current issue celebrating 30 blog multimedia books events neocon next generation design competition state of design ceu new products designmart Connect with us		April 2013 Features Machine-Made Living By Tracy Metz A Dutch architect teams up with an Italian inventor to build the world’s first 3-D printed house. Features Finding Mies By Paul Makovsky A talk with Phyllis Lambert on the making of a masterpiece Notes from Metropolis Emotional Ties By Susan S. Szenasy Our relationship to objects is shaped by the language we use about them. Observed • Dreams Unfulfilled • Hope Flows • Beach Chic • Bright Little Friend • Sensual Scrub • Corporate Commitment • Green Gastronomy America It’s a Small World By Karrie Jacobs The newest trend in urban development? Micro units. Perspective The Fourth Science By Sir James Dyson Engineering and design must become core elements of our schools’ curricula. In Production Sidewalk Save By Shannon Sharpe The Urban Umbrella turns scaffolding into a pleasant sight for pedestrians. Materials Melting Stone By Shannon Sharpe Rockfon transforms basalt into a high-performance ceiling tile. Productsphere Cutting-Edge at Home By Paul Makovsky Advanced technology makes its way into our kitchens and bathrooms. Higher Standards By Paul Makovsky Textiles for the American market perform better than ever before. Ben Katchor The Imaginary War Crimes Tribunal By Ben Katchor “After several years of play, the odds turn against him…. The game is over and the phone ceases to function.” Ready for Prime Time By Avinash Rajagopal 3-D printing has already transformed design. Now, with affordable equipment widely available, the technology is going mainstream. The Space Maker By Mason Currey French designers create a 3-D printed room divider with ultimate flexibility. Straight From the Makerbot By Mason Currey Architects experiment with 3-D printing and push the boundaries of avant-garde cooking. Smart Building Blocks By Lara Kristin Herndon and Derrick Mead A global roundup of innovative materials and systems from some of our best architects, designers, and engineers. Order This Issue Now! Past Issues Of Metropolis

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