Category: ARCHITECTURE

October 2, 2012 at 3:48 pm

‘Elevator Bed’ Rises to Reveal Sunken Living Room

'Elevator Bed' Rises to Reveal Sunken Living Room

Design and Photography by YO! Home Inspired by the counterweight mechanics of stage scenery, YO! Home attempts to rethink the urban apartment and create additional space by hiding rooms when not in use. The most dramatic example is the ‘elevator bed’ which rises into the ceiling to reveal a sunken living room beneath.…

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September 27, 2012 at 3:50 pm

These Kid-Inspired Hospital Interiors are Simply Awesome

These Kid-Inspired Hospital Interiors are Simply Awesome

Hospitals can be an intimidating place, especially for children. The white sterile walls and big noisy machines can scare some kids and it’s possible they become uncomfortable and uncooperative. Of course a kind and caring health care professional can overcome these obstacles; but adding a little colour, fun and awe to the typically drab…

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September 27, 2012 at 10:14 am

The ‘Open Wall’ Resort in St. Lucia [20 pics]

The 'Open Wall' Resort in St. Lucia [20 pics]

Located just outside of Soufrière, St. Lucia, the Ladera Resort features 9 villas and 23 suites with an ‘open wall’ where the west side of every unit is left open and exposed to the breathtaking views of the Piton Mountains and Caribbean sea. Every room also comes with a private plunge pool, with the…

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September 25, 2012 at 10:29 am

The Most Unusual McDonald’s Locations in the World

The Most Unusual McDonald's Locations in the World

With over 33,000 restaurants serving nearly 68 million people in 119 countries every single day, McDonald’s is the hallmark of ubiquity [Source]. Since 1954, McDonald’s has spread across the globe to become one of the most recognized brands in the world. With over 33,000 locations there will undoubtedly be storefronts and exteriors that are…

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September 24, 2012 at 4:27 pm

Picture of the Day: Aqueduct Highway Overpass in The Netherlands

Picture of the Day: Aqueduct Highway Overpass in The Netherlands

Aqueduct Highway Overpass in The Netherlands Photograph via Did You Know? on Google+ The Ringvaart (known in full as Ringvaart of the Haarlemmermeer Polder) is a canal in the province of North Holland, the Netherlands. The Ringvaart (Dutch meaning “ring canal”) is a true circular canal surrounding the Haarlemmermeer polder and…

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September 20, 2012 at 9:43 am

20 Breaking Bad Locations in Real Life

20 Breaking Bad Locations in Real Life

Albuquerque, New Mexico resident and Breaking Bad fan Nancy Bymers (WallDruggie on Flickr), has undertaken an incredible mission to source out the real life locations of scenes from the television series Breaking Bad. If you’re a fan of the show you will undoubtedly recognize all of the locations in the gallery below. On her…

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September 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm

The Largest Vertical Garden in the World

The Largest Vertical Garden in the World

Located in Rozzano, Italy, the vertical garden at the Fiordaliso Shopping Center was recognized this week by the Guiness World Records as the largest vertical garden in the world. Covering a surface of 1,263 square meters (13,594 square feet) with a total of 44,000 plants, the massive vertical garden surpassed the former record-holder, a…

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September 18, 2012 at 4:55 pm

Picture of the Day: The Hall of Mirrors

Picture of the Day: The Hall of Mirrors

THE HALL OF MIRRORS Photograph by Ed Roppo (rustyjaw on Flickr) In this fantastic capture by Ed Roppo (rustyjaw on Flickr), we see how a thin layer of water on the floor creates the perfect reflection, turning this space into a hall of mirrors. The shot was taken at an abandoned…

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September 18, 2012 at 10:16 am

Belgium Water Tower Converted into Single Family Home

Belgium Water Tower Converted into Single Family Home

Located in the Belgian village of Steenokkerzeel, this 30 meter (98.4 ft) water tower was originally built between 1938 and 1941. It was in service until the 1990s and was even used as a watchtower by the Nazis when they took over Belgium in World War II. In 2007, Bham Design Studio set forth…

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September 17, 2012 at 9:37 am

Patterns of Human Development Found on Google Maps

Patterns of Human Development Found on Google Maps

Back in 2010, The Big Picture did a fascinating series entitled, Human Landscapes in SW Florida. Using satellite photography from Google Maps, a variety of examples of human development were found. From artificial lakes and densely populated sprawls, to circular developments and incomplete projects (abandoned due to lack of funding), this gallery of aerial…

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