Form & Function

The Amazing TreeHotel

Monday, August 16th, 2010

This beautiful structure, called “the Mirrorcube” is located in Harads, Sweden, situated 60km south of the Arctic Circle. It is one of six “rooms” offered at TreeHotel. It’s mirrored exterior allow it to blend seamlessly with the forest, and it is built with eco-friendly methods. Simply beautiful.

You can learn more about TreeHotel here.

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

A stunning short from Will Hoffman and Daniel Mercadante to accompany Radiolab’s Words episode. With an original score by Keith Kenniff.

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Nina Jobs created these strikingly beutiful mouth-blown carafes/vases.

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Honestly, what can I say?

This is an awesome animation from a freelance animator based in the UK.

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Suzanne Lee can create clothing out of a couple of bathtubs, some yeast, green tea and… BACTERIA.

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Kevin Scott, 21, designed this wicked bike that wraps around a lamp post so it can be locked-up safely. No lock or chain needed!

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

The latter half of the 20th century saw the built environment merged with media space, and architecture taking on new roles related to branding, image and consumerism. Augmented reality may recontextualise the functions of consumerism and architecture, and change in the way in which we operate within it.

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Millions of tiny micron-sized magnets are embedded in each handful of Magnetic Thinking Putty. Use the included super-strong neodymium iron boron cube magnet to control the putty like a snake charmer.

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Check out this new (or very old, depending on how you look at it) interesting dining concept. Next time you’re in Sydney, Australia check out the Cave Restaurant by Koichi Takada Architects.

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Here’s your chance to transform your old, favorite t-shirt into wearable duds for your laptop.