There's nothing like being on a lake and taking in the beauty and grandness of a mountain range. It's almost like nature has a way of healing and replenishing the soul that is so easily jaded in the city. Even more amazing, a beautiful optical illusion is created on sunny days when the lake is still. Collected here are some breathtaking photos of mountain range… Continue
Designed by Canadian architect Hongbo Lu, The "Flying Colors of Dubai" was the third place entry in the Zaabeel Park Tall Emblem Structure Competition. Hundreds of colorful flakes positioned around a curved elevator rise to a height of 525 feet (160m). The flakes act like little individual solar panels that not only provide shading, but also have the capability to… Continue
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Today is observed as Memorial Day in the United States, a day for remembering the men and women of our armed services who died while at war. Collected here are a handful of photographs for remembrance, acknowledging some of the men and women who have passed in… Continue
A short film for MTV Worldwide to help raise awareness of the effects of global warming which contains a combination of live action and animation. A globe in a classroom was shot on 16mm which was then tracked and populated with cg toy-like clouds, cars, planes, and cities.
Speckyboy Design Magazine takes us back to our childhood with these movie posters recreated using our favorite plastic building blocks. Kudos to LEGO for creating a product that has always spurred our imagination and encouraged creativity. Which one is your favorite?…
Gotta love the creativity behind this set by Russ and Reyn, a photography team based out of New York City. They do a great job taking something so ordinary and making it extraordinary.
Ever wonder what Superheroes do when they're not saving everyday citizens? They just want to be ordinary sometimes! Toronto based photographer Ian Pool gives us a peak at Superheroes when they think we're not looking.
Every other year, since 1971, the Grand Place courtyard turns into a Carpet of Flowers to promote the lovely begonia. Chosen above all for its qualities of robustness, resistance to bad weather and strong sunshine, the begonia guarantees the long life and freshness of the carpet. It also provides a rich range of colors - from vivid colors to delicate pastel shades, with in between, the parti-colored and white flowers which reflect the light so… Continue
Designed to resemble a blossoming flower, Greek architecture firm Petra Architects recently submitted "Blossoming Dubai" to the Zaabeel Park Tall Emblem Structure Competition.
The tower is equipped with two elevators that run on spiral rails which turn 135 degrees and ascend 450 feet (138 meters). The lifts ascend from the lower ground floor (where the visitors… Continue
There is the Smart Car, and then there are Smart Ass Cars. Here are some Smart Ass Cars that are sure to make to put a smile on your face. (Clowns not included)
Olivia Wilde heats up the pages of GQ magazine’s June 2009 issue. She is best-known for her role as Dr. Remy Hadley (Thirteen) on House.
Wilde, 25, also just topped Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 list, swiping the crown from Megan Fox, who ironically admitted to a girl-on-girl crush on Olivia in a recent GQ interview. “I mean, I could see myself in a relationship with a girl — Olivia Wilde is so sexy she makes me want to strangle a mountain ox… Continue
The Girlfriend Experience
Critics are giving The Girlfriend Experience good reviews and say the director's ruthlessly unsentimental depiction of Christine's lifestyle makes for fascinating, albeit distanced, voyeurism.
Set in the weeks leading up to the 2008 presidential election, The Girlfriend…Continue
As an ex-smoker myself, I can understand the pleasure of smoking ciggarettes. There is no debate however, that smoking is not good for your health. Here are some really creative anti-smoking ads that make us think twice.…
Oh, the sweet joy of a well-executed prank! The look on a coworker's face as they see their vandalized workspace is worth every second of putting these together.
When NBC invited fans of The Office to send in pictures of their places of work, they received thousands of photos. Many people decided to use the opportunity to send in… Continue
Director Guy Ritchie brings us the tale of one of our favorite old school detectives, Sherlock Holmes and his loyal partner Watson. The star studded cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Rachel McAdams, Jude Law, Mark Strong, and Kelly Reilly. I'm looking forward to this one!
Are you trying to brainwash your kid to be the next big architect? If so, this LEGO set is a must-have for you!
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation in conjunction with LEGO recently released the Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Collection at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. The collection consists of six buildings, including… Continue
Could this be the future of urban transportation? With the advanced rate of technology, it's definitely plausible. Conceived by Czech designer Petr Kubik, the Robo Taxi is designed for large metropolitan cities in which passengers can set their destination using the taxi’s touch screen interface.
The lightweight vehicle is composed of two main parts: an… Continue
If you're an avid traveler this piece might peak your interest. Air Lines is an art project by Mario Freese showing worldwide airliner routes. Every single scheduled flight on any given day is represented by a fine line from it’s point of origin to it’s port of destination. Thereby forming a net of thousands of lines. Hubs like JFK, FRA or DXB turn into dark knots where… Continue
