Looks like a nice little sofa controller for those who like to mix Media Center’s 10 foot UI with a bit of web browsing…
That meager tithe takes home a 2.4GHz keyboard with trackball and USB “nano dongle” for your Windows home theater PC good for about 10-meters of wireless sofa surfing. See it in the wild after the break.
via Engadget.
In keeping with Mandarin Oriental’s passion for working with creative and exciting design concepts, the prestigious Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola was commissioned to create the interior décor of Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona. The project reflects the open, cosmopolitan character of the great Mediterranean city where the hotel stands, along with the unmistakeable seal of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The linear simplicity of the building, which was once the head offices of a bank, lends itself perfectly to the clean, balanced interior design by Urquiola.
via CONTEMPORIST.
Designed in 1967 by Pininfarina’s Paolo Martin as a concept for Ferrari, the Modulo is every bit the fantasy car of the future we’ve all grown up imagining, something that belies the fact it’s over 40 years old. Finally unveiled at the 1970 Geneva Motor Show, Martin’s Modulo was a wild futuristic vision that stood head and shoulders above anything at that years Motor Show and for that matter anything to this date.
via Design Classic: Ferrari Modulo, 1970 | We Heart: Essential Lifestyle Guide.
I love the Google office spaces, they really put a lot of time and creativity into building the right environment, that draws out the best from their employees…
The office is filled with everything we know to be Google, though with a bit less of the very extravagant elements the Zurich space contained. The conference rooms are themed with famous Swedish inventors like Linne, Ericsson, Nobel, and Bohlin. Several of the other rooms have unique themes as well. Google just seems like a fun company to work for, and this office doesn’t change that belief in the slightest. Plenty of places to play on different games, a great looking kitchen area, and of course many places to lounge make this Google office one of the best. And naturally, this branch of Google pays employees with meatballs.
via Office Snapshots
The Boskke Sky Planter literally turns planting on its head. Designed in New Zealand founders of Boskke Jake and Patrick Morris want to transform the way people enjoy plants in their living environments.
The Sky Planter has an innovative watering system which promises not to leak water all over your floor. Can be used in both indoor and outdoor settings.
via Indish
A conceptual package design, which at this time is unaffiliated with Coca Cola, created to drastically reduce the cost of both initial manufacturing and recycling.
“A convex logo substitutes colorfully sprayed can. Naked can help to reduce air and water pollution occurred in its coloring process. It also reduces energy and effort to separate toxic color paint from aluminum in recycling process. Huge amount of energy and paint required to manufacture colored cans will be saved. Instead of toxic paint, manufacturers process aluminum with a pressing machine that indicates brand identity on surface.”
via Colourless Coke Can.
As futuristic concepts and renderings go, the possibilities are quite endless, and mostly, what we expect cars to be like in the future. The Mercedes Benz Cyborg Sensation Vehicle concept from designer Derek Chik Kin Ng is dated for 2040. The sportscar concept seats two, and is constructed to handle a bit of off roading as well.
via Auto Motto.
Just found this vintage Audi poster over at AisleOne. Looks like it was created sometime between 1968 and 1972 by Armin Hofmann. Simple and elegant.
Innovative Indonesian design firm alvinT draws inspiration from its countries vast quantity of art and culture, applying its domestic traditions to its techniques in furniture design. The Linger bench is an example of this approach, blurring the lines between traditional Indonesian culture and modern western furniture design. The bench is made entirely of bamboo, and has an extended and curvy shape that seems sleek and spacious.
I was messing around in Messana O’Rorke’s portfolio the other day (as you do) and fell in love with this farm cottage and addition (Ten Broeck Cottage). It’s a bold but simple juxtaposition of old and new, classic childlike house and believe it or not a trailer home as inspiration. Each building stands alone yet interconnected respecting the other. Simple minimalist lines from the 18th century and the 21st. Stunning.
