Morgana by Stefano Papi

The intricate pendant lamp draws inspiration from Michelangelo’s starburst paving pattern at the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. Conceived by Italian industrial designer Stefano Papi for Slamp, the hanging lamp in polycarbonate appears to flutter in midair, thanks to an invisible wire, while the hidden downward light emphasises shade effects of the dégradé colour.

Most notably, when viewed from below. Morgana is available in four colourways: black, white, orange and blue.

Architect Stylus - Love At First Write

The Architect Stylus features clean lines and simple geometry, it is ideal for note-taking, presentations, browsing the web or playing games. The smooth silicon rubber tip allows you to write with minimal effort. No screeching on your device surface makes usage a quiet affair. The dual purpose lid protects the silicon tip and can also be attached to a cord so that the user can wear it around the neck or hang it on a bag. Watch the video


The Architect Stylus by Arctic is the designer stylus for the iPad, iPhone, Amazon Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab and all other capacitive touchscreen devices.

Malpensa Airport Proposal / Atelier Manferdini

The main feature of patterns and parametric surfaces addressed by architects at Atelier Manferdini is using the principle of repetitiveness to play with the figurative and structural role of computational design. Versatile applications of those motifs are explored through a wide variety of the Studio’s work, ranging from fashion and lighting design to architectural projects. Somewhere between ornament and structure, the lacy metal roof of the Malpensa Airport seeks to find common ground between decorative aspects of patterns and their role in the digital optimization of architecture.
The project involved the replacement of the connecting tunnel between the Express Train Station and the Terminal 1 of the Milan Airport, all in preparation for the World Expo in 2015. The designed segment comprises a covered area that will serve as an exhibition space as well as a pedestrian trajectory, connecting the sides with roof gardens. The part of the roof overhang on the west side is clearly visible from the street lanes that flank the underlying construction of the new Hotel Malpensa.The roof is supported by a metal frame to ensure lightness and limit the weight.

The north side of the structure is adjacent to the hard deck of Terminal-1, which connects the foot to impart the necessary lateral stability against wind and seismic loads.The cover is made ​​of a modular system of metal bent brush anodized in 3 shades (gold, natural and mirrored). source:eVolo

The Urban bench- Manta Ray BY Nina Gruszczynska

The Urban bench- Manta Ray, is inspired by the world of living organisms, particularly by manta, a fish which has a very complicated form, while maintaining its perfect symmetry.  The bench can be used as a separate piece or as a part of any composition as a module in a linear system.

TOM PRICE - MELTDOWN SERIES

ZERO Personal Helicopter by Hector del Amo

Take a look at ZERO helicopter concept by Hector del Amo, this ultramodern design concept has been designed as a personal transportation system for the future. Moving from one place to another without having to deal with traffic jam is always been a dream of us since long.
In theory this ZERO helicopter would not only be energy-efficient, it would also be easy to handle, cost efficient and most importantly it takes only a smaller area to land than a regular helicopter.

Spetses House by Divercity

Project: Spetses House
Location: Spetses Island, Greece
Designed by Divercity
Website: www.divercityarchitects.com
Divercity was found by Nikolas Travasaros and Demetra Karabelia back in 2004 in Athens. Today Divercity practices has offices in London and Athens, more of their Spetses House, a project on Spetses a small island near Athens.
Source:DS

Victor Rodriguez - Hyper Realistic Paintings

Victor Rodriguez is a Mexican-born artist who now lives in Brooklyn, New York. His hyperrealist art blends fantasy and realism successfully, as you can see from the gallery above.

Loft 24-7 - Sao Paulo, Brazil // June 2011

A space where the divide between indoors and outdoors is non-existent? São Paulo-based Fernanda Marques achieved this idealistic balance in her Loft 24-7
residence, presented at the CasaCor exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil.
In the 250-square-meter (about 2,700 square feet) space, Marques has erased the barriers by using "outdoor" elements inside and "indoor" elements outside and creating easy visual links between the two. Limestone, rough stone, steel, glass, wood paneling and furnishings that speak to the architect's modernist style, all create a harmonious, seamless environment where you are never quite in and never quite out.
Fernanda Marques is the chief architect at Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados that is involved in both residential and commercial architecture, interior design, furniture design and real estate.
source: thecoolhunter

First fold-up car, Hiriko, unveiled in Brussels late January

BRUSSELS • A tiny revolutionary fold-up car designed in Spain’s Basque country as the answer to urban stress and pollution was unveiled before hitting European cities in 2013. The “Hiriko,” the Basque word for “urban,” is an electric two-seater with no doors whose motor is located in the wheels and which folds up like a child’s collapsible stroller for easy parking. The idea for the vehicle came from Boston’s MIT-Media lab; the concept was developed by a consortium of seven small Basque firms under the name Hiriko Driving Mobility, with a prototype unveiled by European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso.
source:nationalpost.com

INSTALLATION - '' Draper ''

Rob LEY (of URBANA): Draper is a permanent installation for the Visual Arts Department building at Florida State University.Composed of hundreds of unique stainless steel strips, this project is an experiment in how mass and gravity, along with an experimental force-feedback fabrication technique can create a carefully tuned lattice structure. At 75′ in height, the project passes through 5 separate floors and sub-departments of a visual arts school, offering each level a unique view of the project.
SOURCE: sucherPUNCH

Animal Breakfast Bowl by Geraldine de Beco

BIO-ROBOT Refrigerator by Yuriy Dmitriev for Electrolux

Four times smaller than a conventional refrigerator, the Bio Robot refrigerator designed by Yuriy Dmitriev for Electrolux cools biopolymer gel through luminescence. Rather than shelves, the non sticky, odorless gel morphs around products to create a separate pod that suspends items for easy access. Without doors, drawers and a motor 90% of the appliance is solely given over to its intended purpose. At the same time, all food, drink and cooled products are readily available, odors are contained, and items are kept individually at their optimal temperature by bio robots. The fridge is adaptable – it can be hung vertically, horizontally, and even on the ceiling. Different sizes and dimensions allow it to perfectly fit the accordant dwelling.

Brasilia 50 years: Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer was one of the architects responsible for making Brasilia one of the most modern cities in the world. The main buildings in the new capital, such as the National Congress and the Foreign Ministry and Government building, were designed by Niemeyer.

Amy McLaughlin on OC Lifestyles "Shabby to Chic"

Amy McLaughlin redecorates a beach cottage utilizing her clients' current furnishings, re-working them and adding select new pieces from the local consignment stores. Shabby to chic in just a few simple steps!

Einkaufszentrum MyZeil, Frankfurt/Main

MyZeil - the first shopping and leisure center in Frankfurt.
Experience a new dimension to shopping: With eight levels MyZeil united in its spectacular, light-flooded architecture, a diverse mix of industries.

BALLET WAY OF LIFE - ROYAL BALLET OF FLANDERS

Costumes by Katarzyna Konieczka

Costume maker and avant garde fashion designer

Costume maker and avant garde fashion designer. Her creations are mainly to be viewed on a stage or a catwalk. The main aim of her designs is to create an impact on the viewer and evoke feelings. The costumes are not for everyday use. Each costume has been created as a one off, the techniques used to create them have been developed by herself, by experimenting with textiles, fabric and paint.

information :
http://www.behance.net/KatarzynaKonieczka