Your freedom and privacy are at risk as the UK government continues its dangerous attempt to drive a great hole into data security, despite the vast weight of warnings that doing so will make all of us far less safe.In almost completesecrecyand without any mandate to do so, the UK has been demanding that Appleinstall a back doorinto encrypted data. We recently heard from the US that it hadbacked off in this attempt.This may not be true, warns theFinancial Times, citing recent court filings from the top-secret Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) court in which Apple is opposing the UK demands. If that is indeed true, it will no doubt be seen in the US asfundamental dishonestyon the part of the current UK administration.Whose side are you on?The report also confirms that the UK wanted access to much more data than we thought far more than the information protected by the Advanced Data Protection feature that Applewithdrew from offering in the UKas it grappled with the governments overreach.According to theFinancial Times, the UK is demanding access to all grades of iCloud storage, and these demands extend globally: The obligations are not limited to the UK or users of the service in the UK; they apply globally in respect of the relevant data categories of all iCloud users, the IPT filing states.This hypothetically gives British law enforcement the right to access the data of Apple customers anywhere in the world, including the US.It means that UK intelligence agents will be able to get peoples data, emails, and passwords with little protection, transparency, or oversight, and that this authoritarian overreach extends to users no matter where they are from.There has been no real public debate around any of this.The back door everyone is searching forThe UK is attempting to take this action against everybodys interests in near-total secrecy, wielding a law it invented precisely to give it the power to do so. That law gives the UK Home Office the power to demand that Apple and others create dangerous back doors into encrypted data. Apple is appealing against the demand, but the case is not expected to reach court until next year.While that process continues, the understanding is that Apple may already have been forced to meet these demands, which basically means the UK has fired a starting pistol for an international hackers race to find and exploit that door.If Apple has been forced to take steps to comply with the law, then nation-states worldwide will be searching for that vulnerability, with highly resourced armies of hackers already searching for the UK-mandated dangerous data insecurity. It is only a matter of time until these designer vulnerabilitiesare identified, exploited, and abused. The UKs actions will also give carte blanche to other repressive regimes to make similar demands. A recent Apple transparency report confirmed the extent to which the UK embraces surveillance, showing the nation to makemore data requests per head of populationthan nearly every other nation.An act of digital self-harmIn tandem with the decision to force UK internet users to share their personal details with little-regulated,foreign-owned authorization companiesunder theso-calledOnline Safety Act, and the equally stupid decision to force Apple to open up key components of its operating system to third parties, it seems clear that the UK is not committed to providing a secure online environment to do business online.But while it engages in this deluded act of digital hara-kiri, the nation is also imperiling data protection for users from every other nation by demanding dangerous back doors through data encryption that impact every nation. These back doors will make everyone less secure, to the detriment of both individual liberty and international economy.Step by step, the UK is becoming a less attractive place to do any form of digital business, and given the extent to which the current administration seems unable to listen to criticism of its decisions, it makes sense to think the UK is deliberately working to undermine the digital economy its feeble GDP growth relies upon. The repeated pattern of digital self-harm is so extensive that it must be deliberate, as it would take an effort of will to be so belligerently stupid.You can follow me on social media! Join me onBlueSky, LinkedIn, andMastodon.

The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) argues against raising taxes on sports betting, stating that it would create an unsustainable scenario.Speaking at a public hearing at the Senate Joint Committee, the executive president of the IBJR, Fernando Vieira, has spoken out against a provisional measure that would increase taxes on sports betting. He and the IBJR said that such a measure could destroy a recently regulated market and push millions of bettors into illegality.Theres a perception that the betting sector can pay Brazils bills alone. This is unrealistic, he said. The combined revenue of the five largest Brazilian companies is almost 50 times greater than the entire revenue of the licensed betting market. This is disproportionate and a complete breach of trust in the regulator, given that the market was regulated only eight months ago.Vieira went on to refute the claims that betting companies only pay 12% in taxes, claiming that with all consumption taxes, companies often pay as much as 28% with the Provisional Measure and more than 40% with the tax reform.This scenario is unsustainable, he added. On the contrary: it undermines legal operators and strengthens the underground market.Instead of taxes, focus on illegal marketsInstead, Vieira said that the administration should focus on tackling illegal gambling, rather than focusing on those companies already adhering to regulations and paying taxes legally. As it stands, the underground market already represents up to 51% of gambling in Brazil.The most efficient way to increase revenue is to combat illegal gambling, not to stifle those who are regulated and paying taxes, argued Vieira. People wont stop gambling, but in the underground sector, there are no rules, no audits, no protection. Externalities increase, and the consumer is the one who loses.Our appeal is clear: the solution lies in combating illegality, consolidating the regulated market, collecting revenue efficiently, and protecting gamblers.Featured image: IBJRThe post Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming opposes raising taxes on sports betting appeared first on ReadWrite.

This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.The case against humans in spaceElon Musk and Jeff Bezos are bitter rivals in the commercial space race, but they agree on one thing: Settling space is an existential imperative. Space is the place. The final frontier. It is our human destiny to transcend our home world and expand our civilization to extraterrestrial vistas.This belief has been mainstream for decades, but its rise has been positively meteoric in this new gilded age of astropreneurs.But as visions of giant orbital stations and Martian cities dance in our heads, a case against human space colonization has found its footing in a number of recent books, from doubts about the practical feasibility of off-Earth communities, to realism about the harsh environment of space and the enormous tax it would exact on the human body. Read the full story.Becky FerreiraThis story is from our new print edition, which is all about the future of security. Subscribe here to catch future copies when they land.This American nuclear company could help Indias thorium dreamFor just the second time in nearly two decades, the United States has granted an export license to an American company planning to sell nuclear technology to India, MIT Technology Review has learned.The decision to greenlight Clean Core Thorium Energys license is a major step toward closer cooperation between the two countries on atomic energy and marks a milestone in the development of thorium as an alternative to uranium for fueling nuclear reactors. Read more about why its such a big deal.Alexander C. KaufmanRFK Jrs plan to improve Americas diet is missing the pointA lot of Americans dont eat well. And theyre paying for it with their health. A diet high in sugar, sodium, and saturated fat can increase the risk of problems like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease, to name a few. And those are among the leading causes of death in the US.This is hardly news. But this week Robert F Kennedy Jr., who heads the US Department of Health and Human Services, floated a new solution to the problem: teaching medical students more about the role of nutrition in health could help turn things around.It certainly sounds like a good idea. If more Americans ate a healthier diet, we could expect to see a decrease in those diseases.But this framing of Americas health crisis is overly simplistic, especially given that plenty of the administrations other actions have directly undermined health in multiple waysincluding by canceling a vital nutrition education program. And at any rate, there are other, more effective ways to tackle the chronic-disease crisis. Read the full story.Jessica HamzelouThis article first appeared in The Checkup, MIT Technology Reviews weekly biotech newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Thursday, and read articles like this first, sign up here.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 RFK Jrs deputy has been chosen to be the new acting head of the CDCJim ONeill is likely to greenlight his bosss federal vaccine policy plans. (WP $)+ The future of the department looks decidedly precarious. (The Atlantic $)+ Everything you need to know about Jim ONeill, the longevity enthusiast who is now RFK Jr.s right-hand man. (MIT Technology Review)2 A man killed his mother and himself after conversing with ChatGPTThe chatbot encouraged Stein-Erik Soelbergs paranoia while repeatedly assuring him he was sane. (WSJ $)+ An AI chatbot told a user how to kill himselfbut the company doesnt want to censor it. (MIT Technology Review)3 China is cracking down on excess competition in its AI sectorThe country is hellbent on avoiding wasteful investment. (Bloomberg $)+ China is laser-focused on engineering, not so much on litigating. (Wired $)+ China built hundreds of AI data centers to catch the AI boom. Now many stand unused. (MIT Technology Review)4 The EU should be prepared to walk away from a US trade dealIts competition commissioner worries Trump may act on his threats to target the bloc. (FT $)+ The French President had a similar warning for his ministers. (Politico)5 xAI has released a new Grok agentic coding modelAt a significantly lower price than its rivals. (Reuters)+ This no-code website builder has been valued at $2 billion. (TechCrunch)+ The second wave of AI coding is here. (MIT Technology Review)6 A US mail change has thrown online businesses into turmoilAll package deliveries are due to face duties from this week. (Insider $)7 A former DOGE official is running Americas biggest MDMA companyAnd Antonio Gracias is not the only member of the department with ties to the psychedelics industry. (The Guardian)+ Other DOGE workers are joining Trumps new National Design Studio. (Wired $)+ The FDA said no to the use of MDMA as a therapy last year. (MIT Technology Review)8 How chatbots fake having personalitiesThey have no persistent selfdespite what they may tell you. (Ars Technica)+ What is AI? (MIT Technology Review)9 The future of podcasting is murkyHundreds of shows have folded. The medium is in desperate need of an archive. (NY Mag $)+ The race to save our online lives from a digital dark age. (MIT Technology Review)10 Do we even know what we want to watch anymore?Were so reliant on algorithms, its hard to know. (New Yorker $)Quote of the dayWere scared for ourselves and for the country.An anonymous CDC worker tells the New York Times about the mood inside the agency following the firing of their new director Susan Monarez.One more thingHow a tiny Pacific Island became the global capital of cybercrimeTokelau, a string of three isolated atolls strung out across the Pacific, is so remote that it was the last place on Earth to be connected to the telephoneonly in 1997. Just three years later, the islands received a fax with an unlikely business proposal that would change everything.It was from an early internet entrepreneur from Amsterdam, named Joost Zuurbier. He wanted to manage Tokelaus country-code top-level domain, or ccTLDthe short string of characters that is tacked onto the end of a URLin exchange for money.In the succeeding years, tiny Tokelau became an unlikely internet giantbut not in the way it may have hoped. Until recently, its .tk domain had more users than any other countrys: a staggering 25 millionbut the vast majority were spammers, phishers, and cybercriminals.Now the territory is desperately trying to clean up .tk. Its international standing, and even its sovereignty, may depend on it. Read the full story.Jacob JudahWe can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet em at me.)+ Scientists are using yeast to help save the bees.+ How to become super productive + Why North American mammoths were genetic freaks of nature.+ I love Seals steadfast refusal to explain his lyrics to Kiss from a Rose.

InsightsReadiness Reimagined: How to Build a Change-Seeking CultureJeff PachecoJuly 21, 2025Richard Drury/Getty ImagesIn brief:In todays artificial intelligence (AI)-driven environment, being change-ready is no longer enough. Organizations must become change-seeking, proactively scanning for opportunities, challenging norms, and moving early to stay ahead of disruption.Change-seeking cultures foster psychological safety, experimentation, feedback loops, and strategic alignmentanchored by robust learning systems that empower all employees to contribute to innovation.A change-seeking culture starts at the top. Senior leaders must go beyond supporting transformationthey need to embody it by embracing experimentation, prioritizing learning, and making innovation a visible strategic priority across the organization.For years, change-readiness has been a strategic imperative. Organizations have worked to cultivate cultures that adapt quickly and execute decisively. But in todays fast-moving, AI-driven world, readiness is no longer enough.Adaptability is still essentialbut at a greater speed. The next evolution is already underway: building a change-seeking culture. Unlike reactive, change-ready organizations, change-seeking organizations proactively scan for opportunity, challenge assumptions, and move earlybefore disruption demands it.Why Ready Isnt Ready AnymoreIn Harvard Business Impacts 2025 Global Leadership Development Study, 40% of senior leaders said their organizations are placing a greater emphasis on building change-ready cultures. But the data also revealed a shift: 71% now say the ability to lead through constant change is critical, up dramatically from just 58% in 2024. Four in 10 said leading transformation is even more crucial now than it was just one year ago.1This reflects a growing acceptance that the need for change is continuous and widespread. And in this environment, the ability to respond quickly is less powerful than the ability to anticipate and act early.What Defines a Change-Seeking Culture?Change-seeking cultures dont wait for changethey initiate it. These organizations:Encourage curiosity and experimentationProactively identify new ideas and unmet needsCreate psychological safety for taking informed risksIntegrate feedback loops that accelerate learningThey position learning and development not as a support function but as the neural network of transformationcirculating insights, capability, and culture across the enterprise.How to Foster a Change-Seeking CultureTo foster a change-seeking culture, organizations must go beyond encouraging agility. They must design for it. That means:Preparing people. AI is reshaping the way we innovate, and employees need a solid understanding of the tools involved to participate. Our research shows that organizations embracing hands-on learning are more effective at building AI fluency across roles.2Democratizing experimentation. Organizations can learn faster by getting more people involved in testing ideas. Vastly increasing the capacity to conduct experiments is becoming more critical for making decisions based on data instead of intuition.3Aligning experimentation with strategy. Innovation should be guided by a clear set of strategic priorities that matter to the business. This helps avoid experiments that generate a lot of creative ideas but may fail to deliver meaningfulefficiency, value, or growth.4Fostering psychological safety. If employees fear retribution for failure, they wont experiment. Leaders must model learning behavior, reward well-intentioned risk-taking, and create space to reflect on and learn from setbacks.Embedding feedback loops. Organizations need mechanisms for collecting, sharing, and acting on learning so that successful experiments scale and less successful ones inform future actions.A Case in Point: Moodys Moves FirstMoodysa legacy financial institutionoffers a compelling example. In a traditionally risk-averse industry, its CEO, Rob Fauber, chose to go all in on generative AI, even as many peers hesitated due to regulatory uncertainty and technical risks.As profiled in Harvard Business Reviews How a Legacy Financial Institution Went All In on Gen AI, Fauber focused not just on technology but also on learning and culture.5 His team launched the initiative with three guiding principles: Make everyone an innovator, build on new ideas, and deliver real business impact.They started with learning. Moodys invested in internal academies, upskilling campaigns, and broad-based AI fluency. The enhanced capability of the organizations workforce created conditions for accelerated innovation.By late 2024, Moodys was deploying an AI agent capable of producing risk reports in just one houra task that previously required a full week of human effort. The result wasnt just improved efficiency. It was a proof point for cultural transformation.The Leadership GapDespite examples like Moodys, many organizations remain stuck in wait and see mode. In our 2025 global leadership development study, 52% of respondents said their company is placing a greater emphasis on building an AI-ready culture. Yet only 36% felt their senior leaders fully embrace AI as a core part of strategy and operations.This mismatch between aspiration and behavior matters. Cultures take shape not just through systems and programs but also through what senior leaders talk about, reward, and demonstrate. If executives want change-seeking behavior, they need to embody itopenly experimenting, learning, and adjusting.Getting Started: Building a Change-Seeking CultureBuilding a change-seeking culture isnt about launching a single transformation program. Its about instilling an ongoing top-down and bottom-up capability for sensing and seizing whats next. Organizations can take these actions to begin:Start with learning and make it visible. Innovation still starts with people, but given AIs central role in innovation today, building AI fluency across the organization is essential.Create systems that reward initiative, not just execution. Recognize teams for surfacing new ideas, identifying inefficiencies, and learning from pilotseven when those pilots fail. Normalize the idea that progress can start with anyones ideas and initiative.Hold leaders accountable for culture. Make effectively leading change, encouraging innovation, and fostering psychological safety core performance expectations, not soft add-ons.The Bottom LineMany organizations still treat change-readiness as a strategic endpoint. But in a world of constant reinvention, its only the beginning. As technology rewires markets, roles, and operating models, the ability to initiate and lead changenot just react to itis the goal.The organizations that will succeed are those where everyone, at every level, is expected to help chart what comes next. Change-seeking is not a capability confined to innovation teams or digital labs. It is a cultural imperative.Standing still is now the greater risk. The advantage belongs to those willing to move first.To find out more about how we can help your organization build a change-seeking culture,contact ustoday.Harvard Business Impact, 2025 Global Leadership Development Study, 2025. https://www.harvardbusiness.org/insight/2025-global-leadership-development-study-fast-fluid-and-future-focused/ Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning, Learning Through Experimentation: Why Hands-On Learning Is Key to Building an AI-Fluent Workforce, Harvard Business Publishing, 2024. https://www.harvardbusiness.org/insight/learning-through-experimentation-why-hands-on-learning-is-key-to-building-an-ai-fluent-workforce. Iavor Bojinov, David Holtz, Ramesh Johari, Sven Schmit, and Martin Tingley, Want Your Company to Get Better at Experimentation?, Harvard Business Review, January-February 2025. https://hbr.org/2025/01/want-your-company-to-get-better-at-experimentation. Rogers, David L., The Missing Link Between Strategy and Innovation, HBR.org, March 18, 2024. https://hbr.org/2024/03/the-missing-link-between-strategy-and-innovation. Stuart, Toby E., How a Legacy Financial Institution Went All In on Gen AI, HBR.org, March 25, 2025. https://hbr.org/2025/03/how-a-legacy-financial-institution-went-all-in-on-gen-ai. Leading ChangeOrganizational CultureTransformationShare this resourceShare on LinkedInShare on FacebookShare on XShare on WhatsAppEmail this PageConnect with usChange isnt easy, but we can help. 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On Friday, Apple filed another response to the 9th Circuit Court's App Store antisteering injunction, citing that it can't stand and, at the least, must be reduced in scope to be constitutional.Apple's pushback against Epic's one win continues. Image source: EpicApple won 9 out of 10 rulings in an extended legal battle with Epic Games, but that last count has become a thorn in Apple's side and bottom line. We've heard a lot of what Apple has had to say about the situation before, but it has spelled it out altogether in its latest filing.Apple's response to the 9th Circuit that we've seen hits all the high points that have been shared since the punitive injunction was placed against it in April. It reiterates that the new injunction unfairly increases the scope of the punishment against Apple, eliminates Apple's right to collect commission on purchases made as a result of its platform being involved, and ignores legal precedent set by state proceedings. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

These annual rankings were last updated on August 29, 2025. Want to see your firm on next years list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studios ranking.South Koreas architectural language has developed over centuries, undergoing many evolutions and stylistic variations many influenced by wavering politics. From the Japanese occupation to the devastating Korean War, South Koreas urban fabric has endured many moments of unrest. Consequently, the nations pre-modern architecture is heavily influenced by Buddhism and Chinese design, such as traditional sloped-roof dwellings, temples and palaces attributed to past dynasties. Take the Changdeokgung Palace and the Haeinsa Temple, for example. These two relics are among South Koreas 15 World Heritage Sites.Alongside the tradition found in South Korean architecture is an astute interest in modern architecture and technology. Once the dust from the Korean War settled and capital increased, a new sensibility was found one that rejects pragmatism and encourages experimentation and sophistication. South Korean architects began studying abroad and fusing their international perspectives with cultural tradition to breed a distinct Korean spirit. Seoul, South Koreas capital, has become an international stage for large-scale and impressive architectural feats.With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in South Korea based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2025)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of South Korea architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in South Korea:30. Z_Lab KIM Jae KyeongZ_Lab is a design group to create a place and space based communication with region and reflects the individuals desire and will. We must achieve a balance of individual aspirations and regional universality in terms of the design and regional identity. In this instance we create a new experience for staying out through space and personalized lifestyle brand.We would like to contribute to give a new experience for many people beyond the geographic boundaries based on the place and space. So that our results can be created with a private transfer to local and sustainable value for the future to create a positive business model based on the person and region.Some of Z_Labs most prominent projects include:Zer0place, Seosan-si, South KoreaCreativehouse, Seoul, South KoreaPyeongdae Panorama, Jeju-si, South KoreaYuwolbyulchae, Jeju-si, South Koreablindwhales, Jeju-si, South Korea The following statistics helped Z_Lab achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 5 29. 2m2 architects 2m2 architects2m2 architects was founded in Seoul by architect Junghee Lee. It tries to suggest new cultural and social possibility in old-fashioned, conventional existing Korean architect and aims to produce high quality final architecture so that architect, client and constructor can be satisfied.Based on differentiated design, the company reflects details on construction accumulated in the field for several years on design and provide client. In addition, while having interest in various fields such as design, music, image and street culture other than architecture, the company plans, designs and constructs the project through collaboration with expertise in differentSome of 2m2 architects most prominent projects include:Geoje house_Younghaeawon(), Geoje-si, South KoreaBoombox House, South KoreaApple Farm House, Pohang-si, South KoreaSista House, Seoul, South KoreaDaebong-dong Commercial_skipfloor, Daegu, South Korea The following statistics helped 2m2 architects achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 6 28. ANM ANMANM is an architecture and design studio. ANM is technical and methodological, emphasizing only diversity and differentiation. In the midst of biased architectural trends, realistic and honest architectural relationships ANM works in a balanced way between the architects intentions and the architectural needs.Some of ANMs most prominent projects include:Monks Cabin (Zen Room for a Buddhist Monk), Pyeongchang-gun, South KoreaHouse in Jeju, Jeju-do, South KoreaD Church, Yeoju-gun, South KoreaYangpyeong House, Yangpyeong-gun, South KoreaCoffee House_Dong am, Yangpyeong-gun, South Korea The following statistics helped ANM achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 6 27. WISE Architecture WISE ArchitectureYoung Jang, AIA, received his Master of Architecture from University of California, Berkeley after received Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Hongik University in Korea. He worked at Iroje Architects and Planners, Seoul, Korea, and Rafael Vinoly Architects and Steven Holl Architects, New York.Sook Hee Chun, AIA, received her Master of Architecture from Princeton University after received BS in Architecture from Ewha Womans University in Korea. She worked at Iroje Architects and Planners, Seoul, Korea, and Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects, New York.After Jointly establishing WISE Architecture in 2008, the two completed several small but meaningful projects focusing on materiality of everydayness in Seoul.Some of WISE Architectures most prominent projects include:BOX MOBILE GALLERY, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South KoreaABC Building, Seoul, South KoreaDialogue in the Dark Bukchon, Seoul, South KoreaRed Mirror Strips, Seoul, South KoreaMu;M Building, Korea The following statistics helped WISE Architecture achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 6 26. Oh jongsang Oh jongsangOh jongsang is a South Korean architecture and design firm. Its work is mainly focused around religious projects.Some of Oh jongsangs most prominent projects include:YI building, South KoreaSM church, South KoreaDaejeon West church, South KoreaHanul Namoo Church, Suwon-si, South KoreaBujang-li house, South Korea The following statistics helped Oh jongsang achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 10 25. HyunjoonYoo Architects HyunjoonYoo ArchitectsArchitecture is to design relationships. We seek to create harmony among people and with nature through new architectural visions.Some of HyunjoonYoo Architects most prominent projects include:The Void, KoreaSsangdalri House, Chungcheongnam-do, South KoreaHUB, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South KoreaMug HakdongHanok 3.0, Daejeon, South Korea The following statistics helped HyunjoonYoo Architects achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 6 24. BCHO Architects Associates BCHO Architects AssociatesFounded in Seoul, Korea in 1994, BCHO Architects started as a design build office with a focus on simple structures and strong regard for nature. Since 1998 the practice focus is architecture and furniture; however, we work very closely with contractors and multiple fabrication specialists in various disciplines; including stone masons, product designers, wood workers, potters, lighting engineers, furniture and graphic designers and artists. We also have multiple professional collaborators in Montana, Massachusetts, California, Hawaii and Peru.BCHO Architects believe that buildings, furniture and art are made, not created. Each architectural project, encompassing various scales and programs, explores the phenomenon of light and space, fabrication and construction methods , recycling and reusing, and a broad sense of sustainability (social/cultural/physical), which uses our collective creative energy to reduce our buildings demand for grid energy.Some of BCHO Architects Associates most prominent projects include:Namhae Southcape Linear Suite Hotel, Namhae-gun, South KoreaTwin Tree Towers, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South KoreaL HouseHanil Cement Information Center and Guesthouse, Danyang-gun, South KoreaCamerata Music Space The following statistics helped BCHO Architects Associates achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 11 23. D.LIM Architects D.LIM ArchitectsDLIM is an architectural group led by its two principals, Yeonghwan Lim and Sunhyun Kim. Lim, a professor at Hongik University and a registered architect in Pennsylvania, is responsible for creative design. Kim holds a masters degree in project management from Harvard University and is responsible for the execution of projects. She is a registered architect in Korea.Some of D.LIM Architects most prominent projects include:Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall, Seoul, South KoreaH&M Seoul Hongdae Store, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South KoreaStardom Entertainment Office, Seoul, South KoreaCoconut house, Seongnam-si, South KoreaCJ Nine Bridges The Forum, Seogwipo-si, South Korea The following statistics helped D.LIM Architects achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 5 22. YounghanChung Architects YounghanChung ArchitectsYounghan Chung architects, the architectural studio based on Seoul, seeks for new typology of living in the dense and uniform picture of the city and studies experimental and creative design processes through the relationship of various phenomena of the city.Some of YounghanChung Architects most prominent projects include:Floating Cubes, Cheongwon-gun, South KoreaPOROSCAPE, Seoul, South Korea9X9 EXPERIMENTAL HOUSE, Yangju, South KoreaFive Trees, Busan, South Korea6X6 HOUSE The following statistics helped YounghanChung Architects achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 5 21. JK-AR JK-ARJK-AR is an agenda-based architecture practice founded in 2017 by Jae K. Kim. JK-AR is a platform for design experiments. We create space and form to yield new experiences. We think of visions for human life through architecture. At JK-AR, we believe that the spirit of exceptional architecture can be felt through persistent design investigations that implement state-of-the-art techniques.For these aims, JK-AR develops new means of design, construction, and structural engineering by using todays advanced technology. Working seamlessly with the studies of design computation, digital fabrication and material application, the office challenges current practice to transform the building industry.Recently, JK-AR is inventing new applications of conventional materials, focusing on wood and concrete.Some of JK-ARs most prominent projects include:The House of Three Trees, Sangju-si, South KoreaPavilion of Floating Lights, Jinju-si, South KoreaTree IV, Seoul, South KoreaPavilion of Contemplation, Seoul, South KoreaTree VI, Seoul, South Korea The following statistics helped JK-AR achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 5 20. SsD SsDSsD is an architecture firm that approaches design as a convergent, interdisciplinary venture. Minimum form takes maximum effect with the goal to bridge the utopian and the pragmatic. Instead of separating aspects of architecture, landscape, history, social systems, and codes into their constituent disciplines, these agendas are simultaneously explored so that each discipline symbiotically gains from the other. In this way sustainability emerges as an integrated rather than additive result.Along with being published in major media such as Metropolis Magazine, Dwell Magazine, Architectural Record, The New Yorker, and PBS, SsD has received many prestigious design awards including the AIA Young Architects Award, the Young Architects Forum Award by the Architectural League of NY, an Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction Award, the Metropolis Next Generation Prize, and twelve AIA awards.Some of SsDs most prominent projects include:Simgok, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, South KoreaSundial House, Jung-gu, Incheon, South KoreaSongpa Micro-Housing, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South KoreaOasis PlaceBig Dig House, Lexington, MA, United States The following statistics helped SsD achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 11 19. Lee Eunseok+KOMA Juneyoung LimIn 1995, representative architect Lee won the first prize in the international competition KOMA (Korea American Museum of Art and Cutural Center) in Los Angeles, USA, with R.Meier, M.Graves, and J.S.Kim, renowned architects, as judges, from 475 participating teams from 68 countries around the world, and presented the concept of an open platform, a common value of mankind, and a space based on the motif of a lifted traditional horizontal roof to the world. Thus, the values of lifted architecture and open space were incorporated into the name and are the main concepts of KOMAs current architecture.Some of Lee Eunseok+KOMAs most prominent projects include:Saemoonan Church, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South KoreaSon Yang Won Memorial Museum, Gyeongsangnam-do, South KoreaHeavenly Gem Church, Chungcheongnam-do, South KoreaErum Church, South Korea The following statistics helped Lee Eunseok+KOMA achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 4 18. DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE PLLCCities need more accessible and reconfigurable construction strategies to foster the culture of dynamic placemaking in the context of ephemeral and transitory programs in our contemporary city. Stick Snap Stack is an alternative construction system to offer such a resilient construction framework. The system utilizes the simplicity of stacking inspired by the traditional wood joinery method. Without bonding agents, the system uses a snapping induced interlocking system for the unique stacking mechanism.The geometry of the centerpiece can be fabricated to shift the stacking angle, while modularized three legs of the assembled unit block interlock with other blocks to complete a rhombohedral unit cell acting as a self-supporting structural module.Some of DIOINNO ARCHITECTUREs most prominent projects include:HIGH LIVINGSTICK SNAP STACK, Seoul, South KoreaHotel Solitaire, Seoul, South KoreaUnduk-Naru, Seoul, South KoreaHongdo Information Center (DIOINNO + JHKA), South Korea The following statistics helped DIOINNO ARCHITECTURE PLLC achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 1 Total Projects 27 17. JMY architects JMY architectsArchitecturing has two main meanings. First, it refers to the basic posture and method of constructing in a present progressive sense rather than the resultant object of an architecture. Second, it also describes the object of design as a work of organizing a space rather than the external form. There is no end if architecture is confronted with difficulty.Occasionally, the numerous theories and results of architectures and cities deceive our mind and disturb the liberal thoughts of our brain. Since our knowledge and experiences are limited, an attitude of learning something new and emptying our mind everyday is required.Pure intellectual curiosity, positive thinking and attitude that can stand up to the challenges we face will broaden our knowledge and deepen our thought. It is architecturing of JMY architects to enjoy learning and doing so.Some of JMY architects most prominent projects include:Woljam-Ri House, South Korea[5X17] Daecheong-dong Small House, Busan, South Korea[Sky ground] Sinsa-dong Office Complex, Seoul, South Korea[Cheonggye-ri House] Where mountains, lakes and sky meet, apparatus at the boundary and gap, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea[EARNEST CAPE] The Hill where the sky and the sea take a break, Ulsan, South Korea The following statistics helped JMY architects achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 7 16. Archium ArchiumArchium is a South Korean architecture and design firm. Its work is mainly focused around commercial and residential projects.Some of Archiums most prominent projects include:Persona, Seoul, South KoreaBauzium Sculpture Gallery, Gangwon-do, South KoreaGilmosery, Seoul, South KoreaKhmeresque, Battambang, CambodiaHimalesque, Jomsom, Nepal The following statistics helped Archium achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 7 15. EHLA EHLAArchitecture is nothing. However, architecture is more significant than any others like air in our life. Architecture is not a hero. Architecture is just a stage of our living. We do not want architecture to say a lot of showing language to come forward from the surroundings. As people live healthier within clean air, we want architecture to be a clean, pure and honest artifact that holds human life silently. We do not believe architecture will change the world and we do not work in order to change the world through architecture. For now, we are about to construct the architecture with architecture itself without a meta-discourse beyond architecture.Some of EHLAs most prominent projects include:House (digeut-jip), Eumseong-gun, South KoreaChubby Cat House, Seoul, South Koreavilla mangwon stacked house, Seoul, South KoreaMalefemale House, Seoul, South Koreavilla Jeju, Seogwipo-si, South Korea The following statistics helped EHLA achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 7 14. ArchiWorkshop ArchiWorkshopWe are architects, who think, create, enjoy and share everyday architecture.Some of ArchiWorkshops most prominent projects include:White Cube Mangwoo, Seoul, South KoreaArchiGlam_Glamping, South KoreaMobile Library, Seoul, South KoreaGlamping on the Rock, South KoreaRed Square House, South Korea The following statistics helped ArchiWorkshop achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 15 13. Mass Studies Mass StudiesMass Studies was founded in 2003 by Minsuk Cho in Seoul, Korea, as a critical investigation of architecture in the context of mass production, intensely over-populated urban conditions, and other emergent cultural niches that define contemporary society. Amid the many frictions defining spatial conditions in the twenty-first century, namely past vs. future, local vs. global, utopia vs. reality, and individual vs. collective, Mass Studies focuses on the operative complexity of these multiple conditions instead of striving for a singular, unified perspective. For each architectural project, which exist across a wide range of scales, Mass Studies explores issues such as spatial systems/matrixes, building materials/techniques, and typological divergences to foster a vision that allows the discovery of new socio/cultural potential.Some of Mass Studies most prominent projects include:Daum Space.1Southcape Owners Club Clubhouse, Yeosu, South Korea Bundle Matrix: S-Trenue, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South KoreaMissing Matrix Building: Boutique Monaco, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South KoreaAnn Demeulemeester Shop, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea The following statistics helped Mass Studies achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 9 12. HAEAHN Architecture Park YoungchaeHAEAHN Architecture, marking its 34th anniversary this year, has been continuously striving to design valuable urban environmental projects based on creativity and innovation since its establishment in 1990.HAEAHN has been in alliance with H Architecture, New York, USA since 2011 and established several overseas offices which have greatly contributed to its extensive growth in becoming a world standard architectural design firm. Overseas offices such as, Baghdad Branch Office, Republic of Iraq in 2014, Ho Chi Minh City Branch Office, Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 2018.Some of HAEAHN Architectures most prominent projects include:National Assembly Communication Building, Seoul, South KoreaHwaseong Hambaeksan Memorial Park, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaIncheon Children Science Museum, South KoreaBaseball Dream Park, Daejeon, South KoreaNational Aviation Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea The following statistics helped HAEAHN Architecture achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 23 11. OBBA OBBAOBBA (Office for Beyond Boundaries Architecture) was founded by Lee So-jeong and Kwak Sang-jun in 2012 to pursue multiple choices and mixed solutions by looking at various problems that occur in the rapidly changing trend of modern society and the gap of its change from an integrated perspective rather than individual perception.All of the projects performed by OBBA start from a critical perspective on people, architecture, and everything in everyday life related to them. This means not simply pursuing utopian ideals, but starting from dealing with the real problems we are facing.OBBA is interested in the boundaries between each area and that area, pays attention to new relationships that have not been realized, develops expertise in various fields, speaks language, and tries to freely cross the boundaries of each area as a Boundary Crosser and try to break away from conventional thinking and make new attempts. In addition, OBBA tries to explore various topics to discover new possibilities by going out of various scales without being limited to one area of architecture.Some of OBBAs most prominent projects include:The Vault House, Hadong-gun, South KoreaBeyond the Screen, Seoul, South KoreaThe Floating Island, Bruges, BelgiumThe Oasis, Yongin-si, South KoreaThe Illusion, Seoul, South Korea The following statistics helped OBBA achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 7 10. Yong Ju Lee Architecture Yong Ju Lee ArchitectureYong Ju Lee is the principal of the Seoul-based firm Yong Ju Lee Architecture. He has been working to create stimulating designs for everyday life at multiple scales and across various media. His works have been presented worldwide at institutions such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Seoul), the Museum of Modern Art (New York), and the Venice Biennale. He has also received world-renowned awards, including the Korean Public Architecture Award, the iF Design Award, and most notably, the Design Vanguard from Architectural Record in 2021.He earned academic degrees from Yonsei University and Columbia University. He was a founding partner of the New York-based firm E/B Office. He is currently an assistant professor at Seoul National University of Science and Technology.Some of Yong Ju Lee Architectures most prominent projects include:Myeonmok Fire Station, Seoul, South KoreaRoot Bench, Seoul, South KoreaHoehyeon Community, Seoul, South KoreaDispersion, Suwon, South KoreaWing Tower, Seoul, South Korea The following statistics helped Yong Ju Lee Architecture achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 10 9. LEAU design L'EAU design Co.,Ltd.LEAU Design is a group seeking after such environment as falling under comprehensive sense and attempt the relationship with architectural design. Environment includes meanings of social and cultural conditions that influence in human lifestyle as well as ecological and build environment.LEAU Design, since its establishment in 2000, has been pursuing a total design focused on Architecture and Urbanism Renovation and Interior Design Enviroment Design in order to architecturally design diverse concerns amid the better human environment, which is based on our research about social and cultural background of human.Some of LEAU designs most prominent projects include:Matryoshka, KoreaTropism of wild flower, Seoul, South KoreaSong-chu Bending Band, Yangju-si, South KoreaJeju BAYHILL POOL & VILLA _ EGOISTIC CROPPING, Seogwipo-si, South KoreaCosmos Intime, Gwangju, South Korea The following statistics helped L'EAU design Co.,Ltd. achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 22 8. UTAA UTAAArchitecture is an ongoing collaborative process, never the result of just one persons idea. We aspire to create a small but strong experimental organization and design enjoyable spaces. We firmly believe that the most ordinary things can produce extraordinary results, rather than relying on flashy, attention-grabbing designs. Within the various constraints given, we aim to organize spaces as honestly and clearly as possible, while cherishing the joining and handling of each material.Innovative and distinctive design starts from the very ordinary buildings that exist in our surroundings, in our cities. Just as in the past, and moving forward, UTAA Architecture seeks to contribute to creating healthy homes and warm spaces in urban buildings together with our clients.Some of UTAAs most prominent projects include:Sowuju, Seogwipo-si, South KoreaRest Hole in the University of Seoul, Seoul, South KoreaBlack Box, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, South KoreaBoseong House, Boseong-gun, South KoreaPinocchio, Pocheon-si, South Korea The following statistics helped UTAA achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 59 7. JOHO Architecture JOHO ArchitectureInterpreting architecture as a part of the humanities, JOHO Architecture bases their philosophy on creating new identity and discourse in contemporary cities. In addition, architectural materials are set as a unit of geo-metry and designs are developed through the grouping, addition and subtraction of these units. This material_metry refers to the reinterpretation of a materials meaning within the context of a site.Some of JOHO Architectures most prominent projects include:Namhae Cheo-ma HouseThe Curving House, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaCasa Geometrica, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South KoreaTime Stacking House, Seoul, South KoreaPlatform-L Contemporary Art Center, Seoul, South Korea The following statistics helped JOHO Architecture achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 9 Total Projects 12 6. Architecture Studio YEIN Architecture Studio YEINWe transform stories of nature, life, and diversity into meaningful architectural works. Situated near the sea, the Jeongdongjin fields offer a rich and unique sense of place, making it an ideal setting for our practice.Our architectural approach begins with listening to the accumulated stories of the terrain. We peel back the layers of time to uncover the essence of the land and integrate it into our designs. Through this process, we strive to create architecture that reflects harmony between nature and human life.We are committed to crafting spaces that are not only functional but also resonate deeply with the spirit of the place, connecting people, nature and time.Some of Architecture Studio YEINs most prominent projects include:Sushi-Hu, Noam-dong, Gangneung-si, South KoreaDried Persimmon House, Gangneung-si, South KoreaBomBom Boutique Hotel, Gangneung-si, South KoreaHaemutje House, South KoreaPanPanhouse in Yucheon-dong, Gangneung-si, South Korea The following statistics helped Architecture Studio YEIN achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 19 5. On Architects Yoon Joon-hwanWe will suggest various models through investigations on the values and possibilities of local architecture. We will go beyond the junction between physical, environmental, and realistic factors towards suggesting an alternative that builds up the communicative relationships between people and between local areas. We will seek after the creation of new values by exploring social and cultural phenomena with insightful thinking. We will become a sustainable group that makes ceaseless experiments on various alternatives to create limitless values and business models based on architecture. We are mainly interested in the small relationships of architecture created by many people after gathering and will put values on social change stemming from small things.Some of On Architects most prominent projects include:Wangbangyo, Ulsan, South KoreaNOXON, Ulsan, South KoreaClosed house, Open house, Ulsan, South KoreaNONSPACE, South KoreaY-HOUSE, Ulsan, South Korea The following statistics helped On Architects achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 9 4. Suh Architects Suh ArchitectsWith every project, Suh Architects is defined by the marriage of function and verve. It does not adhere to a predetermined style, and expects its architecture to outlast current trends. Buildings must not only make sense spatially and in an intangible way, but also keep the rain out, heat in, and stay within budget. The firm is well-aware that this sort of harmony is only made possible by maintaining consistent standards and fully understanding its clients needs.Its founder, Eulho Suh, is directly involved in the design and execution of each project from its initial conception, through planning, construction, and completion. With every project, spatial clarity and human scale are foremost; subsequent details are held to the highest standard of execution.Some of Suh Architects most prominent projects include:HYUNDAI SONGPA, Songpa-gu, Seoul, South KoreaJEONBUK HYUNDAI MOTORS FC CLUBHOUSE, Wanju-gun, South KoreaGENESIS SUJI, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, South KoreaGENESIS STUDIO, Hanam-si, South KoreaHYUNDAI MOTORSTUDIO, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea The following statistics helped Suh Architects achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: A+Awards Winner 4 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 8 3. Moon Hoon Namgoong SunMoon Hoon is a South-Korean architect. The office is located in Seoul, South Korea. He studies architecture at MIT. His architecture is inspired by Movies, Comics and Graffiti and fuels a playful design attitude towards architecture.Some of Moon Hoons most prominent projects include:Two Moon, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaVi-sang House, Gyeonggi-do, South KoreaBusan Times, Busan, South KoreaSimple House, Jeju-si, South KoreaWind House, Jeju-si, South Korea The following statistics helped Moon Hoon achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 12 2. IROJE KHM Architects IROJE KHM ArchitectsIROJE KHM Architects is many kinds of award-winning architects office in Seoul, Korea.Kim Hyo Man, the principal of IROJE KHM Architects is architect, concurrent professor of graduate school of architecture and editorial adviser of architectural magazine.Some of IROJE KHM Architects most prominent projects include:Ga On Jai, Kwangmyng, South KoreaHWA HUN, South KoreaKyeong Dok Jai, Goyang-si, South KoreaTetris Nursery, Dobong-gu, Seoul, South KoreaSTELLA FIORE, Goyang-si, South Korea The following statistics helped IROJE KHM Architects achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 10 Total Projects 27 1. Studio Gaon Seokgyu HongCompleted by time, an architecture with moving spaces.Studio_Gaon was founded in 1998 and is represented by Lim Hyoung-nam and Roh Eun-joo. Gaon means center in Korean. We carries out various urban and architectural projects. The architecture we pursue harmonizes with nature and contemplates the locality of Korea and the present nature of architecture.We are particularly interested in traditional architecture featuring the locality of Korea and Seoul, where we are mainly active. From our point of view, the biggest feature of Korean architecture is the movement of space, compared to other oriental architectures such as that of Japan and China.Some of Studio Gaons most prominent projects include:Top image: Jetavana Buddhist Temple, Chuncheon-si, South KoreaCasa Gaia, Jeju-si, South KoreaLabyrinthos, South KoreaThe House With Four Wings, Incheon, South KoreaHouse of January, House on the Demarcation, Jeonju-si, South Korea The following statistics helped Studio Gaon achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in South Korea: Featured Projects 29 Total Projects 48 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. The following factors increase a projects likelihood of being featured or awarded Project of the Day status:Project completed within the last 3 yearsA well written, concise project description of at least 3 paragraphsArchitectural designwith a high level of both functional and aesthetic valueHigh quality, in focus photographsAt least 8 photographs of both the interior and exterior of the buildingInclusion of architectural drawings and renderingsInclusion of construction photographsThere are 7 Projects of the Day each week and a further 31 Featured Projects. Each Project of the Day is published on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories, while each Featured Project is published on Facebook. Each Project of the Day also features in Architizers Weekly Projects Newsletter and shared with 170,000 subscribers.Were constantly look for the worlds best architects to join our community. If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.The post 30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in South Korea appeared first on Journal.

Midday sun is often labelled the enemy of good photography; harsh, unflattering, and full of contrast. But with the right techniques, midday sunlight photography can become a powerful creative tool. Instead of avoiding the brightest part of the day, embrace it. Midday light offers sharp shadows, bold colors, and opportunities to experiment with graphic compositions and high-contrast scenes.Why Midday Sunlight Photography Deserves a Second LookWhile golden hour has its dreamy appeal, the sun at its peak presents a distinct and dramatic aesthetic. Hard light emphasizes form and texture, revealing detail in everything from architecture to skin. Shadows are crisp and defined, ideal for storytelling through contrast.In street photography, midday sun creates striking light-and-shadow patterns. In landscapes, it enhances texture in rocky terrain or dry vegetation. For portraits, it can add a raw, editorial edgeespecially when you understand how to work with (not against) the light.How to Make the Most of Harsh LightMidday sunlight photography doesnt have to be difficult; it just demands intention. Use these approaches to make it work for you:Use shadows creatively: Look for repeating patterns, lines, and grids created by architecture or trees. Harsh shadows can act as compositional elements on their own, guiding the viewers eye or creating mood.Try black-and-white photography: High contrast scenes are a natural fit for monochrome. Stripping away color lets the graphic power of the light and shadow take center stage.Position your subject thoughtfully: Instead of avoiding the sun, use it to highlight specific features. Frame your subject so the light carves out their silhouette, or experiment with side lighting to emphasize texture.Use objects as natural diffusers: Seek shade under tree canopies, awnings, or sheer fabrics to soften light without losing the drama of the scene.Overexpose for effect: Lean into the brightness. Slight overexposure can create a blown-out, dreamy feel, especially effective in editorial or lifestyle photography.Tip: If shooting portraits, have your subject face away from the sun or use a reflector to bounce soft light onto their face while keeping the background brightly lit.Embracing the Bold AestheticMidday sun isnt about subtletyits about confidence. Whether youre drawn to deep shadows, vibrant colors, or exaggerated forms, this light encourages boldness in your visual storytelling. Think fashion campaigns shot under desert sun, or street images where humans disappear into light-and-shadow geometry.With a creative mindset and a few key techniques, midday light shifts from challenge to opportunity, inviting you to push your vision further when others are packing up their gear.Extended reading:Harnessing Light and Shadow to Enhance Your StorytellingThe post Creative Techniques for Shooting in Harsh Midday Sunlight appeared first on 500px.

After months of teasing and anticipation, Playtonic has announced that Yooka-Replaylee, its remaster of Yooka-Laylee, will launch on October 9th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. Check out the release date trailer below.The digital version will retail for $29.99 while the physical edition costs $49.99 on consoles (and even includes the full game on the Switch 2s card). Most importantly, those who own the original 2017 platformer can purchase the remaster at 30 percent off. They must own it on the same platform or console family, though.In a press release, Playstonic studio director Gavin Price said, Yooka-Replaylee is built to shine on every platform, and were chuffed to bits its on Switch 2 from day one, it holds a special place in our hearts (and hands). Its bigger, brighter, bolder, and packed with all the little touches we always dreamed of. We cant wait for players to jump in.Yooka-Replaylee retains the same story as the original but with new plot points and sequences, overhauled graphics, new Tonics, a new map, and more. Rextros Arcade is also completely remade to offer new platforming stages. It also sports several improvements to the camera and controls, including all moves being available from the outset. Stay tuned for more details and gameplay of the remasters release.

Several Canadian architecture firms have announced the promotions of members of their staff.Each of these individuals have made contributions to the firms, and are being recognized for their hard work, experience, and talent.The following are a list of recent promotions.Image credit: 5468796 Architecture Inc. From left to right: Jordy Craddock, Ken Borton, Kelsey McMahon, Shannon Wiebe, Pablo Batista5468796 Architecture Inc.5468796 Architecture Inc. has announced the promotion of several individuals who have all helped shape the practice and its success. Jordy Craddock and Ken Borton have been promoted to principals, recognizing their long-standing commitment and leadership spanning more than 10 years with the office. Kelsey McMahon, Shannon Wiebe, and Pablo Batista have been promoted to associates, reflecting their impact and important roles within 5468796 Architecture Inc.Left: Mark Boone, Right: Moustafa Elhady. Photo credit: NORRNORRThere have been two recent vice president hires at NORR: Moustafa Elhady (Vice President, Public, North America) and Mark Boone (Vice President, Transportation, North America). Elhady was previously the director of project delivery at IO, while Boone was previously the aviation lead for WSP in Australia and New Zealand, and had a similar role in Canada prior to his six year stint abroad.Kerri Henderson. Photo credit: Perkins&WillPerkins&Will Perkins&Will has appointedKerri Hendersonas director of advisory services in Canada. With over 15 years of experience in workplace strategy, research, and real estate advisory, Henderson brings global perspective and local understanding to her new role. Henderson will lead Perkins&Wills advisory services practice across all 10 Canadian provinces and three territories.Kerri has outstanding global experience and is committed to her Canadian roots, said Leigh Stringer, firmwide director of advisory services at Perkins&Will. Combine this with her unstoppable energy, and she is the perfect person to help build and shape an area of practice that is critical to our firm and critical to our clients in Canada. Were so thrilled she has joined our team.The post Architecture firms announce promotion of staff members appeared first on Canadian Architect.