Cityscape Photography
October 24, 2013

Beautiful Rainy Day Reflections Captured on City Streets

When it starts to rain, you will most likely find French photographer Yodamanu outside, documenting the reflections that bounce off of wet sidewalks and glisten on window panes. Based in Strasbourg, Yodamanu concentrates his attention on the shadowy figures of people walking in the rain and their casual interactions with many urban elements of the city.

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Design
October 22, 2013

Striking Berlin Library Boasts Expansive White Interior

Located at the Freie Universitat in Berlin, Philologische Bibliothek is an expansive library designed by architect Norman Foster. While its size and collection seems to be straight out of a bibliophile's dream, it's the visually striking interior design of the architecture that immediately captivates the senses. The eye-catching interior displays a bright wash of white throughout the space, further adorned with a spectacular burst of lines, leading the eyes in all directions.

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Art
October 22, 2013

New DIY Star Wars Snowflakes

Time to get into the holiday spirit! Anthony Herrera has released a new set of DIY paper snowflakes that are all inspired by Star Wars! Back in 2011, we first posted about Matters of Grey's awesome fold and cut creations, and since then, artist Herrera has run with the idea making his own batch for 2012 and 2013. As he states on his blog, “It happens every year.

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Design
October 19, 2013

Modern Eco-Friendly Homes Set Amongst the Trees

Primeval Symbiosis (Single Pole House) is an architectural design project by architecture student and interior designer Konrad Wjcik that seeks to organically install living spaces in forests without disrupting the innate beauty of nature. Wjcik's detailed presentation lays out the many benefits of this design plan in addition to the actual construction of each residence, which is fit to accommodate for households of two to four people each.

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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.