Isay Weinfeld has designed the Grecia House in São Paulo, Brazil — via CONTEMPORIST
Polish interior design and architecture studio OneByNine recently completed the interior design of an apartment in Hong Kong. It is very well designed with classic mid-century modern furnishings and functional walls of storage to maximize the small space. However, the bathroom is one that you’ve just gotta see…
f you like video games (and clearly, the owner of this apartment does!) then you will love this bathroom. Using mosaic tiles, the designers re-created a classic game of Space Invaders on the wall, complete with explosions and alerts like ERROR! — via Design Milk
Creature cubes from the deep — via Amazon
Whereas pixillation is usually very successful at obscuring images otherwise unfit to be seen, the US Army is £3 billion in the hole, with its pixellated camo uniform (introduced in 2004) being dubbed a colossal mistake.
The Daily reports that soldiers have roundly criticised the gray-green uniform for standing out almost everywhere it’s been worn
.
Essentially, the Army designed a universal uniform that universally failed in every environment,
a US Army specialist who served two tours in Iraq told The Daily.
Now, US Army researchers and textile technologists are working feverishly to design a new, less conspicuous camo pattern — via redwolf.newsvine.com
According to the architect, the solidity and grandeur of Casa Kona was conceived over a dinner, and provided an opportunity to create a home for art for a perfectionist and discriminating client.
The American couple who commissioned it had fallen in love with the contemporary work of Mexican architecture firm Legorreta + Legorreta — via Home Design Find
Near the medieval Slovenian town of Škofja Loka, a farm property was transformed by the replacement of an ancient farm building with this crisp, modern three-story home.
The home, built by Arhitetektura doo, sits in exactly the same location as the farm building it replaced, sharing the very same dimensions, with the same slope used as a prominent influence in the home’s shape — via Dornob
Before you can create Photoshop masterworks, you need to learn the basics. Even the most complex digital artworks are built on a foundation of simple actions. These 50 tutorials are aimed at the clever beginner who wants to master Photoshop from the roots — via Psdtuts+
Custom German safe-maker Döttling are currently led by master locksmith and namesake Markus Döttling (it was his great grandfather who founded the company in 1919) & Managing Partner Andreas K Schlittenhardt. The safes Döttling makes are nothing short of spectacular — the kind of stuff you will only see in the homes of the most elite and deep-pocketed watch collectors in the world — via Perpetuelle
Sydney Hospital, originally uploaded by Red Wolf.
Sydney Hospital, originally uploaded by Red Wolf.
Sydney Hospital, originally uploaded by Red Wolf.
This birdhouse features the look of those little Airstream trailers everyone loves. Crafted using the highest quality materials — so they will last as long as the real ones
— via Etsy
Here’s the latest machine from the Australian headquarters of Deus. Called Gicleur
, it’s one of the most stylish Kawasaki W650 customs we’ve ever seen. Gicleur is French for jet
, and it’s a critical part of an espresso machine: the nozzle that governs the water that flows through the coffee — via Bie EXIF
Octopus Rainbow! You’ll just love carrying around this super cute little pouch! It features an adorable rainbow of little octopi on black. Each pouch is fully-lined and has an extra zippered pocket inside – bonus — via Shana Logic
It’s hard to improve on the Norton Commando. But Bill Becker, creator of the lovely Aermacchi Sprintwe featured a little while ago, has taken the iconic British motorcycle to a new level.
Bill bought the Commando on eBay as a project bike with a rebuilt motor and powder coated frame. Everything else was in a state of disassembly and arrived in three boxes — via Bike EXIF
If you are a fan of the period, this four-bedroom 1930s art deco property in Southgate, London N14 should be right up your street.
A lovely example and according to the agent, a house that has been used in both ITV and BBC TV productions in the past. It’s also a nice mix of the old and the new – some lovely period features are still here, but overall, this is very much a modern family home.
The house is on the market for offers in excess of £670,000. More images and details on the agent’s site — via WowHaus
In Italian, Settebello
is idiom for seven of diamonds
. And this little 175cc Moto Morini is a real diamond, packing a surprising punch from its four-stroke single motor. This was during happier days for Moto Morini, when it enjoyed huge competition success after WWII — via Bike EXIF
Alan Bernard is a colourful character. Based in Florida, he runs Santiago Chopper. This machine has got the go
to match the show. The motor started life as a Kawasaki 750 H2, but it’s a high-power drag bike engine built by Fast By Gast that sucks through 40mm Lectron carbs. It’s nestling in a 1988 Suzuki GSX-R frame, with a front end from a Ducati 1098 — via Bike EXIF
The residence KGN [Carazo Architects] was developed as a result of very special conditions defined primarily be located in a tropical mountain of difficult access, the religious needs of the clients of Indian origin, who are guided by the VaastuSastra (the spatial layout system linked to Hindu religious beliefs) and a dramatic and impressive site in the mountains of the coast line with primary forest, pristine waterfalls, tropical wildlife and unparalleled views — via ArchDaily
MyZeil Shopping Mall is a project designed by Studio Fuksas in Frankfurt, Germany in 2009. The sculptural glass façade creates impressive and dynamic spaces within the public atriums, creating a unique environment for a common activity. The 77,000 square metre structure includes shops, leisure spaces, kids areas, restaurants, fitness centre and parking — via ArchDaily
Is your door causing a sticky situation by refusing to stay ajar? It’s time to get Kraken and get the fabulous tentacle doorstop from the NeatoShop. This cephalopod inspired doorstop is handcrafted in the USA. If you miss this deal you’re a sucker — via Neatorama
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