An interesting new house has been built off the coast of Suffolk, in Thorpeness, England. Called the Dune House, it was designed by architecture firm Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Arkitekter MNAL. In order for the house to be built on the property, it had to relate to the traditional British seaside architecture in that area. The roof and bedroom reflect this specification, but the ground and second floor are…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 18, 2011 at 1:23pm —
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A new national outreach program was recently launched by none other than NASA! The program has seven farms competing in creating corn mazes that best exemplifies the contributions and milestones NASA has made. It's also meant as an educational experience, as each maze is open to the public and activities involving science and NASA will take place in specific parts of the…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 17, 2011 at 3:48pm —
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The Rotor 360 camera, designed by Charlie Nghiem, is beautifully simple in its execution of design. By removing the buttons for menu options and instead replacing them with a rotating column of choices, Nghiem has improved the interface of the modern digital camera.
Nghiem offers this brief explanation about his design, "The column consists of several cylinders stacked on top of…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 17, 2011 at 3:32pm —
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Ready to peak into the future? GM has started pilot programs for testing its new "EN-V" zero emissions vehicles, a new concept about eco-friendly transportation. Powered by a lithium-ion batteries, they are fully electric and contain both a manual and an autonomous mode. In the autonomous mode, the built in wireless antenna, GPS system, and vehicle to vehicle communications would…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 17, 2011 at 2:45pm —
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Dev Harlan creates extraordinary light installations, the newest of which is titled "Parmenides I." The impressive 8 foot diameter sculpture acts as a display for the light projections cast upon it. This causes a rather hypnotic effect as you watch the colors change, pulsate, rotate and vanish. It premiered at the Christopher Henry Gallery as part of a solo show entitled "The Astral Flight…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 16, 2011 at 10:00am —
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Husky
Suren Manvelyan, is a bit of a jack of all trades. He has a PhD in Theoretical Physics specializing in Quantum Chaos but has recently turned his attention to photographing the amazing detailed landscapes of eyes. The ones featured here are all from animals and includes a husky dog, snail, Siames cat, and even a crocodile as well as a few other…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 16, 2011 at 10:00am —
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Polish illustrator
Robert Proch is quite the talented artist. Creating dynamic, free flowing images, he displays these works in a multitude of mediums, including graffiti, canvas paintings and even animation. His works are filled with energy and kinetic movement that just radiate with liveliness and…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 15, 2011 at 7:00am —
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Kuat Racks, a US-based bike accessory company, has come up with a creative new bike lock. The Bottle Lock is an easy way to bring a bike lock with you instead of having to carry a more cumbersome and less aesthetically pleasing one. A 5 foot long braided steel cable coils into the design. There's a small lockable compartment for smaller items which can be found on the bottom of the bottle. The…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 14, 2011 at 2:26pm —
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300 granite slabs make up the newest piece of art in Blackpool UK. The Comedy Carpet, spans nearly 7,218 feet squared and is made up of catchphrases, quotes, and punchlines from more than 1,000 comedians! It was created to cause a regeneration of traffic for the Blackpool promenade. Designed by artist Gordon Young, the Comedy Carpet spans generations of UK comedians and writers and is one of the…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 13, 2011 at 3:21pm —
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The Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre Pavilion has just been completed in Dorve, Norway. The pavilion provides a panoramic view of the beautiful Norwegian mountain scape, as well as a place for visitors to observe any reindeer herds that just happen to wander by.
Designed by Oslo-based Snohetta, the stunning structure takes its interior inspiration from the forms of eroded…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 12, 2011 at 3:30pm —
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Photographer Bradford Gregory recently turned his camera away from the fashion world and started snapping pictures of the Occupy Wall Street protests. Taking powerful black and white photos, Gregory captures the action behind these now famous scenes saying that the "young people on Wall Street are giving voice to many of the problems that working people in America…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 12, 2011 at 3:30pm —
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Nadya Vessey, a competitive swimmer who's had both legs amputated due to a birth condition, was inspired by a brief conversation she had with a child. When asked why she was removing her legs to go swimming, Vessey told the child that she was a mermaid. This got Vessey thinking and she quickly contacted Weta workshops, an award-winning design and manufacturing facility. Two years later, Weta developed a…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 12, 2011 at 3:21pm —
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Czech designer Kristyna Pojerova recently showed off a beautiful mini-greenhouse. The goal of the "glass house" is to urge those in urban settings to grow herbs and other plants in their own kitchen or houses. It can be mounted on a lightbulb, making use of the otherwise useless heat wasted on bulbs, while supplying a unique micro-climate for the plants growing inside. There are four…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 11, 2011 at 2:25pm —
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We've checked out artist Dave Kinsey's
creative workspace before and now we dive deeper into his intriguing paintings.
Kinsey's multilayered works "attempt to capture the universal essence of the human condition mainly through a symbolic portrayal of contemporary life." His works…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 11, 2011 at 2:23pm —
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The Adastra Superyacht is quite a sight to behold. Designed by John Shuttleworth Yacht Designs, the Adastra looks more like a spaceship from another planet rather than a normal yacht. Despite the futuristic exterior, the interior is lavish and very contemporary. The Adastra has multiple living quarters and common areas and can hold up to nine passengers and six crew members on…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 10, 2011 at 5:17pm —
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 10, 2011 at 3:00pm —
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German architectural studio Graft Architects, has come out with a new and very visually striking table. The "Phantom Table," made of carbon fiber and plastic, has a flowing design that gives the viewer a slight sense of uneasiness, as if they are waiting for the "cloth" to finally fall to the ground. The idea behind the "Phantom Table" is that it's to look as if the tablecloth is being…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 10, 2011 at 2:30pm —
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Artist Ala Younis is presenting a new piece of work entitled "Tin Soldiers" at the Istanbul Art Biennale. The festival presents works that show a relationship between art and politics. Many of the pieces are politically charged and outspoken and Ala Younis's "Tin Soldiers" is no different.
"Tin Soldiers" depicts the nine armies of the Middle East that have been implicated or…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 9, 2011 at 10:00am —
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London-based firm Foster + Partners, have just released the design for the new Kuwait International Airport. The proposed airport will be able to handle 13 million annual travelers with the ability to expand to 50 million if needed. It will also provide relief from one of the Earth's hottest climates.
Made up of three symmetrical wings that will extend nearly a mile each, the…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 8, 2011 at 7:00am —
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The iTree, designed by Austria based company KMKG, is a new high-end iPhone/iPod dock. Made out of a hollowed-out log, the iTree is extremely customizable. Buyers can choose between three different types of wood and also decide on the length, width, and built in features. The iTree can be outfitted for wireless capabilities, can support iPads, has a built in CD player, and even has a custom fitted vinyl…
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Added by Jacob Paul Wiegmann on October 7, 2011 at 3:00pm —
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