Hello everyone!

Are you ready for the weekend?

Tomorrow, we're starting Computational Design: NEXT 15, and we have some fantastic tutors and guest speakers lined up. If you haven't registered yet, we still have some free spots available, so make sure to join us tomorrow!

Christmas is also coming up soon, so have you bought gifts for your loved ones yet? We're excited about the upcoming year, and we still have hope to make the world a better-designed place. Here are some gift ideas for your architecture and design enthusiast friends!

Are you a foodie who loves trying out new culinary experiences? As a designer, I believe that good design plays a crucial role in the overall enjoyment of food. So, check out this review of Michelin-starred restaurants with cool interiors, and learn how interior design can impact your gastronomical experience.

And for those of you who are gearing up for finals, we've compiled a list of 8 websites that offer a wide range of icons, illustrations, and graphics to help inspire your next project.

Lastly, we'd like to remind you of the exciting offer from PAACADEMY. As a member, you can enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on all upcoming and previous workshops, and there's even a 35% discount on selected courses! Use the discount code "NEWYEAR35" and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead!

Best regards,
Serra

PA Talks #56 – Fabio Novembre

In PATALKS #56, we had a discussion with Fabio Novembre, an Italian designer and the founder of Novembre Studio. Novembre is well-known for his unique and innovative design styles, as well as for some of his amazing projects, including the “Him & Her” chairs, the Motorsport Network Tower, the “Who’s Who” shop in Milan, the Lavazza Calendar, the Padel Pavilion, the Desert Rose, and many more.

25 New Year gifts for architecture and design lovers

New Year is coming! If you have an architect or designer on your New Year gifts list, you can find a list below that may make your job easier. There are so many interesting, useful, fun, technological options for different budgets that you may find what you are looking for in this list prepared for design lovers.

Contemporary Japanese architecture: Kazuyo Sejima and 6 inspiring projects

Sejima began working with the architecture firm Toyo Ito and Associates in the same year and continued to work with them until 1987. In 1987, she decided to go out independently and established Kazuyo Sejima & Associates. Her initial solo works reflect an attraction to transience and neutrality.