Photography
October 9, 2010

Magnificent Sunbeams (16 photos)

You may remember Alex (or Algo) as the man who took powerful photos of old hands. They made us think not only about our relationships to our elders but also about how wisdom and experience comes through time. The talented photographer recently reached out to us, to share another incredible photo series, this time about beautiful sunbeams.

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Uncategorized
October 4, 2010

Fully Functional Upside-Down Buildings (6 total)

Upside-Down House – South Korea Why would anyone want to build an upside-down house? I don't think a rational answer for that question exists. However, it's impossible not to stop and stare at these unorthodox structures. What makes these buildings even more interesting is that they're actually being used, as opposed to just being art installations.

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Photography
September 30, 2010

If These Old Hands Could Speak (10 photos)

If these old hands could speak, just what would they say? What incredible stories would they tell? In a series where we're left with more questions than answers, Alex (or Algo on Flickr) shows us just how powerful faceless photos can be. For years he took pictures of aging hands, sometimes providing a simple story to accompany the piece.

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Design
September 23, 2010

Eco-Friendly Sun Shade Powers Your Gadgets! (5 pics)

The Solaris Sun Shading System is one of those concepts that should already be on the market. After all, it makes so much sense, and it looks fantastic too! Designed by Jos Vicente, the sun shading system is equipped with photovoltaic panels which allows users to charge their electronics with clean, renewable energy from the sun. It's an absolutely brilliant addition for any beach, park, or outdoor cafe.

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