Jacob Paul Wiegmann's Blog Posts Tagged 'Design' (77)

The Exbury Egg project is a functional exercise in art and sustainability. Created by artist Stephen Turner, SPUD group, and Pad studio, the project aims to make us re-evaluate the way we live, as well as our approach to sustainability. Made out of local materials and using classic boat building techniques, the Egg will be tethered to the shore and will be floating in an estuary of the river…

Architect Richard Moreta Castillo has conceptualized The Grand Cancun luxury hotel, a groundbreaking design that will be supported by a series of stilts that elevate the main level up from the water. It will feature a variety of amenities, such as underwater dinning and high-end shopping but the design's real triumph is how eco-friendly it is.

The structure's outside facade will be covered in…

Created as the sixth and final seaside mansion, as part of the Jeju Airest City resort in South Korea, "The Oval" house is an open structure that hopes to seamlessly incorporate nature. Designed by Seoul-based architects Planning Korea, the goal of the condo is for the residents to experience all four seasons as they come and go.

Given its name because of its…

Architects and designers have been attempting to bring more of nature into the urban setting due to the ever growing push for sustainable and green living. Designed by WOHA architects, the Park Royal in Singapore is currently located in a business district, and flanked by Hong Lim Park and various apartment complexes.

The 12-story-tall hotel will feature six sky…

Many high school students often consider going into college to major in some form of engineering, but very few have the portfolio that 18-year-old Justin Beckerman has, which now includes a working submarine! Growing up, Justin was always building miniature remote controlled machines out of scrap electronics he would find and, as he grew up, his skills in building and electronics…

I like many others have wanted to learn to play guitar only to pick it up, quickly get discouraged, and quit. However, newly formed California based company Incident, hopes to help those who wish to learn guitar by using the new gTar digital guitar and Iphone app. The gTar works by having an Iphone app with a library of starter songs, various instrumental…

It has always been challenging to design for urban environments when it comes to renewable energy. Lack of open space, noise concerns, and close quarters eliminate many of the standard solutions such as wind turbines. However, Swedish architectural studio Belatchew Arkitekter is proposing an innovative new concept to bring renewable energy into the big city. The Strawscraper, a…

Waterstudio.NL is an architecture firm that specializes in creating projects that are on or near water. One of their newest projects is a towering multilayered structure called the Sea Tree. In an effort to bring back healthy environments to large cities, these structures would be built in the rivers, lakes, or harbors that often border large metropolises and house not…

Created by designer Hector del Amo, the ZERO helicopter is a new take on the idea of personal transportation. While I'm unsure of how well this design could be translated into the real world, I'm enjoying the concept and design. Personal use aircrafts would alleviate traffic congestion, especially in bigger cities, but I would be a worried about flying in it since…

Have you ever seen such a super sleek hybrid? Soon to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the brand new Lexus LF-LC is taking on a sportier look than the typical hybrid car. The two door, four seater continues Lexus's history of modern vehicle design. While aspects of the actual engine specification haven't yet been released, speculations have…

Industrial designer Claudio Sibille has designed a rather simple yet remarkably interesting piece of furniture. What may look like two modern chairs is actually a small coffee table! The Sensei Chair/Table set is a unique take on functionality and purpose. Made from chromed piping and acrylic, the chairs on their own act as elegant pieces of furniture but…

The Moody Aquarium Sink is a unique way to change a boring bathroom fixture into something spectacular. Sold through Opulent Items, this "living aquarium" sink has a top that can be removed for cleaning and rearranging, a filtration system, and two openings on the sides for feeding the fish. A light is found in the back…

Have you ever seen such an interestingly shaped structure? An architectural experiment was undertaken by the Institute for Computer-Based Design and the Institute for Structural Engineering and Structural Design with help from University of Stuttgart students. As is the goal with many architects, finding highly efficient forms in nature then replicating them in an…

Designed by Mr. Simo, BoomCases offer a new take on speakers and stereos. Each vintage case can be customized to the buyers unique specifications. Options included are T.V. screens, solar chargers, custom paint jobs, and ability to run on batteries. Each one contains a plug in wall charger that can last for more then 9 hours on a single charge, and any device that accepts a headphone jack can be…

The Aeris Stainless Steel Fireplace features a striking and functional design conceptualized by Federico Otero. Instead of using firewood or requiring a gas connection, the Aeris uses a combustion chamber running on denatured ethanol. When the summer months roll around, the combustion chamber can easily be removed and a stylish drink cooler can take its place. With the ability to…

Bourrasque, by London-based designer Paul Cocksedge, is meant to represent a large collection of papers blowing away in the wind. Made for France's City of Lyon's annual Festival of Lights, each sheet of "paper" is made from a special conductive material that lights up when a current is passed through it. All are the exact size of a standard piece of printer paper and were…

Designed by Frankfurt-based architect Boris Banozic, the simINN Flight Simulation Center in Stuggart, Germany is an interesting take on introducing beginners to flying. Using an exact replica of a Boeing 737 on the outside and a Learjet 45x cockpit on the inside, the center strives to make your flight as comfortable and realistic as possible. To do this, a number of features are…

Belgium-based designer Mia Schmallenbach has a set of knives out that has been getting a good amount of attention. This design is different from other knife sets because each one nests within the larger one, all coming together into one clean space-saving package. The set features a paring, carving, chef's, and filleting knife and their base that have all been made out of one piece of…

Just how beautiful is this room incredibly lit room? Taiwanese designer Jeff Dah-Yue Shi, has won the 2011 Gold Pin design mark from the Taiwan Design Center for his LED Bamboo concept.

To create these beautiful lights, Dah-Yue Shi placed LEDs behind the bases of each rhombus. On top of the LEDs is a layer of…