Rain and cold days are here, whether we asked for them or not. This means that we will be hugging warm cups of tea with our hands more and more often, looking for space by the heater while chatting, leaning against the radiator while reading a book and looking for other warm shelters. The notion of this has always been a fireplace, which brings a sense of home and warmth. And because in the future, when it comes to the cold, it won't get any better, since autumn is just an appetizer for winter, it is only right that you take a look at a series of spectacular fireplaces that will warm your heart, and if you are thinking of installing a fireplace, then the gallery should also as an inspiration. In addition, fireplaces will make it easier to get through the summer.
Architecture & Interior
Are you afraid of heights? Then just looking at photos of the world's longest glass suspension bridge, which recently opened in China, will make you sick. The bridge in Hunan Province in the Shiniuzhai Geological Park has a glass bottom and lies 180 meters above the ground. Do you have enough pants to cross it or do you prefer solid ground under your feet?
Do you remember kindergarten? It was the only time during the day that we were offered a nap, which we steadfastly refused. For us at that time it was a punishment and we tried everything not to turn a blind eye. Twenty or more years later, they would kill for something like that. And since you probably don't work for Google, you're all turning to coffee instead of naps during work. But today our dream after a nap at work came true, as the Greek company Studio NL produced a hybrid desk 1.6 SM of Life, a "bunk bed", where the upper "bed" is intended for a laptop, and the lower one for a restful sleep .
Artist and designer Florent Albinet has set up an interesting installation in the middle of the La Juine lazy river in the Domaine de Chamarande in the French city of Essonne, a mini-tower with a lifting mechanism, the top of which can be reached by pedaling. Offering a new perspective on the picturesque surroundings, Gabie's 6-meter winch tower will be open to the public until November 1, 2015.
A group of architecture students at the Estonian Academy of Fine Arts installed three extra-large wooden Ruup megaphones in a small clearing in the middle of a forest in Võru County, Estonia. Fusing modern architecture with wilderness, the acoustic installation is a place of meditation, relaxation and performance, amplifying the sounds of nature such as birdsong and rustling leaves.
Decorating a room can be an interesting project, especially if saving space is an important factor. In the case of beds, we initially think of bunk beds. With that, we all get some classic idea in our heads, but the bunk beds don't have to be just the classic double-deckers as we know them. If you are looking for something different, something more creative, when the bunk bed will be more than just a functional piece of furniture, we have selected some ideas for you that will give wings to your imagination.
If this is what life looks like on the edge, then we immediately sign up to such a fate. An Australian estate in Port Douglas that you'd be forgiven for mistaking for a spaceship juts out of a hill that rises above the idyllic Australian coast, creating a real sense of living on the edge. The luxury home is currently for sale, but of course the owner won't part with it for a little money. You will have to shell out a staggering 6.5 million US dollars for it. And yes, it is real estate.
"Docks" is a modular furniture system from the Berlin studio Bjoern-Meier, from which we can create unique office islands and areas in offices, lobbies and reception rooms. It is a collection of office furniture that, with its sophisticated design, functionality and the constant possibility of upgrading, is adapted to the way of working in modern workplaces.
Inspired by the long tradition of sheep breeding and wool production, designers Hannah and Justin Floyd developed a process that would innovatively preserve a tradition that is no longer as alive as it was in their childhood. Using a special process, the creative duo today produces sturdy furniture and home accessories from a material that resembles fiberglass, but is actually - wool!
Yinka Llori is a designer with Nigerian roots, known for his extraordinary furniture pieces, which are mostly refreshed discarded and forgotten chairs, tables, cabinets and other furniture. This time he decided on a "remake" collection of chairs inspired by traditional African fabrics.
When was the last time you looked at the moon? Into this shiny body on which our mind rests and which always fascinates and stirs the imagination? After a long day, sometimes we just want to look at the sky and drift away with our thoughts, but the Moon and stars are hidden behind tall buildings, clouds, or our view is "obscured" by light pollution. But now, thanks to Acorn Studio, you can have Luna all to yourself. What Pippi and Melkijad, the little and the big pig, always wanted, but couldn't do, you can do by buying the Luna ambient light on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
In her first home collection, Neta Tesler drew inspiration from the nautical world. After graduating from the textile studies of the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in 2013, the aspiring designer opened the design studio "Knots Studio" in Tel Aviv. The name of the studio dates back to the time of her schooling, when in her last year she became familiar with the recognizable aesthetics and practice of tying special sailor's knots.