2011 BMW 328 Homage
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the original BMW 328 classic of the late 1930s auto brand BMW has unveiled their unique 328 Homage Concept car. The 328 Homage is a modern interpretation of the classic sports car from the 1930s. Bathed in that distinctive diagonal carbon fiber weave, the 328 Homage focuses on lightweight construction through carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The result is a gross vehicle weight of only 780 kilograms (1720 lbs).
Australian High Speed Vehicle, Project by Hassel Studio
HASSELL Studio has revealed its conceptual design for an Australian High Speed Vehicle (A-HSV) in response to national debates on environmental, economical and social issues.
Inspired by the brut lines of the iconic Australian speed machine the 1960s HK Monaro, HASSELL has designed the A-HSV to be responsive to the Australian context. The A-HSV presents an alternative low-carbon, safe mode of transport for future travel between Australian capital and regional cities. Travelling at 400km per hour, A-HSV would make the trip from Melbourne to Sydney in just under 3 hours.
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Uboat, Floating Home by Wyatt Little
Wyatt Little came up with an inexpensive housing solution for water surfaces called the Uboat. This little floating home boasts a deck on all four sides extends out to form both entry and porch space and includes a matched roofline above providing shelter and area for an extensive green roof and solar panels to generate your own green energy.
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Audi A7, 2012 – Papercraft Version
At the New York Auto Show this week, Audi will display the first-ever papercraft version of the all-new 2012 A7. The large-scale, anatomically correct paper model is 4 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft and is the largest papercraft model of an automobile ever.
The creator Taras Lesko (of visualspicer.com) used 285 pages to make 750 parts; the assembly process took 245 hours.
Camper Bike by Kevin Cyr
Designed by New York artist Kevin Cyr, “Camper Bike” is a hybrid creation of bike and camper. .
Compact, lightweight and mobile, this concept of individual housing consists of a cockpit grafted onto a structure of type tricycle. Read More…
1978 Airstream Renovated by Hofmann Architecture
Matthew Hofmann, founder of Hofmann Architecture, put his skills to work in remodeling a 1978 25-foot Airstream. The 158 sq. ft. trailer is now his office/home, and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Green thinking heavily influenced this project. The trailer is now a beautiful home sporting bamboo, aluminum and recycled glass tiles.
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1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia
Xenia hot metallic beauty is the 1938 Hispano-Suiza Dubonnet Xenia. The car was based on the Hispano-Suiza H6, and had a custom-built suspension that was later licensed to Alfa Romeo, Simca, and finally sold to GM. Each wheel was mounted on a single arm extending forward from kingpins at the end of the axle, while sealed, oil-lubricated coil springs and shock absorbers ensured a smooth ride. Hallmark of the car of course appears to be the hand-built coachwork by Jacques Saoutchik, which makes this an absolutely droolworthy vehicle. The Xenia is currently on display at the Mullin Automotive Museum.
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The World’s First Surfboard with Integrated Technology by Pukas & Tecnalia
Developed by Pukas and Tecnalia, this surfboard isn’t just beautifully designed. It’s also jam-packed with gadgetry. By stowing a gyroscope, accelerometer, GPS, compass, and more on board, it lets surfers measure everything from how fast they took the last wave to how vertical they got. Or in my case, just how hard that last wipe-out hit. Read More…
“EGO,”Electric Semi Submarine by Raonhaje
“EGO,” by Raonhaje is the world’s first compact semi submarine that doesn’t needs extensive training to be on your own in your underwater excursion. This battery powered boat-cum-submarine can be operated like a car, which explains its electric-car-like looks. An electronic accelerator pedal is applied instead of a throttle lever in the boats to work like the accelerator pedal of a the car. You can control the navigation by adding the direction switch.
The boat is piloted like a car—there’s an acceleration pedal as opposed of a throttle—meaning that you don’t need much special training to drive one around. Its battery-powered, with each charge giving you six to ten hours and a top speed of four knots, and it’s currently being shown off at the Miami boat show.
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X-SYM 125, Yacht by S-MOVE DESIGN
Yacht designers Marcus Schulz and Oleksandr Vyshnevskiy of S-MOVE Design in Austria have released details of the superyacht project X-SYM 125. The 38.3m X-SYM 125 Motor yacht Project by S-MOVE Design has an innovative asymmetrical exterior design which represents a unique step in naval design.
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Thansadet, Aquatic Caravan by Gambo Design
Gambo Design has developed an innovative caravan that turns into a floating house to provide a comfortable retreat on both the land and water. Dubbed the “Thansadet,” the mobile home comes equipped with all the basic amenities of modern life to accommodate a small family, up to five people, in utmost comfort. Be it land or water, the modular mobile home promises to take you to your favorite destination with ease.
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Atlantic Sea Hawk by Sauter Carbon Offset Design & Atlantic Motor Yacht
Sauter Carbon Offset Design and Atlantic Motor Yachts present the Atlantic Sea Hawk, a Hi-performance Zero Carbon 18 meter Cabin Cruiser with a top speed of 50 knots.
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The Snow Cycle
This winter snow bicycle or snow cycle was Designed in Oberndorf, Austria, and is actually the snow bicycle that set the Guinness World Record for the longest vertical drop of 107,400′ in 11 hours and can reach top speeds of 66 mph. The latest version of this winter snow bicycle or “sit-ski,” features in-line, twin-skis and a powder-coated steel frame as well as a front elastomer/spring suspension that assists riders in initiating turns with the front ski, controlled with an adjustable t-bar steering column.
The Snow Cycle uses two main front and back skis for steering, with foot-mounted blades for stabilization. Luckily, a padded seat is also included, should you hit any debris and/or children. Steering is accomplished with an adjustable t-bar (and a good sense of balance). And in case you were worried, Hammacher Schlemmer assures that the ride “withstands the battering of snow, ice, and meltwater.” Phew! This sounds much more durable than my cardboard and glass sled from last year. If you can manage to stay on the thing, it looks like it would be a hell of a good time.
Kanebo Sensai Select Spa by Curiosity
Tokyo designer Gwenael Nicolas of Curiosity has completed a spa in Interlaken, Switzerland, with silk panels hanging in layers from the ceiling.
The soft glow of light gently removes the outside world, layer by layer, to transform the mind and body. The waiting room in the center of the space is designed as a “cocoon”, an oasis of tranquility surrounded by serene light, where the everyday life gives way to a different dimension, leading to an unexplored sense of relaxation and well being.
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Capsule Caravan by David Tonkinson
David Tonkison aims to appeal to the fashion conscious user in his project Capsule Caravan, by creating a light weight stylish capsule that could be easily stored or towed by a small car. The circular sleeper is a light-weight, compact caravan that can be towed by smaller vehicles and looks, well, like a pod.
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RA DBR2 by Rizk Auto
Once in a while, a unique creation comes along and takes the best of both worlds and melds classic cars appeal and technology together into one beautiful, advanced machine. The RA DBR2 Auto is built around a state-of-the-art carbon-fiber tub and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis that weighs a feather-like 100 kgs (220 lbs), overlaid with carbon-fiber body panels lined with Nomex. Power will come from a far less exotic Jaguar straight-six or V12 engine, or a LS3 V8 engine borrowed from Corvette. Also quite earthly is the 5-speed manual box for the Jaguar engines. A 6-speed manual and automatic are on offer with the LS3 V8.
Price for the model pictured here is 180,000 US dollars, or 128,000 euros.
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Skateboard Sporting Sails
Skateboard Sporting Sails add a whole new dimension to downhill skateboarding. Weighing less than 8 ounces, the SPORTING-SAIL floats like a feather behind the rider during the entire descent and most enjoyed when deployed. The benefits of using a SPORTING-SAIL allows downhill riders to experience an ultimate sense of control on steeper, more challenging terrain with lighter, smaller, more responsive set-ups (not limited to longboards), while at the same time trains riders to examine overlooked carving scenarios in a stand-up position.
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Houseboat by Rost Niderehe Architects
German architects Rost Niderehe have designed a houseboat on the Eilbek canal in Hamburg, Germany. The original idea has been to design a houseboat that essentially has the character of a boat in combination with the comfort of a traditional family home.
