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Okhta Center Will be the Tallest Building in Europe



Once constructed, Okhta Center in St. Petersburg, Russia will be the tallest building in Europe, and one of the most environmentally sustainable buildings in the word. The twisting tower, designed architecture firm RMJM, will primarily serve as the headquarters for Gazprom's oil unit OAO Gazprom Neft, with additional spaces dedicated to a concert hall, museum, hotel and…

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Added by Eugene on October 3, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

BumpTop Takes 3D Multi-Touch to a Whole New Level

When we think of multi-touch right now, the iPhone naturally comes to mind. But really, with such a small screen, there are only so many gestures you can do.



BumpTop greatly expands that roster, and includes several gestures that it claims to have patents for. Basically, they have gestures that use all of you fingers, and both hands, and even the side of hands. You can “lasso” things, “shove” them, “scrunch” them, and “crop” them.



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Added by Eugene on October 3, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

It's Rio, Baby! - 2016 Summer Olympics

Finally, South America gets an Olympics! The 2016 Games are going to be in Rio de Janeiro. In a vote of high drama, the bustling Brazilian carnival city of beaches, mountains and samba beat out finalist Madrid.



Rio spoke to IOC members' consciences - The city argued that it was simply unfair that South America has never hosted the games, while Europe, Asia and North America have done so repeatedly. "It is a time to address this imbalance," Brazil's charismatic… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 2, 2009 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

Kate Beckinsale Is the Sexiest Woman Alive: Esquire (video inside)

Esquire is calling Kate Beckinsale the sexiest woman alive, and I'd be hard pressed to disagree. Video after the jump!



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Added by Eugene on October 2, 2009 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

Innocence by Hush

This amazing piece comes to us from one of our favorite artists, Hush, who is hard at work getting ready for his upcoming show next month at London's Urban Angel Art Lounge. More pics to come as we get closer to the show!…



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Added by Eugene on October 2, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Life Map to Quarter Age Crisis - Colleen Corcoran

Here's a cool little life map that I happen to come upon today. It's funny how we share some of life's biggest experiences. This somehow makes me feel connected to people (and that's a good thing).



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Added by alice on October 2, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Byroglyphics is Back With a New Set of Prints

One of our favorite artists, Byroglyphics, just released a new set of prints! Make sure to grab one before they sell out. My favorite one is Guangxi, displayed here. Also, check out… Continue

Added by alice on October 2, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

China Celebrates 60 Years of Communist Rule - The Big Picture

China certainly knows how to throw a party! Celebrating 60 years of communist rule, hundreds of thousands of participants marched past Tiananmen Square in costume or uniform, with floats and dancers mingling with soldiers and military hardware. The Big Picture is on… Continue

Added by Eugene on October 2, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

10 Modern Packaging Concepts That are Clever and Cool

Is there such a thing as packaging that's too modern? If so, please don't tell these ten people who've designed these amazing concepts! While most of the ten incorporate some sort of clever design idea, each and every one of them takes packaging down to its most simplest form. What's left? Not just a product that gives people an experience but packaging that…

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Added by alice on October 1, 2009 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

Creative Ad: Ink Makes Images Come Alive

This fast-moving, fluid video directed by Niko Tziopanos for CCTV is awesome!! Images come to life through blotches of ink, telling an intriguing, yet random story. [Credits…

Added by Eugene on October 1, 2009 at 4:49pm — No Comments

Jimmy Choo+H&M... Footwear for the peoples

British luxury brand Jimmy Choo is teaming up with high street retailer H&M creating a capsule collection which will be sold in around 200 stores around the world.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1wIXIXlOiU

Added by Gofaster on October 1, 2009 at 3:46pm — 1 Comment

16 Magnificent Black and White Photos of Castles and Bridges



These magnificent photographs of castles and bridges by Marcin Stawiarz are simply majestic. It's almost as if he takes us on a trip back in time during the days of King Arthur and the Knights of Camelot. By using black and white, instead of color on these shots, Stawiarz creates timeless images that are breathtakingly beautiful.



"I’ve always been…

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Added by Eugene on October 1, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Inspiration: Entrepreneurs Can Change the World



I love videos that make you feel inspired! Thanks, SwissMiss, for the… Continue

Added by alice on October 1, 2009 at 10:58am — 1 Comment

Inside Michael Jackson's Private Kingdom - Arch Digest Nov 09 (10 pics)



November's issue of Architectural Digest takes us inside Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch. His 2,700-acre Santa Ynez Valley, CA, estate was opened to photographer Harry Benson over the years. Benson was one of only a few members of the media ever…

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Added by alice on October 1, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

Modern Architecture - Belgium's New Cathedral for Passage (7 photos)



Liège, Belgium recently unveiled a stunning new high speed rail station designed by Santiago Calatrava. With less than 200,000 occupants in Liège, the station is set to provide a new pulse for the former industrial city, acting as the first part of a planned architectural vision for a corporate center in Belgium, and the launch of Liège’s renewal.



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Added by Eugene on October 1, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Craig McDean Must Have a Crush on Kate Moss (15 pics)



If certain fashion photographers have models as their muse, then Craig McDean must have nabbed Kate Moss a long time ago. Like Mario Testino has Gisele, Craig McDean has the chameleon Kate Moss. From the edgy and colorful spread in Vogue UK to the futuristic icey blue photoshoot in Vogue Paris, McDean surprises and delights us with his amazing…

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Added by alice on October 1, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

50 People, 1 Question



"By the end of today, what would you wish to happen?" This was the question asked by Benjamin Reece, a gifted young director, to fifty select individuals in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. With one seemingly simple yet deep question, most of the people seem to be caught off guard. What results is a short video which exposes raw, heartfelt, and touching answers of a community. Check it out, you'll be surprised at some of the answers.…



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Added by Phil on September 30, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

22 of the Coolest Sculptures You'll Ever See



Today, we've compiled an extensive list of 22 modern day sculptures that are as cool as they are freaky. These three-dimensional pieces of art are mind-blowing not just because of the materials that have been used but because they leave an indelible mark on our memory. From the hyper-realistic sculptures from Ron Mueck and Duane Hanson to the magically moving…

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Added by Eugene on September 30, 2009 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

The Philippines Under Water - The Big Picture

About a week ago, Typhoon Ketsana (known in the Philippines as "Ondoy") made landfall, and according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Ketsana dropped 455 mm (17.9 in) of rain on Metro Manila in a span of 24 hours on Saturday - the most in 42 years.



A month's worth of rainfall in a single day washed away… Continue

Added by Eugene on September 30, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

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