Cube - Home by Justin Chong Home Sweet Cube This minimal design by Justin Chong packs everything you need in one 3 meter x 3 meter space! The Cube home features a thoughtfully placed bathroom with a water saving shower and toilet, kitchen with an induction stove and small fridge, eating area for 4, bed for 2 and even a little storage to spare. Designer: Justin Chong 43 Places XEOS 3D Printer by Stefan Reichert The Personal 3D Printer is Here The ultra-compact XEOS 3D printer integrates perfectly into smaller office spaces that lack the capacity for larger printers, CNC mills and turning lathes. The use of a new innovative printer arm inspired by a wafer robot arm reduces enclosure volume by 66% compared to the current smallest design available. Create and verify geometric forms in no time, straight from the desktop! The clean interior and transparent two window design creates a “stage” for the printing process and emphasizes on the fascination people get when they are watching an object appears out of nothing. The design also features easy and intuitive controls and step-by-step software supports Macs / PCs and Pads, which connect to the printer via WIFI. The device itself features only one “stop and open” hardware button on the outside to simplify controls and avoid overloading with functions. Designer: Stefan Reichert
Palio di Siena The Palio di Siena (known locally simply as Il Palio) is a horse race that is held twice each year, on July 2 and August 16, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in the appropriate colours, represent ten of the seventeen contrade, or city wards. The Palio held on July 2 is named Palio di Provenzano, in honour of the Madonna of Provenzano, who has a church in Siena. A pageant, the Corteo Storico, precedes the race, which attracts visitors and spectators from around the world. The race itself, in which the jockeys ride bareback, circles the Piazza del Campo, on which a thick layer of dirt has been laid, three times and usually lasts no more than 90 seconds. History[edit] Origins[edit] The earliest known antecedents of the race are medieval. When the Grand Duke of Tuscany outlawed bullfighting in 1590, the contrade took to organizing races in the Piazza del Campo. A second Palio in August[edit] At first, one race was held each year, on July 2. Restriction[edit]
Haus am Weinberg - Architecture by UNStudio Twisted House Today is my birthday – so if anyone is looking for any last minute gifts… this house will do! Haus am Weinberg, located in rural Stuttgart, Germany, is a modern villa designed with a literal twist in mind. The inner circulation of the structure supports an elegant staircase to which the rest of the house revolves. Fluid curves and diagonal movements can be found at each turn; a stark contrast to the stepped terraces and ancient hillside vineyard outside. The unique spiral form is enabled by the building’s load bearing concrete structure which is reduced to a minimum. A double-height, glazed corner – which houses the dining area – opens up to extensive views towards the North-West and frames the vineyard hill which forms the backdrop to the house. The interior of the Haus am Weinberg is arranged into spaces of varying atmospheres and spatial qualities, with the four glazed and open corners allowing daylight to reach deep into the house. Designer: UNStudio
What does it cost to travel the world? | So Many Places What Does It Cost To Travel The World? It is weird to talk about money. Especially my money. Especially when I know that someday my friends and family will be reading this blog. Brian and I have set a savings goal of $60,000 dollars. In addition to our $60,000 in savings, we also have retirement accounts that we could access. I’ll admit that at first I just sort of picked the $60,000 figure out of thin air. All of the RTW budgets referenced below are mid-price-range backpackers. The budgets and grand totals range, but fall between about $2,000 and $4,000 a month. I’ll make sure to post a more detailed budget when I have one. Many thanks to these RTW bloggers that shared their budgets and expenditures with the world (click on the blog to see their budgets): One Giant Step Seat of our Pants Living the Dream The Travel Year Thirteen Months Tagged as: Featured, RTW Budget, RTW planning
Hidden Air Diffuser by Daniel Pearlman Making Kitchens Less Ugly There are an overwhelming variety of range hood and air ventilation options out there, but almost none are aesthetically pleasing or discreet! The Hidden Air Diffuser was designed for application into most types of ceilings to provide an unobtrusive, near-invisible way of circulating air and ridding smoke. Available options include minimal recessed light combinations or flush decorative vents and all can be painted to blend into any room style for a more open, cleaner look. Designer: Daniel Pearlman
How to avoid pickpockets when traveling A razor blade used to cut into your pocket by pickpockets - you won't feel a thing Someone tried to pickpocket me last week. It’s always been a top concern of mine. Crime is everywhere in the world today. One of the weakest, and largest targets for travelers, tourists and indeed people in their own countries, is their wallet or purse. My encounter with a pickpocket thief in the Philippines: who won? I got on-board a morning city jeepney, as I have done many times throughout the country. Crowded Jeepneys are where many pickpockets frequent There were four of us. Alarm bells of experience The eyes tell a lot. I already knew something was up. The attempt at pickpocketing me The guy to my right slipped up closer to me, took out his phone and placed it very close to my right knee (this would make a person curious to look at it – aka distraction). There was no need for all this closeness as the Jeepney had a lot of room. “I knew what was going on, they were a working pair.” Enough! I said loudly.
Washa|part - Washing Machine by Buse Üstün & Fulya Pekserbes Modern Mini Washer Designed for compact spaces, Washa|part is a small (and way cute) wall-mounted washing machine that enables users to do their personal laundry at home even though they might not have room for standard units. The concept relies primarily on steam to release particles from clothing, and even sprays detergent onto items in the form of a fine mist to better suit the steam operation. The beltless, gearless design is also super quiet- great for small apartments where larger washer/dryers can be deafening. Designers: Buse Üstün & Fulya Pekserbes
America's Great National Parks :: Vacations By Rail Itinerary Day 1 - Depart Chicago aboard Amtrak's Empire BuilderArrive at Chicago's historic Union Station, meet your tour manager, and board the famed Empire Builder for your scenic overnight trip. As the Empire Builder begins its journey northwest at 2:15 pm, settle into your comfortable seat, meet your fellow travelers, and enjoy the passing scenery. Important cities along this afternoon's route include Milwaukee, WI, the city by the lake made famous by its breweries, and Portage, once a regular stop for traders on their trips between the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan. Day 2 - Glacier Park MontanaWhen you awake this morning the train is nearing Minot, ND for a 30-minute rest stop. We're scheduled to arrive in East Glacier Park at 6:45 pm. Day 3 - "Going-to-the-Sun" Road ExcursionMid-morning board a vintage red open-air Jammer bus for a tour of Glacier National Park. A highlight of Waterton Lakes National Park is Upper Waterton Lake, on which you will enjoy a boat cruise.
Foldone - Furniture by NOVAE Architecture Futuristic Folded Furniture Foldone is an ultramodern design that skews the viewer’s perception of movement with folded surfaces and irregular geometries reminiscent of a stealth fighter. The angular folds are not only structurally significant in making the piece sturdy, but also create a visual continuity that encourages the eye to trace the length of the seamless form. Designer: NOVAE Architecture Stuck In Customs | HDR Photography, Travel Photography and Camera Reviews
Kandinsky Chair by Tresenvespa Ambidextrous Chair If the name alone wasn’t a tip-off, just one look at the Kandinsky Chair would suggest that its striking form was inspired by the father of pure abstract painting, Wassily Kandinsky. The playful design plays with the user’s perception using altered points, line forms and most obviously a striking, mirrored reversal of the legs. Looks like something straight out of a Dr. Seuss book! Do want! Designer: Tresenvespa