Architecture
July 23, 2010

Architects Modernize Traditional Courtyard with Above-Ground Moat and Rooftop Gardens

Above-ground swimming pools have been the latest hot trend, and this one by Guz Architects knocks it out of the park! The architectural design mimics an age-old method of security with a modern twist. It almost looks like a modern moat, perfectly designed to house small sharks. Located in Singapore, the Tangga House is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, with a staircase and entry area forming the focal point of the project.

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Uncategorized
July 15, 2010

Shanghai Apple Store is Beyond Beautiful (5 pics)

Say what you will about the way Apple is handling the iPhone 4 debacle, just don't say anything about the design of their stores. This Shanghai Apple store opened on July 10 and what a beauty she is. Architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson not only designed this one, they were also the ones responsible for Apple's 5th Avenue flagship store in New York City.

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Art
July 7, 2010

Hyperrealistic Sculptures With Meaning (7 total)

While we've now seen our share of hyperrealistic sculptures, Sam Jinks' are in a league of their own. An Australian sculptor who used to work in film and television special effects, Jinks not only creates unbelievably realistic sculptures, he's also the master of making us remember our own mortality. Made of silicone, fiberglass and human hair, his stunning sculptures appear in various stages of their life.

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Design
July 6, 2010

Modern Design: Shadow Clock (5 pics)

Inspired by the shadows of clouds, trees, and buildings gradually moving across the ground, Taiwanese designer Hanhsi Chen in collaboration with engineer Chiyu Chen conceptualized an innovative timepiece called the “Shadow Clock.” A modern sundial, the new wall clock uses shadows to tell time in a poetic fashion, with three arms which represent the hour, minute, and second. Not only does it add light to your surroundings, it's adjustable to add just the right amount.

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