If Speed Racer were a watch fanatic, this would be his sidearm. From its shape to its dial to its brushed steel material, it is a dashingly retro style accessory. The Autodromo Prototipo Watch is a limited-edition timepiece reserved for those who rarely suffer from sticker shock. It is the second series of watches produced by Autodromo, a likely continuation of the brands early successes. [viahodinkee] Autodromo Prototipo Watch | Gallery
Americas top restaurant design has been named by the Restaurant and Bar Design Awards:Workshop Palm SpringsbySOMA Architects. The interior centerpiece is a long communal table with hanging bulbs for light and local plants as table accents. While the design is serious, the dishes served at Workshop are rich, bright and playful. [viatrendland] Workshop Palm Springs | Gallery
No bulky briefcase encumbrances, no backpack stigma, just high-style transit for your technical goods. The Hard Graft Flat Pack is shipping now from around $368 USD. View in gallery Hard Graft Wool Flat Pack | Gallery
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster was first produced in 1957 and available for a cool $11,000. Performance aside, its the sheer visual beauty of this Mercedes that makes it so alluring today. The two-top design provides open-air cruising and anenclosed cabinfor intimate driving. It was quite an achievement in its day, and its beauty remains. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster | Gallery
Beer brewing is both an art and a science, a meticulous process of creative decision-making. EnterBrewBot, a smart brewing appliance that refines the science of beer brewing into a streamlined creative process. BrewBot is designed to provide a technological base upon which a craft brew hobbyist can create great beer. BrewBot started with a basic Arduino electric prototype that was mated to a custom iOS software. After many refinements, a strong piece of technology and a robust app and data visualization system resulted....
This redesign of the UN Buildings interior is the first of its kind in over 60 years. [photography:frank oudermanvia:designboom] UN Building Redesign by Koolhaas and Jongerius | Gallery
Paul F. Hirzels River Place faces several challenges from the local environment. This provides enough lift over the waters edge that it can sustain 300- and 500-year flood levels. The home itself is a visual stand-out in this part of the country. It is industrially-inspired, with the steel skeleton of a bridge that reinforces its flood-resistant strength. Its connection to the river environment is one-of-a-kind, and a pleasure to its occupant and vintner in one....
From a purely aesthetic perspective, the 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster is a remarkable achievement in post-war design. 1951 Jaguar XK120 Roadster | Gallery
This dining hot spot serves up traditionally-inspired Mexican dishes in an environment well-fitted with vintage furnishings. [viatch] Romita Comedor Restaurant | Gallery
The colorful Apple iPhone 5C is a continuation of what users expect out of an iPhone. It uses the A6-chip architecture commonly used in other mobile devices like the last iPhone 5. It also offers a Touch ID fingerprint scanner for personalized security. View in gallery Apple iPhone 5C and 5S | Gallery
Thats enough power to push this coupe to 62 mph in just 4.4 seconds. Not only has hybrid electric performance evolved in the last four years, so have the non-driving features. BMW i8 | Gallery
The biggest name in bluetooth speakers just got a little bit smaller with the newJawbone Mini Jambox. Its available in an array of colors and patterns thatll excite the kid-in-a-candy-store in you. Or perhaps you just want to treat yourself? Jawbone Mini Jambox | Gallery
This includes a hand-held quickstrap, a shoulder strap and a fine camera box bag for full coverage. Theyre available for roughly $75 to $450 after conversion to USD, directly from Hard Graft. Hard Graft Camera Accessories FW 2013 | Gallery
