Over the period, there has been a complete shift in the primary function of a chair, i.e. seating the user in comfort. Expanding the function of common household furniture, British designer Jamie Martin has come up with a hi-tech seat dubbed the “Gadget Chair” that integrating game consoles, computer, TV/PVR, video & music playback and back massager in a single unit is sure to enhance the experience of the user. Incorporating miniature-cooling fans, heating elements and... [weiterlesen]

EDGE is the living manifestation of an ideology that embraces simplicity and shuns materialism. The tiny 320-square-foot house from Wisconsin’s Revelations Architects fulfills the basic important needs of a small family unit with limited means in a very decent and somber manner. The house supports and also engenders green living which takes minimal from its surroundings. ... [weiterlesen]

Sidestepping long tales revolving around the evolution of hard shell backpacks, we come straight to the one designed by the Mint Pass team. Fabricated purely as a fashion accessory, the backpack it seems has nothing to do with user fatigue or physical discomfort precisely because it is made from plastic downright leaving aside the fabric used on the inner part of the laces. ... [weiterlesen]

We have been left inundated by a torrent of designs inspired by consumerist culture. Luxurious houses, chic offices and plush shopping malls are the only visual landmarks to the near absence of a library with inviting interiors. Designer Mihaela Stojanova has designed a library with stylish and well groomed interiors that give young a chance to choose between a video arcade and a reading place. ... [weiterlesen]

The only message resounding from Mut Architecture’s Z House is “back to the hillside caves.” The Z house has been conceptualized as a dwelling nestled in the rocky outcrop of Brentwood, California. Interestingly, the entire house is supported by a hill and has absolutely no false walls or even pillars. One makes house entrance through the kitchen where the countertop is at the same height as... [weiterlesen]

At a time when the entire world is going gaga over FIFA everything beginning and ending with soccer captivates our minds. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect than it already has been for Taiwan based Greendix solar panel designer to introduce the world’s first solar powered soccer ball to the field. What gives the ball its’ entirely new look are the solar panels on the exterior which replace the conventional black pentagonal-shaped... [weiterlesen]

Commissioned by motorsport enthusiast Bob Rubin, artist Chris Gilmour has come up with a full-scale McLaren M8B finished entirely in cardboard and hot glue to commemorate Denny Hulme’s historic 1969 Can-Am victory. The cardboard replica of the M8, which is one of the most iconic cars from one of racing’s most outrageous eras, features incredibly accurate exterior as well as interior made using only cardboard and glue. Just amazing! To quote former U.S. Treasurer Bob Rubin, This... [weiterlesen]

Advancements in science and technology are not only restricted to gadgets or appliances, but they break all the barriers and have entered the wider spheres such as means of mass transportation and architecture, commuting and residing the inhabitants in utmost comfort. Here are some of the stunning architectural delights that breathe life with modern interactive technologies. Shanghai Corporate Pavilion The “Shanghai Corporate Pavilion” by Atelier Feichang Jianzhu seems to substantiate the “Better City, Better Life” theme with its... [weiterlesen]

Alpha Project, an innovative design spectacularly combines advanced building design and with rich cultural heritage of the city of Doha. Designed by Spanish firm X V Studio, the project recently won an international competition for a mixed-used development in Qatar. The design is an independent eco-system formed with the amalgamation of ancient design engineering with the available natural resources. The Alpha project ensures stable living conditions in harsh climate through various sustainable measures such as the use of... [weiterlesen]

Peak Series is an ideal vacationing house that guarantees both fun and quality time spent with your near and dear ones. Designed by Swedish architecture firm Vision Division, the Peak Series are pre-fabricated summer houses built from wood. ... [weiterlesen]