DesignPorn Strange Architecture: Bridge Design in the Netherlands The Dutch have a tendency to do things differently. Take their levees, which are giant storm-surge barriers specially made with synthetic textiles to keep the earth from eroding. Their bike paths are placed on equal footing as automotive roads. And their town planning, which merges private and public life by combining terraced houses with amenities like shops and sports facilities, is a far cry from the way American suburbs are planned. Then there are Netherlands' bridges. The Slauerhoffbrug is one tail bridge that stands out, even in the bridge-happy Netherlands. The Slauerhoffbrug crosses over the Harlinger Vaart River. These original tail bridges were composed around the idea of having a fixed center point with rolling units on either side. The Slauerhoffbrug is built in an L-shape, bending the bearing bars that lead to the deck, with the foundation built beside the bridge. The Slauerhoffbrug fits conspicuously into the roadway. The Slauerhoffbrug stands tall.
50 Strange Buildings of the World (Part II This is the part II of the very popular list of 50 strange buildings which has been and is being copied (stolen) by many bloggers. If you wish to post it on your blog or website, feel free to use up to 20 buildings from this list and give a proper link to our website ( as the source article. I hope you enjoy this weird, odd, bizarre and incredible looking arcitechture! After looking at this magical collection of buildings, don’t forget to check Part III (and also Part I if you haven’t seen it yet) of this very popular architecture post series. 1. Office center “1000″ a.k.a. Image credits: RA Studija 2. Image credits: Jiths 3. Image credits: Wikipedia 4. Image credits: Dillerscofidio 5. Image credits: extranoise 6. Image credits: drewdomkus 7. Image credits: wikipedia Image credits: Santiago Vila, bjaglin, Santiago Vila 8. Image credits: fletchy182 9. Image credits: Alberto OG 10. Image credits: Phillip Ritz Image credits: Phillip Ritz 11. Image credits: neil-san
Andreas Gefeller - Home Tangga House by Guz Architects By Eric • Mar 23, 2011 • Selected Work The Tangga House is another Singapore’s dream home designed by Guz Architects. Completed in 2009, the 7,663 square foot residence is located in Holland Village, an elite district of Singapore that is famous amongst the expatriate community. The luxury single-family home gives the owners the opportunity to live in harmony and comfort with nature, in Singapore’s hot tropical climate. Tangga House by Guz Architects: “The house is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional courtyard house, laid out around a central green courtyard with a double height stair and entry area forming the focal point of the project. The L-shaped plan creates open spaces which encourage natural ventilation and offer resident’s views over the courtyard to the veranda, roof gardens and beyond. The large roof above the courtyard creates an indoor and outdoor space leading to the gardens and swimming pool which wraps around two sides of the house. Photos by: Patrick Bingham-Hall
An Elegant Solution To A Long And Narrow Space Certainly the most stunning 1-bedroom place I’ve come across; the residence at 55 Blair Road in Singapore is a beautiful solution to the design challenges of a long and narrow space. The most eye-catching and unique feature of this residence is the private outdoor pool that separates the kitchen, powder room, maids’ area and rooftop terrace from the rest of the main residence. With dramatic aluminum walls that span the height of the building, natural light (which reflects well off the aluminum) and ventilation fill the household. The main staircase that leads to the second floor and attic is a beautiful wide spiral design that saves a tremendous amount of space. Most spiral staircases I’ve seen are far too narrow and impractical, but this particular design in the middle of the living room works very nicely. On the second floor we find the master bedroom with en-suite that has an exquisite bathtub overlooking the pool. Overall I think this is a beautiful and unique design.
Making Your PC a DLNA Certified Media Server - Agoraquest - Sony Forum, News, Reviews Posted: 2009-06-12 03:21 You may make your Windows XP or Windows Vista PC a DLNA certified media server simply by activating this capability of Windows Media Player (WMP) 11 or above. This will allow you to use the Ethernet connection on your DLNA certified media player (PS3, TV, receiver) to connect to the server and view media stored on your PC. Here is a step-by-step guide: 1. Open Windows Media Player 11. The "Windows Media Player" window below appears. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Congratulations! Sony A/V System: KDL-55XBR8, BDP-S550 and AVD-LA2500PKG consisting of AVD-C70ES Super Audio CD/DVD Receiver, 4 SS-LA500ED surround speakers, 1 SS-LAC505ED center channel speaker and 1 SA-WD200 Active Subwoofer
Old Garage turned Mini Dream Home! | Hello there! It’s been a busy week with a trip to Seattle for the Picasso exhibition and a drive out to the coast but I knew I had to share this amazing remodel with you before the week came to a close. Everyone loves good makeovers and the ones involving tiny spaces, creative design and ingenious solutions are my all time favorites! The before… This lonely little detached garage is just begging for some love. The after! A cozy, light filled sleeping loft is so perfect for the space. The kitchen is well organized and accessible with open storage solutions. The rustic wood burning stove becomes sculptural in this room along with Michelle’s own art installations. The glass boxes housing pillow forms are actually a tribute to Michelle’s father. You know I am a big fan of great bathroom design and this one delivers. To finish our little home tour, I had to point out this old locker. Oh and just so you know…Michelle only spent $32,000 on the renovation! Have a lovely weekend!
Reader's home - a tiny Swedish apartment Karin, a devoted DTI reader from Umeå, Sweden, is selling her apartment and sent us a link to the real estate listing. It is a tiny studio that has been completely renovated. It's adorable, and perfect for someone without a lot of stuff - which is SO not me. Although how fun would it be to have a little pied-à-terre in Sweden! I love the little alcove bedroom with handy open clothes storage. 50 Incredible Vintage and Retro Photoshop Tutorials Do you love 1900′s all the way to 1980′s style or forget about these vintage years even you’re in 2000′s? Nostalgic and old-fashioned look and feel in your design is one way to create the vintage and retro–inspired designs that you wanted. Mixtures of rich colors, grunge elements and various textures will make the perfect vintage and retro design for you. In this post, I’ll be presenting 50 incredible vintage and retro photoshop tutorials for 2010. 1. We are going to create a retro-colored psychedelic background, which we are then going to apply to some text. 2. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a stunning and high-impact retro-style typography poster that’s out of this world. 3. Learn how to combine patterns, textures and typography to create a retro styled poster. 4. 5. The theme of retro futurism combines digitally created graphics and abstract shapes with distressed and aged textures, giving that cool mix of old and new. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.