Designed as a part of the 2010 Skyscraper Competition organized by Evolo Magazine, the water tower by Polish architect and design firm H3AR is a multipurpose building to pump water from an underground lake (31,000 m2) in the Darfur region of Sudan. Drawing inspiration from the African savanna, the Baobab, the skyscraper also comprises a treatment
This cool shade parasol by Tuuci is “cool” in every sense of the word – from its contemporary look to the shade it provides. Dubbed the Stingray Shade Sculpture, this sun umbrella features a distinctive shape that makes a modern addition to your yard, patio or poolside space. A polished, wrought aluminum mast curves its way up from the base and is topped b
When compared to my leather Plain-Jane Capdase iPhone Case, the Sheet Metal iPhone Case looks smoking HOT!. Thankfully this is not one of the YD staples of being a concept, yes it’s available for purchase! Sleek Steel on the outside is combined with silicon padding for the innards and clever cutouts tackle wireless signals and heat emissions. Only dilemma is that with the iPhone I opted for a candybar style, this cover makes it an awkward flip, if I walk the middle-path…apparently y
Dual functionality is the name of the game and if you add in words like “green”, ecofirendly” or “recycle”, the game gets better. What we have here is a simple enough solution to a problem that might not exists;but let’s just go with the flow for a moment. Scenario is that you move often and/or don’t have the resources to furnish your sparse accommodation, so you probably need boxes that can double up as furniture. So when you’re not packing stuff
Considering the fact that only one percent (approx) of fresh water is present on the earth in liquid form, the ghost of water crisis can well be seen haunting the life worldwide in the days to come. Addressing the issue, designers at Design Crew for Architecture have designed a bubble-shaped skyscraper with natural systems that can desalinate seawater
An entry at Ideation Award 2010 in conjunction with Malaysian International Fair, the “Go” by Indonesian designer Rizki Tarisa is a piece of multifunctional furniture that makes use of advanced technology, so you could lead a sustainable lifestyle while accomplishing your daily tasks in style. Combining the function of a lounge chair, exercise bike and desktop into
Architects: Ryntovt Location: Orel River Bank, Dnepropertrovsk, Ukraine Project Team: Yuriy Ryntovt /chief architect, Aleksey Bojko, Alan Kravchenko Project Area: 1,750 sqm Project Year: 2008 Photographs: Andrey Avdeenko diagrams 01 Ecohotel “Friend House” is located on 3 hectares plot in forest resort zone aside of Orel river bank, 30 km far from Dnepropertrovsk. It is a single-floor group of buildings with open yards, parking, terraces, garden and park zones (covered area 17
A Look at Kawamura Ganjavian by sabine7 / March 8, 2010 Scenter, an aromatherapy device used to inspire Proustian moments, was the item that brought design studio Kawamura Ganjavian to our attention. Established in 2000 in London by Key Portilla-Kawamura and Ali Ganjavian, the studio has been in India, USA, Japan, Great Britain and Switzerland. Currently based in Madrid, this multi-disciplinary practice is also involved in Studio Banana TV, an int
If you are one of those who can’t do without music even when taking a shower or bath, the ($186) Waterproof MP3 Player/Radio could turn out to be a smart device to play your favorite tracks anywhere, anytime. Measuring 165 x 165 x 160 mm, the ball-shaped music player presents a 32GB SD card, good enough for a wide range of collection. P
Popescu Lucian has left me speechless with his explanation for the Pandur Concept Vehicle! It’s for times like this when designers don’t delve technical details, I wonder if they held back because of copyright issues like Brian discussed earlier? I understand how frustrating it can be when someone else steals your ideas and makes a quick buck! To give him benefit of doubt &
After witnessing a number of mobile and home offices in the past, now it’s time to accomplish your official tasks floating on the waves. For UK based WaterSpace has come up with a floating office called the “H2Office” that eases your work stress in a cozy environment. Integrating a couple of desks, a fold-out bed, a lounge and a kitchenette, the floating o
© Kurt Hoerbst Architects: Anna Heringer & Eike Roswag Location: Rudrapur, Dinajpur district, Bangladesh Structural Engineering: Ziegert Roswag Seiler Architekten Ingenieure Bürogemeinschaft Construction: Dipshikha / METI (Modern Education and Trainig Institute) with local labourers and own training workshop Footprint Area: 275 sqm Floor Area: 325 sqm Project Year: 2007 Photographs: Kurt Hoerbst Context Bangladesh is a fertile alluvial land in the Gulf of Bengal and the land with the highe
