Author: twistedsifter

November 26, 2009 at 8:58 am

Serenity Now: The Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Punta Nave

Serenity Now: The Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Punta Nave

Feeling more like a secluded retreat than an office building, the Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Punta Nave radiates with tranquility. Perched on a steep slope above the sea, Punta Nave houses the Italian headquarters of world-renowned architect, Renzo Piano (*awesome name alert*). Composed of a system of glass terraces gradually sloping towards the sea,…

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November 24, 2009 at 8:58 am

Roger Williamson and the Dutch Grand Prix Tragedy of 1973

Roger Williamson and the Dutch Grand Prix Tragedy of 1973

Have you ever watched a video that just grips you? You know the ones that make you choked-up because you can feel the anguish and pain of the situation? The tragedy at Zandvoort had this impact on me today. The worst part was that it was completely avoidable, making it all the more frustrating to…

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November 20, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – November 20, 2009 | Volume 32

The Friday Shirk Report - November 20, 2009 | Volume 32

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! *For those that prefer the links open in a new tab/window, try holding the CTRL whilst clicking a link with your mouse 20 IMAGES – Best. Analogy. EVER – The Grizzly…

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November 19, 2009 at 8:58 am

So You Think You Can Shred?

So You Think You Can Shred?

So you can beat Through the Fire and Flames in Guitar Hero on expert and you think you can shred? You think that being able to press five buttons in rapid succession is impressive? Aleksandr Hrustevich laughs at you and your plastic Les Paul guitar. He sees your five buttons and raises you many, many…

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November 17, 2009 at 8:58 am

The NBA’s Top 10 Plays of the First 20 Days

The NBA's Top 10 Plays of the First 20 Days

Exactly three weeks into the 2009-2010 campaign and the Brooklyn New Jersey Nets have yet to win a game, the Atlanta Hawks sit atop the Eastern Conference, and rookie phenom Brandon Jennings set multiple records with his recent 55-point outburst, including: – Most points by a rookie since Earl “The Pearl” dropped 56 in an…

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November 16, 2009 at 8:58 am

The $10 Million Aquarius Penthouse Feels Like a Nightclub

The $10 Million Aquarius Penthouse Feels Like a Nightclub

I came across this listing yesterday and my immediate thought was, luxury after-hours. The interior design just screams nightclub to me. Love it or hate it, you’re going to have an opinion. The design and accents are quite dramatic and the colour-palette is dark and cool. The Aquarious is a 38-storey condominium, located on Vancouver,…

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November 12, 2009 at 8:58 am

What is Tilt-Shift Photography?

What is Tilt-Shift Photography?

Tilt-Shift photography is a technique often used to create that miniature scene feel. You know that feeling [of superiority] when you’re…playing with micro-machines, or holding those tiny bottles of liquor, or reading Gulliver’s Travels? Well tilt-shift photography can achieve that look with life-size locations and/or objects through the use of special lenses and camera movements;…

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November 9, 2009 at 8:58 am

Movie Montage Monday

Movie Montage Monday

Welcome back weekend warriors! I spent the entire morning watching videos on Vimeo and wanted to share my three favourites. Each video piqued my interest for different reasons but all of them are visually stunning, enjoy! STORMBIRDS: The High-Octane Action Sequence Created by: RealtimeUK Client: THQ, Juice Games Duration: 3 months Team: 8 artists Software:…

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November 6, 2009 at 8:58 am

The Friday Shirk Report – November 6, 2009 | Volume 30

The Friday Shirk Report - November 6, 2009 | Volume 30

Welcome to the Friday Shirk Report where you will find 20 images, 10 articles and 5 videos from the previous week of sifting. Enjoy! 20 IMAGES +3 bonus – The thing about belts – RIP Grandpa you will be missed. You had some great quotes – The Wackest pants ever – One of the better…

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November 2, 2009 at 8:58 am

Yamakoya: The Japanese Bookshelf Cabin

Yamakoya: The Japanese Bookshelf Cabin

The gold prize winner in this year’s JCD (Japanese Commercial Environment Designers Association) design awards for ‘communication design in the commercial environment’, Ben Nagaoka’s Yamakoya is a great example of creating space within a space. Yamakoya, which means ‘wood-log cabin’ in Japanese, is a structure designed specifically for private research focusing on local history within…

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