Why a comb of all things? Who knows, but I love the idea all the same. Created for the city of Roanoke, this 400 pound bike stand is both fun to look at and functionally applicable. The heavy comb was handcrafted and put together using mortis and tenon construction. Used as a stand, one big wiry Read more
These frames are so cool! I’m trying to get hold of a pair IMMEDIATELY. Designed by Drift, the frames are handmade and constructed from sustainable wood. Though simplistic in design, the construction was well thought out by founder Chris Mantz, who mirrored the steel structure of his frame after the architectural “curtain wall” design (used in construction to transfer the structural weight of a building from the outer walls to the inner Read more
The Mocha Mojo is not your typically coffee shop. Designed by Mancini, the graphically stunning interior is made up of linear lines, bold colors, and a creative lighting scheme. It’s an abstract visual rendition of a digital world (or at least that’s what it reminds me of). Designed to showcase the Read more
Why can’t we have these in the states?? Picture how fabulous your kitchen would be if it housed one of these. Can you guess what these beautiful wood workings are? Refrigerators! Designed by Robeys, these refrigerator designs, available in a variety of colors and finishes, can be customized to fit your Read more
In this photographed collection, University of Iowa graduate Andy Alcala seeks to honor and recreate some of history’s most beloved pieces of art using his own face as a canvas. Multifaceted with his talents, in this series Andy is featured as the model, artist and Read more
Spanish design firm, t3arc recently completed a funky hotel fabricated entirely from recycled concrete construction pipe. Each pipe in Tubohotel Tepoztlan can accommodate two people in a queen sized bed and offers awesome panoramic views of the Sierra del Tepozteco landscape. The new Read more
Since 1980, North Carolinian carpenter Patrick Dougherty has combined his craft with his love of nature to create Stickwork. Experimenting with tree saplings as construction material, he constructs elaborate installations from sticks. The massive structures range from simple sculptures to livable Read more
Studio Swine now has a sustainable line of shades entitled, “Hair Glasses.” It’s a collection of fashionable sunglasses constructed using human hair. Though I’m not saying I would buy a pair, it’s an intriguing idea nevertheless. My first thought was, why hair out of all things? Every year the UK Read more
I can’t stop gawking at this beautiful sculptural design by Heatherwick Studio. It’s a bewitchingly beautiful piece that could hold my attention for hours. Located in London’s Welcome Trust headquarters, this sculpture was commissioned, soon after the construction of their new building in 2006, to be hung within their eighty-story atrium space above a pool of water. Although the area to be designed was a considerably large space, since the sculpture was commissioned after the buildings completion, the design studio was forced with the challenge of creating a piece that would be grandeur enough to make a statement in the space while still being able to fit through a standard size door during installation.
I’m pretty sure that I’m in love with these VOID Vo2 watches! Designed by Hong Kong designer David Ericsson, the stainless steel timepiece comes in four different finishes (brushed stainless steel, polished, gold, and black). Made to mimic traditional architectural designs, the watches are Read more