Many of Americas top figure skaters will gather in Washington, D.C., for a live Legacy on Ice tribute show to support families impacted by the January 29 plane crash that killed young skaters returning home from a training camp.Cohosted by Olympic champion Brian Boitano, the March 2 event at Capital One Arena will feature current U.S. champions Ilia Malinin, Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu, Madison Chock and Evan Bates, plus retired U.S. gold medallists Tara Lipinski, Kristi Yamaguchi, Scott Hamilton and Johnny Weir.As we begin to heal from this devastating loss, we look forward to honouring the enduring memories of these athletes, coaches and family members who represented the best of the figure skating community, U.S. Figure Skating interim CEO Samuel Auxier said in a statement.We can think of no better way of celebrating their legacies than through the sport they loved.All proceeds will be collected by the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation and distributed equally between the U.S. Figure Skating Family Support Fund, Greater Washington Community Foundations DCA Together Relief Fund and DC Fire & EMS Foundation.There were 64 people on board the commercial flight that crashed after colliding with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, including many young Olympic hopefuls. U.S. Figure Skating said a total of 28 people on the plane were connected to the sport, including coaches, athletes and their relatives.World figure skating champions and coaching pair Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were among the passengers killed.Lori Ewing, Reuters

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Wednesday he is reconsidering rules that allowed air traffic control supervisors to reduce staffing at Washingtons Reagan National Airport before a fatal Army helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 people last week.Duffy, who also said he spoke to Trump adviser Elon Musk on Tuesday about airspace reform issues, questioned the militarys flying of helicopter flights near congested Reagan National Airport.If we have generals who are flying in helicopters for convenience through this airspace, thats not acceptable. Get a damn Suburban and driveyou dont need to take a helicopter, Duffy said in a speech in Washington.The Black Hawk helicopter was on a training mission and the pilot may have been wearing night vision goggles.We also have to look at (military) missions that have flown the DC airspace, Duffy said. Were going to hopefully find this out, but if they had night vision goggles on a mission like that at nine oclock at night and not at 1 a.m. it is unacceptable.He noted the helicopter was flying at 300 feet (91.4 m) above the maximum 200 feet for that route. We have to take a real look at the safety around this airspace We can fly training missions at a different time of night.In the aftermath of the crash, the FAA has imposed significant restrictions on helicopter flights around Reagan National Airport until at least late February.Duffy noted that before the crash, two air traffic control positions were consolidated for helicopters and aircraft.Were going to pull that authority back to make sure that we have the right policies in place inside our towers to make sure when you fly youre safe, Duffy said.Duffy also plans to announce in the coming days steps to surge more air traffic control training and applicants. The FAA is about 3,000 controllers short of staffing levels and nearly all control towers have staffing issues.Its going to take us time to get more air traffic controllers, Duffy said.Duffy noted the FAA is using antiquated technology to oversee flights.Were going to upgrade it and make sure that America has the most innovative, technologically advanced air system, air traffic control system thats going to make it safer, Duffy said.David Shepardson, Reuters

Followingthe Royal Institute of British Architects' announcement that the founders of Japanese studio SANAA have won the 2025 Royal Gold Medal, we spotlight 10 of the duo's most interesting projects.Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa were named winners of this year's prestigious award for their extensive portfolio of work, which was praised by RIBA president Muyiwa Oki for balancing "functionality with profound elegance".Since its establishment in 1995, Tokyo-based studio SANAA has become well-known for its cultural buildings around the world, often completed with white and transparent surfaces.Among the studio's key projects are the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, which is composed of a low-lying circular structure wrapped with glass, and the stepped Sydney Modern gallery in Australia.Read: SANAA wins 2025 RIBA Royal Gold MedalThe award is the latest addition to the duo's collection of prestigious accolades, which also includes the 2010 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the 2022 Praemium Imperiale for architecture and the 2025 Le Prix Charlotte Perriand."We have always believed that architecture can transform and repair environments, helping us to relate to our surroundings, nature and each other," said SANAA."Throughout our careers we have tried to make spaces that bring people together, inviting them to imagine new ways of living and learning collectively."Read on for 10 notable projects by SANAA:Photo courtesy of SANAA21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Japan, 2004Completed in 2004, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, consists of a low-lying circular structure wrapped with glass.Alongside its central art galleries, it hosts public spaces including a library, lecture hall and children's workshop.Photo by Dean KaufmanNew Museum of Contemporary Art, US, 2007Composed of a set of stacked blocks, the eight-storey New Museum of Contemporary Art was completed in 2007 by SANAA alongside Gensler on a compact site in downtown Manhattan.Its shifting white volumes, which are wrapped in a layer of aluminium mesh, are designed to ensure each gallery receives natural daylight. Terraces run around the building's east and south facades."The New Museum is a combination of elegant and urban," SANAA said. "We were determined to make a building that felt like that."Find out more about New Museum of Contemporary Art Photo by Nick GuttridgeSerpentine Gallery Pavilion, UK, 2009Sejima and Nishizawa used aluminium to construct the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in 2009, which featured a reflective canopy intended to "melt into the surroundings".Raised by a network of thin columns, the sinuous canopy flowed across the site to create a sheltered space for visitors that wrapped around the neighbouring trees."The pavilion is floating aluminium, drifting freely between the trees like smoke," the duo said. "It is a sheltered extension of the park where people can read, relax and enjoy lovely summer days."Find out more about the 2009 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion Photo by Alain HerzogRolex Learning Center, Switzerland, 2010The Rolex Learning Center, a university building for the Ecole Polytechnique Fdrale de Lausanne, was completed by the studio in 2010 in Switzerland.Open to both students and the public, the 20,000-square-metre centre houses social and study spaces, libraries, cafes and restaurants sheltered beneath an undulating roof.Find out more about Rolex Learning Center Photo courtesy of SANAALouvre-Lens, France, 2012An outpost of the Muse du Louvre, the Louvre-Lens was completed by SANAA alongside New York-based studio Imrey Culbert in northern France after the studios won a competition to design it in 2006.Completed in 2012, the 360-metre-long building comprises a series of rectangular volumes that transition from glazed to brushed aluminium exteriors and feature subtle curves."The project avoids the strict, rectilinear shapes that would have conflicted with the subtle character of the site, as well as of free shapes that would have been overly restrictive from the perspective of the museums internal operations," Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa said.Find out more about Louvre-Lens Photo by Iwan BaanThe River, US, 2015This sinuous structure built from glass, concrete, steel and wood was designed to frame public facilities, such as a library and youth centre, for Grace Farms a 32-hectare nature reserve in New Canaan, Connecticut.Named The River, the structure's organic form was designed by Sejima and Nishizawa to fit into its natural surroundings, with its slender roof supported by thin, regularly spaced columns.Find out more about The River Photo courtesy of SANAATsuruoka Cultural Center, Japan, 2018Located in Tsuruoka, a city on Japan's northwest coast, this cultural centre is defined by its sweeping metal roofs designed to harmonise with a neighbouring historic building.The venue is designed as a civic hub, hosting a multipurpose hall for both cultural and artistic activities in the region.Photo courtesy of SANAABocconi School of Management, Italy, 2019Perforated metal screens were used to cloak this curved cluster of volumes, designed by SANAA for Bocconi University in Milan.Interspersed by courtyards informed by Milanese palazzi, the project was designed to accommodate the Bocconi School of Management as well as a sports centre for the university.Find out more about Bocconi School of Management Photo courtesy of SANAALa Samaritaine, France, 2021The studio led the extensive renovation of the historic La Samaritaine department store in Paris in 2021, following the store's closure in 2005 over safety concerns.Commissioned by the owners, French luxury goods company LVMH, the renovation involved the addition of a new undulating glass facade as well as the restoration of many original art nouveau and art deco details.Find out more about La Samaritaine Photo by Iwan BaanSydney Modern, Australia, 2022A series of stepped pavilions make up Sydney Modern, an extension to the Art Gallery of New South Wales that SANAA opened in 2022.Situated on a hillside overlooking Sydney Harbour's Woolloomooloo Bay, the museum is arranged around a glass-walled atrium and was designed to contrast with the existing art gallery's neo-classical style.Find out more about Sydney Modern The post Ten notable projects by 2025 Royal Gold Medal-winner SANAA appeared first on Dezeen.

Japanese studio SANAA, which is led by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, has been awarded the 2025 Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects.Described by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as "unassuming yet impactful", SANAA was awarded the annual accolade in recognition of its contribution to the advancement of architecture.The prize, which is considered one of the world's highest in the field, expands the SANAA's existing collection of prestigious accolades, including the 2010 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the 2022 Praemium Imperiale for architecture and the 2025 Le Prix Charlotte Perriand.Top image: SANAA has won the 2025 RIBA Royal Gold Medal. Photo by Aiko Suzuki. Above: one of the studio's first major projects was the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa. Photo by SANAA"Exemplifying an unassuming yet impactful leadership in the evolving practice and theory of architecture, SANAA's designs demonstrate that architecture can balance functionality with profound elegance," said RIBA president Muyiwa Oki."True pioneers in the field, their unwavering commitment to sustainable, user-centred design has quietly blazed a trail for others, setting an inspiring standard for the future of our built environment," he continued."Showing remarkable clarity and consistency over the decades, their work serves as a lasting testament to the transformative power of architecture to inspire joy, create a sense of belonging, and connect us to the environments we inhabit."The studio completed the New Museum of Contemporary Art in 2007. Photo by Dean KaufmanSejima and Nishizawa were born in Japan in 1956 and 1966 respectively. While Sejima studied to become an architect at Japan Women's University, Nishizawa was a student at Yokohama National University.Nishizawa was originally an employee of Sejima, working at her former studio Kazuyo Sejima & Associates, which she founded in 1987 after working for Toyo Ito and Associates.They went on to establish the Tokyo studio SANAA in 1995 and, less than a decade after setting up, shot to stardom with projects including the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, designed in 2004.Read: Ten notable projects by 2025 Royal Gold Medal-winner SANAAReflecting on the announcement, the SANAA partners said the award was a "very happy moment" that serves as a reminder of the importance of teamwork."We have always believed that architecture can transform and repair environments, helping us to relate to our surroundings, nature and each other," said SANAA."Throughout our careers we have tried to make spaces that bring people together, inviting them to imagine new ways of living and learning collectively," the duo continued."Architecture is always teamwork, and weare very grateful to everyone that has given us opportunities to develop these ideas over the years, and to all those people that have worked tirelessly with us to realise them. This is a very happy moment for us, thank you."SANAA's more recent projects include Bocconi University in Italy. Photo by SANAASANAA's trademark style is light-filled minimalism, with its buildings often finished with white and transparent surfaces.The studio's other notable buildings include the New Museum of Contemporary Art in the US, completed in 2007, the 2009 Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London and the Louvre-Lens Museum in France in 2012.More recently, it created the Bocconi University New Urban Campus in Italy in 2021 and the Sydney Modern extension to the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 2022.Sejima and Nishizawa are also designers in their own right, with Sejima having created projects including a commuter train with giant windows and Nishizawa designing House in Moriyama, which featuredonour list of the 25 most significant buildings of the 21st century.In 2022 the studio completed the Sydney Modern in Australia. Photo by Iwan BaanSANAA will receive the award at a public celebration taking place in London on 1 May 2025. Sejima is the eighth woman to win the award since it was established in 1848.The 2025 RIBA Honours Committee was chaired by RIBA president Oki and included BIG founder Bjarke Ingels, dRMM directorSadie Morgan and last year's Royal Gold Medal winner Lesley Lokko.Last year the award was given to architect and educator Lokko for "relentlessly pursuing inclusivity and equity in the field".Other recipients of the RIBA Royal Gold Medal include Norman Foster, Shelley McNamara and Yvonne Farrell, Frank Gehry, Yasmeen Lari, Frank Lloyd Wright and Balkrishna Doshi.Read the full jury citation below:Sejima and Nishizawa and Associates (SANAA) is the established collaborative practice of Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa. Spanning nearly three decades, their work has become a standard for creating meaningful, culturally insightful, and elegant architectural designs.Their work has reshaped the global design landscape, producing works that bring simplicity, light and elegance to the fore, establishing themselves as leaders in architecture's global discourse. The projects bring spaces to life with a simplicity that resonates deeply across cultures and generations.SANAA's extraordinary talent comes from the unusual nature of their practice. One which oscillates between the two partners as individual practitioners, but whose many collaborations always produce interesting and remarkable results.Balancing subtlety with strength, SANAA's landmark works speak for themselves. From the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa to the Rolex Learning Centre in Lausanne, these projects blend transparency with solidity, uniting public and private spaces. With simple, elegant materials and graceful lines, their designs invite interaction, creating a seamless flow of natural light a hallmark of their approach.Their work at the New Museum in New York and the Louvre-Lens in France reflects the innovative spirit and technical skill, bringing warmth and life to every space. Bold yet respectful of the local environment, SANAA has, since its founding, shaped a universal language of architecture that resonates with people everywhere.As pioneers in sustainable, user-centred design, SANAA exemplifies an unassuming yet impactful leadership in the evolving practice and theory of architecture. Their lasting commitment to minimalist, human-focused space speaks to a deep understanding of architecture's power to shape society. In an era where sustainability and accessibility are increasingly essential, SANAA's work continues to set a thoughtful, inspiring standard.This medal recognises a practice that has exemplified remarkable clarity and consistency over the decades. It is a testament to their contribution to architecture - intellectually rigorous yet playfully engaging. Their legacy is rooted in a shared vision where architecture prioritises the human experience and human interaction, alongside form and function. As pioneers, they demonstrate that architecture can be both functional and profoundly elegant, bringing a sense of calm to our increasingly complex and chaotic world. Their designs prove that good architecture is approachable, easy to use, and compelling, as it embodies a global language of design understood across culture and generations.The post SANAA wins 2025 RIBA Royal Gold Medal appeared first on Dezeen.

Samsungs Ballie is an AI-powered home assistant designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life. It personalizes its responses based on user behavior while remaining connected to the broader Samsung ecosystem. With its spherical, mobile design and intelligent projection system, Ballie transforms from a passive assistant into an active participant in home life. As Samsung redefines the role of an AI home companion, Ballie represents an exciting new direction in smart living.Designer: SamsungA Design Thats Playful Yet FunctionalBallies design is as intriguing as its technology. Unlike traditional home assistants, which often take the form of stationary hubs, Ballie is completely mobile. Its a bright yellow, spherical device about the size of a bowling ball, equipped with a wheeled drive system that allows it to navigate a household with agility. The design is reminiscent of an oversized tennis ball, reinforcing its friendly and approachable aesthetic.Ballies spherical design is designed for aesthetics and functionality, enabling smooth movement and precise navigation. Powered by a gyroscopic stabilization system, it glides seamlessly across hardwood, tile, and carpeted floors. With integrated LiDAR sensors and dual 4K/2K cameras, Ballie maps its surroundings in real-time, detecting objects, pets, and people to avoid collisions. This mobility makes it a dynamic presence in the home, responding fluidly to its environment while maintaining a visually engaging, almost companion-like character.The built-in Full HD triple-laser projector sets Ballie apart from other home assistants. Instead of relying on a screen or app interface, the robot projects interactive visuals directly onto floors and walls. Whether its displaying the weather, workout routines, or even a virtual phone call interface, Ballie adapts its projection size and orientation based on the users position and lighting conditions. This seamless integration of AI and projection technology creates an immersive, interactive experience.The Intelligence That Sets Ballie ApartSamsung designed Ballie as a truly interactive home assistant. Using multimodal AI, it processes voice commands, tracks movement, and analyzes real-time conditions to assist users seamlessly. Rather than waiting for input, Ballie identifies patterns and takes action when needed.Proactive Learning and PersonalizationUnlike traditional smart assistants that rely on basic voice commands, Ballie uses machine learning to analyze user behavior. Over time, it understands daily habits, such as when the lights should dim when the coffee machine should turn on, or what kind of music should play during a workout. If a user typically watches a morning news recap at 7 a.m., Ballie will project the video onto a nearby surface without prompting.Ballies contextual adaptability is another defining feature. It recognizes when someone is working, exercising, or relaxing and adjusts its behavior accordingly. During a home workout, Ballie can project guided exercise videos onto a wall, eliminating the need to stare at a phone screen. If a user starts unwinding on the couch, Ballie might suggest a movie by projecting a trailer in front of them. This kind of seamless, anticipatory assistance is what makes Ballie more than just a rolling AI toyits a lifestyle enhancer.A Home Assistant Thats Always on the MoveBallies greatest strength is its mobility. Unlike stationary smart hubs, it doesnt wait for users to interactit actively moves to provide assistance where its needed. This is particularly useful for multi-room households where a single device might not effectively cover every space.Equipped with LiDAR and depth-sensing cameras, Ballie navigates autonomously, avoiding furniture and pets while mapping out a homes layout. The ability to patrol spaces allows it to function as a security assistant, monitoring for unusual activity and sending alerts to a users smartphone. It can also check on pets during the day, sending real-time video updates or even entertaining them with interactive projections.The foot-press virtual interface is central to Samsung Ballies hands-free interaction design, enabling intuitive control of its smart home features and projector. It introduces an unconventional but intuitive way of interacting with an AI assistant. Ballie uses its triple-laser projector to display menus, controls, or options on floors or walls, allowing users to step on virtual buttons to activate smart home features. This includes selecting a workout video, adjusting the thermostat, or triggering an appliance. The system also recognizes foot gestures like tapping or sliding to navigate menus, scroll through options, or confirm commands. By eliminating the need for touchscreens, it enhances usability in busy or hands-full situations, such as cooking or exercising.Samsungs Ecosystem IntegrationOne of Ballies strongest advantages is its seamless integration with Samsungs SmartThings ecosystem. Unlike standalone smart devices, Ballie functions as an orchestrator, managing and automating everything from lighting to kitchen appliances.If a user starts cooking, Ballie can project a step-by-step recipe onto the counter while simultaneously adjusting the kitchens lighting. If it detects a dimly lit room, it can increase brightness automatically. The AI-driven automation extends to security as wellBallie can lock doors, check windows, or even notify users of a forgotten appliance.The Competition and Where Ballie StandsSamsungs Ballie isnt launching into an empty market. The home robotics space has seen various attempts at AI-driven assistants, including Amazons Astro and LGs Q9 AI robot. However, Ballie differentiates itself by focusing on proactive assistance rather than passive monitoring or emotional engagement.Astros focus is largely on home security, patrolling spaces, and sending alerts, while LGs Q9 is built for emotional interaction, mimicking human expressions. Ballie, on the other hand, blends smart home automation with entertainment, projection-based interactivity, and true proactive intelligencea combination that no competitor currently offers.Challenges and Considerations: Despite its impressive AI capabilities, Ballies success isnt guaranteed.Pricing Concerns: Samsung has yet to reveal an official price, but speculation suggests it could compete with Amazon Astros $1,599 price tag. If priced too high, adoption may be limited to early adopters and tech enthusiasts.Privacy Issues: With built-in cameras and always-on microphones, Ballie could raise concerns about surveillance and data security. Samsung assures that local processing minimizes data collection risks, but consumer skepticism remains.Real-World AI Performance: While Ballies demo videos showcase impressive capabilities, real-world reliability remains untested. AI-driven automation must prove itself in unpredictable home environments.Final ThoughtsSamsung Ballie is a fun and intriguing concept that redefines AI companionship in our daily lives. By seamlessly integrating mobility, interactive projection, and proactive learning capabilities, Ballie transcends its novelty and positions itself as a truly remarkable device. If Samsung successfully fulfills its promise, Ballie has the potential to herald a new era of intelligent and genuinely helpful home robotics.The question remainswill Ballie live up to the hype? That will depend on real-world performance, pricing, and how well Samsung refines its AI algorithms before launch. But one thing is clear: Samsung is betting big on a future where home assistants arent just smart speakers or screenstheyre mobile, aware, and adaptive companions that enhance daily life in ways weve never seen before.The post Samsung Ballies The Rolling AI Robot That Wants to Run Your Home first appeared on Yanko Design.

A perfect tableside clock for people who think lifes a game Designed and sold by Etsy creator 3DProSkillsCreations, the clock models itself on those cabinet-sized arcade games which youd play Tekken and Metal Slug on. Youve got an articulated joystick on the left, six mash buttons on the right, and the clock face where youd expect the game display. The clock stands roughly 5-ish inches tall, and makes for a wonderful nostalgic tabletop accessory. Heck, you could probably place your keys or AirPods on top of it too!The pixelated numerals are a chefs kiss to the 8-bit era, a perfect homage to the days when graphics were chunky, colors were loud, and everything felt like magic. Theres a certain charm in those blocky numbersthey dont just tell the time, they teleport you back to an era where high scores were the only thing that mattered. The design doesnt try to modernize or smooth things out; it fully commits to the old-school aesthetic, making it a must-have for anyone whos ever felt a rush watching their initials flash on a leaderboard.Designer: 3DProSkillsCreationsBut the real kicker? The body of the clock is shaped like an arcade cabinet, complete with a joystick and buttons. You know, the kind you used to mash with sweaty palms while frantically dodging pixelated enemies. Its got that perfect miniature scale where it feels like you could reach in and play a tiny game if only you had the right cheat code. And even though the buttons dont actually do anything, they still invite a press, just to see if maybejust maybetheyll light up or trigger some hidden feature.Its 3D-printed, which means every little detailfrom the control panel to the bezel framing the clock faceis crafted with precision. The build is solid, nothing flimsy or cheap about it, so you dont have to worry about it falling apart like some plastic trinket from a claw machine. You can mount it on the wall, let it sit proudly on your desk, or stick it wherever you want a hit of pure, concentrated retro energy.Despite all the throwback vibes, it still does what a clock is supposed to do: keep time with absolute accuracy. No lag, no glitchy mechanicsjust reliable timekeeping wrapped in the coolest arcade-themed casing youll ever see. And lets be real, if youre the kind of person who gets a little too excited over pixel art and joystick nostalgia, this thing belongs in your collection. Every glance at it is a reminder of late-night gaming sessions, unbeatable final bosses, and the endless pursuit of a high score.The post This Tiny 3D-Printed Arcade Clock Will Transport You Back to the Golden 90s first appeared on Yanko Design.

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The winner of this years RIBA Royal Gold Medal is SANAA. The firm, founded by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa in 1995, was announced by the Royal Institute of British Architectsas the 173rd winner of the prestigious honor that was first bestowed to architects beginning in 1848. The RIBA Honours Committee selected the Japanese duo for a steady and pioneering pursuit of "sustainable, user-centered" design that encapsulates a "universal language of architecture that resonates with people everywhere," as expressed by projects such as NYC's New Museum and Rolex Learning Centre in Switzerland.New Museum. Photo: courtesy Dean KaufmanOthers mentioned in their citation include the Grace Farms Foundation library/campus in Connecticut and the new Sydney Modern Project for the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Australia. SANAA, which is mentioned as maintaining a "remarkable clarity and consistency" throughout their work, is now the fifth Japanese Royal Gold Medal winner. They were selecte...