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20" Navy Canvas and Leather Mason Bag by Heritage

2011-03-05T11:08:00.004-05:00

These mason bags are perfect for any weekend travel. Get one over at Tigertree, $92

Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey” Release Date

2011-03-05T10:54:00.002-05:00

"The Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” is one of the all time classic basketball shoes, so isn’t the logical move to borrow that colorway and add it to another, nearly as iconic silhouette? The Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey” essentially uses that strategy, draping the shoe in a clean grey nubuck, with enough light grey on the laces, tongue and plastic panel—as well as white accents—to create a nice contrast. Check out a few more looks under the cut, and hit marqueesole.com now to grab a pair if you don’t want to wait until the Air Jordan 5 “Wolf Grey” release date on May 14th."

Source: nikeblog.com

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

2011-03-05T10:00:00.000-05:00

Big Dig House by SsD Architects

2010-01-18T22:29:00.003-05:00

"SsD Architects designed the Big Dig house in Lexington, Massachusetts.

As a prototype building that demonstrates how infrastructural refuse can be salvaged and reused, the structural system for this house is comprised of steel and concrete discarded from Boston’s Big Dig utilizing over 600,000 lbs of salvaged materials from elevated portions of the dismantled I-93 highway. Planning the reassembly of the materials in as if it were a pre-fab system, subtle spatial arrangements are created. These materials however are capable of carrying much higher loads than standard structure, easily allowing the integration of large scale roof gardens. Most importantly, the project demonstrates an untapped potential for the public realm: with strategic front-end planning, much needed community programs including schools, libraries, and housing could be constructed whenever infrastructure is deconstructed, saving valuable resources, embodied energy, and taxpayer dollars."

Source: Contemporist

The Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing, Dubai

2010-01-17T16:20:00.001-05:00

"The Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Crossing is a new 1.7 kilometer bridge, which will be the largest and tallest spanning arch bridge in the world. The bridge’s form, a simple arch, is the most basic of structural solutions for spanning great distances. This particular application of the arch, however, is informed by the culture, topography, light, and script of the region. The structure visually connects to the earth, and then takes a bold leap. As it descends, the bridge touches down to embrace and frame the opera house. The structure again rises up and makes a lighter arch before ending in a gesture reaching skyward. The bridge also incorporates two metro lines."

Source: flylyf

iVictrola iPod Amplifier: Get back into the groove with a new twist

2010-01-17T15:58:00.002-05:00

"You might think that the gramophone died with Nipper the dog, but it’s remarkable to see something of a bygone era relive through the blitz of technology. The iVictrola iPod amplifier created and designed by Matt Richmond might appear to be an old-fashioned object that brings back the memories of a bygone era however, is an extremely convenient gadget of the iPod age. What looks like an antique at the first sight can play your iPod without using batteries or an electrical plug or a solar panel for that matter, but the device runs on an acoustic amplification based on its simple and smart engineering. Handcrafted from recycled walnut pieces from the high-end furniture, the horn is made from metal that actually maximizes the amplification to keep you grooving. Expected to be a limited edition device, the iVictrola iPod amplifier will be priced somewhere near $400 and will be available soon at Design Without Reach."

Source: Bornrich

VIDEO: Dan Neil drives the Audi eTron, tells Musk and Fisker to watch out

2009-12-20T17:31:00.001-05:00

Curved Spout Faucets by Gattoni

2009-12-14T22:48:00.003-05:00

"The Techno collection of curved spout faucets by Gattoni blends contemporary aesthetics with innovation and timeless luxury. The Wabi faucets have been aptly described as the company’s “youngest product” in terms of design. Simple yet sensual, the curves of this arching spout recall tradition and function, but with a cool, contemporary twist. The curving shape is complemented by a matching lever – but the list doesn’t stop there. With a whole range of 31 pieces to choose from including washbasin, bidet, tub faucets, exposed and built-in shower mixers, shower heads, shower columns and other accessories, your bathroom can coordinate as much as you’d like for a modern, minimalist look, or combine select pieces with traditional or transitional bathroom elements for an elegantly eclectic look. Regardless of style, the chrome finish will complement any modern bathroom. Check out these uniquely curved faucets at Gattoni."

Source: Trendir

Kenton Sorenson Leather Dopp Kit

2009-12-14T22:44:00.001-05:00

Price: $110

Source: LikeCool

Try ‘Space Beer’ this season for a change

2009-12-13T01:15:00.000-05:00

The search for water in space involves billions and billions of dollars, but discovering beer came easy toSapporo Breweries, which has just begun selling six-packs of the world’s first “Space Beer” brewed with barley descended from seeds that spent time in space. “Space Barley” is extracted from the fourth-generation offspring of barley seeds that spent five months aboard the International Space Station in 2006 as part of research that Sapporo conducted with the Russian Academy of Sciences and OkayamaUniversity. “The aim of the research was to study the adaptability and life cycle of barley in zero-gravity and to explore the challenges of achieving self-sufficient food production in space.” Space Barley beer has a mellow flavor and slightly dark color reminiscent of deep space, according to Sapporo, and is available in a limited number of 250 six-packs, with each pack going for $110. The proceeds will benefit Okayama University, which will use the funds to promote science education for children and foster the development of space science research in Japan and Russia.

Source: Bornrich

Treehouse / RPA

2009-12-13T01:01:00.003-05:00

Located on a high eastern-facing ridge with views downtown Los Angeles in the distance, the Banyan Treehouse is a diminutive art studio and sanctuary. Rockefeller Partners was originally commissioned by this client to design a house that was ultimately never realized. Working together once again on this project, architect and client were able to revisit some of the design elements that they had originally explored in a different context, such as the striking butterfly roofline.

Perched atop steel pylons that abstractly emulate natural branches, the project is not literally a tree house but rather a modern interpretation of one. The design pays the ultimate respect to the pre-existing tree, literally shaping itself around the contours of the trunk. Inside, a single glass cut out in the floor reconnects the tree house inhabitant to the tree itself, a respectful and subtle nod to Mother Nature.

Every surface of the tree house is appointed with wood, creating an unparalleled level of warmth. The exterior is clad with high-grade cedar while the underside of the eaves and the structure itself are clad with rich palope. Inside, the walnut floors are complemented by walnut paneled walls.

Serving both as a studio and as guest accommodation, the tree house is completely self-sufficient with a water closet, fireplace, refrigerator, daybed, and television. Outside, a quick walk down the stairs leads to a protected and private outdoor shower.

Source: Arch Daily

Air Jordan XII White/Varsity Red Release Date

2009-11-11T22:16:00.001-05:00

"Part of a fitting trilogy along with the Air Jordan XII Flu Game and the Air Jordan XII Rising Sun, the Air Jordan XII white/black-varsity red, which features colors from each of the aforementioned AJ12’s, has an official release date set. If you’re a big fan of retro releases that don’t digress too much from the original, this might just be for you as it’s pretty much the same shoe seen so many years ago. In fact this is the only original colorway of the AJ12 that hasn’t been retro’d until now. It’s about time. The Air Jordan XII white/varsity red release date is set for December 19th."

Source: nikeblog.com

Airless Tires

2009-11-11T22:02:00.004-05:00

"anyone who has ever driven a car dreads getting a flat tire, but what if your tires could never go flat? in recent years a number of companies and inventors have been working on creating airless tires that would be impossible to puncture. the most well known design in this field is the michelin tweel, a combination wheel and tire. the design was one of the first to emerge, bringing the idea of non-pneumatic tires to the public's attention. but michelin has been slow to roll out the technology beyond the test phase. in light of this, a company called resilient technologies has also been working on an airless tire. the company recently announced that prototypes of their honeycomb-like tires will ship in 2011 for use in the US military. this will no doubt help the airless tire field, as will other startup companies working on the task like britek. you can see their design below and a video explaining more. with this much competition in the field, we may see non-pneumatic tires on consumer vehicles in the near future.

http://www.michelin.com
http://www.resilienttech.com
http://www.energyreturnwheel.com"

Source: designboom

Carbon 451 Lamp by Marcus Tremonto

2009-11-11T21:56:00.002-05:00

"American artist/designer Marcus Tremonto has created the Carbon 451 Lamp.When asked by art gallery owner Patrick Brillet to design a piece out of Carbon Fiber, we decided to celebrate and utilize the best of the materials true physical properties, its strength and lightness. The complexity of curves and required thinness could not be duplicated in any other material whilestill maintaining its ability to support itself completely…"

Source: Contemporist

Ferrari World Prepares for Grand Opening in Abu Dhabi Next Year

2009-11-05T19:52:00.001-05:00

"If you had the occasion to watch the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which capped the end of the 2009 Formula One World Championship, you may have gotten a glimpse of a giant red structure with a huge Ferrari emblem on the roof. What you're looking at is Ferrari World, the first Ferrari theme park, being built on the man-made Yas Island resort in Abu Dhabi.

The complex stands as the largest indoor park in the world, encompassing some 2 million square feet under a giant 150-foot-high red steel roof sporting the largest Ferrari logo in the world. Out of the top protrudes a 200-foot g-force drop tower, accompanying the world's fastest roller coaster, a flume ride simulating a Ferrari engine and kart tracks among its 20+ attractions. Of course there'll be plenty of restaurants and shopping opportunities that go along with any theme park as well. This one is set to open its doors some time next year as part of an ongoing initiative to turn the United Arab Emirates into a leading tourist destination."

Source: Luxist

Audi Avatar Concept Hails From an Optimistic Future

2009-11-04T23:03:00.002-05:00

"This otherworldly Audi Avatar concept throws out all kinds of unlikely performance figures–the 2.9-second 0 to 62 mph time and 223 + mph top speed seem like pretty tall orders from an electric. Then again, why not throw out all kinds of ridiculous numbers; it’s just a concept, anyway. Plus the designer has until the self-imposed 2032 to get the tech up to the vision. High performance hopes aside, the odd-looking mechanical creature features four, wheel-mounted electric motors powered by long-range supercharge-ion batteries. Assisting the motors with performance is an aerodynamic, lightweight body. The car is designed to deliver drivers with the “joy of driving that they had playing racing games when they were kids”. That is, assuming they can find the wheels. Designed by Edwin Conan. [via Coroflot]"

Source: DesignCrave

Listen..

2009-11-01T23:21:00.003-05:00

Wale Ft. Rihanna - Contemplate

Attention Deficit drops Nov. 11th

Wood and Glass Staircases - Mistral staircase design by Siller

2009-11-01T22:54:00.002-05:00

"These gorgeous wood and glass staircases by Siller are about as close as “interactive art” as you can get! Indeed you’ll feel like you’re scaling a sculpture as you make your way up the Mistral staircase design – a stylishly simple, barely there floating staircase. The minimalist design enhances every modern space with the clean, clear look of glass, which allows light and space to flow uninterrupted. Customizable to suit any space, large or small, these wood and glass staircases add instant chic to every home. Put a modern twist on your style and take it to the next level with the Mistral staircase. Check it out at Siller."

Source: Trendir

"The original" leather postal messenger bag

2009-10-26T22:07:00.003-04:00

"Handcrafted, meticulously finished American leather. J.Crew has faithfully recreated the beautiful, oil-tanned mailbags carried by the U.S. Postal Service from 1868 until the 1970s, when the original leather satchels were replaced by blue nylon bags. Designed to improve with age, our hand-oiled, hand-stained, hand-burnished postal messengers are sewn by experienced artisans on century-old machines. Each piece of leather is carefully selected for quality; each historically correct, heavy copper rivet is set by hand. As a result, each "original" leather postal messenger is one of a kind with its own unique character. Buckle-strap closure on flap. Interior back-wall patch pocket. Unlined. "

Available at jcrew.com - $795

Source: J. Crew

The Hill-Side Scarf in Indigo Chambray

2009-10-26T21:57:00.003-04:00

"You_Have_Broken_The_Internet blog points us out to this wonderful scarf by Hill-Side. While the chambray love is still strong amongst the shirt circle, Hill-Side gives us a unique accessory for the fall season. The stitch detailing is superb as well as the color contrast of the indigo chambray and the lining. A number of these scarves will be available in November in Indigo, Black, Plum Violet, and Kyoto Violet."

Source: Swipelife

Dubai’s Luxury Metro

2009-10-25T23:17:00.002-04:00

"In Dubai, 30,000 workers labored over the course of four years to produce the city’s first metro system. Opened to the public in September, the $7.64 billion budget is double what developers expected, but the automated system is the longest in the world, with over 52 kilometers of track and 29 stations. Monumental air-conditioned pedestrian bridges protect riders from the desert heat as they approach stations, and once aboard, luxury compartments and wireless internet service pamper them between destinations.

Officials and residents hope that the metro system will initiate a wave of development in Dubai, where several projects have stalled or been abandoned due to the poor economic climate. Whether residents in the notoriously hot city will abandon their cars (running on $1.00 per gallon gas) remains to be seen, but officials say they expect annual ridership to exceed 200 million."

Source: Swipelife

Squid-inspired Vado showerhead

2009-10-20T21:51:00.002-04:00

"Giant squids, despite being elusive creatures, have remained a subject for sci-fi movies but Vado has brought this rare deep-sea creature out and to your shower. Seemingly inspired by a squid, this infinitely adjustable Vado showerhead has six flexible tentacles that can be aimed anywhere you like. This freakingly cool showerhead might look like a piece from some sci-fi movie, but this Sculpture shower head from Vado would glue any sci-fi aficionado in the shower."

Source: Bornrich

Listen..

2009-10-18T18:31:00.004-04:00

Tiesto (With Tegan and Sara) - I Feel it in My Bones

From the Album "Kaleidoscope" by Tiesto, released October 6, 2009.

Source: MFR

Southern Tier Brewing Co. - Pumking

2009-10-18T18:26:00.001-04:00

"Pumking is an ode to Púca, a creature of Celtic folklore, who is both feared and respected by those who believe in it. Púca is said to waylay travelers throughout the night, tossing them on its back, and providing them the ride of their lives, from whichthey return forever changed! Brewed in the spirit of All Hallows Eve, a time of year when spirits can make contact with the physical world and when magic is most potent. Pour Pumking into a goblet and allow it’s alluring spirit to overflow. As spicy aromas present themselves, let its deep copper color entrance you as your journey into this mystical brew has just begun. As the first drops touch your tongue a magical spell will bewitch your taste buds making it difficult to escape. This beer is brewed with pagan spirit yet should be enjoyed responsibly.
9.0% abv • 12.7ºL • Imperial Pumpkin Ale • 22 oz / 1/2 keg / 1/6 keg"

Source: Southern Tier Brewing Company

Rocking Chair Powers Its Attached OLED Lamp Just by Rocking

2009-10-18T18:20:00.002-04:00

"The Murakami Chair's attached lamp powered by your rocking back and forth, a good idea! Designed by Rochus Jacob. The Chair's OLED lamp even senses when it's light or dark out. And it has a battery pack which stores 'your rocking' in the daylight ."

Source: LikeCool