The conceptual minds over at Nau architects have dreamed up a self sustaining hotel room-like pod that can top any building and generate its own energy via wind and solar power.
'barcelona rock',a hostel in the mountainous region outside the spanish city. the project, standing 100 meters tall, was conceived for the international competition 'bohemian hostel for backpackers'.
'HI MATIC hotel', matali crasset's latest collaboration with patrick elouarghi and philippe chapelet is now open.
designed to offer visitors a new hotel typology, the project looks to establish new methods of interaction and an original experience for travelers.
To be honest until now I've never wanted a sleeping bag so badly in my entire life. The Shark Sleeping Bag or ChumBuddy by Kendra Phillips is an amazing 7 foot
the exhibition 'in retrospect: hong kong zoomed in miniature exhibition', hosts 42 miniature models created by a number of artists, all depicting real stores and streets of old hong kong. artists used a range of found and handmade materials to assemble the pieces, some of which are illuminated by working light bulbs or miniature ceiling fans.
under the artistic direction of david pountney, stage designer david fielding brings the opera 'andré chénier' to life for the 'opera on the lake' floating stage ('seebühne') of the 2011 bregenz opera festival in bregenz, austria.
"One look at these photos is enough to make anyone remember that creativity comes in many shapes. These impressive abandoned Victorian homes were all built using LEGO."
We think that Urban Beehive concept from Philips is an ingenious design to keep bees at home. The concept allows you to have a glimpse into the fascinating
Combining greek rule and swedish philosophy, this project aims to be a political move seeking densification in the city through inexpensive construction.
serving as a spatial connector between the square and existing community buildings, the design features a series of shifting ribs that is a direct result of the synergetic coupling of structures.
the body of work consists of 1:87 to 1:50 scale model environments featuring homes undergoing great destruction as their inhabitants seem to be oblivious to their world falling apart.
The company says that QlockTwo Watch is the world’s first wristwatch in words, well perhaps they haven’t heard about Tokyoflash Kisai Kaidoku LCD watch.
the umino seaweed shop uses a special laser-cutting technique on seaweed to create intricately patterned nori, each design adapted from japanese culture and symbolizing an aspect of good fortune.
"aum jemand kennt eine Stadt so gut wie die Männer von der Müllabfuhr. Mit umgebauten Mülltonnen fotografierten Mitarbeiter der Stadtreinigung Hamburg ihre Lieblingsorte, die sie auf ihren Touren durch die Stadtteile entdeckt haben."
"The collaboration between Austrian architects BWM Architekten und Partner and interior designer Michael Manzenreiter resulted in erecting a fascinating hotel building."
prototyped as an exploration into the more integrated use of NFC technology, the coin-operated vending machine by razorfish creative agency serves digital content directly to users' smartphones.