Loading ...On a breezy olive orchard near the Portuguese coast, the House in Tavira by Vitor Vilhena rests quietly. The design of House in Tavira features an intimate connection with its environment, as each room, hallway and outdoor space is focused on the natural features of the Tavira landscape. While the [...]
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Harman Kardon waited until the twilight of 2012 to reveal what might be the best wireless headphones of the year. The Harman Kardon BT Headphones are an over-ear headset capable of 40 hours of wireless, bluetooth audio playback in pristine, full-spectrum sound. Each 1-5/8th’s inch driver is powered by an [...]
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It has been a remarkable year for refined travel, with many new resorts and luxury hotels opening from one end of the globe to another. While many special new hotels opened in 2012, these 12 stood out to us. From rich modern luxury hotels in Paris to rustic retreats in [...]
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For many months, a new NASA and NOAA satellite has been gathering images of Earth in crisp, high resolution. This week, NASA revealed a series of composite images of what the planet would look like on a cloudless night from many miles above. NASA’s “Black Marble” composites are a collection [...]
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Peace and privacy from the outside world are two important ingredients of the creative process. A contemporary artist has taken these virtues to the extreme in his new private studio retreat, The Archive by Bureau Lada. This unusual artist studio is walled from floor to ceiling in a mirrored skin, [...]
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The 28th iteration of the legendary Air Jordan sneaker has been revealed as the Air Jordan XX8– a futuristic new sneaker from Nike. This convertible sneaker zips up above the ankle for an all-black basketball shoe, but opens to expose a bright fluorescent green interior for a little flash on [...]
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MB&F, Europe’s most imaginative watch maker, has revealed a new timepiece inspired by the view of the future from the 1970s. The New MB&F HM5 Timepiece is the fifth watch engine devised by Maximilian Büsser and friends, a continuation of cool, contemporary time keeping. The HM5 takes its philosophy from a [...]
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The amazing Villa SSK by Takeshi Hirobe Architects is as much a work of mathematics as it is architecture. Its central section features two levels within a large hexagonal shell, overlooking the coastal waters at the end of its plot. The outer walls of Villa SSK rise upwards and out, [...]
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Famed fashion photographer René Habermacher lends his lens to the lovely Michella Cruz for a GQ Russia editorial for December 2012. Cruz dresses down in lingerie-inspired evening wear, bringing plenty of curves and class to the scene. Habermacher emphasizes the model in a minimal setting, with simple backgrounds and an [...]
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44 meters above the forest floor in the Bavarian National Forest, a massive, winding treetop walkway approaches its peak. This wooden work of sculptural architecture spins upon itself to rise over the 38-meter fir trees that grow from its base. From the top, the views over the green forests of [...]
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From a distance, the architecture of the Cantina Antinori Winery is virtually invisible to the naked eye. The central hill on the sloping contours of the vineyard is more than rising earth, it is the green roof of a large commercial-scale winery. This magnificent work of architecture isn’t just sustainable [...]
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A small motorcycle shop in a small town in Indiana has big dreams for small engines. Their goal is to help build a new generation of riders who ride for the freedom, joy and mobility of a motorcycle without the need for wasted muscle, fuel and form. Janus Motorcycles of [...]
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In September of 2011, the Revolights Bike Lights project received its funding from the Kickstarter community– $215,000, roughly five times their project goal. On the shoulders of such a devoted community of backers, the Revolights crew spent the next 13 months refining and ultimately producing these amazing little bike lights. [...]
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A new concept bar in Madrid, Spain takes its guests on a journey throughout the world without leaving its foundation. The Passenger Bar – Madrid is inspired by the luxury passenger cars of vintage trains of the 20th century, and its “windows” provide a view of the world in motion. [...]
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If you plan it properly, your back yard can be the best feature of your happy home. It’s a place to enjoy the outdoors, to visit with friends and family and to enrich the way you live. With the right investments, your back yard can be the best on the [...]
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Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has completed work on a grand contemporary home perched on a cliff high above the Iberian Sea. The House on the Cliff is a monolithic work of architecture, one built to feature the environment as central to its design. The view of the surrounding nature can be [...]
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The Lamborghini Aventador supercar has been updated for the 2013 calendar year, shedding a bit of clothing the way. The new 2013 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster features the same 6.5L v12 engine of its predecessor, but this model comes topless. Like the Lamborghini Aventador J concept, the new roadster features a [...]
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Japanese designer Kenya Hara has developed a projected called Architecture for Dogs, a curated collection of stylized houses and beds for man’s best friend. Hara assembled a group of 11 architects who each chose a breed group and designed a place of leisure inspired by that breed’s character. The Jack [...]
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The way we humans interact with our digital world is ever evolving. What started with dot-matrix printers and black-and-white screens has evolved into an immersive, dynamic connection between man and machine. From Google’s Project Glass to the Wacom Cintiq Display, these seven technologies represent the latest in connectivity between our
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The creative man man deserves a special kind of man cave, a place to work out the stresses of the day in peace and privacy. While a big screen tv and sports memorobilia may work for some, the creative dad needs a true creative outlet. From a wall-sized canvas to [...]
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If the ‘Featherbed 865′ Triton by Lars Lykkegaard looks like a relic of the middle of the last century, that’s because it is. This vintage 1954 Norton frame exudes mid-century character, but its heartbeat is decidedly modern. Under that vintage Norton gas tank is a 2010 Triumph Thruxton 865 engine, [...]
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