Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Prefabricated Home in Spain by MYCC

Spanish architecture firm MYCC created a beautiful getaway in a remote location in the northeast corner of the Iberian peninsula where there are ocean views and an abundance of eucalyptus trees. Inspired by nature, this prefabricated home features a forest design created from perforations on the surface of the exterior.


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Neelnox Stainless Steel Mosaic Tiles

Neelnox is a company that offers stainless steel mosaic tiles in just about any imaginable pattern you can think of from subway backsplash tiles to floor tiles to decorative accent borders.

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The New Dance and Music Centre in The Hague by Zaha Hadid Architects


Zaha Hadid Architects have unveiled this design for a performing arts centre in The Hague, the Netherlands. The new centre would house four music and dance institutions in one building clad with horizontal louvres. The design is one of three shortlisted proposals for the site, along with Amsterdam architects RAU and Rotterdam studio Neutelings Riedijk Architecten. The winning project will be announced in November 2010.
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LavAzza Espresso Solo by Shmuel Linski

Here’s a concrete espresso machine by Shenkar College of Engineering and Design student Shmuel Linski. Called Espresso Solo, the conceptual product features metal working parts and a concrete case.

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GROHE Rainshower

Following the tremendous success at the World’s Architecture Festival, GROHE launched the GROHE Rainshower® Icon Collection.Rainshower® hand showers are available in two sizes: 130mm and 160mm, and offer a choice of up to four luxurious spray patterns – Rain, Jet, Pure and Champagne. Despite their impressive size, they use no more water than a normal handshower.

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