Almost every major city in the world boasts interesting and stunning sculptures that enliven the urban pulse and attract the attention of passers-by. Some city statues are special because of their form, others because of their message, still others because of their static achievements. So that you don't have to search the entire planet, we present to you what are the most extraordinary sculptures in the world and where to find them - the next time you find yourself in that place, do not forget to see them.
Architecture & Interior
Years ago, CNN declared the monuments of the former Yugoslavia to be the ugliest monuments in the world. But the monuments from the 1960s and 1970s are nowhere near as ugly as the sculptures from the sequel, which the townspeople are probably deeply ashamed of. It is said that good art is always at least a little bit controversial. In the following, we therefore present to you the sculptures that raised a lot of dust and excited the public.
An unusual skyscraper recently opened in Taiwan, although at first glance it seems that the opening will have to wait a little longer, as it seems unfinished. But it's not, and your screen doesn't have dead pixels either. MahaNakhon is a 77-story building under the signature of the international architectural bureau Buro Ole Scheeren.
The Kachula 2.0 blanket is a versatile blanket that every adventurer needs. Why? Because it is waterproof and because the smell does not linger. Because you can fold it into a pillow and turn it into a hooded top that protects you from the wind like an anorak. For 45 euros on Kickstarter you get all of the above in a single blanket!
Waterproof shoes will come in handy in the coming months. Autumn and then winter are approaching, when it will be easier to get moisture into your shoes than a cold. Your favorite shoes are not waterproof, but do you wish that you would not feel the moisture in them at the first or no contact with a puddle or mud? With this cheap and simple trick, you can make that wish come true. Even if it's canvas shoes! And all you need for effective protection is a candle!
The dining table brings it closer. At least it used to be. It is considered to be the place where the whole family usually gathers, but today it looks like everyone is staring at their own screen and doing little to each other. Sati Tala Dining Table aims to change that. It is a table without legs, and the storage surface rests right on the individual's knees. It is an innovative design that aims to do what dining tables once did. They were getting closer.
You too can't sleep while traveling because your head is shaking left and right? Paula Blankenship has found a solution for everyone who would like to get quality sleep while traveling by bus, train, plane or car. The solution is called NodPod. It is a hammock for your head, with the help of which you will sleep like a log even when sitting up.
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo chose Slovenian furniture for his hotel Pestana CR7! The remarkable presentation of the Slovenian furniture company Lina Design at the world exhibition Expo Milano 2015 has clearly borne fruit, as the company will soon furnish the recently opened hotel of the first star of Real Madrid, located in his hometown of Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira, with its Moon furniture.
Palais Bulles or according to us, the bubble palace is the new most expensive apartment in Europe. The property on which the Hungarian architect Antti Lovag's space complex, which covers 1,200 square meters and was until now the home of the 94-year-old French fashion legend Pierre Cardin, is valued at more than 400 million euros!
In China, a new glass attraction was opened high above the ground. After a 430-meter glass-bottomed bridge that climbs over a 300-meter chasm, another 1.6-meter-wide and 100-meter-long winding panoramic path has now been opened, which hugs the cliff and winds hundreds of meters above the ground.
It is clear that Dubai is a city from another dimension. Everything is possible in it. In the middle of the desert, the sheikhs have already built a covered ski slope, artificial islands, the highest skyscraper, and now they will get a covered rainforest. Why? Because you can! It will (Z)grow in the luxury Rosemont Five Star Hotel & Residences, which opens its doors in Dubai in 2018 and will be the first hotel in the world with its own rainforest.
PizzaDome, an unusual pizza grill, will turn your stay in nature into a pleasant and delicious adventure. PizzaDome is a portable grill for pizza, bread and pastries that works on solid fuels. It uses the heat to bake goodies, and at the same time turns the excess heat into usable electricity that you can use to charge your phone. In addition to the grill, the package also includes a ceramic pizza pan.