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This Turkish bachelors pad feels as much like a ski chalet as it does an urban loft space. The Karakoy Loft is designed byOfist, a Turkish architecture firm based in Istanbul. The remarkable rustic charm of this contemporary urban loft presents quite a contrast. The images showcase a comfortable, relaxing environment in a decidedly contemporary frame. Its perfect penthouse living for a modern Turkish bachelor. [photography by Koray Erkaya] Karakoy Loft by Ofist | Gallery

Its a tour bus, hotel, meeting place, and fun house all rolled into one. We couldnt have hoped for a better week. All thanks to the kindness and generosity of this one guy, saysone trip report.

Apple and Hard Graft have been unofficial collaborators for years. Theres no utilitarian, slim-fitting black/white/metal design here, just a leather-and-wool work of art in its own right. This week, Hard Graftrolled out a series of sixnew Hard Graft iPhone 6 cases. Some are completely new, others revive popular designs that played well with the iPhones of the past. Heres a quick look at each. The Classic HG iPhone6 Case is available from $112 USD....

Bombay Sapphire has tapped British architectThomas Heatherwickto champion a new distillery facility in Laverstoke. The new Bombay Sapphire Distillery comprises 23 renovated brick buildings on a large campus in Laverstoke. These structures house plants that live year round off of the heat of the boiling Bombay. Before moving into this new facility by Heatherwick, Bombay Sapphire housed their business in separate locations. The new Bombay Sapphire Distillery opened this month in Laverstoke, UK....

The 17BR-House is a remarkable work of restorative architecture. Each element of the home, like this facade, is calculated carefully. 17BR-House by Ong&Ong Architects | Gallery

Bicycling downhill is downright awesome, and its an experience Ill never grow tired of. Gravity isnt exactly kind to cyclists on even the best of days. In conjunction with electric bicycle maker Moustache Bikes, Starck has created the M.A.S.S. bike is powered by a Bosch lithium-ion battery. [Dig this sort of thing as much as we do? Check out our list of10 revolutionary eBikes available today] Philippe Starck MASS Electric Bicycles | Gallery

Located in a grassy suburb, the uniques design is the work of South Korean architecture firm Moon Hoon. Pine-and-birch woodwork coupled with white walls. View in gallery Star Wars House by Moon Hoon Architects | Gallery

Ladies and gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the boat of the future. Flight mode is a close second; it basically makes the unit a hovercraft. See, that was one of the primary principles behind the Kormoran the craftsmanship had to be absolutely impeccable. And from the looks of the product page, it is. The seats, meanwhile, are Boxmark Xtreme Leather. In case you were wondering, thats someincrediblyhigh grade stuff....

Its a pretty amazing time to be a photographer. The flexibility, resolution and power of the gear available to photographers is staggering. Its also got itself a pretty nice pedigree to boot. Around the web, theres plenty to read about the Nikon D750 DSLR. Every tech blog and photo magazine will pore over the details of megapixels and light sensitivity and image processing. As I hinted at above, however, resolution and power are not the main story of the D750....

Beyond image-conscious Miami, modern architecture is a rare sight in the state of Florida. From coastline to farm land, Floridas architectural identity is as varied as the perspectives of its transplanted populace. Youll find block homes and Mediterranean Revivalism, but also lovingly-restored American bungalows and the occasional modernist gem. As a whole, Florida Polytechnic University is a master-planned design by the celebrated Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Above, a ring of faculty offices outlines a student center and virtual library....

On top of the box there is also a loft area that can be used as a childrens bedroom. The result is a unique place to live that stays at the right temperature all year round. [Photography by Toshiyuki Yano] Warehouse Apartment by Airhouse Design Office | Gallery

34 years ago, James Bond was attacked in an underwater fight by a submarine just like this. The Deepflight Submarine Super Falcon Mark II might look familiar to Bond fans, and with good reason. Its creator, Graham Hawkes, designed and piloted the submarine that challenged Bond decades ago. The Deepflight Submarine Super Falcon Mark II is a two-seater submarine styled with an aircraft sensibility. It spans 17-feet in length, with each seat having its own bubble-glass cockpit....

Looks like Amazons not the only one testing out delivery drones. The Google Project Wing drones look like a hybrid airplane/helicopter. At this point, anyone watching might assume the drones suffered a glitch at least for a moment. Hey, who knows maybe theres a few angel investors or corporate executives among my readers. Google Project Wing Delivery Drone | Gallery