Arts & Design

The Olympic Torch for Rio 2016 Games Unveiled

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The Olympic committee has just unveiled the winning design for the Rio 2016 games, from its open invitation in which 76 Brazilian agencies participated. Created by Sao Paolo-based firm Chelles & Hayashi, the design is meant to highlight the warm spirit of the people of Brazil. The segmented body expands, and reveals the integral colors of Brazil … Read more

Facebook Unveils New Logo

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Facebook has unveiled a new logo design for the first time since its creation in 2005, with changes so subtle most people won’t easily notice. The changes include the switch from a double-story “a” to a single-story one, as well as the addition of more white space and thinner lettering, making it easier to read. According to Josh … Read more

Amit Shimoni Illustrates President Obama & Other Leaders as Hipsters

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Graphic Designer Amit Shimoni has illustrated several world leaders as hipster, as part of his ongoing “HIPSTORY” series. President Obama sports a dreadlock bun, with multiple tattoos and gold accessories, while Queen Elizabeth rocks a personalized gold necklace and a flower wreath on her head. Other world leaders illustrated in the 4th series include, Abraham Lincoln, Angela Merkel, Che Guevara, Dalai Lama, … Read more

Groveland House by Mcleod Bovell

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Located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, the Groveland House – a three-story architectural piece of work designed by Mcleod Bovell, boasts everything from a putting green on the upper level, pool and entertainment on the middle level, to a spacious lounge with more intimate views to natural bedrock on the lower level. A wide footprint … Read more

Sunflower House by Cadaval & Solà-Morales

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Cadaval & Solà-Morales, an architecture studio based in both Spain and Mexico, presents the Sunflower House. Located on a cliff-side overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the stunning two-storey residence boasts a contemporary exterior design, highlighting white cubes of space all-through the futuristic home. At the interior, dark furniture complement the expansive white walls and panoramic glass view of the … Read more

The Italian Alps Villa by Camillo Botticini Architect

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Built in between trompia valley and sabbia valley in Northern Italy, Camillo Botticini Architect’s latest project – the ‘Alps Villa’ has been designed to capture different sides of the mountainous landscape. The exterior of the home has been made with a combination of oxidized copper and accoya wood, while at the interior, the home is kept minimal, with resin floors lining and a … Read more

Star Trek-Inspired NetDragon Headquarters in China

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Lui Deijan, founder of Chinese game development company NetDragon, happens to be a huge fan of Star-Trek, and he has just commissioned the company’s recently completed headquarters, which was designed to look like the famed USS Enterprise of Star Trek. The 260-meter-length office structure took four years to complete, costing 600 million yuan (nearly $97 million USD), with TV network CBS sanctioning the rights for the Chinese company to model their office after the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-E. Captured by drone, the architectural structure which pays homage to the popular sci-fi franchise is officially the only licensed star trek building in the world.

Source: designboom

Timber Guest Houses in Ukrainian Forest by YOD Design Lab

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Located in the Poltava region of Ukraine, YOD Design Lab had recently completed these individual guest houses built amid a pine forest, in just two months. Each unit has been constructed using a light metal frame that weights only 2,200 kilograms together with the remainder of the structure. The rooms sit atop timber decks that allow the structures … Read more

The Floating Seahorse by Kleindienst Group

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Launched at the Dubai International boat show, the Floating Seahorse by Kleindienst Group is a contemporary marine yacht that boasts underwater rooms with breathtaking views. Cleverly pioneered, designed and developed here in Dubai, the unique concept will be limited to just 42 units. The master bedroom and bathroom will be totally submerged underwater and will … Read more

Zgharta House by platau

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Zgharta, Lebanon, welcomes this beautiful structure created by platau. The house spans 400 sq. m. and it sits atop a Mediterranean olive grove. Boasting unobstructed views of the simple agrarian setting, the mountains and plains, two L-shaped horizontal levels comprise the house, with the lower level housing bedrooms and bathrooms, while the upper level features the main living … Read more