Hotels
September 29, 2017

Historic Belgian Post Office Is Transformed into a Chic Boutique Hotel

Located in the heart of Ghent, Belgium, a new hotel has transformed a historic post office into luxury accommodations. 1898 The Post, part of the Zannier hotel group, is a new 38-room hotel that pays homage to the building's past, while giving off a warm, modern vibe. The Post Office was designed with neo-Renaissance touches by architect Louis Cloquet in 1898. Located in the heart of Ghent, complete with a magnificent 177-foot (54-meter)

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Drawing
September 29, 2017

Side-By-Side Illustrations Reveal the Two Kinds of People There Are in the World

The adage of there being “two kinds of people in the world” seems even more true nowadays, and no one more cleverly illustrates this than João Rocha. His hilarious ongoing series called 2 Kinds of People shows the little ways that folks are different. While they might seem insignificant, these quirks speak volumes about someone—and are certain to evoke strong opinions no matter how banal.

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Sculpture
September 28, 2017

Dramatic Steel Wire Sculptures of Agile “Fairies” in Motion

Artist Robin Wight, aka FantasyWire, uses design problem solving to create his fanciful collection of wire sculpture art. With a career in manufacturing, resolving practical issues is his forte, but the lyrical representation of fairies expresses his true artistic soul. “I try to apply design criteria,” he explains, “including a story, movement, some visual illusion, emotion and natural forces.” The results are enchanting pieces that add a playful touch to outdoor landscapes. The U.K.

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Furniture
September 27, 2017

“Living” Chandelier Made with Algae-Filled Leaves Naturally Purifies the Air

Design engineer and biotechnologist Julian Melchiorri—who first gained attention by creating the first synthetic biological leaf—recently came up with an ingenious lighting design that is as beautiful as it is eco-friendly. His “living” chandelier Exhale, purifies air while lighting up your room and was on display at the V&A Museum during the London Design Festival. The green lighting piece is composed of 70 glass leaves filled with green algae, which absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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