September 3, 2010
The ability to seek shade in sunny Spain just got a little bit easier. A new 128,000 sq.ft (11,900 sq.m) umbrella installation located in the southern city of Córdoba, created…
Move over Ben & Jerry’s, there is a new kid on the ice-cream block. Meet New York’s Guerrilla Ice Cream, the iced treats that pack a hell of a political and ideological punch.
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Infamous British graffiti artist Banksy has created an anti-BP oil installation using a reconfigured dolphin ride, a tuna net and some spilled crude oil. Located on a seaside pier in Brighton, southern England, the coin-operated children’s ride is a seemingly innocuous statement…
Unwanted silver steel drums are artfully upcycled into these hip contemporary furnishings by French furniture designer and artist Francois Royer. Working in conjunction with Stanker Design, the artist has transformed the simple materials of steel…
It’s almost time to celebrate the bountiful food harvest of Vancouver Island with the annual Feast of Fields fundraiser for Farm Folk/City Folk on September 19th, 2010. Described as a wandering 35-…
September 2, 2010
Wow! These gorgeous stainless steel solar flower sculptures harvest the sun's energy during the day and at night they transform into stunning colourful LED blossoms.
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September 1, 2010
Recycled computer wires, electric tape and an old curtain form the stunning Systems Supernova dress from Texas-based fashion designer Tina Sparkles. In a bid to raise awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste being…
With summer easing towards autumn, my partner and I become increasingly preoccupied, maybe even a tad obsessed, with squirreling away enough local food (which does include gathering some walnuts and hazelnuts) to ensure we are able to consume a primarily local diet during the long winter…
Copenhagen based industrial designers KiBiSi and bicycle designer Biomega, have created the Mopion Cargo Bike for sports manufacturer PUMA. The Mopion has city-bike design elements and cargo bike load carrying capability with a unique front…
The Two Seasons Hotel, featuring a rolling green roof, recently opened in Stavanger, Norway. The JDS Architects-designed hotel offers 194 rooms spread over six floors with the entire structure built on top of a multi-storey parking garage. The…