Archive for November, 2009
The latest object to shoot high-def video from the edge of space is…an arm chair. To promote its REGZA SV LCD TVs (LED backlight, local dimming), Toshiba trekked into the Black Rock Desert with a helium balloon. Watch the result:
This is the first part of the ad. The second half for their Satellite T Series ULV laptops [...]
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Tags: commercials, hdtv, Photography, SPACE, toshiba
Leica M7 “Hermes” Edition
Leica has introduced a “very special limited edition” version of its classic 35mm rangefinder system camera the M7 with the launch of the new Leica M7 Edition “Hermes”.
The second Hermes partnership that Leica has entered into, the special M7 comes in silver chrome with a choice of two calfskin leather finishes – orange and “etoupe”.
Just 100 [...]
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Tags: 35mm, camerleica, film, HERMES, leicam7
The line of boule clocks is inspired by a clock exhibited in the Hermès Museum located above the boutique at 24, Rue du faubourg Saint-Honoré, in Paris. Hung from a stirrup, this clock sits enthroned on the former desk of Emile-Maurice Hermès (1871-1951), who patiently built up an exceptional collection of objects relating to the equestrian world.
It can [...]
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Tags: clocks, crystal, Design, herms, spiral boule clock
Cocoon is located on a beautiful hillside, which enjoys excellent lake and mountain views. The location’s distinctive flair stems from the exceptional park-like setting; a green oasis into which Cocoon as a freestanding sculptural volume snugly nestles. The stainless steel mesh enveloping the building combines visual privacy with restrained elegance, while establishing a strong and [...]
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Tags: Architecture, cocoon, cocoon headquarters, Design, switzerland
8-bit Wedding Invitation
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Tags: 8bit, Atari, invitation, wedding
Google’s Swiss Headquarters
Google’s philosophy that work and play are not mutually exclusive is definitely shown off in form of game rooms and themed.
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Tags: Architecture, Design, emea, google, switzerland
Klein Bottle House
the klein bottle house by mcbride charles ryan, have won the award for world’s best home
at this year’s world architecture festival awards. located in australia’s mornington peninsula,
the holiday home features a living room perched on a canopy of trees, and celebrates
the country’s traditional beach houses, while still functioning as a practical and useful
home.
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Tags: Architecture, homes, kleinbottlehouse
Assuming that we’ll have electrified highways by the year 2030, Nissan has popped up an on-grid vehicle dubbed “V2G” (Vehicle–to-Grid) that will offer safe, sustainable as well as brisk commutation. The compliant vehicle is not only safe and swift, but it also features dynamic styling and quality production at a very low price. One can’t ask [...]
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Tags: concept, Nissan, v2g
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