Archive for February 3rd, 2010
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ChiliBed, A Self-Heating Mattress For A Constantly Warm Bed
I’ve always dreamed of unconventionally placed heaters (in my boots or in my clothes for example). After all, when you’re out in the cold weather, the most unusual thoughts run through your head. However, I never really considered the idea of someone eventually coming up with something like this.Today we would like to present ChiliBed [...]
15 Beautiful and Diverse Interiors from SHH
SHH is a company based in London, founded in 1992. Interior design is not their only strong point, as the firm also takes on architecture projects. However, today we would like to show you how a room can be converted in a stylish and contemporary space in their vision. We’ve gathered up 15 different interiors [...]
The Fed.
[Model detail of the south atrium interior]
Architects: Lab
Project: Federation Square, Melbourne
The project was commissioned after a two-stage competition with 170 entries.
Robie House - Nothing Short of Phenomenal
Design and Build: 1908-1910
Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright
Location: Chicago, Illinois
On March 1, 1957, the Seminary announced plans to demolish the Robie House on September 15 in order to begin the construction of a dormitory for its students. This time an international outcry arose, and Wright himself, then 90 years old, returned to the Robie House on March 18, accompanied by the media, students and neighborhood organizers to protest the intended demolition of the house.
via Wikipedia
Greenpoint Stadium to House South Africa World Cup in 2010
It’s nice to see an example of how architecture and sports evolve together. The pictures below were made in Cape Town, South Africa and they represent the new Greenpoint Stadium which will house the South Africa World Cup in 2010. The previous stadium in Cape Town had a capacity of 18,000 spectators, which apparently was [...]
Gallery of Pseudo-Victorian, Steampunkesque & Retro Robot Art
These creative technological inventions have a streak of steampunk, robots built into a pseudo-Victorian mechanical fantasy. Retro art, these modded vintage gadgets merge the modern day world with that of Jules Verne. Here is a sci-fi retro-vision with as many steampunk-kissed elements as we could find over a wide arrange of robot sculptures, somewhere between [...]
Future Shower Design : Egg Shower by Arina Komarova
Wondering what is the latest trend in bathroom showers ? Here is the Egg Shower by Arina Komarova, an inventive egg-shaped shaped Cocoon Shower Stall that when you enter in to take the shower shuts down and appears to be protecting you like a nice shell. Besides shower, it has a bathtub, hydro massage (Jacuzzi) [...]
Optimal Interior Design For A Small Apartment in Sweden
Located in one of Stockholm’s most attractive and exclusive areas,this small apartment is an example of how to make the best of a limited living space.This well-planned apartment features large windows giving good natural light, wide spaces and excellent storage opportunities, including a large basement. The living room is airy and decorated in light materials. [...]
Siza’s Faculty of Architecture, Porto
I had a walk around this 4 weeks ago. Porto is a must on the list of any Architect’s Euro tour.
