stunning lighting design! m.
Gatica House by Felipe Assadi + Francisca Pulido
killer cantilever! m.
Rupert Tapper: Photographer
great shots from the nyc based photographer. m.
House in Kitaoji by Torafu Architects
this would make for a terrific live/work artist loft. m.
Escape To Ibiza To The Award-Winning Villa Terramar
after the late night parties this like a fun funky design fitting for ibiza! m.
“With spectacular views of Ibiza’s west coast, Villa Terramar is a vacation home like no other. The ultra-modern, two-building residence is split over several floor-like layers and sits within the natural habitat that surrounds it over the beach of Cala Tarida. With a quirky and super fun color palette, the unusual design, by Andres Jaque Architects, forms to the sloping lot it’s nestled into.”
The Tree of Life Chapel, Portugal by Cerejeira Fontes Architects
lovely contemplative space. m.
A Spiky Outdoor Speaker That Charges Your Gadgets
perfect for camping — on my to-buy list! m.
It’s pretty hard for a Bluetooth speaker to stand out these days, but Outdoor Tech’s Big Turtle Shell commands attention for a few reasons. It’s summertime antics-proof, it keeps your other devices’ batteries topped off while you listen to music, and it will get loud.
Rail Stations From America’s New Golden Age of Train Travel
so awesome to see this taking shape! more after the jump. m.
With a high-speed rail network slowly making its way towards reality, cities are commissioning grand stations for the 21st century to accommodate this new mode of transit. Here are five stations on the horizon that are bringing the drama and glamour back to train travel, while positioning it for a high-tech, high-speed future.
E8 table by Mathias Hahn
beautiful execution/detailing. terrific use of color too! m.
Louis Kahn
“Even A Brick Wants To Be Something.” Louis Kahn
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