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Heron Preston and Zellerfield release an upgraded version of their 3D printed sneaker.

“Late last year, Heron Preston and Zellerfeld tested the depths of 3D printed durability through their HERON01 slip-on sneakers. The first version, titled Version 0.8, was released to a group of beta testers through a lottery. But after extensive feedback from beta testers, the two are ready to present the new and improved HERON01 sneaker known as version 0.81. Most of the feedback was related to the fit, form and function of the shoe, allowing the design and structure of the shoe to be reinvented in round 2. The updated 0.81 version has an improved collar shape and roomier toe box that allows for a snug fit Less material usage creates a shoe that doesn’t weigh you down, and the upper is softer so it won’t irritate your skin if you don’t have socks. [H/T Input]

The AIA criticizes the SCOTUS decision on the EPA as a setback in the fight against the climate crisis.

“The climate crisis is a global crisis, there is no leeway. The AIA estimates that the West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, the decision of the United States Supreme Court is a setback in the fight against the climate crisis. The AIA also believes the decision should strengthen our resolve to partner with and support elected leaders who share our sense of urgency to address the climate crisis. The AIA urges Congress to give the EPA the tools necessary to enable the agency, and the entire federal government, to significantly and holistically reduce and eventually eliminate greenhouse gas emissions. greenhouse that cause climate change. The architects’ oath to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public demands nothing less. [H/T AIA]

The Sydney Opera House unveils a revamp that modernizes its once maligned acoustics.

“Although he was far-sighted, Sydney Opera House designer Jørn Utzon’s ideas for a hall capable of hosting concerts of all kinds were rooted in the European tradition of opera and symphonic music. But performing in the room has always involved a certain amount of compromise. All that changes with $150 million renovations. For the audience, the most obvious physical changes to the concert hall are the large petal-shaped fiberglass sound reflectors installed above the stage, the diffusive patterns on the wooden panels on the facades of the boxes around the stage and the retractable reflectors on the side wall of the concert hall. All of this is designed to address the sound issues that have plagued the venue since its inauguration in 1973.” [H/T The Guardian]

The Times Art Center Berlin will soon close its doors due to “socio-political turbulence”.

“The Times Art Center Berlin, one of the few major branches of a Chinese museum in the West, will close its doors after four years of operation in the German capital. The museum seemed to suggest that it might at some point reopen , although it did not provide a timeline. In a statement in late June, the Times Art Center Berlin attributed a “historic moment of global crises, where socio-political turmoil has already, or will soon, affect all aspects of our lives” as the reason for its closure, which she said was temporary. [H/T ARTnews]

Gucci’s former London headquarters, a neoclassical gem in Mayfair, is coming to market.

“The house in Grafton Street, W1 has a remarkable history. To name a few, it was the former home of Lord Chancellor Lord Brougham, a stunning example of neoclassical architecture, the most expensive property currently on sale in Mayfair and, most notably, the former headquarters from Gucci. Recently listed through luxury firm Beauchamp Estates, the property that once housed the fashion powerhouse’s offices is for sale for around $66 million or to rent at a weekly rate of $48,000. The mansion is the last remaining private residence on Grafton Street, a very wealthy area of ​​London. [H/T Architectural Digest]

Up-and-coming British artist Abbas Zahedi wins this year’s Frieze Artist award.

“Just three years after completing his MA at Central Saint Martins, Abbas Zahedi has already had a solo exhibition at the South London Gallery and a work has been acquired by the Tate. He will now create an ambitious new commission for the upcoming Frieze London (October 12-16), after being named winner of this year’s Frieze Artist Award. Located next to the entrance to the fair, the installation of Zahedi, Pending with {Sonic Support}, will be a wooden structure that will look like a bus stop. During the week, it will host a series of live activations, which will also be streamed online and in the lounge itself. [H/T The Art Newspaper]

A number of black artists are criticizing Philadelphia’s plans for a statue of Harriet Tubman.

“The City of Philadelphia wants people to help shape the theme for a permanent statue of Harriet Tubman by responding to a public inquiry by July 13. But a number of black artists and historians criticize the process as unfair and insulting. That’s because the commission was awarded to Wesley Wofford, the sculptor who designed the traveling statue Harriet Tubman: Journey to Freedom, which stood outside City Hall earlier this year, without looking for drawings or proposals from other artists. [H/T The Philadelphia Inquirer]

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