May 2026 was going to kick-off the next phase of the Marvel cinematic universe with the return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Not anymore. Avengers: Doomsday has been delayed along with Secret Wars. Grand Theft Auto 6 will now have the month (mostly) to itself, assuming it doesn’t get delayed again as well. Suggested ReadingNintendo Switch 2 Price Is Set at $450 for Now, But Could Go Higher Share SubtitlesOffEnglishSuggested ReadingNintendo Switch 2 Price Is Set at $450 for Now, But Could Go Higher Share SubtitlesOffEnglishNintendo Switch 2 Price Is Set at $450 for Now, But Could Go HigherMarvel pushed both of its upcoming blockbusters back by seven months. Avengers: Doomsday will now arrive on December 18, 2026, followed the next year by Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027. Anonymous sources told Deadline the reason for the delay came down to both movies’ massive scope and ambition. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still arriving in July of next year. Both Avengers movies are directed by the Russo Brothers, with Doomsday featuring cameos from the cast of the 2000s X-Men movies. At the same time, rewrites and reshoots have definitely hamstrung some movies in the MCU. I’m sure the Captain America: Brave New World team would love a mulligan, though there’s no evidence that’s the case here. We still have no real idea what this next phase of the MCU will revolve around, other than Disney seemingly going back to the well and trying to resurrect the franchise’s earlier magic. Are fans burnt out or just waiting for the right alchemy to reignite interest in the Avengers? One thing Doomsday won’t have to contend with now is the launch of GTA 6, scheduled for May 26, 2026 which is being heralded by Take-Two’s CEO as the biggest entertainment launch ever. The Mandalorian & Grogu will still be facing the full brunt of that a week after its May 22 debut. One thing the Star Wars spin-off can rest assured of is that no other major video games will be releasing around it that month. .

House for Lisa and Bert / Alpina ArchitectsSave this picture!Courtesy of Alpina ArchitectsHouses•Ixelles, Belgium Architects: Alpina Architects Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. From Racines, you can look down on Vipiteno from above. Here, architecture blends seamlessly into a striking Alpine landscape; the built environment engages in a measured dialogue with the mountains, respecting centuries-old building traditions rooted in a smart economy of resources and an innate ability to adapt, even through the harshest winters. Within this context stands an old farmhouse, the subject of our intervention, soon to become the home of Lisa and Bert.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Existing Conditions - The project revolves around the renovation of a traditional farmhouse, perched within a landscape where the balance of solid and void, built and natural, defines the very quality of living. This is a typical Alpine farmhouse, characterised by solid stone walls and a double-pitched timber roof. Its internal layout reflects the typological organisation of rural Alpine dwellings: the ground floor is primarily residential, while the attic space has traditionally served as storage and utility space. The floor plan follows a tripartite layout, structured around a central circulation core. One distinctive feature of farmhouses in this valley is the hayloft, which is directly integrated into the main residential volume. Now obsolete in its original function, it offers significant potential for new uses. The challenge of the project is to intervene without disrupting the existing balance—to preserve the essence of the farmhouse, its history, while allowing it to embrace new life.Save this picture!Vision and Functional Programme - Lisa and Bert, a young couple, envision a home that is both deeply rooted in tradition and open to new ways of living. They dream of a space that enhances their connection to the landscape, allowing for seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors—a home that balances intimate spaces with large openings towards the Alpine surroundings. The programme calls for the division of the building into two distinct residential units: a holiday apartment on the lower floor and the main residence spanning the ground floor and attic. A key design choice is the inversion of conventional living arrangements—placing the main living area in the attic to take advantage of the height and natural light, creating open, panoramic spaces.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Design Approach - The project is based on a reinterpretation of the traditional farmhouse typology, maintaining its primary structural elements while reorganising the interior with a fresh spatial logic. The renovation of the existing building is conceived as an act of continuity—a transformation that renews without erasing, reinterpreting form and function through a contemporary lens while preserving the constructive memory of the place. The ground floor houses the bedrooms, conceived as sheltered, intimate spaces, while the attic is dedicated to the living area, unfolding as a fluid, open space closely connected to the surrounding landscape. The intervention on the hayloft creates a new threshold between the home and the outdoors, providing covered parking and a generous entrance area. A light timber staircase leads up to the upper level, where the kitchen and living room merge into a single, light-filled space, crowned by a rhythmic sequence of exposed beams that amplify the spatial perception. Opposing loggias and fully glazed gables frame breathtaking views of the mountain landscape. Strategically placed skylights ensure carefully calibrated zenithal lighting, strengthening the home's connection to the sky. A Leseerker (a reading bow-window) on the first floor serves as a cosy retreat, offering a suspended view over the valley. New balconies, designed with slender steel cable railings, extend along the east and west façades, creating sheltered outdoor spaces that open directly onto the Alpine scenery. A sequence of vertical wooden slats, arranged in a dynamic rhythm, generates a play of solid and void, filtering views while ensuring privacy and protection.Save this picture!Materiality - The project embraces a sustainable and site-sensitive approach, selecting local materials and construction techniques that align with tradition. The existing structure is preserved and reinforced, with plastered walls treated in soft, natural pigments that harmonise with the surrounding landscape. The attic extension is clad in larch, a material that evolves over time, acquiring a silver-grey patina that reflects the continuous dialogue between architecture and nature. The balconies, also in larch, reference the Alpine vernacular. This material selection is not merely aesthetic—it expresses a deliberate intent to create an architecture that becomes part of the landscape, where every detail contributes to a larger narrative of memory, historical layering, and dialogue with the territory.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this officeAlpina ArchitectsOffice••• MaterialWoodMaterials and TagsPublished on May 23, 2025Cite: "House for Lisa and Bert / Alpina Architects" 23 May 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1030372/haus-fur-lisa-und-bert-alpina-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

By Isaac Schultz Published May 23, 2025 | Comments (0) | A volcanic eruption. Photo: United States Geological Survey (M. Patrick) Earth’s core is apparently a bit leakier than scientists expected. In a new study published in Nature, researchers describe evidence that traces of precious metals from Earth’s metallic core, including ruthenium and gold, are seeping up into volcanic rocks on the surface. The University of Göttingen-led team examined lava from Hawaii’s volcanic islands and discovered an unusually high concentration of a rare isotope: ruthenium-100, an isotope that’s more common in Earth’s core than in the rocky mantle. The isotope’s presence suggested that the lava had somehow picked up material from the planet’s deepest layer—more than 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) beneath your feet. “When the first results came in, we realized that we had literally struck gold,” said Nils Messling, a geochemist at the University of Göttingen, in a university release. “Our data confirmed that material from the core, including gold and other precious metals, is leaking into the Earth’s mantle above.” Earth’s core formed over 4 billion years ago and contains more than 99.999% of the planet’s gold supply. But as Nature reported, previous studies indicated that some volcanic rocks consisted of material from Earth’s core, raising questions about how the heck that material got to the surface. Now, thanks to ultra-high precision isotopic analysis developed by the Göttingen team, researchers were able to resolve previously undetectable differences in ruthenium isotopes—an achievement that dialed the team into the relationship between Earth’s center and its most explosive sites on the surface. “Our findings not only show that the Earth’s core is not as isolated as previously assumed,” said Professor Matthias Willbold, also of the University of Göttingen, “We can now also prove that huge volumes of super-heated mantle material–several hundreds of quadrillion metric tonnes of rock–originate at the core-mantle boundary and rise to the Earth’s surface to form ocean islands like Hawaii.” The team’s findings indicate that Earth’s supply of precious metals near the surface may owe some of its origins to this deep-seated reserve of molten rock. Studying other hotspots—think of Iceland, Japan, and other regions crammed with active volcanoes—could clarify how much of the material brought to the surface originates from the boundary between Earth’s core and its mantle. Daily Newsletter You May Also Like By Margherita Bassi Published May 21, 2025 By Isaac Schultz Published May 6, 2025 By Isaac Schultz Published April 27, 2025 By Isaac Schultz Published March 18, 2025 By Margherita Bassi Published March 15, 2025 By Adam Kovac Published March 2, 2025

Is President Donald Trump leading a vanguard of right-wing populist world leaders, working together to lay waste to the liberal international order while consolidating power at home? Possibly — but based on his recent foreign policy actions, he doesn’t appear to think so. Establishment-bashing politicians around the world, from Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro to the Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte to the UK’s Boris Johnson, have drawn comparisons to Trump over the years. Some, notably Hungary’s Viktor Orbán and Argentina’s Javier Milei, have cultivated ties to the Trump-era American right, becoming fixtures at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and making the rounds on US talk shows and podcasts. In Romania’s recent presidential election, the leading right-wing candidate somewhat confusingly described himself as being on the “MAGA ticket.”Trump himself has occasionally weighed in on other countries’ political debates to endorse right-wing politicians like France’s embattled far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Some of Trump’s senior officials have spoken openly of wanting to build ties with the global right. In his combative speech at the Munich Security Conference earlier this year, Vice President JD Vance described what he sees as the unfair marginalization of right-wing parties in countries like Romania and Germany as a greater threat to Europe’s security than China or Russia. Trump ally Elon Musk has been even more active in boosting far-right parties in elections around the world. But just because Trump and his officials like to see politicians and parties in their own mold win, that doesn’t mean countries led by those politicians and parties can count on any special treatment from the Trump administration. This has been especially clear in recent weeks.Just ask Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has spent years cultivating close ties with the US Republican Party, and with Trump in particular, and has followed a somewhat similar path in bringing previously marginalized far-right partners into the mainstream. All that has been of little use as Trump has left his Israeli supporters aghast by carrying out direct negotiations with the likes of Hamas, the Houthis, and Iran and being feted by Gulf monarchs on a Middle East tour that pointedly did not include Israel. India’s Hindu nationalist prime minister, Narendra Modi, has likewise been compared to Trump in his populist appeal, majoritarian rhetoric, and dismantling of democratic norms. Trump has cultivated a massive coterie of fans among Hindu nationalist Modi supporters as well as a close working relationship with Modi himself. But after Trump announced a ceasefire agreement in the recent flare-up of violence between India and Pakistan, Trump enraged many of his Indian supporters with remarks that appeared to take credit for pressuring India to halt its military campaign and drew equivalence between the Indian and Pakistani positions. Adding insult to injury, Trump publicly criticized Apple for plans to move the assembly of American iPhones from China to India, a move that in other administrations might have been praised as a victory for “friendshoring” — moving the production of critical goods from adversaries to allies — but doesn’t advance Trump’s goal of returning industrial manufacturing to the US. Even Orbán, star of CPAC and favorite guest of Tucker Carlson, has appeared frustrated with Trump as of late. His government has described its close economic relationship with China as a “red line,” vowing not to decouple its economy from Beijing’s, no matter what pressure Trump applies. Orbán’s simultaneous position as the most pro-Trump and most pro-China leader in Europe is looking increasingly awkward. Overall, there’s simply little evidence that political affinity guides Trump’s approach to foreign policy, a fact made abundantly clear by the “Liberation Day” tariffs the president announced in April. Taking just Latin America, for example, Argentina — led by the floppy-haired iconoclast and Musk favorite Javier Milei — and El Salvador — led by Nayib Bukele, a crypto-loving authoritarian willing to turn his country’s prisons into an American gulag — might have expected exemptions from the tariffs. But they were hit with the same tariff rates as leftist-led governments like Colombia and Brazil. Ultimately, it’s not the leaders who see eye to eye with Trump on migration, the rule of law, or wokeness who seem to have his fear. It’s the big-money monarchs of the Middle East, who can deliver the big deals and quick wins he craves. And based on the probably-at-least-partly Trump-inspired drubbing inflicted on right-wing parties in Canada and Australia in recent elections, it’s not clear that being known as the “Trump of” your country really gets you all that much. Whatever his ultimate legacy for the United States and the world, he doesn’t seem likely to be remembered as the man who made global far-right populism great again, and he doesn’t really seem all that concerned about that. See More:

Published May 23, 2025 10:00am EDT close Expert warns artificial general intelligence could be more dangerous than a nuclear weapon Tyler Saltsman, founder and CEO of EdgeRunner AI, warns that creating artificial general intelligence could "destroy the world as we know it." Whether it's powering your phone’s autocorrect or helping someone create a new recipe with a few words, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. But if you're still nodding along when someone mentions "neural networks" or "generative AI," you're not alone.Today I am breaking down five buzzy AI terms that you've probably seen in headlines, group chats or app updates, minus the tech talk. Understanding these basics will help you talk AI with confidence, even if you’re not a programmer.Stay tuned for more in this series as we dive deeper into privacy-related tech terms and other essential concepts, answering the top questions we get from readers like you.JOIN THE FREE ‘CYBERGUY REPORT’: GET MY EXPERT TECH TIPS, CRITICAL SECURITY ALERTS AND EXCLUSIVE DEALS, PLUS INSTANT ACCESS TO MY FREE ‘ULTIMATE SCAM SURVIVAL GUIDE’ WHEN YOU SIGN UP! Visual Illustration of AI (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)1. Artificial intelligence (AI)The big umbrella term Artificial Intelligence is a broad term for computer systems that can do tasks normally requiring human intelligence. That includes understanding language, recognizing images, making decisions and even learning from experience.You’re using AI when:Your email suggests repliesYour phone transcribes your voiceNetflix recommends what to watch nextThink of AI as the category; everything else on this list is a branch of it. It’s the foundation for all the smart tools we use today, from voice assistants to facial recognition. As AI continues to evolve, it has the power to make everyday tasks easier, faster and more personalized. But as it becomes more embedded in our lives, understanding the basics is key to using it wisely and protecting your digital autonomy.2. Machine learning (ML)How AI learns patternsMachine Learning is a type of AI that learns from data instead of being explicitly programmed. It improves over time by finding patterns and making predictions.For example: You like action movies. You watch a few. Over time, the algorithm learns your preferences and recommends similar titles, even if you didn’t say anything directly.Common uses of ML:Spam filters in emailFraud detection in bankingPersonalized playlistsML is how AI "gets smarter" by itself, and it's a big part of how tech becomes more helpful and intuitive. From catching suspicious charges on your credit card to curating your favorite music, machine learning can make life more seamless and even safer. But as with any technology, it’s important to stay aware of how your data is being used and who’s doing the learning. The more we understand how it works, the better we can decide how and when to trust it.3. Neural networkThe tech that mimics your brainNeural Networks are a special kind of machine learning designed to mimic how the human brain works, at least loosely. They're made up of layers of "neurons" that process data and make decisions.They’re particularly good at recognizing complex patterns, like identifying faces in photos or translating languages.Use cases include:Face ID unlocking your phoneSpeech-to-text appsTranslating text in real timeIf AI is the brain, neural networks are the brain cells doing the work. Neural networks are the part of AI that actually processes information. They’re designed to mimic how human brains work, taking in data, learning patterns and making decisions. So, when AI recognizes a face, writes a sentence or makes a suggestion, it’s neural networks making that happen behind the scenes. Illustration of humans and machine learning (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)FOX NEWS AI NEWSLETTER: THE SCHOOL WHERE AI RUNS THE CLASSROOM4. Generative AIAI that creates, not just predictsGenerative AI doesn’t just analyze data, it creates new stuff: text, images, videos, code, music, even voices. It’s trained on huge amounts of content and learns how to generate something new that mimics the original.You’ve seen it in action if you’ve used:ChatGPT or similar bots to write messagesAI art generators like Midjourney or DALL·EAuto-generated captions or social media copyIt’s like giving a machine a vibe and watching it invent something that fits. Generative AI is creative, fast and sometimes uncannily realistic, which is what makes it both exciting and a little unsettling.Think you can tell the difference?Be sure to play my game to guess which photo is AI and which one is real. It’s harder than you think and a good reminder that as these tools get more advanced, staying alert and informed is more important than ever.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)? Find the fake kitten. (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson)5. PromptThe magic words that make AI workA prompt is the input you give to an AI system, usually a question, command or description. It’s how you talk to tools like ChatGPT or image generators.The better your prompt, the better the result.Examples:"Write a birthday message in the style of Shakespeare""Create a recipe using only chickpeas and chocolate""Make an image of a robot drinking coffee in Paris, 1920s style"Prompts are to AI what questions are to Google, but with more creativity and conversation. Unlike a search engine that simply points you to existing content, AI can generate entirely new ideas, images and text based on what you ask. It’s more than a search box; it’s a creative tool. Whether you’re drafting a story, designing a logo or planning a vacation, learning how to prompt effectively lets you tap into AI’s full potential as a collaborator, not just an information source.Kurt’s key takeawaysYou don’t need a computer science degree to understand AI, just a few solid definitions. From machine learning and neural networks to generative AI and prompts, these tools are no longer reserved for tech labs; they're becoming part of your everyday life. Whether it’s helping you write an email, organize your photos or get dinner ideas based on what’s in your fridge, AI is already working behind the scenes to make life a little easier (and sometimes a lot more interesting).Now that you’ve got the lingo down, you’ll be better equipped to navigate the AI-powered world with confidence and curiosity.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPWant to go deeper? Interested in how AI can improve your daily routine or looking for creative prompt ideas to get the most out of tools like ChatGPT? Let us know by writing us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.For more of my tech tips and security alerts, subscribe to my free CyberGuy Report Newsletter by heading to Cyberguy.com/Newsletter.Ask Kurt a question or let us know what stories you'd like us to cover.Follow Kurt on his social channels:Answers to the most-asked CyberGuy questions:New from Kurt:Copyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. 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Brought to you by: Architect: BNIMCompletion Date:2024Location: Johnston, IowaIn the human cardiovascular system blood, oxygen, and the heart can’t function without one another. At LifeServe Blood Center, a laboratory and blood donation center in Iowa, the building’s integrated design operates the same way: If you take away any component, it doesn’t work as it should. BNIM Architects designed the facility in Johnston, Iowa, to account for privacy, where needed, while also delivering a building that puts its life-saving vocation front and center. LifeServe previously operated out of a former bank downtown. Age, a lack of parking logistics, and a separation of spaces within the building were among the challenges. For its new headquarters it was apparent LifeServe needed a space that wholeheartedly reflected its mission to support long, healthy lives. Horizontally oriented shading devices were implemented on the south- and west-faces. (Kendall McCaugherty) “Being an institution that supports life in the way that they do, the whole idea of well-being was important to them, also longevity in terms of being responsible with regards to materials and building a facility that would last,” Rod Kruse, principal at BNIM, told AN. LifeServe’s new site is located in a suburban setting with easy access to the interstate. The move addressed the need for parking and easy access to its distribution network. For BNIM, working on LifeServe was a real “discovery process,” according to Kruse, which required understanding how the company’s services operate and how a new facility could make these processes more efficient. The 56,290-square-foot building serves myriad purposes: as corporate headquarters, donor center, blood processing laboratory, and as a garage for a fleet of commercial vehicles. The site allows for ease of traffic flow for LifeServe’s fleet of vehicles. (Kendall McCaugherty) The long, linear site spans from east to west; this orientation informed the building’s programming and its facade system. Public-oriented spaces were largely placed to the south side, while support areas such as the bus traffic and lot occupy the north and west faces. The massing comprises two long, horizontal volumes set off from one another in plan. An opening for bus traffic flow was located between the building and the garage area. A primary goal of the facade system was to deliver comfort without compromising character. A robust shading scheme installed over the large spans of glazing was the best solution. BNIM’s design considered glare and heat gain. The firm opted for horizontal shading fins, as solar studies found a horizontal orientation worked better than vertical on the south-, east-, and west-facing elevations. Studies also informed the ideal spacing for the blades, so as to control the amount of light entering the building. They were spaced to also afford views out toward the tree-lined landscape. While typically laboratories are dark, internal spaces with little to no natural light, at LifeServe they were located to take advantage of natural light. Inside, shading devices, like daylight and glare sensors, also keep solar gain at bay. Inside, so that new equipment could be added, ducting and mechanics were systemized on the ceiling. (Kendall McCaugherty) “The facade system basically becomes the architecture and the character of the building,” Kruse added. “It’s a functional element that really results in the architectural expression.” Corten steel was applied on the facade sparingly to leave room for large spans of glass. The shading devices installed on the glazed portions of the building were specified with a similar reddish-brown hue. Precast concrete is largely enveloped by the exterior shading devices but left exposed to face the bus stalls and garage facilities. A diagram shows the installation of the shading system and screens. (Courtesy BNIM) To conceal the bus lot, at the north end, a custom-designed screen serves as an organizational device. It completes the building visually, while also projecting its identity. The pattern on the metal paneling was inspired by blood cells viewed under a microscope. Using imagery, BNIM developed the pattern in its own software. Inside, flexibility was key. To accommodate changing technologies LifeServe needed lab space that could adapt to new equipment. Power distribution was run through the floor, and all the ducting and mechanics were systemized on the ceiling, allowing for future upgrades. Much like the facade, and the human body itself, the interiors operate as an integrated system where aesthetics drive functionality—or perhaps the other way around. Project Specifications Design Architect: BNIM Architect of Record: BNIM Landscape Architect: Confluence Client: LifeServe Blood Centers Contractor: Hansen Company Client Representative: Formation Group Structural Engineer: Raker Rhodes Engineering Lighting Design: MODUS Civil Engineer: Civil Design Advantage Facade System: Tubelite Cladding: Tekko Steel, Petrarch, PDM Precast, David Bear Glass: Vitro Windows: Kingspan, Solatube Doors: Tubelight, Wayne Dalton, Stanley, Uniq-Wall, VT Industries Interior Finishes: Mannington, Delta, Autex, Linea, Bradley, Tarkett, Concreteworks East, Nevamar, Corian, Cambria Fixtures: Waldinger

Cabin in Woods | © Egemen Karakaya Set on the Kozak Plateau near Pergamon in western Turkey, Cabin in Woods by Ediz Demirel Works presents a compelling investigation into the relationship between architecture, landscape, and inhabitation. Modest in scale but conceptually rigorous, the 36-square-meter structure explores dualities in materiality, spatial experience, and construction technique. Its design resists conventional tropes of vernacular mimicry, opting instead for conscious contrast. This architectural gesture neither disappears into the land nor dominates it but negotiates a dynamic tension between embeddedness and autonomy. Cabin in Woods Technical Information Architects1-2: Ediz Demirel Works Location: Kozak Plateau, Pergamon, Izmir, Turkey Area: 36 m2 | 387 Sq. Ft. Completion Year: 2025 Photographs: © Egemen Karakaya The identity of the structure is shaped by the interplay of two opposing tectonic approaches in terms of materials, construction techniques, production methods, and the contrast between locality and foreignness. – Ediz Demirel  Cabin in Woods Photographs © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya © Egemen Karakaya Design Intent and Conceptual Framework The cabin occupies a terrace wall from a former vineyard, utilizing the dry stone retaining wall as a literal and conceptual foundation. This gesture roots the project within the existing agricultural topography, establishing a minimal intervention approach. Yet from this grounded base, the cabin rises as an artificial insertion. Its steel frame and corten cladding introduce a formal and material vocabulary foreign to the rural surroundings, underscoring a deliberate dialectic between context and object. At the heart of the project is a sunken conversation pit, an introspective space that anchors the plan and serves as the primary social node. This recessed area draws the inhabitant downward into the landscape, offering a tactile and spatial contrast to the protective shell above. The lowered core reframes domesticity in spatial terms, allowing for a gathering space that privileges horizontality, intimacy, and thermal mass. Around this core, other functional programs such as wet areas, storage, and circulation are deployed as appendages. Above, a mezzanine floor is delicately inserted within the steel shell, creating zones for sleeping and working without compromising the spatial clarity of the core below. Spatial Organization and Experiential Strategy Despite its compact footprint, the cabin achieves a high degree of spatial complexity. This is accomplished not through planimetric manipulation but through sectional richness and the careful calibration of views, light, and thresholds. A singular horizontal aperture cuts through the shell, framing a panoramic view of the forested hills. This gesture provides more than visual access; it actively orchestrates a dialogue between the interior and the broader ecological context. The facade, punctuated with small cantilevered openings, introduces sculptural moments that protrude into the landscape. These elements operate simultaneously as light sources, thermal breaks, and spatial cues. They animate the exterior envelope while mediating the inhabitant’s sensory experience from within. The strategy reveals an architectural sensibility attuned to the nuances of perception, perspective, and phenomenology. The sunken core, in particular, reinforces this experiential ambition. It is not merely a spatial curiosity but a site of temporal deceleration, a hearth-like void where fire, conversation, and reflection converge. In this sense, the project subtly reinvigorates domestic rituals through spatial articulation, encouraging modes of living that prioritize gathering and grounding over visual spectacle. Material Strategy and Construction Logic The architectural language of Cabin in Woods is structured around a deliberate contrast between local, irregular materials and prefabricated, controlled systems. The foundation, comprising a reinforced concrete slab cast directly into the existing dry stone terrace, extends the material logic of the landscape. This decision grounds the structure physically and symbolically, linking it to the region’s vernacular heritage. Conversely, the corten steel cladding and the structural steel frame are fabricated off-site and assembled locally. This bifurcation in construction methods aligns with the project’s conceptual division. The base engages the earth and honors the irregularity of place, while the shell expresses a technological detachment and formal precision. With its evolving patina and atmospheric depth, the use of corten adds a layer of temporal expression to the architectural language. It ages, oxidizes, and marks time, introducing a poetic dimension to the otherwise industrial envelope. Such a contrast is not merely aesthetic. It reflects a broader interrogation of architectural identity—how buildings can simultaneously belong, estrange, settle, and provoke. The tectonic opposition between ground and shell becomes a vehicle for this inquiry, inviting reflection on how architecture positions itself in relation to site and memory. Contextual and Critical Significance Beyond its immediate programmatic function as a short-term rental, Cabin in Woods engages with urgent disciplinary questions. How should contemporary architecture respond to rural contexts without defaulting to nostalgia? How can compact dwellings foster depth of experience without resorting to over-programming? And how might architecture embrace contradiction as a generative force rather than a problem to be resolved? Ediz Demirel’s response is measured yet assertive. Rather than dissolving into the landscape, the cabin asserts its autonomy while acknowledging the terrain. The project frames its site not as a passive backdrop but as an active participant in the architectural narrative. Its minimal footprint, precise detailing, and tectonic clarity demonstrate how small-scale interventions can yield disproportionately rich spatial and conceptual outcomes. Cabin in Woods Plans Floor Plan | © Ediz Demirel Works Section | © Ediz Demirel Works Elevations | © Ediz Demirel Works Details | © Ediz Demirel Works © Ediz Demirel Works Cabin in Woods Image Gallery About Ediz Demirel Works Ediz Demirel Works (EDWorks) is an Istanbul-based architectural studio founded in 2022 by Ediz Demirel. The practice focuses on small to medium-scale projects integrating design, construction, and development. EDWorks emphasizes material experimentation, site-specific strategies, and balancing traditional craftsmanship and contemporary tectonics. Notable projects include Cabin in Woods and Pergamon House in the Izmir region. The studio’s approach reflects a commitment to architectural clarity and contextual sensitivity. Credits and Additional Notes Design Architect: Ediz Demirel Site Architects: Ediz Demirel, Tuna Ökten

A new contest is underway, inviting designers and 3D printing enthusiasts to create custom accessories for the CMF Phone 2 Pro, a modular smartphone from CMF by Nothing. Organized in partnership with Czech based 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research, the contest focuses on designs that enhance the phone’s appearance, functionality, or usability. Open for another 22 days, the contest allows each participant to submit up to five entries.  At the time of writing, 225 submissions have been received. Designers are encouraged to develop back covers, attachments, or other accessories that align with the CMF Phone 2 Pro’s structure. The phone features visible screws and a universal adaptor, making it compatible with a range of physical modifications. “We’ve teamed up with our friends at Prusa to launch a design challenge built around CMF Phone 2 Pro and its all-new Universal Cover. The best of the best will be able to bring their design to life with a brand new CMF Phone 2 Pro and Original Prusa MK4S 3D printer. Plus more prizes up for grabs,” said the CMF team. Phone Stand for CMF Phone 2 PRO. Photo via user GRZ Design/Printables. “Make tech fun” with 3D printing Entries may focus on convenience, additional features, or purely visual elements, but only accessories tailored to the CMF Phone 2 Pro will be accepted. General-purpose phone stands or unrelated designs do not qualify. To ensure accessibility, CMF has provided all the necessary files, measurements, and design references for those who don’t own the device. Prizes for the Top Three Entries: 1st Place: Original Prusa MK4S Kit and CMF Phone 2 Pro 2nd Place: CMF Phone 2 Pro, CMF Buds Pro 2, and 1200 Prusameters 3rd Place: CMF Phone 2 Pro and 800 Prusameters This isn’t the first time CMF by Nothing has involved the maker community. Last year, the brand collaborated with Chinese desktop 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab on a similar initiative focused on the CMF Phone 1. That contest, hosted on MakerWorld, asked designers to create custom components for the phone’s modular design. Participants had access to STEP files and technical specs to assist in the development of precise designs. The 2024 contest recognized winners in three categories: Best Functional, Best-Looking, and Most Unexpected. Judges included creators from the 3D printing space such as 3D Printing Nerd and Unnecessary Inventions, along with Nothing Co-Founder Akis Evangelidis, who emphasized the company’s commitment to co-creation with its user base. Building on that approach, the new contest continues CMF’s engagement with the design and 3D printing community, this time hosted on Printables.com, where users can find entry guidelines, design files, and current submissions. The Ultimate Magnetic Camera Cage for CMF Phone 2 PRO. Photo via user 3D Kimba/Printables. Shaping mobile accessories with 3D printing With 3D printing increasingly shaping how mobile accessories are developed, companies have started turning to open design challenges and in-house production to rethink both customization and manufacturing. Accessories company Incase and 3D printer manufacturer Carbon entered a multi-year R&D partnership to develop and mass-produce 3D printed mobile device protectors using Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology. As part of the deal, Incase gained access to 20 Carbon M2 printers, proprietary software, and exclusive rights to co-brand products made with the process.  The protectors were designed with complex lattice structures and new elastomers that offer enhanced impact protection in a lightweight form. This partnership also streamlined design and production, enabling faster iteration, reduced prototyping, and on-demand manufacturing Elsewhere, Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker kicked off a contest inviting users to design accessories for the OnePlus One smartphone and share them on Youmagine. In just a week, the platform saw a wave of submissions, with several downloadable designs quickly appearing online.  To make things interesting, Ultimaker offered participants a chance to win either an Ultimaker 2 or a OnePlus One. Once the entry period ended, the public helped narrow down the field by voting for their favorites. From those finalists, judges from both Ultimaker and OnePlus chose the top three winning designs. Take the 3DPI Reader Survey — shape the future of AM reporting in under 5 minutes. What 3D printing trends should you watch out for in 2025? How is the future of 3D printing shaping up? To stay up to date with the latest 3D printing news, don’t forget to subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry newsletter or follow us on Twitter, or like our page on Facebook. While you’re here, why not subscribe to our Youtube channel? Featuring discussion, debriefs, video shorts, and webinar replays. Featured image shows phone stand for CMF Phone 2 PRO. Photo via user GRZ Design/Printables.

As generative AI becomes faster, cheaper, and more convincing, the ethical stakes are no longer theoretical. What happens when the tools to deceive become widely accessible? And how do we build systems that are powerful — but safe enough to trust? At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, taking place June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, Artemis Seaford, Head of AI Safety at ElevenLabs, and Ion Stoica, co-founder of Databricks and professor at UC Berkeley, will take the main stage to unpack the ethical challenges of today’s AI. Their conversation will cut to the heart of one of the most urgent questions in tech: What are we unleashing — and can we still steer it? How Seaford and Stoica are tackling AI’s toughest ethical questions Artemis brings a rare blend of academic depth and frontline experience. At ElevenLabs, she leads AI safety efforts focused on media authenticity and abuse prevention. Her background spans OpenAI, Meta, and global risk management at the intersection of law, policy, and geopolitics. Expect a grounded, clear-eyed take on how deepfakes are evolving, what new risks are emerging, and which interventions are actually working. Ion, meanwhile, brings a systems-level view. He’s not just a leader in AI research—he’s helped build the infrastructure behind it. From Spark to Ray to ChatBot Arena, his open source projects power many of today’s most advanced AI deployments. As executive chairman of Databricks and a founder of several AI-driven companies, Ion knows what it takes to scale responsibly — and where today’s tools still fall short. Together, they’ll unpack the ethical blind spots in today’s development cycles, explore how safety can be embedded into core architectures, and examine the roles that industry, academia, and regulation must play in the years ahead. Join the front lines of AI — insight, access, and $600+ in ticket savings This session is part of a day-long exploration at the front lines of artificial intelligence, featuring speakers from OpenAI, Google Cloud, Anthropic, Cohere, and more. Expect tactical insight, candid dialogue, and a rare cross-section of technologists, researchers, and founders — all in one room. Plus, you’ll have the chance to engage with these top minds through breakouts and top-tier networking. Grab your ticket now and save big — over $300 off, plus 50% off a second ticket. Whether you’re building the future or just trying to keep up with it, you and your plus-one should be in the room for this. Techcrunch event Join us at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot for our leading AI industry event with speakers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere. For a limited time, tickets are just $292 for an entire day of expert talks, workshops, and potent networking. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you’ve built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | June 5 REGISTER NOW The tools are moving fast. The ethics need to catch up. Don’t get left behind — learn how to stay compliant.