The Burj al-Taqa (“Energy Tower”), is “a giant 68-story building projected to rise to a lofty height of 322 meters (1,056 feet) in Dubai, making it number 22 on the list of the world’s tallest buildings.” Currently German architect, Eckhard Gerber, holds CAD drawings making it the tallest zero-emissions, zero-energy skyscraper in the world.
Dubai is hot and it’s not just the temperature. Dubai is experiencing tremendous growth and the five-star condo hotel, The Cube is testament to this.
The legend goes that when Carlo Petrini planted his feet at the Spanish Steps in Rome declaring that he would not stand for the introduction of McDonald’s into the historic area, the Slow Food Movement was born. Fast food would not squelch the rich traditions of Italian culture. And indeed it did not. Petrini not [...]
The ewww factor. A new study explains why we think some things are icky – and marketers are starting to take heed.
The last time a logo received this much attention was four years ago with UPS. The Olympic logo of London 2012 has been receiving so much attention from designers and non designers alike that it is being hailed as one of the most most innovative and daring identity work of this millennium.
“ferm” is Danish for “clever.” Indeed, Danish designer, Trine Anderson, founder of ferm LIVING creates products that are clever in both form and function. His wallpaper designs have become a sensation and are now available in North America.
The Norelco Bodygroom by Philips has been hailed as one of the best examples of a viral ad campaign where an American frat boy enters into a white background in a white bathrobe discussing the virtues of a perfectly shaven body.
Samanta Snidaro and Andrea Fino have a flair for the futuristic. Is it because they’ve melded their diverse backgrounds in law, communications and architecture ? Quite possibly. Here they’ve created a sofa in mirror-like aluminum.
DINERS are flocking to what could perhaps be termed the most exclusive restaurant in Italy – one located inside a top security prison, where the chefs and waiters are Mafiosi, robbers and murderers. Serenaded by Bruno, a pianist doing life for murder, the clientele eat inside a deconsecrated chapel set behind the 60ft high walls, [...]
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