When it comes to tropical developing countries, women folk carrying earthenware filled with water is a pretty common sight, especially in rural areas. Now, the rustic scene may evoke romanticized reveries of sylvan times, but the hard practicality dictates otherwise – the earthen pots tend to be very heavy in …
This festive season we came across several creative Christmas tree designs. Be it “Knitted Christmas Tree” or the snowing Christmas tree, or any other. But what caught our attention most was the “Consumerist Christmas Tree.” Not only does it feature an impressive design, but also aims to spread awareness about increased …
Santa finally makes a grand style statement with his brand new ride. Christened as the Kringle Sleigh, this gorgeous specimen designed by Steuart Padwick (for online store Made.com) surely puts the old flying vehicle to enormous shame. Not that we are complaining; we never liked those loud splashes of red. …
We harped about geodesic domes made from twigs, we have prattled about treehouse elevators powered by bikes. And this time around, we humbly raise our invincible hats to this ‘mother of all’ DIY projects. As the historical annals of human kind would record it – three people have successfully constructed …
Sizes do matter, especially when it comes to magnificent contrivances leading up to this year’s Christmas. Yesterday, we talked about a massive yet heartfelt 9 ft tall Christmas Tree knitted by a group of English women. And, now it appears, Texans do not like to be outdone in such imposing affairs. …
If you are enticed by outdoor art pieces, you should be satiated by the classy looking MANU Nest hanging chair. Wait, did we say a hanging chair? Well, as it turns out the MANU Nest is one such specimen, which also showcases its evolved aesthetic value. So in a nutshell, …
Who said anything about Christmas trees comprising of actually trees? Kyoto Aquarium has taken the symbolic essence of this long-held tradition and showcased it with dollops of old fashioned Christmas spirit. The end result is the Christmas ‘Life Tree’ comprising of an assortment of cool stuff, ranging from LED illuminated …
In many ways, the above pictured Sled Habitats represent the modernistic as well as sculptural translation of the renowned igloos. Designed by Dutch artist Rob Sweere as a part of his Sledge Project, both of the units are located in the icy realm of Uummannaq Island, Greenland; which is geographically …
During our previous tryst with Mexican architecture, we talked about the different types of vibrant Mexican style interiors you could adopt for your decor. And now from interiors, we move on to the exterior side of affairs, the Mexican style house. Well, Mexico as a nation has always exhibited the …
A mini-skyscraper that is portable! In the midst of all these oxymoron usages, we have come across a mobile structure designed by Swiss architecture firm Bureau A. Created for various purposes, ranging from street performance to a mobile restaurant, the unique seven-storied contrivance can actually be mounted on a tricycle and …
