Recycling Billboards into Modern Residential Buildings

As more and more advertising goes online and transportation conservation becomes an increasing economic and ecological concern, what is the future fate of the infamous billboard? One proposal by Front Architects suggests turning these into lofted homes – small houses to be sure, but located in some potentially fascinating places. Some of these unusually thin homes could be built in place from scratch, others could be transported to new locations or even left where they are in the urban environment. As with so many good design projects the feasibility of this specific idea as such is not of singular or even primary importance – the concept provides a foundation for rethinking everyday urban structures, artifacts of the built environment, that we might find new and different uses for as times change. Alas, the above image is only a computer-generated overlay in a real situation.

Immersive Cocoon // Step Into The Future Directed & 3D CG by Oliver Zeller, Video Courtesy of I-Cocoon The world of interfaces continues to evolve and surprise us. We still think of it as something we can hold, fold and place in our bag to carry anywhere. What if you can be part of an intuitive and holistic experience where your interface is not reduced to a mouse-click or a two dimensional tablet screen. Welcome to the Immersive Cocoon, a surround display dome with sophisticated motion sensor technology that inspired the technology depicted in 'Minority Report'. Now your body becomes the interface, as you are enveloped and your body movement becomes part of this digital environment to make our everyday lives more enjoyable, at least that is what this conceptual project tries to explore. Image Courtesy of I-Cocoon The Immersive Cocoon opens its hatch silently and extends a small set of stairs that helps you move into this 360 degree display covering the entire interior walls. sources: I-Cocoon, NAU

The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects The Contemporary Hillside House by SB Architects Designed by San Francisco-based SB Architects, an international firm well-known for the design of site-sensitive resort and mixed-use projects around the world, and built by well-known green builder McDonald Construction & Development, this home is a statement of what is possible combining “high design with high sustainability.” Nestled in the hills of Mill Valley, California, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Hillside House has just received certification as the first LEED for Homes Platinum custom home in Marin County, and one of only a handful in Northern California. Photograpghy by Mariko Reed. The four-story home – clad with beautiful, sustainable Western Red Cedar siding – is set on a steep hillside site that provides for a very vertical design with living and private zones situated on multiple separate floors. About Richard Barker Adelto Love Interior Design & Exotic Travel?

Twist Bike by Jose Hurtado Minimal Twist on the Hubless If you can look past the hubless wheels, you’ll appreciate the fine symmetry behind this design- the Twist Bike. The unique gearing system allows each component to be easily removed for storage, repair, or transporting. Designer: Jose Hurtado Hug Chair by Ilian Milinov A Chair for Clingy Lovers If you’ve ever had someone sit in your lap, you know that 15 minutes is about the max your legs can handle. It’s really not fair. The Hug chair brings simple design and human gesture together for that extra time you want to sit with your significant other. When you’re away from your special someone the extra seat doubles as a convenient space, perfect for catching up on video chat. Designer: Ilian Milinov

ilustrações com apenas uma linha "Trata-se de uma terapia e também um desafio criar a “mecânica” para o novo desenho." - Quibe Nesta série o artista Quibe ilustra personagens com apenas uma linha. S e desenhar com várias linhas já é um pouco complexo, imagine desenhar utilizando somente uma?! . Tenho um coração um século atrasado.. Ferrari Millenio by Marko Petrovic The Ferrari Millenio, as the name might allude, is a futuristic super-car concept that features a complex combination of materials and technologies that we can hope will become a serious reality before the end of the next millenium. The two-seater includes a buckypaper reinforced body that is stronger than steel and lighter than carbon fiber as well as dual electric engines that can be recharged via solar panels or through an inductive power transfer system. Designer: Marko Petrovic

Um conceito de apartamento pequeno perfeito para um jovem casal - limaonagua Ser um jovem casal é um desafio, principalmente na hora de montar a primeira casa. Como esse momento costuma coincidir com os primeiros passos da carreira profissional, geralmente, o orçamento é um pouco apertado. Assim, começar com uma casa ou apartamento pequeno é praticamente obrigatório. Por isso é importante entender como aproveitar bem cada metro quadrado que o casal terá à disposição. O conceito a seguir foi concebido pelo pessoal da int2architecture e está cheio de ideias para vocês se inspirarem. Prestem atenção em todos os detalhes, principalmente no local onde está a cama. A ideia aqui foi permitir que todos os cômodos coexistissem em um ambiente só. A cama e o pequeno home office ficam sobre um tablado de madeira, que organiza o ambiente e cria uma separação clara entre o quarto e sala de estar. Pequenos detalhes como os simpáticos símbolos da lavanderia podem fazer toda diferença na decoração. Há um pequeno cantinho para que o casal tome um café da manhã gostoso.