables. Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo All the panels are pressure-fitted with ball and socket joints. These managed to hold tight in the short trip from the box to my desk, but as soon as I opened up the main panel to remove that obtrusive packing phone, I accidentally nudged the front panel and nearly sent it tumbling to the floor. Both the main and rear panels sit behind the front glass . Youre better off removing the font panel before removing the sides, even though theres no cutout in the frame that makes that easy. If youre considering this chassis, you may need to be extra careful when diving into your fishbowl for regular maintenance. Unlike some other pre-built desktops you can buy, like the Alienware Aurora R16, theres no special bracket for the GPU. Instead, it relies merely on the rear bracket and the PCIe Express slot to keep it balanced. This is really only an issue when youre moving the PC, but the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is a large and in-charge card. It will wiggle if you apply some force to the end thats free-floating beyond the motherboard.At least the PC is quiet. The low hum of the fans when idling offers soothing white noise, and even under stress, the tower never picks up enough to be distracting. The inside of the PC offers a spacious interior where you still have two RAM slots and a single PCIe Gen 5 slot to play with if you opt for the larger Nvidia cards. When you open up the rear portion, youll find the cables are neatly organized, that is, until you see the jumble of cables going every which way into the PSU. But if youre buying this PC to have a great-looking PC to bathe you in cooling RGB glow, the Origin 3500X does the job admirably. Origins engineers did a fair job putting it all together, but I find there are too many design details for the Corsair case, which hurt its overall rating.Origin PC Neuron 3500X Review: Performance Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo The config the company sent me included 32GB of DDR5, 6400 MT/s RAM, the RTX 4080 Super, and the most recent top-end Intel Arrow Lake CPU, the Core Ultra 9 285K. That CPI normally hits 3.7 GHz clock speeds, but TurboBoost should overclock that up to 5.7 GHz, at least according to the designers. Until I met the Origin, I had yet to dive into Intels latest desktop-level CPU fully. I still dont understand why the chipmaker would abandon the past generation naming conventions in favor of more Ultra monikers like its most recent laptop chips.Whatever the case, I also heard some murmurings about the chips performance compared to the last gens top-of-the-line desktop chips like the Intel Core i9-14900K. In my own benchmarking, I found the newer Intel chip couldnt keep up as well as the 14900Kthe Maingear MG-1 with the same GPU but Intels 14th-gen gaming CPU. The Ultra 9 scored about 200 points less in Geekbench 6 single-core and more than 1,500 points less in multi-core tests. The Ultra 9 does perform better in Cinebench multi-core rendering tasks by about 65 points. None of my CPU benchmarking did anything to defeat chip aficionados claims that Arrow Lake is better at productivity but worse for gaming. In 3D Mark tests, going head to head with an RTX 4080 Super, Maingears PC scored better in 3D Mark Time Spy and Steel Nomad benchmarks. Its not like you wont get excellent game performance from this Origin PC. I put the machine through its paces in multiple games at different resolutions.InCyberpunk 2077 non-benchmark gameplay at 3440 by 1440 ultrawide resolution, I could hit around 50 FPS at the highest settings, with ray tracing enabled and without DLSS.With Nvidias upscaling, you can get up to around 90 FPS in frenetic scenes. At 4K, Cyberpunk starts to dip into 30 FPS.You really cant expect more from a PC at this price. Baldurs Gate III was buttery smooth, doing 105 FPS outdoors in Act 1 and around 87 FPS in the city of Act III, I played Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 I was seeing around 90 FPS in chaotic scenes. You can expect to max out the most demanding titles. On average, I was doing 70 FPS with DLSS in Horizon Forbidden West and around 90 FPS in God of War: Ragnark. The system benchmarks games well and plays them well, too. The only issue is that its not as clean an experience as you would get with the 14th-gen Intel gaming-centric CPU. The Neuron model has options for up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9950x. To be extra safeyou could wait for next years drop of the expected AMD 9950x3d Origin Neuron 3500X Review: Verdict The Origin Neuron is a solid PC that looks especially good sitting on your bedroom desk, and it can bathe your entire bedroom in RGB glow. Remember to think carefully about your CPU choice if you opt for the PC. Its a beginner-friendly type of desktop, though you cant simply rip it from its wooden house and cardboard bed and get to gaming without some forethought. As sturdy as it looks, it has a few poor design choices that require you to baby it.

Save this picture!Museo Nacional de Arte Contemporneo (MNAC) / Luis Manuel Pereira + del medio atelier + Baile Menduina. Image Cortesa de del medio atelierThe concept by Baile Menduia and del medio atelier, coordinated by Luis Manuel Pereira, ranked first in the public design competition for the renovation and expansion project of the National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC), located in the historic Chiado neighborhood in Lisbon. Among the 29 projects submitted for the competition, the jury, composed of Carlos Bessa, Elisabete Moura, and Andr Caiado distinguished a total of five projects and awarded a series of honorable mentions. The proposal by Baile Menduia, del medio atelier, and Luis Manuel Pereira stands out for seeking a fusion between architectural heritage and contemporary innovation, in response to the technical and spatial challenges of the site. Additionally, it aims to redefine the visitor experience through the use of local materials, sustainable strategies, and a museographic narrative that strengthens the relationship between art, architecture, and community.Save this picture!Text courtesy of the authors. The renovation and expansion project for the National Museum of Contemporary Art (MNAC) in Lisbon aims to revitalize this cultural space located in the historic Chiado neighborhood, an area of significant heritage value. The proposal integrates historical buildings with a new volume designed to balance historical memory with contemporary architecture. This volume respects the historical value of its surroundings, creating a visual and functional continuity with the city while incorporating contemporary design elements that establish it as a cultural and architectural reference.Save this picture!The structure of the new volume serves as a mediator between the historic buildings, connecting exhibition spaces and circulation areas while enhancing the visitor experience. The buildings base is clad in lioz stone, an iconic material of Lisbon, giving it a respectful presence rooted in tradition. On the upper levels, the use of rustic ceramic mosaic introduces a modern texture that enriches the buildings visual profile. This material approach reflects a harmony between past and present, allowing the building to be perceived as a natural extension of the Chiado neighborhood.Save this picture!The design organizes the museums exhibition route in a linear system, facilitating circulation and creating a smooth experience in each exhibition area. At the access level, the main lobby connects directly to the sculpture garden, an outdoor space that serves as a transitional area between the museum and urban life. This garden not only functions as a public area for the contemplation of outdoor works but also reinforces the MNAC's role as a cultural center that is accessible and open to the community. The layout of this garden aims to integrate the museum into the natural routes of the neighborhood, strengthening its connection with the surroundings.Save this picture!In terms of functionality, the exhibition spaces are organized to offer visitors a continuous and sequential visual narrative. The permanent exhibition is located on the lower level, while the temporary exhibition rooms and the library are situated on the upper levels, establishing a spatial hierarchy that allows for a rich museographic experience. On the top level, the project includes a longitudinal terrace that offers panoramic views of Lisbon, providing a symbolic conclusion to the museums journey. This terrace also serves as a contemplative space, strengthening the connection between the museum and its urban context, allowing visitors to visually engage with the city and the river.Save this picture!To enhance sustainability, the facade is designed to optimize natural light, reducing the need for artificial lighting in the exhibition areas. Additionally, the building incorporates passive thermal control systems, leveraging the properties of the materials to regulate temperature, which helps to lower energy consumption. The underground levels house the technical and storage areas, ensuring efficient management of the collections and operational services.Save this picture!This organization allows for the separation of technical functions from public spaces, maintaining a functional layout that facilitates staff operations without interfering with the visitor experience. On the access level, the lobby includes a shop and a caf with direct access to the sculpture garden, integrating these spaces into the daily life of the neighborhood and allowing them to operate independently. The temporary exhibition rooms are designed with adjustable lighting and movable elements, facilitating a flexible and versatile layout that adapts to different exhibition formats, fostering an interactive and dynamic experience.Save this picture!The MNAC also stands out for its commitment to accessibility. All areas are adapted for people with reduced mobility, featuring ramps, elevators, and appropriate signage, ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all visitors. Additionally, the project incorporates a restoration space visible to the public, where visitors can observe the process of artwork conservation, adding educational value and transparency to the museum experience.Save this picture!The new design of the MNAC represents a commitment to sustainability and cultural integration within the Chiado district. This architectural approach allows the museum to remain true to its heritage while embracing a vision of innovation and openness toward the future. With a structure that combines functionality, accessibility, and urban integration, the MNAC becomes a space where contemporary art and architecture engage in dialogue with the community and the urban context. This project ensures that the MNAC continues to evolve in harmony with the city, establishing itself as a cultural landmark where art and architecture merge to enrich the experience of every visitor.Project Name: National Museum of Contemporary ArtArchitecture: Luis Manuel Pereira + del medio atelier + Baile MenduiaProject Team: Baile Menduia (Rodrigo Baile, Arturo Menduia), del medio atelier (Mafalda Peres, Michel Zeca, Claudia Silveira)Collaborators: Museum exhibition advisor, Heloisa VivancoStructural Engineer: Edgar CardosoWebsite: https://www.delmedioatelier.com + https://bailemenduina.comInstagram: @delmedioatelier + @bailemenduina

Yohoo Museum / AedasSave this picture! Terrence ZhangMuseum, Cultural CenterHangzhou, ChinaArchitects: AedasAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:5356 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Terrence ZhangMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Design Concept. Paying attribute to the Chinese cultureThe design inspiration comes from jade, a noble and precious material used in important rituals since ancient times. The overall aerial view of the Yohoo Museum presents a double-ring structure featuring two interlocking jade rings. It symbolises the connection between the culture of Liangzhu and the Grand Canal, serving as a link that bridges the ancient and the modern.Save this picture!Save this picture!The double-ring structure created a dynamic and cohesive form. Conceived as a singular steel frame structure, the museum's edges gently raised off the ground without visible support, seemingly defying gravitational pull. The smooth architectural contours enclose two public courtyards; the circular light well symbolises the connection between heaven and earth.Save this picture!Save this picture!The faade extends horizontally along the building's form. The design incorporates vertical and horizontal framing on the faade, creating a naturally flowing curvature. The main entrance on the south side is adorned with translucent "emerald glass" (multilayer laminated glass), bringing a bright and evenly lit spatial experience required by museum designs. The large transparent glass on the north side maximises the scenery, providing an expansive view of the second-floor exhibition area and the first-floor office space. The glass showcases crystal-like transparency and jade's warm, gentle qualities. Ken shares, 'The glass panels resemble the form of jades, optimising a subtle balance of opacity and transparency between the exterior and interior and connecting between history and culture.'Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Design Feature. Blurring the boundariesThe museum is elevated above the lake, creating a new urban statement in the heart of Hangzhou. Opposite edges of the building are slightly uplifted to create interconnected open spaces, providing diverse spatial experiences and outdoor recreational spaces for leisure and socialising.Save this picture!Save this picture!The elevated area on the west side, supported by a steel structure, creates a dynamic piazza. The north side features a glass curtain wall with a white jade texture extending towards the horizon. Sunlight penetrates the interiors through the translucent glass panels, creating a bright, soft interplay of light and shadow indoors. The reflection of light creates a unique experience. Visitors can access the entrances via the scenic trails and reach the island to enjoy the panoramic view of the surroundings. The museum's undulating roof design changes appearance depending on different angles, creating a timeless city symbol for Hangzhou. Ken shares, 'The Yohoo Museum, located in the Yohoo Park, is a pioneering art destination that offers a multi-dimensional interactive space for the community.'Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Hangzhou, ChinaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeAedasOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on December 23, 2024Cite: "Yohoo Museum / Aedas" 23 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024957/yohoo-museum-aedas&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save? / AedasYou've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Waterfronts, Heritage, and Innovation: Recent Highlights from BIG, Gehl, and More in Architecture NowSave this picture!Gehl, India Basin - San Francisco, United States. Image SteelblueThis month, architecture has addressed a wide array of themes, from preserving cultural heritage to designing for adaptability. Around the world, architects are responding to changing needs with solutions that aim to prioritize both functionality and the environment. Notable examples include Gehl, SOM, and Bionic's ambitious redevelopment of San Francisco's India Basin waterfront, which reimagines urban living in harmony with nature, and VOID Studios' collaboration on Kenya's Masai Mara Conservation Centre, a project deeply rooted in ecological and cultural sensitivity. Elsewhere, Nokken and BIG unveiled their "Softshell structure," offering a flexible option for hospitality and residential markets. Meanwhile, the transformation of The Raleigh in Miami Beach by Peter Marino aims to preserve the site's heritage while introducing new standards. These projects, among others, reflect the ever-evolving priorities of the field. Read on to discover the latest news shaping the architectural world. BIG Reveals Adaptable Softshell Structure for Contemporary LivingSave this picture!Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), in collaboration with Nokken, has unveiled the "Nokken X BIG Softshell," a semi-permanent structure designed to address the growing demand for adaptable accommodations in the hospitality and residential sectors. Featuring a lightweight timber frame and recyclable canvas, the Softshell combines architectural elegance with environmental responsibility, offering a versatile solution for eco-resorts, glamping sites, and boutique hotels. Designed for easy transport and minimal ecological impact, the structure prioritizes sustainability and adaptability, catering to trends in experiential travel and remote work while maintaining high aesthetic and functional standard. Related Article CapitaSpring Tower, Designed by BIG and CRA, Wins the International High-Rise Award 2024/25 Gehl, SOM, and Bionic Redesign San Francisco's India Basin WaterfrontSave this picture!Gehl, in collaboration with SOM and Bionic, led the design of a 27-acre mixed-use neighborhood and waterfront park at India Basin, a historic waterfront area in San Francisco known for its salt marsh wetlands and diverse ecology. The plan prioritizes ecological sensitivity, introducing features like tidal marshes, a Bay Trail, and waterfront terraces. It includes 1,575 homes, 200,000 square feet of retail, and six acres of public open space, aiming to create a resilient community while enhancing connectivity and celebrating the site's unique topography and ecological heritage. Peter Marino and Kobi Karp Reimagine The Raleigh in Miami Beach, United StatesSave this picture!The Raleigh, a historic Miami Beach hotel originally designed in the 1940s by architect L. Murray Dixon, is undergoing a significant restoration and redevelopment as part of a project led by SHVO. Featuring a 17-story tower alongside a restored Art Deco structure, the development aims to integrate historical preservation with contemporary design. Architects Kobi Karp and Peter Marino are collaborating to create a cohesive aesthetic that aligns with the region's architectural heritage while introducing updated features such as private pools, residences, and a members' club. The project seeks to contribute to Miami Beach's evolving architectural identity. VOID Studios and Kenyan Partners to Design Masai Mara Conservation Centre in Kenya Save this picture!VOID Studios, a UK-based architectural firm, has been selected to design the Masai Mara Conservation Centre at Oloololo Gate, Kenya, in collaboration with Kenyan architect Paul Mungai and other local experts. Commissioned by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP), the project aims to integrate traditional Maasai patterns with contemporary design while prioritizing sustainability through ethical material sourcing, solar power, and rainwater harvesting. Over two-thirds of the budget will support the local economy through materials and skilled labor. The centre seeks to educate visitors about conservation and Maasai heritage while embodying cultural sensitivity and green building practices, fostering collaboration between local and international expertise. KPF Unveils Vision for Lisbon's Entrecampos Masterplan in PortugalSave this picture!Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), in collaboration with Saraiva Associados, has unveiled its design for plots A and B1 within Lisbon's Entrecampos Masterplan, a Fidelidade Property Europe development. Inspired by Lisbon's vibrant textures and terraced urban fabric, KPF's design integrates six distinct yet cohesive buildings featuring stepped faades and outdoor terraces. Anchored by the Mercado de Entrecampos, the project encourages connectivity with permeable public spaces, gardens, and plazas. The project also features optimized faades and material efficiency, aligning the development with LEED Platinum standards, reimagining this urban destination.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorNour FakharanyAuthorCite: Nour Fakharany. "Waterfronts, Heritage, and Innovation: Recent Highlights from BIG, Gehl, and More in Architecture Now" 23 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025042/waterfronts-heritage-and-innovation-recent-highlights-from-big-gehl-and-more-in-architecture-now&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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