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.
Architecture & Interior
The time of gift-giving is approaching, which is one of the more pleasant ways of showing attention between people. Among the countless possibilities that we can give, it is precisely the gifts that are directly related to our and the world's heritage and that combine symbolism, rites and rituals that give the gift-giving a special stamp. Unique products can be found in Gallery D'94 in Celje or you can view the products via the online gallery.
Gali is a compact kitchen the size of a photocopier by Spanish architect Ana Arano. Although it is really small, it has everything that the big ones have. This kitchen version of the Swiss army knife is a great solution for anyone who lives in a small apartment.
If years ago we dreamed of bulky luxury villas with swimming pools, home theaters and garages, in the last few years, thanks to the hippie vagabond trend, we have apparently become more modest, as more and more people choose to live in small but environmentally friendly houses. The Galiano 100 is a perfect example.
The architect Barbara Appolloni "sculpted" an oasis of concrete and glass from the former garage. The original building was designed in this "shoebox" style, where the architecture becomes part of the interior decoration, resulting in truly contemporary living spaces.
An interactive structure in Indianapolis wonderfully enlivens the facade of an otherwise boring garage house.
There are few such architectural interventions that would completely change the image of a city. The 'Garden Bridge' project will plant beautiful gardens across the River Thames, which will not only breathe freshness into the city, but will completely change the image of London with its green oasis.
The Garden Igloo 360 is a geodesic dome for the garden that few garden accessories can compete with. And here we do not mean sticks, lanterns, etc., but a swimming pool, a basketball court, a guest house, ... The multifunctional once-transparent-once-not dome can be a winter garden, canopy, children's house, greenhouse, garden shed, ... options the uses are only limited by your imagination. It is a practical piece of modern art that every garden longs for and, although you didn't know it until now, you too.
If you don't have the space and money to own a property with a garage, that doesn't mean you can leave your car at the mercy of the weather. The solution for such is the GateBox, a collapsible cover system that protects the steel horse from the sun, hail, rain, ice, wind, bird droppings, etc. The garage with automatic opening can also be upgraded and equipped with solar panels, air conditioning, burglar alarm, compact vacuum cleaner, etc.
Despite what you've been told, you don't need a cape to be a superhero. You don't even need superpowers. All you need are bookshelves in the shape of superheroes' trademarks, and Burak Doğan can help you do just that. Bookshelves inspired by superhero logos like Superman and Captain America.
GekkoGum is a universal, walnut-sized temporary holder for smartphones, action cameras and other smaller items that provides secure and instant support on virtually any surface. Although it looks like chewing gum, it is anything but oral. It was named after the gecko, a lizard that can easily climb anywhere.
The Israeli designers at OGE Creative Group were inspired by the comfortable shape of a bird's nest, and a piece of furniture was created for relaxation, creativity and playfulness at the same time: Giant Birdsnest for Creating New Ideas.