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Rd's Blog – January 2013 Archive (29)

Street Art Mathematics by Aakash Nihalan

You've probably seen all kinds of street art but have you stumbled upon one that involves mathematics? Artist Aakash Nihalani offers a simple yet brilliant street art that will definitely make you look.

This project called 'Sum…

Added by rd on January 16, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

Playful KKF House with Golf Alley by Number Fives

Number Fives architectural design office created the KKC house with a uniquely playful theme. This contemporary home has its own miniature golf course in the middle and a refreshing robust landscape surrounding…

Added by rd on January 16, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Geometrical Extension of the Balmain Cottage

Sydney-based architecture studio Innovarchi designed the Balmain renovation project. This unusual geometric extension is part of a traditionally designed cottage in Balmain, New South Wales in…

Added by rd on January 15, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Tasteful Twin Peaks House in Melbourne

Australian studio Jackson Clements Burrows designed the Twin Peaks house. This renovated modern home is located in Melbourne, Australia and was completed in 2011.…

Added by rd on January 15, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Sleek Shaker Heights House

Ohio-based studio Dimit Architects designed the Shaker Heights House. This sleek contemporary home is located in Columbus Ohio and was completed in 2012.…

Added by rd on January 14, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Walk Through a Brilliant Interactive Maze

Design studio LIKE Architects made an illuminating installation for IKEA in Lisbon, Portugal this year. The said project was composed of 1,200 pieces of LEDARE lamps attached to HEMMA floor bases in varied heights. A brilliant way to introduce IKEA's new project, the LEDARE.…

Added by rd on January 14, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Picturesque Waterfall Bay House

Auckland based studio Bossley Architects design the Waterfall Bay House. This 270 square meter residential home is located in Waterfall Bay, Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.

Description by the…

Added by rd on January 12, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Behemoth Giraffe Design of a Day Nursery

Paris based studio Hondelatte Laporte Architectes designed the zero energy project Giraffe's Crib. This 1450 square meter day nursery crib was completed in 2012.

Description by the architects:

Giraffe's crib is located at the foot of the "non-tour"…

Added by rd on January 12, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Glorious Photos of Vienna in HDR

Vienna is home to rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, grand buildings, monuments and parks. All of these captured in Gosia Czarny's glorious photo collection in HDR of the gorgeous City of Dreams that is Vienna.…

Added by rd on January 11, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Stylish Swedish Home Surrounded by a Lush Garden

This refreshingly beautiful 130-square-meter home is filled with stylish designer pieces. The lush garden surrounding the large veranda is a perfect place for early morning meditation and al fresco breakfast.

The rustic themed kitchen, which is the heart of this home, is simply dreamy and is perfectly equipped for those who love to cook. Isn't it gorgeous?

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Added by rd on January 11, 2013 at 7:00am — No Comments

Earth From Space Look Like a Painter's Stunning Canvas

The Earth As Art photo collection are scenes of the earth from space created for aesthetic purposes rather than scientific interpretation. Beautiful and stunning.

If you're curious for more photos you'll find loads more at the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center…

Added by rd on January 10, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Absolutely Adorable Toddler Photography by Vanessa Lewis

Originaly a food photographer, Vanessa Lewis started a studio called Nina Say Cheese where she dabbled on kid's photography for a change. In this studio, kids are photographed in adorable sets re-enacting their actual playtime. Themes include, circus, forest, pilot and tea…

Added by rd on January 10, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Fun Playground Hoops Around a Tree

Tokyo based studio Tezuka Architects designed a playground that is literally a Ring Around a Tree. This one-of-a-kind and enjoyable play area is located in Tachikawa, in Tokyo and was completed in 2011.

Project description:

Designed around…

Added by rd on January 9, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

World's Longest Moonlight Rainbow Fountain

The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain is the world's longest bridge fountain with nearly 10,000 LED nozzles that run along both sides that is 1,140m long, shooting out 190 tons of water per minute. This spectacular water fountain was installed in 2009 in Banpo…

Added by rd on January 9, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

12 Inspiring Quotes To Perk Up Your Week

Hope your week has been enjoyable so far. It's the middle of the week so take a deep breathe and think about how you'd relax this weekend, so certainly deserve it. While you're at it, here are some motivational quotes in beautiful typography to inspire you. Enjoy!…

Added by rd on January 9, 2013 at 7:00am — No Comments

Amazing Portraits Rendered Using Discarded Jeans

Who would've thought of making portraits made entirely of jeans? That would be British artist Ian Berry, also called Denimu. At first, you wouldn't think that these portraits and urban landscapes were created by weeks and weeks of cutting,…

Added by rd on January 8, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

New Eco-Resort Designed in Harmony With Nature

The refreshing Eco-Resort Pedras Salgadas was designed by Luís Rebelo de Andrade and Diogo Aguiar. Located in Portugal, this new eco-resort consists of a set of seven small houses in perfect harmony with the surrounding outstanding nature. It was completed in…

Added by rd on January 8, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Pedestrian Path Lets You Reflect On Your Life Choices

This installation will make you feel nostalgic and think, what did you want to be when you grow up? Was there anything you wanted to change about your career now?

Candy was commissioned to create public art for Finland’s 2011 European Capital of Culture events. For this…

Added by rd on January 7, 2013 at 10:00am — No Comments

Push + Pull Residence by MW Works

Seattle based studio MW Works designed the Push Pull Residence. This 4,090 sq ft project is simple and elegant contemporary residence located on a tight, narrow urban lot in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle.

Description by the…

Added by rd on January 7, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Splendid Watercolor Paintings by Grzegorz Wrobel

Grzegorz Wróbel's interest in drawing and painting from the early years of childhood but he found fascination in the watercolor technique only in 2002. You'll find that his paintings mostly features buildings and the urban landscape, that's because he works in architecture and everything that is connected with…

Added by rd on January 5, 2013 at 10:30pm — No Comments