Pete Doherty’s Artwork at Bankrobber Art Gallery
The Pete Doherty blood paintings are currently on show at the Notting Hill gallery is entitled Bloodworks and consists of several drawings and sketches produced by the musician using his own blood.
Lene Toni Kjeld by Lene Toni Kjeld
Here’s a new way of thinking wallpaper. META ONE is a collection consisting of 53cm wide one colour borders. The borders are flexible and can be used together or only 1 lane either horisontal or vertical. This combination creates decorative soft transitions. This wall decoration is produced in Denmark in a traditional wallpaper factory with rotary print. To reserve the aesthetic and exclusive in the collection, it’s a limited batch production.
Tesla’s Motorized Pink Bunny Slippers
Firmware Engineer Greg Solberg, working at Tesla Motors, has posted pictures of a pair of motorized pink bunny slippers that he and partner Lisa have created together. The electric slippers are 7.5-feet long and can scoot along at a top speed of about 15 mph. There is a welded steel and plywood frame, covered with pink flokapi rugs that were sourced from Hollywood Love Rugs.
Curtain Wall House by Shigeru Ban
The Curtain Wall House situated on an constricted intersection in Itabashi-Ku, Tokyo, consists of an elegantly spare two-floor block of open living spaces sandwiched between a large, overhanging triangular roof and deck that extend almost to the curb line. Around the perimeter of the triangle, the Shigeru Ban architects hung white curtains that can be opened or closed to regulate the degree of transparency between interior and exterior. In winter, a set of glazed doors (in combination with the curtain) can completely enclose the house for insulation and privacy. This thin membrane takes the place of shoji and sudare screens, and fusuma doors that appear in the traditional Japanese house. “Mies [van der Rohe] invented the glass curtain wall”, Shigeru Ban explained, “but I just used a curtain.”
May 22, 2007 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 1
Pandora Design Deluxe Plastic Flatware Set
Innovative flatware set from Pandora Design imitates fine silver flatware in durable clear plastic. This cutlery set is decorated with a floral motif typical of 19th century Italian silverware. Set includes four forks, four spoons, four knives and four dessert spoons.
Moooi’s New Collection
Marcel Wanders in Milan presents his new collection for Moooi. Internationally recognized for its unique and innovative interpretation of design, Moooi was founded in 2001 by Marcel Wanders, a trend-setting designer of international fame and Art Director of the company, and by Casper Vissers, Managing Director with responsibilities both in organisational areas and commercial development.
Diva Vodka; Diamond Filtered Vodka
The Scotland based company Blackwood Distillers is producing the triple distilled Diva vodka. Through a sophisticate process, it gets ice-filtered, filtered through Nordic birch charcoal to purify then passed through a sand of crushed diamonds and gems.
Coloured Bandaids by Fabian Seibert
Coloured bandages by the designer Fabian Seibert, plaster with Swarovski stones turn your little OUTCH into BLING. Wear as jewelry, these designs will turn heads and you will feel superbly positive. A funny piece of jewellery for all fans of striking accessories.
Kids’ Rooms at the Ramada Resort Karon Beach, Phuket
The trend for themed hotel rooms has been limited to boutique and art hotels that are strictly for grown-ups. The recently opened Ramada Resort Karon Beach in Phuket is one of the few that are taking the trend and making it family friendly simply by creating fun and magical themed rooms just for kids.
May 18, 2007 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 4
Structurelab S1 Sunshade System by Structurelab
The self-opening Structurelab S1 sunshade system has a curved textile membrane, which is held up only from the top. This gives the sunshade a unique form so that all other construction elements fade into the background. During the day as well as when effectively lit at night, an exclusive space is created underneath the stretched membrane, which redefines the concept of the sunshade. The sunshade, which can also be used as an advertising medium, has been designed for gardens, terraces and gastronomy as well as presentations and events.
Habitat hotel by Enric Ruiz of Cloud 9 Architecture
The Habitat Hotel is a working scale model of a hotel by architect Enric Ruiz of Cloud 9 Architecture. Increasingly, the two are united for applications in architecture, most notably in lighting systems in areas that are without electrical wiring. The two might seem at odds, LED screens suggest energy consumption on the spectacular level of Times Square, while photovoltaics retain a whiff of hay bale earnestness, but the two can be paired with interesting results.
May 17, 2007 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Pink Punk Tall Vase by Sani Saksuwan
The Pink Punk tall vase is a hand-made vase made of translucent acrylic in an aluminium frame wrapped with real leather. With its translucent character, the vase displays the stems of flowers in an interesting way. It is a limited edition, only 500 pieces, with each one having a serial number.
Norman Foster’s World first zero carbon in Abu Dhabi
Foster + Partners has revealed these images of what it claims to be the first zero carbon, zero-waste city in the world.
The Masdar development in Abu Dhabi is a 6 million square meter, car-free “walled-city” scheme. The development is being driven by Abu Dhabi’s Future Energy Company and will include a new HQ for the company as well as a new university.
The principle of the Masdar development is a dense walled city to be constructed in an energy efficient two-stage phasing that relies on the creation of a large photovoltaic power plant, which later becomes the site for the city’s second phase, allowing for urban growth yet avoiding low density sprawl. Strategically located for Abu Dhabi’s principal transport infrastructure, Masdar will be linked to surrounding communities, as well as the centre of Abu Dhabi and the international airport, by a network of existing road and new rail and public transport routes.
May 16, 2007 - Category: Architecture - Posted by: Hans - Comments: 0
Melbourne illustrator’ Sarah Hankinson
Melbourne illustrator Sarah Hankinson creates distinctly feminine yet bold and dramatic works which play off broken lines and occasional splashes of colour. She uses a variety of mediums, from ink to pencil, fabric to cut paper.
SunJar; Charges During the Day and Lights Up at Night
Made with a traditional Jar and high tech energy efficient lighting! Captured inside the jar are a highly efficient solar cell. When the jar is placed in sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical current that charges the battery over a few hours. There is a clever light sensor inside that automatically activates the lights when it gets dark or lights are turned out.
Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision by Neutelings Riedijk of Rotterdam
The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision by the architects Neutelings Riedijk of Rotterdam is one of the largest audiovisual archives in Europe, with a collection of over 700,000 hours of material, 10,000 hours of which are already available in digital formats. Sound and Vision also houses 2,000,000 still images and the largest music library of the Netherlands.
May 15, 2007 - Category: Architecture, Art - Posted by: Chantal - Comments: 0
Aton luminaires
I love this. It’s more than a table lamp, it’s a sculpture created by Aton. Made of clay on a wood base, the way the light plays on the wall it make a cool projection to the ceiling.
Alberto Seveso
Alberto Seveso, a graphic designer living in Rome, Italy, combines photography and digital graphics to create some unique illustrations.