Pop Art Furnitures by Philippe Malouin
Téo Jasmin, a French studio by graphic designer Angéline Bailly, uses cutting edge digital technology to transfer traditional photographs onto home textiles such as throw pillow covers, lampshades, wallpaper, and ...
Goldfish Bath Plug
While he is doing you a favour by keeping the water in your tub his head is stuck down in the drain the entire time. At least he has that nice tail to make it easy for you to pull him out when the need arises.
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Via [Neatorama]
Sewer Creatures
This video has made its way to Video Sift and has been inspiring nausea all over the web. Speculations on the nature of this creature run from bryozoans, cnidarians, slime molds, and some mysterious alien creature here to suck out our brains Deep Sea News contacted experts to find out what kind of creature this could be.
They are clumps of annelid worms, almost certainly tubificids (Naididae, probably genus Tubifex). Normally these occur in soil and sediment, especially at the bottom and edges of polluted streams. In the photo they have apparently entered a pipeline somehow, and in the absence of soil they are coiling around each other.
Via [Neatorama]
HONBACHI, Planter Kits by Tara MCGinley
Called Honbachi and created by Tara MCGinley from Japan, this planter kits contain the plant, soil, and a hollowed-out book. Looks like it would be fun and easy to DIY too!
Link Via [Boing Boing]
Cloud Umbrella by Joonsoo Kim
Created by Dutch designer Joonsoo Kim, the Cloud Umbrella is carried around in stick form, and then inflated into mini-cumulus clouds of protection when the rain starts to pour. The umbrella is pumped using its pump-handle.
I think there might be some problems with the concept.I would expect the rain to collect in the channels and roll underneath the umbrella—soaking the user in the process. Perhaps a mountain umbrella with cloud cover would prove more practical.
Air Forest, Pneumatic Pavilion by Mass Studies
Mass Studies designed the Air Forest as a temporary public pavilion installed in City Park, Denver, Colorado, USA, for Dialogue:City, an arts and cultural event during the Democratic National Convention 2008.
Challenger Vapor 2009 by Galpin Auto Sports
The United States Air Force and Galpin Auto Sports teamed up to build a custom one-of-a-kind 2009 Dodge Challenger dubbed ‘Vapor’. The Challenger is 1 of 2 cars built along with a X-1 Mustang for the 2009 Super Car Tour, a tour that will travel cross country as part of a mobile marketing effort to educate young people on the mechanical and technical career opportunities available within the Air Force.
The Challenger ‘Vapor’ features some pretty kick ass stuff like biometric access (fingerprint) to open the vertical doors, custom stealth body kit utilizing a Classic Design Concepts wide body kit with jet-like enhancements and car fiber trim pieces. Other goodies featured on this one-of-a-kind vehicle include one-off carbon fiber wheels, custom stealth exhaust mode so the vehicle can run silent or run loud , shaker hood, radar-absorbing paint, proximity sensors and a 360-degree camera capable of up to a 1/4 mile range.
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Dancing Living House, Japan by Junichi Sampei Architect
Dancing Living House, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, by Junichi Sampei , for A.L.X. Architect Label Xain.
Designed as a single-family residence combined with a dance studio, this three-story reinforced concrete building is open to the sky, and best of all it has plenty of parking, which comes at a premium in Japan.
June 30, 2009 - Architecture, Latest, Residence - Author: Chantal - Comments: 0
Sommarnöjen Houses by Sommarnöjen Architects
Sommarnöjen houses are 15 square meter prefab beach cabins designed by Sommarnöjen, a Stockholm-based company commissioned by the trio; Sandell Sandberg Architect, Kjellander + Sjober Architect Office, and Tham & Videgard Hansson Architects. The functional design allows for various ‘cabins’ to be integrated together allowing for a multitude of uses including guest houses, studios, offices or even saunas! Sommarnöjen means ‘Summer Enjoyment’ and from the photo selection provided, the reason is clear!!
The mini-houses are built by hand using local and sustainable materials and outfitted with fixtures and furniture by companies like Electrolux, Dux, and Kasthall.
June 29, 2009 - Architecture, Beach House, Latest, Pavillion, Prefab - Author: Chantal - Comments: 2
Kaleidoscope Projector “Mangekyorooms” by Sega Toys
Mangekyo means “kaleidoscope” in Japanese, and this projector can be used to paint your walls in bright, moving colours and shapes. The projector itself is a stylish tube that will look pretty cool sitting next to your white Homestar Pro when it comes out.
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Box To Play
The Box To Play phone from Japan’s KDDI AU Design Project introduces a new form factor for musical phones, as it transforms into a beautiful box shape, illuminated by a graphic equalizer on all four sides.
Aside from the sweet transformation and the graphical interface, the Box To Play also has a few other tricks up its sleeve. For one, the circular disk feature on its face allows you to act the DJ and scratch along to your favourite tunes.
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E430, World’s First “Electric Aircraft” by Yuneec
Yuneec is an entrant in the green aviation market with the E430 , the first commercial version of a fully electric aircraft.
The twin-seat, single engine, LSA class aircraft can be recharged from a domestic 230V power socket and can fly for two and a half hours on a single charge. The $89,000 aircraft is expected to go on sale this time next year. The plane made its maiden flight in Shanghai, China and is reportedly silent and lacks vibration.
“Artfarm,” Pigs Tattooed by Belgian Artist Wim Delvoye
The Belgian artist Wim Delvoye has been tattooing pigs since the 1990s. In the early 21st century a tattooed pigs project was set up in the Art Farm in China, where there are fewer strictures regarding animal welfare than in most parts of the Western world.
Culla Sinuè by Daniela Avaltroni
The Culla Sinuè designed by Daniela Avaltroni is a sleek crib in the form of a womb-like shell.
Via [Moco Loco]
Equis House in Cañete, Peru by Barclay & Crousse Arquitectura
Equis House is based in the city of Cañete, Peru. The architects Barclay & Crousse have sought to create the necessary intimacy to live in the desert and to ‘domesticate’ it without denying or betraying its characteristics.
Pop Art Furnitures by Philippe Malouin
Téo Jasmin, a French studio by graphic designer Angéline Bailly, uses cutting edge digital technology to transfer traditional photographs onto home textiles such as throw pillow covers, lampshades, wallpaper, and chairs.Teo Jasmin offers home decor that combines epic pop art classics with the sophistication and fashion legacy of Brigitte Bardot in Paris to the taxi and sky line of the Big Apple.
IJburg House by Kirsten Gabriels and James Webb
IJburg House by the architects Kirsten Gabriels and James Web is a freestanding villa on the new island of IJburg provides for a family to live both independently or together. The two story house with children’s room, kitchenette and bathroom in the lower ground, and can be accessed from the street.
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6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit
6 in 1 Solar Robot Kit is a super cool, eco-minded toy for kids and adults, that lets you build a variety of fun robots that are all powered via solar power.
The Solar Robot takes the shape of a robotic dog, boat, car, windmill, and two types of airplanes. Construction is a breeze, and no screws are required.
“Nail Houses,” Buildings of the Resistance
‘”Nail Houses” is a Chinese neologism for homes belonging to people who refuse to make room for development, often in an attempt to negotiate a high price in exchange for selling out. The term, a pun coined by developers, refers to nails that are stuck in wood, and cannot be pounded down with a hammer.
These incredible stand-alone structures have huge fan bases of individuals who applaud their willingness to stand up for their property.
Link Via [Neatorama]
June 18, 2009 - Architecture, Latest - Author: Hans - Comments: 1