If you have a lot of books and not enough space, then a book staircase would be a good alternative. This flat occupies part of the shared top floor of an existing Victorian mansion block. The designer proposed to extend the flat into the unused loft space above, creating a new bedroom level and increasing the floor space.
They also created the secret staircase, hidden from the main reception room to access the new bedroom lit by the roof light. They built the library staircase in the stairs for the owner who had to many books and no space for them. With the skylight above it illuminates the staircase, it becomes a perfect place to stop and browse or have a nice read.
The Flow looks at the supervening layers of reality that we can observe, from quarks to nucleons to atoms and beyond. The deeper we go into the foundations of reality the more it loses its form, eventually becoming a pure mathematical conception. Layer upon layer the flow builds new codes that create new codes, each version computing a new, more complex state based on the previous one. This short 20 second video by MRK is not based on actual scientific data, but are visual representations of scientific theory. It gives you a look into a mathematical concept of what these layers may look like. If you want to read more about this project, they have a in-depth breakdown on Behance.
If you found this video interesting, then you might be interested in these posters that were designed for this project as well. You can purchase these prints or others on MRK's inPrint store.
Cellist and composer Peter Gregson collaborate with designer Dean McNamee to create a beautiful music and light performance for The Hospital Club in London. The stage presence in this video is simple and clean with a bunch of IKEA lamps running through some software that triggers the lamps when the cellist plays. This collaboration and performance was designed to incubate and develop young creative talent, to getting their imaginations flowing.
On another note though, doesn't Peter Gregson, in the low light kind of look like Matt Damon. If your also wonder what his instrument is, it's an electric cello. It's kind of hard to see in the low light but it's a pretty sweet instrument.
I have seen some pretty tacky solar portable chargers, but this one is sleek and sophisticated. The Dunhill Solar Charge ($TBA) is a beautiful designed solar charger that rotates into an aerospace-grade aluminum body when not in use, it can provide up to 30 hours of charge for any cellphone or mp3 player via USB. It can even recharge itself by using the built-in solar panel or via a computer USB. It even comes with a stylish chassis leather carrying case so you don't lose or scratch up your new toy. Hopefully, this solar charger is price accordingly, cause if it is I will be sure to pick one up
Here is the creation of an aesthetically designed DV01 bike by David Qvick. His aim for this bike was towards a contemporary target group, that considers the bicycle to be both a convenient means of transportation and a product with high aesthetical value. To most, a bicycles is something that you attach to your own personal style, where not only does it function but it fits your own unique personality. In this design project of David's, he was focusing on finding a balance in the design. When form and function interact to provide a product that not only last longer but is enjoyed by its owner.
Photo: John Wennerberg
This home in Nevada looks out on a limitless landscape. The flat, arid desert surrounds their property and in the far distance off in Death Valley, gives ways to a scenic mountain view. The home is so far out there that at night you can watch the stars move.
The home is a modern 1,200 square foot, three bedroom home. It may look like wood and cement on the outside, but on the inside, it's very basic in color. Color was used sparingly in the home to reflect the desert surroundings. The outside provides a viewing point to the desert and its surroundings while sitting, but why not relax in the hot tub while you gaze into the distance. More photos on nytimes.com
This was so interesting to me this morning that it could go without being posted. These plush toys over at Smallable are an exclusive collaboration with My Name Is Simone, aka French designer, Caroline Castagna-Suarez of Hipster Plush dolls of Patrice and Beatrice as well as Super Zero, Suzanne, Simon, Daisy and Jean-Louis. Sometimes growing up stink and the designer feels that dolls are fun at any age. These dolls I'm sure will be a big hit with all those trendy hipsters out there. I know that I wouldn't mind picking one up. I would probably get Simone since he is a ginger and has a sweet stache. Plus, green is not a creative color!
I'm not going to lie this is a freaking weird video. It was created by This Is It Collective, which is a site of illustrators, animators, artists and designers based in London. Their latest creation Don't Hug Me I'm Scared is one part children's programming while the other is just plan dark and creepy. I got to give it to them though, the song is kinda of catchy, but regardless their choice of characters was pretty interesting. Check out the video below and check out more of their work.
Photo by: Tim Navis
Imagine being all by yourself in the pacific; just floating and listening to the sounds around you. While you’re surrounded by nature with large mountain cliffs off in the distance; the sun is setting and the tide is slowly retreating. This is the first thing that comes to mind when I hear the new track by Tycho. I have done many posts about his work; and I will continue because this man is my inspiration.
His new album "Dive" is due to be out on November 15th, 2011 and I cannot wait. But in the meantime, have a listen to his new track "Hours" and enjoy the new album cover from his fourth full length album.
Pitchfork has also made this track available as FREE download. Get your free track today. ISo50 also has made a special announcement that they are offering the pre-order lithographs featuring the album artwork, head over to the shop and grab one of the first editions. Plus, don't forget to check out ISo50 Blog, great stuff posted all the time.
