Architizer’s Vision Awards are back! The global awards program honors the world’s best architectural concepts, ideas and imagery. Submit your work ahead of the Main Entry deadline on June 6th! Learn More About Vision Awards It’s time to give some overdue attention to the people who shape architecture in ways a floor plan never could: architectural photographers and videographers. You’ve captured the atmosphere of a space before the concrete set. You’ve told a story that made someone feel a building halfway across the world. You’ve distilled the soul of a space into a single frame (or a few perfectly edited minutes). You’re a photographer, a videographer, but above of all — a storyteller. And now, there’s an award that sees what you do for what it truly is: architectural work. With that in mind, we want to share a few reasons why architectural photographers and videographers deserve the recognition buildings usually get — along with a handful of Vision Awards categories made specifically for the people behind the camera. From stills of interiors and exteriors to categories that focus on mood, detail and narrative, there’s room for every perspective to find its place. 1. Cameras frame how the world sees architecture. Photo by Shoayb Khattab, Special Mention, Photographer of the Year, 2023 Architizer Vision Awards Apart from documenting what a building actually looks like, what distinguishes good architectural photography is the way it gives people a sense of what it feels like to be there. The weight of the materials, the quality of the light, the atmosphere of the space — it can all come through. When it’s done well, you can almost imagine the sound of your footsteps on the floor. Photographers and videographers decide which parts of a project become visible and which ones fade into the background. You choose what gets shown: the angle, the light, the moment. That version often becomes the one people remember, shaping how they understand a project and what stays with them long after. Front of House/Back of House by John Muggenborg Architectural Photography, Studio Winner, Interior Photograph, 2023 Architizer Vision Awards Through framing, pacing and mood, the image offers legibility. It shows how a space works, where it opens up, where it holds back, where it asks for attention. If your work helps architecture stay visible, understandable and alive in the public imagination, the Vision Awards were designed to recognize exactly that. Explore these categories (and more) at this year’s Vision Awards: Exterior Photograph – For capturing how a building meets the world around it; Interior Photograph – For the qualities of light, texture and space that unfold inside; Building Portrait (Video) – For architectural films that bring movement and life to the frame; Color Photograph – For visual narratives shaped by tone, contrast and atmosphere; Black & White Photograph – For images that focus on structure, light and clarity. 2. Cameras capture what architects can’t put on paper. CREATING THE OSSTF WITH MASS TIMBER by Salina Kassam PHOTOGRAPHY, Finalist, Architecture + Photography, 12th Annual A+Awards CREATING THE OSSTF WITH MASS TIMBER by Salina Kassam PHOTOGRAPHY, Finalist, Architecture + Photography, 12th Annual A+Awards Architecture takes time. And along the way, there are moments worth seeing — materials arriving on site, something being installed for the first time, the way a space starts to take shape before it’s fully done. These stages often go unrecorded, but they reveal just as much as the final result. They show how a project was built, not just what it became. Shanshui Firewood Garden by Mix Architecture, Popular Choice Winner, Sustainable Hospitality Building, 11th Annual A+Awards | Photo by Arch-Exist Even once a building is complete, plans and diagrams can only tell part of the story. They explain how things work, but not how they feel. A drawing can show you where the windows are, but not how the light actually moves through the space. Good photography and video pick up where the technical information stops. They make the atmosphere visible. If your work captures process, mood or the details in between, the Vision Awards offer categories that value the full story — not just the finished product. Categories that might be a good fit for you include: Making Of (Video) – For films that follow the progress of a project from idea to built form; Architecture & Details – For images that focus on texture, surface and material precision; Architecture & Atmosphere – For visual work that brings out tone, timing and ambient light; Experimental (Video) – For creative approaches that rethink how architecture is documented. 3. Cameras show what (and who) architecture is really for. Mikimoto Ginza 2, Tokyo by Stephanie Mills, Special Mention, Interior Photograph, 2023 Architizer Vision Awards Architecture exists to be used. But it’s one thing to plan how a space will function and another to see it in action. Photography and video reveal how people actually move through a building — where they slow down, where they gather, how they occupy space over time. Photo by Philippe Sarfati, Professional Winner, Architectural Photographer of the Year, 2023 Architizer Vision Awards Including people in the frame does more than show activity. It helps us understand proportion. A lone figure in a long corridor. A crowd moving through a narrow threshold. These moments give us a sense of scale that drawings can’t. They show how large or intimate a space feels, how open or compressed, how formal or relaxed. If your work focuses on lived experience and human connection to space, these categories highlight exactly that perspective: Architecture & People – For capturing how human presence gives meaning to a space; Architecture & Urban Life – For movement, density and everyday patterns in the built environment; Profile or Interview (Video) – For stories centered on the people behind or within architecture; Interior or Exterior Photograph – For spaces that hold real use and human scale. 4. You turn representation into interpretation. Every building has a concept behind it—a guiding idea that shaped the form, the material choices, the layout. But that idea isn’t always immediately visible. Sometimes it only becomes clear if you know where to look. Through photography and video, you help surface it. You draw attention to what matters, whether it’s contrast or calm, complexity or restraint. Tower 15 by OODA Architecture, Jury Winner, Multi-Unit Housing, 12th Annual A+Awards | Photo by Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Even the most straightforward image involves decisions: where to stand, what to include, when to shoot. These choices are subtle, but they add up to a kind of authorship. Over time, they influence how a project is read, how it’s remembered and what kind of impact it has. Your work doesn’t just communicate what’s there. It tells a version of the story — one that might otherwise go unseen. Photo by NING WANG, Special Mention, Architectural Photographer of the Year, 2023 Architizer Vision Awards If your work is guided by atmosphere, tone or conceptual clarity, the Vision Awards recognize how those choices shape architectural meaning through these categories and more: Architecture & Atmosphere – For images that evoke feeling through time, light or weather; Architecture & People – For work that draws out human stories and interactions; Architecture & Environment – For interpretations that frame architecture in relation to its context; Experimental (Video) – For films that push the format or shift the lens entirely Any Video Category – For projects that use structure, motion or mood to frame architectural intent. 5. You’re building architecture’s visual legacy. Photo by NING WANG, Special Mention, Architectural Photographer of the Year, 2023 Architizer Vision Awards Every building has a moment when it’s new. But that moment passes quickly. Over time, materials weather, programs change and additions are made. What stays, what gets remembered, is often the way it was first captured. Photos and films become the record. They’re what future clients see. What ends up in books, archives or public memory. Your work might be the only version of the project that people engage with once the building has changed, closed or disappeared. That long-term story deserves a platform. And the Vision Awards and all its different categories exist to make sure it has one. Get the Recognition You Deserve — Submit for the Vision Awards Photo by Kevin Scott, Special Mention, Architectural Photographer Of The Year, 2023 Architizer Vision Awards The Vision Awards were created to recognize the people who shape architecture through images and ideas. That includes the concept designers, the renderers, the model-makers and just as importantly, the photographers and videographers whose work becomes the lasting record. Your images are what people remember. They’re what circulate, what get published, what define how a project is understood long after the fact. The program includes dedicated accolades like Photographer of the Year and Videographer of the Year, alongside a full set of categories for still and moving images. Winners are featured across Architizer’s global platforms, published in our annual print book How to Visualize Architecture and celebrated by a jury of industry leaders. It’s visibility, credibility and long-term recognition — at a global scale. If your work tells the story of architecture (how it feels, how it works, how it lives), this is your chance to step into the spotlight. Learn More About Vision Awards Architizer’s Vision Awards are back! The global awards program honors the world’s best architectural concepts, ideas and imagery. Submit your work ahead of the Main Entry deadline on June 6th! 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In the heart of Palm Desert, one of California’s celebrated architectural landmarks has been reborn with renewed vibrancy and purpose. The Miles C. Bates “Wave House,” famed for its signature sweeping roofline and avant-garde design, gives nod to the past while transforming into a dynamic space to be lived in, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Design Within Reach (DWR) and vacation rental platform Boutique. This isn’t your average rental home. The newly unveiled DWR x Boutique Rental Home invites guests to experience the intersection of architecture, furniture, and fashion in an intimate, immersive setting. It marks the first time that DWR has launched an experiential rental home – an innovative step that brings modern design to life in a tangible, livable way. The Wave House, originally constructed in 1955 by architect Walter S. White, is a striking example of organic modernism. Its curved roof – an architectural gesture mirroring the San Jacinto Mountains – sets it apart from the many mid-century homes scattered across the Coachella Valley. Initially created as both a residence and a creative studio for artist Miles C. Bates, the home quickly became a cultural escape for artists and thinkers of the era. After a meticulous restoration by Stayner Architects, the house was reopened to the public in 2020, reclaiming its place as a Palm Desert landmark. Today, it stands not only on the National Register of Historic Places but also as a city-designated historical site. With the latest transformation, it enters a new chapter – one where guests can step directly into a curated environment where the lines between home, gallery, and showroom blur. The project coincides with the launch of DWR Presents: The Paul Smith Collection, a vibrant fusion of iconic modern furniture and the renowned British designer’s playfully sophisticated textile designs, created in collaboration with Maharam. This exclusive collection introduces limited-edition versions of mid-century classics – such as Eames Molded Plastic Chairs and Saarinen Womb Chairs – reupholstered in whimsical, richly colored fabrics that celebrate pattern, contrast, and personality. From bold plaids and textured stripes to energetic polka dots, Paul Smith’s signature aesthetic is on full display, giving the home a distinctive character that reflects both its heritage and its evolution. The result is a dialogue between two design eras, brought together by a shared commitment to craft, quality, and storytelling. “Our goal was not just to furnish a space, but to create a complete experience,” says Omar Nobil, Senior Vice President Creative Director at DWR. “The Wave House, with its daring architecture and expressive form, provides the perfect canvas for a collection that’s all about unexpected harmony – between color, material, and design legacy.” By teaming up with Boutique – a vacation rental platform known for its design-centric properties around the globe – DWR ensures that this vision extends beyond aesthetics. Guests are not just observers; they are participants in a fully designed experience. Each room, each piece of furniture, each accent has been chosen not just to look beautiful, but to feel meaningful in use. For Boutique, whose global portfolio includes over 1,500 architecturally significant homes, the collaboration is a natural extension of their mission to elevate travel through great design. “We’ve always believed that where you stay should be as inspiring as where you go,” says Marc Blazer, CEO and Co-Founder of Boutique. “Partnering with DWR, who shares our passion for thoughtful, expressive design, allows us to create a space where travelers can connect with creativity on a deeper level.” The interior of the Wave House showcases the synergy between comfort and curation. Outdoors, sleek furnishings are set against the sculptural desert landscape, enhancing the property’s harmony with nature. Inside, bedrooms are wrapped in soft, layered textiles, offering tactile comfort alongside visual delight. Every detail – down to the placement of objects and the integration of color – has been considered to reflect the ethos of both brands. This initiative signals a shift in how brands like DWR think about customer engagement. Rather than limit interactions to retail environments, they’re offering design lovers a chance to live with the pieces, to understand their proportions, materials, and moods in the context of daily life. It’s about putting modern design within reach – quite literally. Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, a design professional, or simply a traveler looking for inspiration, this one-of-a-kind destination offers a glimpse into the possibilities of modern living – rooted in history, redefined by creativity. Bookings for the DWR x Boutique rental are now open until August 31, 2025, and all furnishings featured in the space are available for purchase at dwr.com. Photography courtesy of DWR.

The recent addition of an AI version of Darth Vader to Fortnite is resulting in some very different battles, at least one of which may play out in court. The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has been lobbying for better labor conditions, including protections against haphazard generative artificial intelligence, since July 2024. The stakes are high: modern technology makes it possible to faithfully reproduce the likeness, image and auditory characteristics of any actor without input, compensation, or transparency. And so, when one of the biggest games in the world launches an experimental character voiced by an AI recreation of one of the most recognizable talents in pop culture, the group was bound to take notice. “We celebrate the right of our members and their estates to control the use of their digital replicas and welcome the use of new technologies to allow new generations to share in the enjoyment of those legacies and renowned roles,” SAG-AFTRA says in a press release, in reference to Fortnite’s collaboration with the family of the late James Earl Jones. Though Fortnite players can currently recruit and speak to Darth Vader however they’d like via voice chat, the villain’s responses were intended to match the character’s existing legacy. It didn’t take long before people broke the bot and tricked it into saying outrageous and unfortunate things, but ultimately, the fiasco unfolded with full confidence from those charge of the brand. The ostensible issue being flagged by SAG-AFTRA isn’t what Darth Vader said or how he said it, it’s that AI Darth Vader was released amid broader negotiations concerning said technology. “However, we must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members, including those who previously did the work of matching Darth Vader’s iconic rhythm and tone in video games,” the release continues. “Fortnite‘s signatory company, Llama Productions, chose to replace the work of human performers with A.I. technology. Unfortunately, they did so without providing any notice of their intent to do this and without bargaining with us over appropriate terms. As such, we have filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB against Llama Productions.” The filing can be viewed in full here, where the group claims that Llama Productions has refused to engage with SAG-AFTRA in good faith while negotiating terms that might have impacted the release of AI Darth Vader. Epic Games, the parent company behind Fortnite, is one of dozens of companies currently disputing terms with SAG-AFTRA. The quarrel has proven difficult as the two entities have struggled to even agree on how to define a performer — much less minutia about the parameters surrounding AI usage. To wit, last month, esteemed performer Jennifer Hale, known as the voice behind Mass Effect’s Commander Shepard, issued an apology for losing her temper during negotiations. “The truth is, I’m heartbroken, for our industry, for our colleagues, and for the countless people affected by this strike,” Hale said. “This isn’t just about actors. Recording studios, developers, casting directors, agents, production teams, our entire ecosystem is hurting. Some are already losing their homes.” Now that SAG-AFTRA has filed a grievance, the NLRB may launch an investigation to determine if any labor rights were violated during the course of Darth Vader AI’s creation. However, under the Trump administration, changes in NLRB leadership appear to signal shifts toward more employer-friendly policies.

Design Bridge and Partners have created a kintsugi-inspired new look for Gen-All, a charity that promotes intergenerational work and best practice. Gen-All co-founder Judith Ish-Horowicz has run a nursery within a care home since 2017. She received lottery funding to create a new body bringing together different organisations in the space to share best practice. “We were aware that there was a lot of intergenerational work going on, but there was no understanding of what was actually impactful,” she explains. The new Gen-All logo by Design Bridge and Partners Ish-Horowicz worked with the Beth Johnson Foundation to revive the Centre of Intergenerational Practice and Research and Development (CIPRD). She met Design Bridge and Partners’ Chief Strategy Officer Matt Boffey because his daughter attended her nursery and he offered to work on the project pro bono. “Everyone recognises that stronger relationships between the generations create some really positive outcomes for society, especially in this moment where we’ve got demographic change and stretched resources,” Boffey says. “We wanted to create a compelling brand that people could get behind, so it could become a beacon to attract different partners.” Design Bridge and Partners’ visuals for Gen-All Boffey and his team felt the name CIRP “took a lot of unpacking” while Ish-Horowicz is more blunt – “It was a terrible name.” They hit on Gen-All as a simple and immediate way of capturing what the organisation stands for. “Intergenerational work is about all the generations rather than just the extremes of the very young and the very old,” Boffey says, “So we wanted something that could represent that broader sense of inclusivity, and something that wasn’t too abstract.” He says this immediacy was particularly important for a small organisation with limited budgets. They created a simple wordmark using the new name in Hepta Slab, with the hyphen also acting as a visual metaphor bridging the generations, and the various organisations Gen-All wants to unite. https://d3faj0w6aqatyx.cloudfront.net/uploads/2025/05/Gen-All_PR_07.mp4 Senior designer Leanne Kitchen explains that the logo was kept deliberately neutral because of the very busy and colourful assets that were developed for the broader identity. This was built on the idea of fragmentation, which applied across generations as well as among the intergenerational practice community itself. “We wanted to translate that into a very clear message and we liked the idea of filling the gap, to bring the generations back together,” Kitchen explains. This led them to kintsugi, or golden joinery, which is the Japanese act of repairing broken objects with a lacquer that reconnects the pieces, but doesn’t hide the fact it has once been broken. “We liked the idea that it creates something new, but embraces the past and its previous fragmentation,” Kitchen explains. “We’re not shying away from where we’ve been, and just trying to glue it back together. Using kintsugi creates a more meaningful whole.” Design Bridge and Partners’ visuals for Gen-All And so the visuals are created from repaired ceramic pieces that represent different generations, with contrasting imagery attached together. There was also a neat historic link to the Beth Johnson foundation, which is based in Stoke, the heart of the Potteries. They held workshops at Ish-Horowicz’ London nursery to create the first pieces, where they also collected stories from participants about how bringing together young and old had benefitted their lives. The team later used AI image generation tools to expand the visual assets and create a broad suite of imagery for Gen-All’s digital channels. And the pottery theme extends into lots of nice touches, such as using stacked plates to create a chart to share key stats in the Gen-All newsletter. Boffey says it’s important for Design Bridge and Partners to take on projects like this alongside its big-name client work. “It’s a great opportunity for us to take the talent we have and create a different type of impact with a different type of partner, which is no less important than furthering the ends of our commercial clients,” he explains. “It’s very motivating to our people, and it gives them an opportunity to stretch themselves in new directions. We get lots of people wanting to be involved and we don’t ever treat these projects as a hobby or a side project.” For Ish-Horowicz, the impact of the rebrand is already being felt, with renewed interest and engagement across the UK, as well as new connections around the world, from the US and Sweden to Israel, India and Turkey. And she is excited for how the new brand will help further this work, which she has committed so much of her life to. “For the first time we are connecting people together, so professionals in this space can support each other and bring the level of impact up,” she says. “It’s no longer coming into care homes and singing at somebody at Christmas. Now we are all singing together, and singing from the same song sheet.” https://d3faj0w6aqatyx.cloudfront.net/uploads/2025/05/Gen-All_PR_09.mp4

The year’s just getting started, but there’s already a lot happening. Peruse our latest monthly roundup of Made with Unity highlights to learn what’s up in the Unity community.#MadeWithUnity games reached some exciting milestones in January.To start, we celebrated the return of a classic as Colossal Cave was released in VR. Death in the Water 2 by Lighthouse Games also launched, and it’s proving to be quite a terrifying experience.Finally, it’s great to see so many Made with Unity games nominated for the upcoming Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences’ D.I.C.E. Awards. The nominees include:Gibbon: Beyond the Trees, IMMORTALITY, and MARVEL SNAP for Mobile Game of the YearTUNIC and NORCO for Adventure Game of the YearCosmonious High, Tentacular, and The Last Clockwinder for Immersive Reality Game of the YearMARVEL SNAP for Online Game of the YearSpiderHeck for Fighting Game of the YearDisney Dreamlight Valley, Lost in Play, and Trombone Champ for Family Game of the YearCitizen Sleeper for Role-Playing Game of the YearIXION, Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator, and Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters for Strategy/Simulation Game of the YearOlliOlli World for Sports Game of the YearNeon White for Action Game of the YearIMMORTALITY, Neon White, and TUNIC for Outstanding Achievement for an Independent GameAmong Us VR, Cosmonious High, and The Last Clockwinder for Immersive Reality Technical AchievementMARVEL SNAP and TUNIC for Outstanding Achievement in Game DesignSomerville for Outstanding Achievement in Audio DesignCuphead: The Delicious Last Course for Outstanding Achievement in AnimationIMMORTALITY and TUNIC for Outstanding Achievement in Game DirectionIMMORTALITY, NORCO, and I Was a Teenage Exocolonist for Outstanding Achievement in StoryWe share new releases or milestone spotlights every Monday through @UnityGames on Twitter.Tuesdays are dedicated to #UnityTips on Twitter. Here are two we found helpful in January:@elvismdd shared a classic tip to highlight the GameObject causing trouble@SunnyVStudio offered some nice interactive bow strings to show off in VRWe also published a recap of highlights from our 2022 developer Twitter takeovers right here on the blog. Stay tuned for plenty more throughout the year, and keep tagging us using the #UnityTips hashtag.We love all the incredible-looking projects we see using the #MadeWithUnity hashtag.Twitter’s @Vhalenn_ showcased a breathtaking world that’s worth exploring and @HakanssonAugust demonstrated some on-point camera work. Then, @inresin’s lizard friend took us on all sorts of adventures.On Instagram, @Throwdrow’s floating sword (above) looked straight out of a fantasy world, while @chibig.studio’s witch had some errands to run.We’re so excited for a new year of #MadeWithUnity, so keep adding the hashtag to your posts to show us what you’ve been up to.There were no new Creator Spotlight streams on Twitch in January, but that doesn’t mean we weren’t busy. To close out the month, we sat down with three Unity Insiders – Samyam, Andy Touch, and Code Monkey – ahead of Global Game Jam 2023 for a kickoff panel (also on YouTube) and joined the Global Game Jam team for its Day 2 Prep Week stream.In addition, we continued the revitalizing clips on YouTube with not one but four videos highlighting snippets from recent Creator Spotlight streams, including insight on layered explosions and stylized graphics in Rollerdrome, tips on building your email list from Thomas Brush (above), and the power of command buffers with JellyCar Worlds.Don’t forget to follow us on Twitch and hit the notification bell so you never miss a stream. If you miss a future Creator Spotlight live broadcast, don’t worry: We upload all streams to this YouTube playlist.On January 26, we had our first Dev Blitz Day of the year, focusing on authoring. The event was held in both the forums and the Discord server. Throughout the day, we answered more than 200 developer questions and would like to thank everyone who participated.Our next Dev Blitz Day will be held this month (February), but the date is still TBD. Keep an eye on the forums and our Discord for future announcements.Just in case you’re prioritizing vibes this season, we’ve got you covered with cozy assets for cozy games. What are “cozy games” you might ask? Read up on the emerging genre, and maybe it’ll spark some creative ideas for your next project.Plus, catch up with some of our favorite creator showcases on Twitter last month:Nordic Landscape | John Leonard FrenchWaterCausticsEffect for URP v2 | Masataka HakozakiTerraWorld SRP (Coming Soon) | ShadercrewPoly HP – Wildman | Downrain DCIf you’re using any Unity #AssetStore assets or have published assets to show off, be sure to tag us on Twitter with your latest creations. We’re excited to see what everyone creates throughout the year.Last but not least, here’s a non-exhaustive list of Made with Unity titles released in January. Do you see any on the list that have already become favorites or notice that something is missing? Tell us about it in the forums.Gorilla Tag, Another Axiom (January 1)We Are The Caretakers, Heart Shaped Games LLC (January 6)Children of Silentown, Elf Games, Luna2 Studio (January 11)LONE RUIN, Cuddle Monster Games (January 12)Surviving the Abyss, Rocket Flair Studios (January 17)Osiris: New Dawn, Fenix Fire Entertainment (January 18)A Space for the Unbound, Mojiken (January 19)Colossal Cave, Cygnus Entertainment (January 19)The Pioneers: Surviving Desolation, Supercube (January 20)Fire Emblem™ Engage, Nintendo (January 20)Catch Me!, ByteRockers' Games (January 24)NBA All-World, Niantic (January 24)Death in the Water 2, Lighthouse Games Studio (January 26)Power Chord, Big Blue Bubble (January 26)Roller Drama, Open Lab Games (January 26)That’s a wrap for January! Want more community news as it happens? Don’t forget to follow us on social media: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, or Twitch.

Netflix began streaming new episodes of the popular British preschool series “Peppa Pig” in the U.S. today — and will offer the “World of Peppa Pig” gaming app within the streamer to go with it. The move is one of Netflix’s splashiest to date when it comes to building out not just its video game offering, but specifically its kids and pre-K titles. “When we think about the overall kids game strategy, there’s taking from what we know from film and television and what they’ve learned with kids, which is about focusing on familiarity and focusing on things that kids already know and love,” Netflix kids gaming chief Lisa Burgess told Variety. “And we’ve also seen hints of that with our games portfolio, too. If you focus on bringing things that are familiar over onto our service, it helps our members to understand what we’re offering. So from from the highest level of what kinds of games do we want to select? We want to go after things that are big IP, beloved IP, a connection to Netflix — and Peppa falls to the top of many of those things, big IP, beloved on our service. And then ‘World of Peppa Pig’ has been a great game for many years. And so when we were thinking about all the opportunities, it was one of the very top ones that we wanted to go after.” Related Stories Per Netflix, the “World of Peppa Pig” app will offer users activities including puzzles, mini-games (spot-the-difference, dress-up games and memory challenges) and coloring books. Popular on Variety Burgess describes the “World of Peppa Pig” games as “very approachable” for a two year old and of interest to kids up to eight year olds, with the “sweet spot” being children ages two to five. “It’s less about the age spectrum and more about how much have they been exposed to games before in the past,” Burgess said. “Overall, the strategy is focusing on things that are familiar, and so that familiarity can be an IP, and not necessarily an IP tied with a game,” Burgess said. “And kids at this age are very IP driven. They want to play with their favorite character like that’s their best friend. And so they want nothing more than to be able to engage with those characters. There are a lot of great kids games that are out there right now, ‘World of Peppa Pig’ was one of them. And so I do think we want to think about our strategy of, what is the value add of us being able to bring some of those other great games onto our service that add value for our members? And then in the other dimension, what about IPs that exist but don’t have great gaming experiences around them for kids? And how do we actually build up good experiences and great gaming experiences for that?” Example: On Monday, Netflix announced it had acquired the streaming rights to powerhouse PBS Kids series “Sesame Street” and would be developing video games for both “Sesame Street” and “Sesame Street Mecha Builders.” “A the high level, it’s all about familiar, big IP,” Burgess said. “Some will be existing games that are already built, and some will be games that we’re building up from the ground up, based on big IP.” To date, Netflix says kids and family viewing represents 15% of its total viewership, and the streamer weeks to make its kids gaming offering “an extension of the safe environment parents already trust” that’s included with that subscription. As Netflix builds out its overall games lineup, it’s also laying the groundwork for keeping a user interested in its offering from pre-K through adulthood by having titles targeted to subscribers in each age demographic. “It’s the million-dollar question: how do you actually facilitate through that journey?” Burgess said. “And with kids, there comes a certain point in time where they no longer want to sit at the kids table. And so you cannot design experiences that are labeled for kids, because they’re not going to want to do that anymore. And so finding that line of, how do you start introducing kids to things that are safe and accessible, but not necessarily just for kids, that are more like for all ages?” Burgess says Netflix is able to use its existing data from kids profiles and family viewing habits to adjust the flow from kids games to more adult games the same way it feeds new content to children as they get older. “For every place possible, we’re going to try and take those learnings and apply them to games,” Burgess said, adding: “but we have a lot that we need to do on the overall journey and discovery experience and it’s something that we’re thinking about as we’re scaling out the portfolio of games for kids, and as that diversity gets bigger.”

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published its new equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy for 2025 to 2027, outlining a plan that seeks to improve access to the profession and raise standards around workplace culture and conduct. The strategy sets out four headline goals. The first two are focused on ARB’s regulatory remit: becoming a more inclusive organisation and increasing access to the register for underrepresented groups. The other two seek to support sector-wide change through collaboration, aiming to create more inclusive workplace cultures and end discrimination and sexual harassment in the profession. According to ARB, the architects register does not yet reflect the diversity of the society it is meant to serve. The new EDI strategy was developed with support from Purpose Union, a consultancy specialising in social impact. The process included a review of ARB’s legal remit, as well as its internal policies and procedures, and an analysis of best practice from other organisations. Purpose Union also held detailed consultations with key stakeholders, including the RIBA. The strategy is further informed by ARB-commissioned research into professional culture and misconduct in architecture, carried out by Thinks Insight & Strategy. Source: ARBAlan Kershaw, chair of the ARB board ARB chair Alan Kershaw said: “This strategy is a bold step toward building a profession that truly reflects the diversity of our society, and a profession where talent and ability, not background or circumstance, determine success.” He added that ARB was already acting on a number of the commitments set out in the document. One of the first steps in the plan is a new research project to find out whether ARB’s recent changes to architectural education are helping more people enter the profession. The education changes removed the need to follow the traditional three-part qualification route and are intended to make it easier for people to qualify through different types of courses and career paths. Other planned steps include more data collection on student demographics and attrition, a new survey of registered architects, and the development of an online resource hub to support those experiencing discrimination. ARB also intends to strengthen guidance through its Code of Conduct and convene a senior leaders’ taskforce to promote greater diversity in decision-making roles. While some goals fall within ARB’s direct powers, the regulator acknowledges that others require broader collaboration across the sector. The strategy states that progress will depend on engagement from architectural practices, educational institutions and professional bodies such as RIBA. Implementation of the strategy is set to begin in 2025. ARB said it does not expect all goals to be achieved within three years, but described the plan as a long-term commitment to reducing barriers to entry and progression across the profession.

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Blue-greens are interior design's perfect paradox: statement-making but soothing, trendy but timeless. They're the colors that clients request when they can't quite articulate what they want, but know they need something "not boring" and "actually livable." They’re equally at home in a sun-drenched beach house as they are in a moody Manhattan apartment, and they shift their personality with the light while maintaining their inherent sophistication. Below, we've tapped our network of designers and color experts to reveal their go-to blue-green paint colors.Jack Pine by Benjamin MooreCourtesy Benjamin Moore“Jack Pine is a gentle green with a hint of blue underneath. It feels calm and timeless,” Ariel Darmoni of 123 Remodeling tells us. “I’ve used it in living rooms and bedrooms, especially when clients want color without going too bold. It works with both classic and modern styles, and it looks beautiful with wood furniture or warm lighting.”Paint Color: Jack Pine by Benjamin Moore (692)Sea Salt by Sherwin-WilliamsCourtesy Sherwin-Williams“One of my favorites if you're after something a little more soft and more on the green side is 'Sea Salt' by Sherwin-Williams,” interior designer Courtney Cole tells us. “It's great for traditional homes, but will look particularly great if you want to create a coastal-style aesthetic.” Paint Color: Sea Salt by Sherwin-Williams (SW 6204)Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowWellfleet by Portola PaintsJoyelle West Photography“I love Wellfleet by Portola Paints,” Hannah Oravec, owner at Lawless Design says. “It's a deep hued limewash paint that subtly changes throughout the day. We used it in a dining room, which creates a calming, moody aesthetic.”Paint Color: Wellfleet by Portola PaintsTwilight by Benjamin MooreCourtesy Benjamin Moore“This jewel-toned shade strikes the perfect balance between calming blue and invigorating green, giving it a rich, sophisticated feel. We recently used this color in a child’s bedroom, knowing it would grow with him for years to come,” Malka of Think Chic Interiors tells us. “The dynamic hue shifts beautifully with the light, reading as either blue or green depending on the time of day.”Paint Color: Twilight by Benjamin Moore (2058-10)Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowSage Wisdom by Benjamin MooreCourtesy Benjamin Moore“I love the name and the color! 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Interiors. “One of my absolute favorites!”Paint Color: Boca Raton Blue by Benjamin Moore (711)Oval Room Blue by Farrow & BallCourtesy Farrow & Ball“I love this for formal dining rooms, paneled libraries, or bedrooms with antique brass and deep walnut,” says interior designer Rachel Blindauer. “It carries history in its tone, but feels utterly modern.”Paint color: Oval Room Blue by Farrow & Ball (No. 85)Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowCastle Walls by Benjamin MooreCourtesy Benjamin Moore“I love using Benjamin Moore Castle Walls on bedroom walls—it has just the right amount of color saturation combined with hints of gray for a sophisticated and calming look,” Jennifer Jones, principal designer of Niche Interiors says.Paint Color: Castle Walls by Benjamin Moore (1573)Palladian Blue by Benjamin MooreCourtesy Benjamin Moore“One of the first colors I fell in love with as a child was the iconic Tiffany Blue. So it’s no surprise that my more refined, grown up palette has landed on Benjamin Moore’s Palladian Blue as a new favorite,” Elena DeStefano of Atelier Interiors tells us.Paint Color: Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore (HC-144)Julia CancillaEngagement EditorJulia Cancilla is the engagement editor (and resident witch) at ELLE Decor, where she manages the brand's social media presence and covers trends, lifestyle, and culture in the design world. Julia built her background at Inked magazine, where she grew their social media audiences by two million, conducted interviews with A-list celebrities, and penned feature articles focusing on pop culture, art and lifestyle. Over her five years of digital media experience, Julia has written about numerous topics, from fashion to astrology.

In Osaka, a new chapter in global innovation has begun as World Expo 2025 officially welcomes visitors from around the globe. With 160 countries and regions showcasing their achievements, sustainability takes centre stage through groundbreaking exhibits, eco-friendly technologies, and visions for a better tomorrow. Sustainability takes centre stage, with initiatives and exhibits focusing on eco-friendly solutions, renewable energy, and sustainable development. The Expo aims to unite people and ideas from around the world to tackle pressing global challenges. Spanning six months from April 13 to October 13, 2025, the Expo is expected to welcome around 28 million visitors from across the globe. In this spirit of innovation, several pavilions are pushing the boundaries of sustainable design and creativity, reimagining how architecture and technology can serve the planet. From plant-covered structures to recycled materials and carbon-neutral designs, here are the standout pavilions leading the charge towards a greener future. The Grand Ring The Grand Ring is a gridded wooden structure encircling the Expo, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest wooden architectural structure, covering 61,035 square metres. This 2-kilometer ring on Yumeshima island blends traditional Japanese joinery, such as nuki joints, with modern engineering. Reflecting the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” it embodies “Diversity in Unity.” With an inner diameter of 615 meters, an outer diameter of 675 meters, and heights ranging from 12 to 20 meters, it seamlessly merges cultural heritage with innovation. Designed with sustainability in mind, the modular structure can be dismantled, repurposed, or preserved after the Expo to minimize waste. France Pavilion The France Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is guided by the theme “A Hymn to Love,” offering a sensory journey that engages all five senses. Its sleek, modern façade, facing the Expo’s main entrance, resembles an open theatre stage, inviting visitors to explore freely. The side façades are fully screened, and every space reinforces the Pavilion’s core message. Sustainability is central to the design, with the plant-covered roof, visible from the surrounding Grand Ring, creating a natural microclimate, improving rainwater management, and helping reduce the urban heat island effect. Built with a focus on low environmental impact, the Pavilion showcases how architecture and nature can work together for a more sustainable future. German Pavilion The German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, “Wa! Germany,” highlights sustainability, smart design, and the circular economy. Built entirely from reusable materials, the LAVA Architects-designed pavilion features six round exhibition spaces with green roofs, using 132 tonnes of steel and 140 tonnes of wood for easy disassembly and future use. Eco-friendly materials like fungal mycelia, loam, and hempcrete add to its sustainable character. Through four exhibition areas and a rooftop garden, visitors are invited to experience and actively engage with ideas of circular living and innovative climate-conscious design. Netherlands Pavilion The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2025, themed “Common Ground: Creating a New Dawn Together,” is an open and inclusive space that encourages connection, collaboration, and innovation. Designed by RAU Architects, its circular structure features a striking “man-made sun,” symbolizing a hopeful future powered by clean, accessible energy. The pavilion is fully circular and acts as a material bank, with all building components registered in Madaster—a digital platform that tracks and documents materials for future reuse, making it a sustainable structure. Showcasing eco-friendly technologies, including water-based energy solutions, it highlights how smart design can tackle climate change, food security, and global health. Philippines Pavilion The Philippines’ Woven pavilion, designed by Carlo Calma Consultancy Inc. with Cat Inc., highlights sustainability through tradition and innovation. Inspired by Filipino weaving, the pavilion uses over 1,000 rattan threads and 212 handwoven panels crafted by local artisans, symbolizing resilience and unity. Emphasizing Nature, Culture & Community, it showcases the country’s mega biodiversity and promotes the transformation of natural and waste materials into sustainable products. Blending eco-conscious design, sustainable materials like rattan and bamboo, and engaging exhibits, the pavilion honours Filipino creativity and inspires a commitment to protecting the environment for generations to come. Portugal Pavilion The Portugal Pavilion at Expo 2025, designed by Kengo Kuma, honors the ocean through sustainable design. Using recycled nets and suspended ropes, the pavilion forms a dynamic, wave-inspired structure that symbolizes Portugal’s strong bond with the sea. The design incorporates natural elements like sunlight and wind, showcasing the country’s commitment to the circular economy and minimizing waste. With the theme “Ocean, The Blue Dialogue,” the pavilion underscores the ocean’s vital role in sustainability, supporting SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). It offers an immersive experience that highlights Portugal’s dedication to a sustainable future. Saudi Arabia The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025, designed by Foster + Partners, blends cultural storytelling with a strong focus on sustainability. Situated on the Yumeshima waterfront, its design draws inspiration from traditional Saudi urban landscapes, featuring winding streets, a central courtyard, and immersive installations that reflect the Kingdom’s heritage and future vision. Built with low-carbon materials, energy-efficient lighting, and rooftop solar panels, the pavilion is designed for easy disassembly and reuse—minimising environmental impact. Targeting the highest CASBEE S rating- Japan’s top green building certification, the pavilion will operate at net zero carbon, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s dedication to sustainable innovation and lasting legacy. Singapore Pavilion Designed by DP Architects with Kingsmen Exhibits, the Singapore Pavilion is thematically centred around “Where Dreams Take Shape.” The pavilion explores Singapore’s culture, culinary traditions, and innovations for a sustainable future. Shaped as a 17-metre-high Dream Sphere clad in vibrant Dream Discs made from recycled materials, it symbolizes Singapore’s collective spirit and commitment to sustainability. Located on a 900-square-metre plot on Yumeshima Island, the pavilion spans three levels, featuring immersive multimedia art by artists Ashley Yeo, Jerrold Chong, Melissa Tan, and Zul Mahmod. At the top, the Dream Forest features dense native planting, inspired by ecological restoration and celebrating Singapore-Japan ties. Inspired by Singapore’s nickname, the Little Red Dot, the pavilion invites visitors on a multi-sensory journey of hope, dreams, and positive change. Swiss Pavilion The Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025, themed “From Heidi to High-Tech,” showcases Switzerland’s journey from Alpine traditions to global innovation. Heidi, a well-loved figure in Japan, serves as the mascot, connecting heritage and progress. Designed by Manuel Herz Architekten, NUSSLI, and Bellprat Partner, the pavilion features four lightweight, connected spheres with a membrane structure for sustainable construction. Inside, five zones — Augmented Human, Life, Planet provide a sensory experience that showcases Switzerland’s creativity, technology, and innovation. A rooftop viewing platform adds a social space. The design aligns with the Expo’s theme, focusing on a sustainable future. Blue Ocean Dome The Blue Ocean Dome champions marine conservation through sustainable architecture and innovation. Supporting the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision to eliminate additional marine plastic pollution by 2050, the pavilion features three interconnected domes built with eco-friendly materials. Dome A uses laminated bamboo, a durable, carbon-sequestering material, and serves as the pavilion’s media hub. Dome B, the largest, is the world’s first structure made entirely of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Dome C, crafted from recycled paper tubes, offers a fully recyclable space for live broadcasts and interaction. The pavilion highlights ocean conservation, sustainable marine industries, and the urgent need for environmental action to protect future generations. Osaka Expo 2025 stands as a remarkable showcase of sustainability in action, where eco-innovations from around the world converge to inspire and shape the future. From cutting-edge technologies to sustainable architectural designs, the Expo exemplifies how global collaboration and forward-thinking solutions can address the pressing environmental challenges of our times.The post Eco-Innovation in Action: Sustainability Stars of Osaka Expo 2025 first appeared on Yanko Design.