Like the landscape of the Sassi District itself, the Corte San Pietro Hotel feels like a fusion between a built environment and a natural cavern. Stone ceilings and walls form around natural columns and recesses that were formed long before humans shaped them for themselves. By contrast, the furnishings of Corte San Pietro are simple and refined, giving visual emphasis to the aged character of the stone that rests in every direction....
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Taken together, all of this can only mean one thing: the future’s bright for the games industry, and there’s never been a better time to be a gamer. Everyone in the industry has their eyes facing forward, eager to see what the new year has to offer. Before looking forward, however, it’s always a good idea to look back – which is what we’re going to do today. We’re going to take a look at some of the best gaming gadgets of 2014 – the stuff that has everyone practically drooling over its applications....
Some guys seem like natural flirts. With effortless charm, charisma, and sex appeal. But the truth is most guys are wondering how to flirt with girls the same way you are. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Before you know if she likes you, you need to get your game in check. Which means it’s time to map out some absolutely crucial flirting techniques. Think of these basic tips as a substitute for a dating coach while you nail down how to flirt with girls....
One of the world’s most expensive cars just went topless. The Lamborghini Reventon Roadster has been officially unveiled just a few days before the Frankfurt Motor Show kicks off on September 15th. The roadster version of the Lamborghini Reventon will be powered by a 6.5L V12 engine pushing 650HP that will power this beauty to 100km/h in just 3.4 seconds. A genuine supercar in its own right, this one will top out at 211 mph, which we certainly can’t imagine doing with the top down....
You’re looking at what may be the world’s most beautiful swimming pool and aquatic center. Les Bains Des Docks Aquatic Center in Le Havre, France, is the brain child of designer Jean Nouvel, a stunning center of relaxation inspired by classic Roman baths. Les Bains Des Docks is an indoor/outdoor facility with pools, saunas, waterfalls and steam rooms that connect with humanity’s fascination with water. The design is clean, calming and geometric, featuring inset rectangular boxes that provide character inside and out....
The Neptune Duo is a pair of devices that are designed work in concert. There’s the smartwatch Hub, the stand-alone centerpiece of the system, and the “Pocket Screen”, the phone-style screen and battery that are stored in a pocket or purse. The smartwatch holds the system’s processor, storage and primary functionality, and the pocket screen just acts as a conventional phone interface. In execution, the pocket screen is a dumb device, designed to be a second interface to the wrist-worn centerpiece....
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Nobody wants that to happen, so we put together this post to answer the question of how long should a tie be. It can vary depending on several factors. In this post, we’ve covered all the bases. Then, once you’re comfortable with your knowledge of the correct tie length you can branch out and start putting your own flair on things. Related Reading: A Guide to Button Down Collar Shirts...
Designer Sebastian Krabbe understands the values of contrast and asymmetry in horology. His Rock Crystal Watch features a sleek, angular steel case with bent corners and interior folds that give it a stoic, masculine appeal. The contrast of cool steel and the warm, grainy wood on the band reflects a harmony between man and nature, a blend of tech and organic that we absolutely adore. Nice work, Sebastian. We hope to see this one hit the light of production....
Ronin Motorworks from Ronin Motorworks on Vimeo. In the final days of Buell, the design team at Magpul Industries purchased 47 of the last Buell 1125’s ever produced. Their aim was to build the ultimate Buell, to strip down the 1125 to its basic elements and rebuild it in ultimate fashion. The result is the Ronin 47 Motorcycle, one of the most striking production motorcycles to arrive in this young century....
The third prototype by Vo Trong Nghia combines the best of the two previous models into what could become a production unit. It promises to provide low-cost housing that can be assembled quickly wherever it is needed. This could help meet the rising need for housing from a growing population, and also serve as temporary homes for disaster relief housing. The S House 3 is as close to a complete product as Vo Trong Nghia has delivered in this series....
Did you know there are more than 8.7 million animal species in the world! That’s an astonishing number. So it stands to reason that within the millions … and millions (channeling my inner Rock) of animals, there will be a range of intelligence levels. So what are the smartest animals on this planet? That’s a good question and one we are going to answer. From the land to the sea, and even in the air, animals are all around us....
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Robert Stadler’s Tephra Formations furniture series is a stunning achievement in both class and comfort. This sofa, lounge chair, ottoman and coffee table all feature button-style leather upholstry and a shape reminiscent of the flowing forms of cooling lava. The word “tephra” is the greek word for “ash”, named for the inspiration for which this line has been designed. While this line may look a bit more “museum” than “living room”, they’ll provide plenty of style and comfort in the right setting....
To that end, on this day, we celebrate the 17 best worst cars ever produced by the automotive industry. Some you can buy, some you’re going to need to build yourself, because everyone wants to pretend they didn’t happen. Here’s the top of the bottom of the automotive world. Pontiac Aztek Buy One if you can! Sincerely, these hideous beasts are ugly as sin, but they run great, last for years, and give you loads of storage space....
Words and images by Michael Payne for TheCoolist.com The architecture of the auto show must be understood in the context of its utility. While the large, angular and faceted structures are stylistic and sculptural, they guide and direct visitors and share visual elements of the brands they represent. To show them without the human element they are designed for would be cold and empty. Above, the press flurry around a model, a vehicle and a stage, all of which stand stoic amongst the shuffle....
