Posts

The virtue of restorative architecture is a keystone of cultural preservation. At a glance, Three Cusps looks perfectly in place, an organic residence in Ses urban landscape. Inside, the contemporary contrast is striking a modern, cool and clean interior feels artful and relaxing. Further, locally-sourced granite and wood were used for accents, tabletops and flooring throughout. This not only ensured low-footprint construction, it also kept costs manageable in what was likely a costly restoration....

During the difficult years of the American Prohibition, the underground speakeasy put the roar into the roaring 20s. While the drink has been legal for 80 years since, the allure of underground nightlife remains today. Join us to explore 10 of the best and all their secretive, intimate glory. In the 20s, that name represented the largest bootlegging operation in the United States. Prohibition-era cocktails, vintage decor and a restrictive guest policy make this one intimate, refined and very exclusive....

A glass cathedral of sorts has risen in rural Switzerland to celebrate the natural environment around it. This masterpiece of sculptural architecture is one to behold, a work that represents great strides inglass architectureandfaceted design. Imagine an hour or a day alone in this little chapel to nature. We feel at peace just thinking about it. [photography bymarkus bertschiandladina bischof] View in gallery Greenhouse Botanical Garden Grueningen | Gallery

Good grilling is an art. If you grill year-round, youre going to need to challenge yourself and try new things. Want a good primer to get you started? Tanqueray and Tonic Grilled Chicken Kebabs uses a flash marinade that is good for last-minute grilling. The skewer the chicken with your veggies of choice, and youre ready to grill. We used red onion, yellow squash, green pepper, red pepper and white mushrooms....

If youve been reading along, you knowwe love a good library. This stunning new civic center is sure to inspire a love for literature amongst a new generation of readers. The result is a multi-purpose, asymmetrical reading platform meant to simulate Monterreys mountainous topography. How do you excite the mind to a world of imagination beyond the touchscreen? Apparently, call Anagrama. Our hats go off to them. Conarte Childrens Library by Anagrama | Gallery

This inflatable installation playspace features a large bulbous shell that contains a series of interwoven nets inside. [viavizkulturaandnotcot]View in galleryView in galleryView in galleryView in gallery Net Blowup Installation Playspace | Gallery

The new Nikon Df DSLR is a strange-yet-significant step forward for Nikon. In a sense, it is to the digital class of photographers what Leica was to the rangefinder era. It is a camera, pure and simple, and a truly remarkable one at that. If youre a professional or an aspiring hobbyist, well explain why this camera matters to both of you. Well also very clearly define its drawbacks. The Nikon Df is retro in spirit....

The Kitmen Keung Long Distance Watch tells a romantic tale of time for the world traveler. $350 atKitmen Keung. View in gallery Kitmen Keung Long Distance Watch | Gallery

The Mulhouse Cultural Center engenders community pride in a township where this concept is quite foreign. A scaled black fascia is perforated with off-axis windows that add to the buildings strange appeal. Paul le Quernecs latest work of municipal architecture is a success in design and meaning. It excited the imagination of those who experience it and welcomed the local public to do so. [architect:paul le quernecphotographer:11h45via:designboom] Mulhouse Cultural Center by Paul le Quernec | Gallery

The houseboat features a contemporary rectangular design that fits a typical houseboat frame. It has the feel ofmodern prefabarchitecture, with a strong boxy frame and floor-to-ceiling glass on several sides. The interior is roomy and relaxed, with room enough for a couple or a small family. [viayatzer] View in gallery Modern Houseboat by Welcome Beyond | Gallery

Last week, we showed you a new series ofwine bottles designed by Zaha Hadid. The first of Zaha Hadids six yacht designs is currently being shaped into a pre-prototype design. [viadigitaltrends] Zaha Hadid Superyachts | Gallery

Before spending a week with the 2014 BMW 328d, the allure of diesel escaped me. I was surprised, at least, and very pleasantly so. Itll be a challenge to adjust to life without this diesel dreamcar. The new 328d is powered by a 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo Diesel engine that offers hair-raising acceleration and fuel-efficient cruising. Thanks to its diesel heartbeat, the 328d is one of the rare modern vehicles that offers both....

LISI is built on-site from pre-constructed sections that arrive in shipping containers. LISI Home 2013 Solar Decathlon Winner | Gallery