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The culinary icon and namesake of theJames Beardculinary awards was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. The next generation of Portlanders can experience the bounty of Oregon much like James Beard did as a child. Unfortunately, most of the markets that Beard explored as a kid are long gone. Today, its architect revealed the building that will change the culinary landscape in Portland. The James Beard Public Market foundation commissioned the Oslo-based architecture firmSnohettato design the new building....

Youre going to want to dust off your vinyl collection. Theres a sweet new turntable onKickstarterfrom the people that brought you theGramovox bluetooth gramophone. The Gramovox Floating Record Player turns a traditional record player on its head. Records are placed onto the turntable and secured vertically, then the rest is as youd expect. The creator of the Floating Record, Chicago-based Gramovox, considers themselves an audio design company. Design is central to everything theyve created so far....

An old townhouse in Antwerp has been re-imagined for 21st century living. Lets take a visual tour. The problem was just how enclosed these spaces were. When the glass doors open, the grand space created becomes the central story of the home. The original home reflected the sensibilities of Bourgeois Belgium. The grand townhouse spanned five stories including the attic, and the interior spaces were small, yet numerous. The new three-story atrium signifies new trends in luxury, where large spaces and indoor/outdoor living are celebrated....

Is there any object that cant be 3D printed? Weve seen 3D printedhouses, cars,bikes,shoes, evenfood! Now a company in Amsterdam is using 3D printers to build city infrastructure. TheMX3D Bridgeproject uses 3D printing technology to craft steel structures that can support thousands of pounds of weight. Soon, MX3D will build a bridge in Amsterdam using their 3D printing tech. Its a crazy concept, but one that has been tested thoroughly by the crew at MX3D....

Its a bicycle inspired by stealth. Ride it in the streets, however, and everyone will turn to look. The BME Design B-9 NH Black is a fixed-gear bike that was inspired by the F-117 Nighthawk aircraft. Like the F-117, the BME Design B-9 NH is sharp, angular and intimidating. Its faceted shapes present a futuristic appearance, one that looks more like a weapon than a bicycle. Its a visual stunner, a bike that looks like it arrived straight out of the future....

In the digital camera race, Sony is lapping its competitors. Theyre running backwards around the track while holding up their middle fingers to Canon, Nikon and everybody else. Its not even a fair race. When the Sony A7II came out, it was the first to feature 5-axis sensor stabilization. The Sony A7RII is the first to bring backside illumination to a full frame sensor. The mark II features a 42.4MP sensor and itll shoot internal 4K video....

These unique hotels are the result of boundless creativity. These 10 hotels break the mold by creating something truly different. From a sea fort hotel to a ski jump penthouse to a floating cube of mirrors in the forest. Yeah, that actually exists. The Faralda Crane Hotel is one-of-a-kind, a luxury hotel with unmatched views of Amsterdams industrial history. Two amenities stand out. Airbnb Ski Jump Vacation Rental This right here might be the coolest listing Airbnb has ever offered....

Could this be the McDonalds of the future? It was rapid-built in just two months, thanks in part to economical off-site production. The McDonalds pavilion is located on one of Rotterdams most well-known avenues, a divided commercial district called Coolsingel. What was once an ugly blight is now a vibrant new structure. New architecture is no stranger to McDonalds and other fast food retail brands. Once a decade or so, brands invest in new design to refresh their stores and recirculate customer traffic....

The worlds most revered camera brand is growing. Its machined like a tank, its precise and resolute, its lightweight and compact. In other words, its everything a Leica has always been and always will be. The new Leica Q is a compact, fixed-lens camera that sports a high-resolution full frame sensor. Its the latest in a wave of full frame compacts that have been championed by Sony in recent years....

This neighborhood outside of Perth, Australia is amidst and architectural transition. The Armadale House 2 byMitsouri Architectsis a bit of both. From the street, this traditional Victorian home fits in with the historic nature of the environment. Its the best of both worlds, a blending between history and futurism in a neighborhood that honors both. The challenge in this neighborhood isnt just the balance of architectural sensibilities. With floor-to-ceiling windows and walls that slide open, the rear patio becomes an extension of the living rooms....

The sky is blue, the grass is green, and commercial video drones have four propellers. Not anymore, says the new Sprite Drone that iscurrently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The Sprite Drone uses a new two-prop configuration to reduce size and dispense with the delicacies of modern drones. What it doesnt do is make any compromises it still provides HD imaging and GoPro options for aerial videographers. The Sprite Drone uses a cylinder shape and a pair of horizontally-aligned propellers to take to the skies....

Weve profiled 10 of the most incredible climbing gyms around the world, from Tokyo to Switzerland to Chattanooga. Climber or not, prepare to be amazed. Allez Up spans 13,000 square feet of floor space, with a lot more vertical real estate above. That spirit is the product of NL Architects, a group of mad scientist creatives in Amsterdam . Theyre known for designing a bike shop in China with a working, angled velodrome on the roof....

This home is a little slice of historically-inspired heaven in Ho Chi Minh City. In essence, its a collection of urban huts under a canopy that create one large, unique home. Its a work of architectural art inspired by the traditional design of Vietnam. That is central to its allure. The Saigon House features a collection of built spaces that climb throughout the alley walls. Take the walls away, and Saigon House might look like a treehouse of sorts....