Metropolis Architects has created the Palabritas Beach House in Peru. The design serves as a large picture frame focussing on the surrounding oceans. Adding to the design is a retro feel – rounded corners and bold red accents reminiscent of the 60′s. The grounds are lined with glowing lights, highlighting the building’s design and stature.
Atipus is a graphic communication studio, based in Barcelona. The studio was created in 1998 and their portfolio shows off their well thought and forward thinking approach to design that is communicated across all formats.
Solid is a very talented design studio based in Italy.
Their philosophy is to grow the business of its clients, they approach this with a combination of creativity and practicality that captures their customers vision.
Audi has presented the ‘Q3 jinlong yufeng’ (‘golden dragon in the wind’), a special kitesurfing-themed concept variant of the Q3. The name references the symbol of the year 2012 in the chinese zodiac, the water dragon.
Interesting elements of this concept include the two ‘audi cam’ sport cameras stored in the interior. These cameras can be mounted in the sail bar or helmet – transmitting to the car via WLAN and then sent via bluetooth to other devices.
Swiss base Bell & Ross have recently released the exclusive WWI Sautante line. A modest alligator band meets the class style round face of the watches leaving an impression of traditional elegance and classic style. Bell & Ross take a unique approach with the mechanics of the watch.
This is just my sort of watch – minimal in exterior, classy and timeless. Gentlemen, please take note.
Artist makoto tojiki has developed ‘hope and dream’, an illuminated, kinetic sculptural installation for luxury beauty brand clé de peau beauté
The japanese based sculptor created his work which comprises of nine units spanning 7 x 20 meters of the darkened gallery space. The piece begins with a young girl releasing a bird from her outstretched hands. As the expanse of moving light continues, each of the additional components picture the animal in a distinct moment of flight.
‘Sometimes an object appears differently from how we remember it to be. yet, this is often not because the object itself has changed, but it is caused by a change
in the observer’s perspective. this change may also be related to, and expressive of, the object’s essence. my interest is in exploring, ‘when, and for what reason,
does a person’s perception of an object change?’ through my work, I seek to stimulate how people see objects. by extracting its essence, I seek to express
that which lies at an object’s core.‘ -Makoto Tojiki
This just looks incredible. The express rail link west kowloon terminus’ is by international practice aedas
This concept is for a high speed railway which passes between hong kong and beijing. The 430,000 sm area will host 15 tracks creating the largest underground terminal in the world. Just astonishing.
Designed by ArcFaggin Architects, the bookshop and coffeeshop is an exquisite design offering fabulous views of Campos do Jordão, Brazil. Wood panels divide rooms and provide shade for guests to enjoy relaxing with their coffee.
Stumbled across these guys the other day. Schofield Watch Company is the brainchild of Giles Ellis. From a young age Giles had a fascination with watches – comparing the features and details of each watch he came into contact with. This passion and attention to detail not only for watches but form, function and design is evident in the Signalman watches.
This incredible super yacht has just been launched. The Adastra Superyacht built by McConaghy Boats in Zhuhai, China is a 42.5 meter long aquatic luxury cruising vessel. Based on a catameran-like structure, the design of the Adastra gives the ability of maneuverability and room for entertaining. The inside is decked out like a luxury hotel.
This surely serves as a benchmark for future super yacht design.
