Designing out of the box -- and in harmony with nature

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November 9, 2019 Today's TED Talk Urban architecture inspired by mountains, clouds and volcanoes 12:51 minutes · TEDSummit 2019 Taking inspiration from nature, architect Ma Yansong designs breathtaking buildings that break free from the boxy symmetry of so many modern cities. His exuberant and graceful work -- from a pair of curvy skyscrapers that "dance" with each other to an opera house that looks like a snow-capped mountain -- shows us the beauty of architecture that defies norms. Watch now » Playlist of the Day Extraordinary, larger-than-life art These artists translate imagination and poignant worldviews into monumental, magnificent pieces of art. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:41:56 new on ideas.ted.com How a simple if/then ritual can help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals We all have important things we want to accomplish, but there are so many distractions and stumbling blocks that can get in our way. Here, writer Bina Venkataraman shares a startlingly easy strategy that we can use to defeat future challenges. Read More »   Download the TED app

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