Architecture
February 21, 2017

Breathtaking Architectural Concept for a Cliffside Retreat in Iceland

By day, designer Alex Hogrefe brings to life the work of architects through illustration. But in his spare time, he creates incredible architectural visualizations of fantastical architecture concepts. Set on the fictional cliffs of Iceland, his new, breathtaking cliff retreat takes his work to another level. And while it's not the first time we've seen a concept for a cliffside oasis, Hogrefe's architectural visualizations have an unparalleled realism.

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Food Art
February 21, 2017

‘Norigami’ Sushi Tacos Blend the Best of Both Worlds into One Tasty Treat

Recently, connoisseurs  of Japanese cuisine have been experiencing tasty sushi hybrids. From exquisitely garnished burgers to maki-inspired burritos, avant-garde restaurants and trendy food trucks across the globe have been experimenting with new and unique ways to prepare and eat the traditional rolls. Now, fun-loving foodies have another chopsticks-free combination to try: sushi tacos. Created by Norigami, a pop-up shop based in Southern California, the sushi taco pairs the yummy ingredients of Japanese food with the portable and convenient nature of tacos.

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Art
February 20, 2017

Enchanting Flowers Suspended in Light Bulbs Glisten Like Precious Jewels

Flower artist and medical researcher Rie Okitsu has created a way to enjoy beautiful blooms in an unlikely setting—via Edison-style light bulbs. Through their company the Flowerium, they seemingly freeze bouquets in time. Delicate petals are suspended in special liquid that allows them to maintain their vibrancy for a long time. As they gently sway in the unique flower light bulb vase, the petals shine like jewels.

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Architecture
February 19, 2017

Picturesque Mountain Hut Offers Modern Luxury Off the Dolomite Slopes

If wining and dining amidst luxurious views of the Italian Dolomites sounds like a dream vacation, you can now do exactly that. In 2015, Peter Pichler Architecture and Pavol Mikolajcak Architekt won a competition to design the stunning Obereggen Mountain Hut. The building, which also contains a restaurant, towers over the picturesque Oberholz Slope at 2,096 meters (6,877 feet) above sea level.

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