TCL's CES mobile lineup includes the TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G, an Android handset with a brilliant display and competitive price point.

Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe biggest week in tech is here: the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). ZDNET is on the ground in Las Vegas and also keeping a virtual eye on the products and concepts that debuted on the show all week long.Also: The best CES 2025 products you can buy right nowSo far, we've seen announcements from big names like Samsung, Abbott, and Dell, as well as new and innovative brands with cool concepts. Here's the tech gear that has impressed us the most as we approach the final days of the Las Vegas convention.1. AI-integrated TVs Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETTVs are always big at CES, and this year, the common thread among new TV models seems to be AI integrations. For example, Samsung's new lineup of TVs takes advantage of AI upscaling to make older content look better through HDR Remastering, which enhances standard dynamic range content to high dynamic range levels.LG's AI-powered TV technology includes features like AI-powered recommendations with voice recognition, an AI chatbot and AI search, and an LG AI Concierge that tracks your preferences alongside search history to provide contextual insights based on what's playing on your screen.Plus, Google is improving its TV experience by incorporating its Gemini AI into Google Assistant to converse with your Google TV and ask more complex questions.2. A premium entry-level TV you can pre-order Kerry Wan/ZDNETTCL unveiled its QM6K, which brings the company's Mini LED technology to its entry-level QLED TV at an aggressive price. This TV sports the kind of brightness, contrast, and color depth you'd typically find in a much more premium model from the big TV vendors.Also:TCL won the opening of CES 2025 with a great new TV you can actually pre-orderBut TCL is offering it starting at$999 for the 65-inch QM6Kand you can even pre-order it today, a first at CES. But when you pre-order, TCL will also send you aQ75H 5.1.2 soundbarfor free (an $899 retail value). TCL is also offering the 75-inch QM6K and the 85-inch models for sale this week.3. Over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors Kerry Wan/ZDNETNot one but two over-the-counter glucose monitors debuted at CES on Tuesday to make glucose monitoring affordable and accessible for both diabetics and the general public. The one from Dexcom is targeted for those with Type 2 diabetes not using insulin (though people without diabetes can also use it) and attaches to your arm, tracking glucose levels 24/7. It also lasts up to 30 days and is connected to an app on your phone that delivers your readings. It's compatible with Android and iOS.Also: The best wearable tech we've seen at CESOn the other hand, the Lingo device from Abbott is for anyone looking for more insight into their general health and wellness by tracking glucose spikes. It uses personalized data to offer suggestions and coaching on eating habits, stressors, and exercise through a companion app. It's limited to the iPhone.4. A device that gives your phone a full charge in seconds Kerry Wan/ZDNETIn what might be one of the best mobile accessories we've seen at CES so far, the Swippitt charges your smartphone in just two seconds. You simply insert your phone (with the compatible battery phone case on it) into the Hub, and your case battery gets swapped out for another fully charged 3,500mAh battery that should last you a full charge.Also: CES 2025: These 9 best mobile accessories have impressed us the mostThere are a total of five batteries inside the machine, so multiple people can use it back-to-back, and it works with a companion app that allows you to check your battery's percentages and control what percentage you want it to be charged to. You can also make reservations so that not every spare battery is taking before you urgently need one.5. Circular's smart ring gets upgrades Circular/ZDNETIn what's arguably the fastest-growing wearables category, smart ring makerCircular made a huge announcementat CES. Alongside new heart health monitoring like Atrial Fibrillation detection included within the ECG capability and improved sensors, smart ring buyers can now figure out their ring size without the need for a physical kit -- something no other smart ring brand has done so far. You can try on the Circular 2 via Digital Ring Sizing, which uses a smartphone's camera to determine a user's ring size.6. A robot vacuum with an arm Maria Diaz/ZDNETYou know how you have to pick up clothes, toys, or other obstacles from your floor before running a robot vacuum? Well, Roborock has a solution: arobot vacuum with a mechanical armthat grabs small obstacles while it cleans.The Roborock Saros Z70's mechanical arm uses OmniGrip technology to remove obstacles under 8 oz while it mops and vacuums your floors. The flagship model is set to debut during the first half of 2025, and we can't wait to try it out in our homes.7. A rollable laptop from Lenovo Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETMove over foldable phones--now there is a rollable laptop. We were impressed byLenovo's 14-inch laptop with a "rollable" displaythat extends upwards over 16 inches. The expandable display is triggered by hitting a button on the keyboard, but it also responds by holding your palm out in front of the device, and then raising or lowering it will activate the display.Also:Intel's next-gen Core Ultra chips could set a new high standard for mobile computing in 2025When we demoed this laptop in person, we were able to fit two browser windows of equal size on top of one another--making it comparable to working with an external monitor.8. World's first 500W charger Ugreen/ZDNETCES is the place where unprecedented innovations make their entrance, and this year we're seeing the world's first 500W charger. Ugreen's Nexode 500W charger has six USB ports -- five USB-C and one USB-A port. There's one USB-C port that supports up to 240W, while the other four each offer up to 100W, and the USB-A has a maximum output of 20W.Also: What's better than a power bank doubling as a hotspot? Its low priceUgreen says this charger is "powerful enough even for large, power-hungry devices like e-bikes."9. An AI-trained virtual wellness assistant Nina Raemont/ZDNETYou may know Movano Health for its Evie Ring, which launched last year, but today at CES, the company announced EvieAI, which is a wellness assistant located in the Evie app that users can consult for health information. What's unique about this AI tool is that it is trained on articles published in over 100,000 medical journals to improve the accuracy and complexity of responses.Movano says the wellness assistant can answer questions concerning symptoms, diseases, or procedures. Anyone with an Evie Ring can try out EvieAI in the app right now.10. Smart glasses with an invisible display Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETMost smart glasses on the market today have the smart display built into the lens, but Halliday debuted smart glasses at CES with an "invisible display," that is, the display is integrated into the frame. What the company calls the world's smallest optical module provides wearers with a field of view similar to that of a 3.5-inch screen. You have to look up to see the display, which we actually found quite comfortable when we demoed these glasses in person.Also: CES 2025: The 7 most advanced smart glasses we tried on - and lovedAnd, of course, the glasses are suited with AI tech features, such as real-time translations in more than 40 languages, a teleprompter text, turn-by-turn navigations, and more.11. Smart home collaborations Ring/KiddeSmart home devices are about to get even smarter thanks to a few key collaborations we've seen at CES. First off, Ring and Kidde are pairing up to launch a new collection of smart smoke and combination detectors featuring Ring technology. When the alarms detect harmful levels of smoke or carbon monoxide (CO), you'll receive a notification through the Ring app.Also: The best smart home tech of CES 2025In addition, Home Depot is throwing its hat in the ring of smart home tech with its new Hubspace devices, which will debut later this year. These new devices include a Remote Switch to control on/off functionality and brightness control for lights, as well as two Vissani AC units with smart climate control and customizable schedules and modes.12. TCL's new devices are easy on the eyes Kerry Wan/ZDNETTCL debuted two new devices that caught our eye and benefit your eyes. The TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G is a smartphone with Nxtpaper 3.0 display technology, which blocks blue light to promote visual comfort and reduce eye strain. And, of course, there's AI involved: the Smart Eye Comfort Mode and the Personalized Eye Comfort Mode adaptively configure the display's colors, brightness, and contrast levels based on the user's preference.The QM6K Mini LED TV is packed with features like precise dimming and brightness controls, a redesigned backlighting system to reduce the halo effect of images on screen, a new color optimization algorithm, and enough quantum crystals to render over one billion colors, which we are excited to test out.13. Lots of laptops Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETMonday seems to be the day dedicated to laptops, as we've so far seen announcements from HP, Dell, and Acer. HP's Elitebook series got an AI boost, and Dell nixed its XPS namesake to rebrand its entire portfolio into the Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max. These Dell models will, of course, feature AI capabilities alongside Wi-Fi 7 support and snappy performance.Also: These new Wi-Fi 7 adapters will keep your old laptop future-proof for years to comeMeanwhile,Acer's lineup of devices is super versatile, thanks to their lightweight form factors and OLED displays. And gamers will appreciateMSI's CES announcement, which includes more than ten 18-inch laptops with new AMD processors and special edition designs.14. A hands-free smart lock with ultra-wideband Maria Diaz/ZDNETThere have been a few smart lock announcements at CES this year, but we think the Ultraloq Bolt Mission smart lock is the most groundbreaking. Not only does it use ultra-bandwidth (UWB) technology to unlock your door hands-free as you approach it, but UWB also allows for precision tracking of approved devices that is highly accurate and more secure.Also:Do you need a smart doggy door? I wasn't convinced until I saw this at CESThe lock also supports NFC devices--right now, just Androids, but the company plans to support Apple Home Key as well.15. An alternative to Dolby Atmos ZDNETEclipsa Audio isSamsung and Google's answer to Dolby Atmos. One big difference in this new 3D audio format compared to Dolby Atmos is that it doesn't have licensing fees; it will be a free and open-source audio format. So far, the format is available only onSamsung's 2025 lineupofCrystal UHDto Neo QLED 8K TVs and its 2025 lineup of soundbars, but we're excited to hear it in person nonetheless.CES 2025

Claressa Shields (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for WSF)Getty Images for WSFClaressa Shields has never been bashful when it comes to callouts, and as she sits on the cusp of an almost-certain successful title defense against Danielle Perkins on Feb. 2, the GWOAT launched a callout of arguably the biggest name shes ever targeted.The two-time Olympic gold medalist and multi-weight boxing world champion called out Jake Paul.I dont know if its something that can happen, but I know that I can whip Jake Pauls (expletive), and people who are against that are just sexist and they dont know boxing, Shields told USA Today Sports. Its very strange to me that they think that a YouTuber can beat a woman boxer who has two Olympic gold medals, (multiple) world titles, and fought as a heavyweight.RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 26: Jake Paul looks on as Tommy Fury taunts them during the ... [+] Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)Getty ImagesIm not sure how many people have weighed in on a potential fight between Paul and Shields, but it appears the latter feels she has gotten shortchanged in conversations about the proposed fight. In any case, Paul vs. Shields would generate an audience that could rival what we saw when the YouTuber-turned-boxer fought Mike Tyson in November on Netflix.Shields is a star, but not on par with Tyson. However, the battle-of-the-sexes component would turn the fight into a social phenomenon. We have never seen a high-profile man-vs-woman clash in combat sports.MORE FOR YOUFor the greatest womens boxer in the world to fight arguably the most popular male fighter (it may be sad, but its true) would potentially break the internet.Talking heads would debate whether Shields has a chance to beat a man: Will Paul take his foot off the gas if he hurts Shields? Will experienced fighters give Shields a chance to win? Is it even OK for this competition to take place? What athletic commission would sanction the contest?There are so many potential talking points and questions, all of which would make it one of the top sports and social conversations around the world leading up to the fight. Paul and Shields would make insane money along the way, and smartly, thats likely what Shields is thinking.She has already exhausted every potential money fight in womens boxing, and even the biggest fight against a woman wouldnt generate a fraction of the revenue shed make from fighting Paul. Shields knows this, and at 29, she has her mind on maximizing her time as a fighter. Shields biopic opened on Christmas Day in theaters. Her time is now to get paid for her talents and the pioneering role she has played in womens boxing.That said, she is also a competitor.He does not have the experience, Shields said. They talk about power. You can have power, but you got to have the skills to land a punch.Pauls skills have improved since he turned pro in boxing, though most experts would not consider him advanced when it comes to the Sweet Science. That said, there is no denying his punching power. Paul has knocked out seven of the 11 men hes faced.Still, those accomplishments dont impress Shields enough to believe he can defeat her in a boxing match.Jake Paul showed that he has not gotten better with his skills, Shields said. He needs to train harder and better. And honestly, I think the girl that Im getting ready to fight against, Danielle Perkins, can beat Jake Paul, too.Thats a massive stretch. Perkins is 42 years old and is a modest 5-0 in her professional career after turning pro at 37. No one on Earth is giving her a chance to beat Shields, let alone a male fighter who has more professional fights and is 14 years younger. But I understand Shields point and promotion.(Paul) tried to apologize and all that other type of stuff after he picked Savannah [Marshall] to beat me in a fight, Shields said. But (expletive) that apology. Fight me.Shields does want to fight, but you could substitute fight for pay in the last sentence, and it would be just as accurate.Paul probably wouldnt fight Shields, if were being honest. He has painted himself as the Problem Child and he is a master promoter and a much better boxer than his critics give him credit.That said, he doesnt stand to gain much from fighting Shields. Paul could literally have his pick of the top fighters in the world, most of which would bring him a bag, and more clout than beating Shields.If Paul knocked Shields out, hes going to get a good amount of hate coming his way and very little praise. If he were to lose, like it or not, it will destroy what hes been building in the ring.I dont blame Shields for shooting her shot. She has reached heights no one ever expected by going against the grain. Thats something she and Paul have in common.

Blue Origin, the spaceflight company set up by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is about to perform the first launch of its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket.The two-stage rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, with the company targeting Friday, January 10, for launch. Read on for full details on how to watch a live stream of Blue Origins NG-1 mission.Recommended VideosMore than a decade in development, the inaugural flight of the 98-meter-tall New Glenn rocket will aim to deploy the Blue Ring Pathfinder payload, which will test key technologies for the upcoming Blue Ring spacecraft. The payload includes a communications array, power system, and flight computer, which will be evaluated during a six-hour mission while attached to the rockets second stage.Please enable Javascript to view this contentAn attempt will also be made to bring home the rockets first stage in a similar way to how SpaceX returns the first-stage of its Falcon 9 rocket. This will allow Blue Origin to reuse the booster for multiple missions, saving on launch costs.RelatedThe New Glenn creates about 3.9 million pounds of thrust at launch more than double that of SpaceXs Falcon 9 rocket but less than SpaceXs heavy-lift Falcon Heavy.Blue Origin has been launching its sub-orbital, single-stage New Shepard rocket for several years, but the New Glenn is a major step up and gives the company a chance to join a select group of spaceflight companies capable of heavy-lift orbital launches.Blue Origin is targeting Friday, January 10, for the debut launch of its New Glenn heavy-lift rocket.A three-hour launch window opens at 1 a.m. ET (take note thats 10 p.m. PT on Thursday night).A live stream will begin about an hour before the planned launch, and you can watch it on Blue Origins website.Coverage will include the New Glenn rocket blasting off the launchpad and making its way to orbit. And stick around, as there could also be cameras on the droneship waiting in the Atlantic for the return of the first-stage booster. SpaceXs first-stage booster usually takes around eight minutes to return to Earth, so expect similar timings for Blue Origins booster to come home.As with any rocket launch, the schedule could change if there are any weather concerns or technical issues. Well be sure to update here with the latest information, or you can check Blue Origins social media feed.Editors Recommendations

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Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said she looks for candidates who love to learn new things.Sweet said in a podcast interview that she would ask people what they have learned recently.The former lawyer said it didn't matter even if people just said they learned how to bake a cake.Accenture CEO Julie Sweet said there's one key question she poses to people who want to work for her."There's one question that we ask everyone, regardless of you're a consultant or you're working in technology or whatever you do," Sweet said in an interview with Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tangen on his "In Good Company" podcast, which aired Wednesday."We say, 'What have you learned in the last six months?'" she added.Asking this question, Sweet told Tangen, is a practical way for her to determine if candidates are interested in learning new things."If someone can't answer that question, and by the way, we don't care if it's 'I learned to bake a cake,' if they can't answer that question, then we know that they're not a learner," Sweet said.This wouldn't be the first time Sweet has talked about her expectations for new hires at Accenture. The consulting firm said on its website that it employs around 799,000 employees and operates in more than 200 cities.The former lawyer said in a 2019 interview with The New York Times that she looks for candidates who demonstrate two main traits."The first is curiosity. The new normal is continuous learning, and we look for people who demonstrate lots of different interests and really demonstrate curiosity," Sweet told The Times."The second piece is leadership. I don't care what level you are, there is the need to offer straight talk when you're working with clients. You have to have the courage to deliver tough messages," she added.Representatives for Sweet at Accenture did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.Sweet isn't the only C-suite executive who places a premium on learning.JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that students should devote their time to learning and reading, and less time on social-media platforms like TikTok and Facebook.Dimon was speaking at the Georgetown Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy's annual Financial Markets Quality Conference in September when he was asked if he had any advice for the students in attendance."My advice to students: Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn. If you're Democrat, read the Republican opinion, the good ones. If you're Republican, read the Democrat ones," Dimon said."Read history books. You can't make it up. Nelson Mandela, Abe Lincoln, Sam Walton. You only learn by reading and talking to other people. There's no other way," he continued.

Behrouz Esbati, an Iranian general, partially blamed Russia for the fall of Bashar Assad in Syria.In a speech in Tehran, Esbati accused Russia of bombing an empty desert instead of hitting Syrian rebels.While difficult to verify, his frank remarks are notable since Russia is one of Iran's strongest allies.A top Iranian general has accused Russia of lying to Tehran by saying its jets were attacking Syrian rebels while they were instead bombing the open desert.In a rare break from Iran's diplomatic line on Syria, Brig. Gen. Behrouz Esbati partially blamed Moscow for the fall of Bashar Assad's government during a speech at a mosque in Tehran.An audio recording of the speech was published on Tuesday by Abdullah Abdi, a Geneva-based journalist who reports on Iran."We were defeated, and defeated very badly, we took a very big blow and it's been very difficult," Esbati said of Assad's fall, per a translation by The New York Times.In the recording, Esbati, a senior commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, said Russia told Tehran it was bombing the headquarters of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the rebel group spearheading Assad's ousting.But Moscow's forces were instead "targeting deserts," Esbati said.Esbati further accused Russia of turning off radars when Israel launched strikes on Syria in 2024, allowing Tel Aviv's forces to attack more effectively.The general also largely blamed internal corruption for Assad's fall, saying that bribery was rife among Syria's top-ranking officials and generals.He added that relations between Damascus and Tehran grew tense over the last year because Assad refused an Iranian request to facilitate attacks on Israel through Syria.Business Insider could not independently verify Esbati's claims. But they represent an exceptionally frank assessment among Iran's top ranks of its position in Syria, where a new political leadership is still coalescing in Assad's absence.Iran officially held a much milder tone as Assad's government fell, saying at the time that the fate of Syria would be up to its people and that it "will spare no effort to help establish security and stability in Syria."Assad, a longtime ally of both Iran and Russia, fled Damascus in early December as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham forces stormed toward the capital from the northwest. International observers believe that the rebel advance largely happened as Moscow, a key source of military strength for Assad, found its resources stretched thin by the war in Ukraine.The Russian Defense Ministry did not respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider.Esbati's remarks came as a former senior aide to Assad told the Saudi government-owned outlet Al Arabiya on Monday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had stalled military assistance for Syria.Kamel Saqr said that Assad had asked Putin to personally approve airlifting military aid to Syria and that the Russian leader agreed.The aid was to be transported via Iranian aircraft, but Saqr said that Tehran told Assad it did not receive any requests from Moscow.Assad then asked Moscow about this, but "no answer came," Saqr said.Assad's fall, which neither Moscow nor Tehran stepped up to prevent, has brought deep implications for Russia's forces in the region. Moscow had previously relied on an airbase and a naval base, which it maintained under a deal with Assad, for its operations in Africa and the Mediterranean.It's unclear if Russia will eventually be able to continue maintaining those two facilities, but reports show that it's preparing to move much of its equipment out of Syria. On January 3, Ukraine said that Moscow was planning to move its assets to Libya.

The Los Angeles wildfires could cause up to $57 billion in damage, Accuweather estimates.The fires are destroying expensive real estate in Santa Monica, Malibu, and other neighborhoods.Insurance providers like State Farm pulled new coverage before the fire due to catastrophe risks.The Los Angeles wildfires could cost between $52 billion and $57 billion in damages and economic losses, according to a preliminary estimate from weather forecasting service Accuweather.The wildfires tearing through Santa Monica and Malibu, among other areas, are destroying some of the country's most expensive real estate, where median home values exceed $2 million, Accuweather said in a release on Wednesday. Wildfires in the Los Angeles Pacific Palisades neighborhood have destroyed the homes of celebrities including Paris Hilton and have evacuated actors Mark Hamill and James Woods.The cost estimates include damages to homes and businesses, as well as negative impacts on tourism and health from smoke inhalation, Accuweather said. Property that has not been destroyed by the fire may also have smoke or water damage.The company said that the estimate is early and may change as some areas have not reported damages and injuries."This is likely to end up being one of the most expensive wildfires in modern California history and it will also be one of the most damaging in terms of the numbers of structures that have been destroyed,"Jonathan Porter, AccuWeather's chief meteorologist, said in a statement. A spokesperson for the company declined further comment.The last major disaster was the Camp Fire, which destroyed Paradise, Califronia in 2018. German insurance company Munich Re estimated it caused overall losses of $16.5 billion."These fires will likely be the costliest in history, not the deadliest, and that is the only silver lining right now," Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with UCLA told LAList. Five people have been reported dead and 100,000 were told to evacuate.Health costs could stem from the inhalation of hazardous air from the burning of homes, vehicles, chemicals, and fuels.Property insurance providers, such as State Farm, pulled new California homeowners' insurance services in 2023, citing risks from catastrophes. Last year, the company said it would end coverage for 72,000 homes and apartments in the state for the same reason.Five separate fires hit the city and its region in recent days. High winds have hampered emergency services' responses.

La Do Coffee / SPNG ArchitectsSave this picture! Hiroyuki OkiCoffee ShopBo Lc, VietnamArchitects: NTA-Architecture, SPNG ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:235 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Hiroyuki OkiManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: An Cuong, Frame steel, Hafele, INAX, Jotun, Vietceramics, Xinfa More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. La Do Coffee project is part of the design scheme for the La Do Homestay resort complex, located on a 2300m plot on the outskirts of Bao Loc City. Bao Loc is currently experiencing rapid growth in tourism and resort development, thanks to its natural advantages of a cool climate and the majestic landscape of the Central Highlands mountains. The land has a gentle slope, with certain areas offering beautiful views, making it ideal for exploiting the natural beauty and creating an excellent environment for resort activities.Save this picture!The investors are entrepreneurs born and raised in Bao Loc, who carry a deep love and pride for their homeland. Recognizing the tourism potential of the area, they decided to invest their passion into this resort project. Their goal is not only to grow their family business but also to contribute to improving the local economy, enhancing the landscape, and promoting sustainable development in the region.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!While the front of the project faces Spung Mountain, the largest and most iconic mountain in Bao Loc, the project still faces several challenges. The surrounding area is encircled by quiet residential neighborhoods, yet there are some scattered buildings nearby that slightly obstruct the view. Additionally, the density of construction in the area, with six bungalow units, a caf, and other auxiliary spaces, creates a somewhat cramped atmosphere. This requires a refined architectural solution that integrates gracefully with the natural environment and embodies a healing spirit.Save this picture!The main inspiration for the design concept comes from the most tranquil, serene atmosphere possible created by a surrounding central water pond, where geometric shapes, architectural spaces, sunlight, and nature will be reflected on the water's surface, creating a striking symmetrical image. The water element also provides various sensory experiences for users as they move through the pond, walk around, or interact with the water while utilizing the functional spaces of the project. Additionally, the water combined with the surrounding greenery will help regulate humidity and temperature, creating a comfortable environment not only for the project itself but also for the neighboring community.Save this picture!To further enhance and optimize the tranquil space surrounding the pond, we propose using dark tones along with natural materials such as locally sourced stone and unpainted steel. Additionally, we propose a central building with an equilateral triangle floor plan. This basic shape, while simple, is one of the most beautiful and classical geometric forms and, when placed in this context, will provide values that align with the surrounding environment: It creates a contrast with the free-flowing curves of the pond, helping balance the overall architectural form and avoiding the rigidity of geometry or the excessive wildness of natural curves, which could otherwise cause discomfort and confusion for the users. The project plays a significant role in the overall project narrative, acting as a transitional element between the street-level space and the bungalows at the back of the plot. Moving through the pond and the triangular building will offer visitors a more engaging journey. Inspired by the art of spatial openness and closure in the architecture of the ancient Hue royal palaces, this design fosters The interaction between open and closed spaces, instead of directly approaching the entire building block upon entering the courtyard of the building complex, bringing condensation in contemporary architecture. Save this picture!Save this picture!One of the standout features of the architecture is the structural system of I-beams supported by three large stone columns, arranged in a balanced, sculptural manner. This is complemented by a system of round columns lifting the triangular roof, freeing up a spacious, open area that seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor spaces. The porch area serves as a smooth transition, bringing nature and light into the building in a gentle, unobtrusive manner.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The rectangular mass is tucked towards the back of the site to accommodate auxiliary functions. The interconnected spaces of the reception desk, kitchen, and storage areas allow staff to work efficiently. Additionally, the glass walls surrounding these spaces allow visitors to enjoy the external views and maintain a connection with nature. The grass surrounding the pond is also utilized for planting ornamental plants and organizing outdoor activities.Save this picture!Save this picture!In today's modern context, people are overwhelmed by the demands of technology, media, and the fast-paced lifestyle of consumerism, which has led to a decline in physical and mental health, emotional bonds, and personal contributions to the community and the environment. With this project, the design encourages users to find balance and tranquility, fostering interaction with nature, restoring mental health, and enabling a more fulfilling and harmonious experience of life.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Bao Loc City, VietnamLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeNTA-ArchitectureOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on January 09, 2025Cite: "La Do Coffee / SPNG Architects" 09 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025421/la-do-coffee-spng-architects&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