Design

January 4, 2017

Ingenious Bowl-Shaped Roof Collects Rainwater to Provide Natural Cooling

Based out of Tehran, BMDesign Studios is used to facing complex issues that come with living in an arid environment. With precipitation one-third of the world average, and evaporation three times higher, the firm has devised a double-roof system to solve the water scarcity problem. The Concave Roof consists of an elegant, bowl-shaped structure atop a domed roof.

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January 2, 2017

21 Informative Maps That Will Change Your Worldview

We love a good map. Especially one that will make you think twice about the world around you. More than just helping you move from place to place, maps are a great means to easily view information. Wondering what countries are more populous than Bangladesh? Or curious about how many female parliament members there are globally? Luckily, there is something for everyone.

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December 23, 2016

Artist Uses Plant Shadows as Stencils for Delicate Tattoos

Tattoo artist Tedd Hucks looked to his environment as inspiration for his new series of botanical shadow tattoos. The Canadian artist sets out around dusk to photograph wild flowers and grass, yet it's not the plants themselves he's looking to. Rather, Hucks cleverly looks past the plant, setting his gaze on the shadows they cast. These shadows result in tattoo stencils for his clients.

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December 20, 2016

Cozy Chunky Knit Chair Is a Giant Woven Seat You Can Comfortably Sink Into

o London-based designer Veega Tankun of Veega Design crafts cozy and contemporary knit creations. With an eye for artistic interiors, the recent University of Brighton graduate designs one-of-a-kind light fixtures and unique furniture. Her most recent project is a remarkable, oversized chunky knit chair. Reminiscent of a single, giant piece of yarn, the bespoke piece is composed of twisted tubes meticulously knit by Tankun.

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