The very phrase ‘Steampunk‘ takes us back to the antediluvian yet adventure-prone Victorian Age where copper studded contraptions charmingly chimed with brass hued thingamabobs. And, now we have come across some conceptions that have ingeniously managed to set up the same level of ‘Victorian’ ambiance in our ever trusty kitchens …
Most of us would equate stem cells with cloning and bone marrow transplantation. But what about hamburgers? Flummoxed? Well, you should be – as one scientist, who goes by the name of Dr. Mark Post, has created a perfectly edible hamburger from bovine stem cells. Now, before you start clapping …
Do you reminisce about the capers of Tom and Jerry? Do you enjoy the Itchy and Scratchy show as much as Bart Simpson? And, finally do you have bucket loads of money to splurge on novelty accessories from well known brands? Well, if the answer to all these questions is …
Doesn’t it strike you that we have canned fish, canned meat and even canned pickles; but no canned versions of one of the most widely consumed food items since the dawn of history?! We are of course talking about the glorious bread. Well, don’t flex your brain muscles anymore, as …
Spatial efficiency is one of the pillars of modern day architecture, especially significant with the cramped conditions of our urban areas. However, a well designed compact space doesn’t necessarily entail the avoidance of our comfort for the sake of more circulation area. This is aptly proven by the ‘hand-made’ Tiny …
Reclaimed wood seems to be the new ‘go to’ resource for inventive furniture designs. In this regard, we have come across a collective project of different furniture items all made from recycled casks. Named unpretentiously as the ‘Progetto Barrique‘ (New Life for Wooden Barrels), the project was a conscientious endeavor …
When it comes to the scope of domestic water management, greywater or sullage (water derived from laundry and bathing) can be re-used for daily purposes like flushing and cleaning our floors. However, quite unfortunately, the currently available mechanisms for greywater recycling are too expensive or adhere to a complex installation …
Before delving into our tips for modern bedroom, it is necessary to actually know what exactly a ‘modern’ bedroom entails. Bedroom being a sub-set of interior designing (which itself is a part of architecture) responds to the architectural styles developed over the years. In this regard, Modernism and Modern Architecture …
Desk lamps are just supposed to offer you a lighting solution for your work space – right? Wrong! The EDI lamp takes the ‘multi-functional‘ route, by not only having a dedicated light bulb, but also integrating separate storage spaces for your pens, pencils and cards. Designed by Tommaso Bistacchi (for Valsecchi …
Steampunk, Nintendo and Coffee table – our three most favorite entities come together to form the Steampunk Nintendo Coffee Table (what else?!). Crafted in the shape of the exalted Nintendo controller from 1985, the table has all the details of the cross-shaped D-pad, the ‘select start’ buttons and of course …
