Mainifesto — Architecture, Design & AI Perspectives
Independent critical perspectives on architecture, interiors, product design and technology, shaped by human editorial direction and AI-assisted publishing.
Zuckoff detects nearby smart glasses. Should visible recording signals and bystander consent be built into wearables, rather than outsourced to defensive apps?
Washington’s proposed triumphal arch exposes a collision between national symbolism, military operations and the public’s right to civic space.
HCCH Studio’s Bothaus for Sudo Technology asks whether low-tech interiors make robotics approachable—or offer reassurance without explanation.
Nick Cave’s Soundsuits conceal identity while commanding attention. Can spectacular design protect individuals and amplify collective political power?
BIG’s temporary city for Shakira in Madrid promises reuse. Its green credentials depend on what happens next: transport, storage and actual redeployment.
Could cafés turn coffee grounds and other waste into local interiors? A speculative materials network puts hygiene, energy and labour before circular hype.
