Scion has pushed the pedal to the floor with its latest concept car, theScion FR-S. The Scion FR-S is based on the same concept as the Lexus LF-A and the Toyota FT86. Scion has hinted that a production version of the Scion FR-S concept may be on the horizon by 2012. [viaautoblog] Scion FR-S Concept Gallery
What makes The Metro special? What is the history of its design and iconography in the world of transit? With few exceptions, the stations of the Washington Metro are uniform in design. The egg carton fascia of the ceiling is a common element of The Metro. This pattern continues throughout the system, broken only where rail lines meet and tunnels intersect. One surprising element of the Washington Metro is its depth below the city....
View in gallery TheCoolist continues our obsession with classic cars with a series of fine photographs by photographerKen Brown. His photographs are emotive and cinematic, where blackness and beauty are carefully balanced in these striking compositions. It doesnt hurt that Browns subjects are so striking themselves. Ken Browns Classic Cars Gallery
Stay tuned, as TheCoolist broadcasts from Washington D.C. on the pulse of tomorrows indie film stars. [photos byzach stern] Washington D.C. Film Festival
View in gallery News flash: Hollywood has run out of ideas. Looking back, who has bucked the studio system and crafted film gems thanks to an independent spirit? Here are 10 films that fought convention and found their own light thanks to creative innovation. Since its initial screening,Paranormal Activityhas grossed $193,000,000 on Pelis initial $15,000 investment. When was the last time a business investment paid that kind of return? Rodriguez had a dream when crafting this film, one that took him to hard ends to explore....
View in gallery Its Friday night. Oh, and drink responsibly! How did they get that way? But the same is no longer true, since Budweiser and Miller-Coors are now owned by foreign corporations. If you drink these beers for their old American spirit, its time to find a new brand. We suggestYuengling, Americas oldest brewery and the 2nd largest domestic brewery in the US. If youre outside of PA and FL, Yuengling might be a bit harder to find....
The luxury phone brand Aesir Copenhagen has revealed a stunning new handset designed by Yves Behar. In the age of do-it-all smart phone, the+YvesBehar by Aesir Copenhagenmight seem a bit one-dimensional at first glance. [viaacquire] Aesir Copenhagen Luxury Phone Gallery
View in gallery A sense of discovery is a driving force in the heart of the creative traveler. So pencil in a long-weekend on your calendar and explore the gems of this continent without breaking the bank. The nearby beaches and the tropical temperatures put Puerto Rico on the itinerary of most hedonism-bound travelers. San Juan, however, has virtually endless value to the traveler seeking cultural inspiration in the modern world....
These words describe the brilliant work of fashion designerSetareh Mohtarezand her Brightness Dawn collection. Her clothing involves prints of starry galaxies on precisely cut and stitched materials. The dress above is alive with the black of space and the blue and white brightness of the stars. [viatrendland] Setareh Mohtarez Gallery
Fruits, roots and vegetables are, in nature, dynamic in shape and color. The result is pure visual candy, but not without meaning. Thanks for opening our eyes, Uli! [viatrendland] Mutato Gallery
Photographer Frederic Chaubin has captured 90 select structures in a book for Taschen called Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed. [viaweheart] Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed Gallery
Its not every day thatKoenigseggreveals a new super car, but theKoenigsegg Agera Ris more than a welcome sight. View in gallery The Agera R is powered by a 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with an astounding 1,115 horsepower. For the record, thats 100 more horsepower than Koenigseggs last supercar, the Trevita. That power will push the Agera R well into the 200 mph range in a matter of seconds. The Koenigsegg Agera R will be shown in the flesh at the Geneva Motor Show this week....
TheFirmship 42by Willem Nieland is a 42 yacht with traditional tugboat charm and rustic interior furnishings. The design is clean and earthy, featuring a wooden-walled interior and wooden exterior seating. Excellent work, Willem Nieland. Firmship 42 Gallery
