Posts by Kelcee Griffis

Architecture
March 8, 2015

Smartly Engineered WaterNest 100 Lets Residents Live as One With Nature

This masterfully designed floating home delightfully resembles a tidy, efficient nest that a water-loving animal would build. The pod-shaped WaterNest 100, produced by EcoFloLife, has been years in the making, and the firm's patient attention to detail is evident in the unit's beautiful aesthetics and intuitive layout. Using all-recycled materials, the laminated boards and aluminum hull are sculpted into an effortlessly futuristic habitat designed for environmentally conscious residents.

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Design
March 5, 2015

Magnificent Faucet Swirls Water into Elegant Patterns

A London student recently designed this conservation-friendly faucet that swirls your water into captivating geometric patterns as soon as you turn on the tap. The faucet weaves small jets of water into intricate, cross-hatched designs that look like they belong on delicate crystal glassware. The faucet head is a simple, minimalistic curve, making the designs it spouts out all the more delightful.

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Design
March 3, 2015

Creative Children Design Periscope for Tiny Pony to Provide View of the Outside World

Thanks to a creative group of children, a Shetland pony now has a window on the world despite his oversized stall door. The pony lives at Ebony Horse Club, a South London therapy and enrichment center, where he brings smiles to the faces of underprivileged children every day. The tiny horse is temporarily living in a standard-sized stall, and sadly, his only view was the back of his stable door.

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Art
March 1, 2015

Perfectly Symmetrical Spheres Made From Hundreds of River Stones

These geometric, nature-inspired spheres made from hundreds of smooth river stones look like they belong on the grounds of a palace. The stunning garden centerpieces combine sophisticated symmetry with the shiny-yet-natural look of the stones, making them enchanting additions to manicured gardens or rustic landscapes. The fountain version of the sculpture even contains internal lighting, which casts a magical glow through gaps between stones.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.