While many of Studio Hannes Wettstein’s watches are technically progressive like the SPARC MGS, their design is what is most valuable to the stylish watch buyer. Their make-up is simple, featuring brushed metal bands and cases with inset ceramic-style black fascias. They make a statement on the wrist, suggesting cool confidence when other watches are far too complex for comfort. The Ventura SPARC MGS is suggested to sell for above $4,000, as its mechanics are the first of their kind in the world of modern watches....

View in galleryRelated Reading: The Most Notorious Real-Life Gangsters Ever since Little Caesar and, The Public Enemy came out in the early 1930s, the mobster film genre would never be the same again. The depiction of organized crime became truer, and the bad guys suddenly became human, even larger than life. Critics have accused many films of romanticizing crime and turning crooks into honorable men. But this has never been the intention....

Largest Buildings in the World A huge building is not only a towering accomplishment of human endeavor, it’s also much more difficult to construct than something small, making the feat of engineering that much more impressive. From the tall to the wide, the round to the pyramidal, the long and the bulbous, we looked at all 16 of the biggest buildings in the world, for people who know that size is all that matters....

Remember how some years back, no self-respecting man would be caught dead heading to work or a meeting without a briefcase? Well, times have changed, and laptop bags are the new must-have work accessory. Both laptop works bags and professional backpacks do, however, serve much the same purpose as the briefcases of yore; carrying essential and documents while driving, biking, walking, or taking public transport to work or school....

The Cresta House by Jonathan Segal measures 5,300 square feet in total, split among three levels that use less space than they appear to. The shell of the Cresta House is a large rectangular box, open on the sides and top to partially cover the exterior patio area. This makes the house feel larger than it is– the design suggests that the courtyard patio is part of the interior thanks to a corner column and roof element....

Recently, Rochon released a series of stills he calls The Light Painting KATA, a visual study on the slow dancing martial artistry of Kata. The western translation of this Japanese term would be “shadow boxing”, a term that aptly describes Rochon’s process. When the shutter opens, Rochon bends, twists and throws the light around at arm’s length, not unlike a boxer training for the prize fight of the mind. Enjoy the visual dance below, and don’t miss Rochon’s website for more great light painting photography....

Each of the two Tree Snake Houses are lifted by a series of support columns, with the longest supports appearing unadorned like the trees in their proximity. A long bridge, starting at the ground level, extends above the downward-slope of the plot into each architectural cocoon. The living space, inspired by the tree snake, peers into the woods from its “face”, a single vertical window that is paired with a set of skylights above....

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The underground stations of the Washington Metro are a captivating sight, a collection of grand caverns with curved, patterned ceilings and no direct light. There’s an almost alien feel to their design, one that inspires silent appreciation while the trains rumble in the distance. The design of the Washington Metro stations is the work of architect Harry Weese, who crafted these platforms in a contemporary style with a focus on functionality....

If your budget and free time are too tight to warrant a trip overseas, these 10 destinations can provide both a rich cultural and environmental experience that you may not have at home. So pencil in a long-weekend on your calendar and explore the gems of this continent without breaking the bank. Charleston, South Carolina In the 1700s, Charleston, South Carolina was one of the new world’s largest cities and one America’s most culturally progressive....

When seeking an aftershave, it is important that it help keep your skin clean, killing off the bacteria around, which can cause infections. Cleanliness isn’t the whole order though, since there’s a lot of dryness and discomfort that goes with coping with the creepy crawlies that populate our outer membrane. We also want something that would calm our maligned pores and leave our face feeling great to touch, and good to wear all day long....

Consistent quality is what we wanted in a watchmaking brand. Only those industry names who perpetually make solid, reliable items were even considered, with any brand that has slid into manufacturing cheap jetsam to make a buck being instantly cut, along with any that had too many failures in their lineup. With few exceptions, whatever make and model of watch you pick from these makers, you’re sure to get something you can be proud of that the company happily stands behind....

Just because you’ve become a couple doesn’t mean the two of you know everything about each other. Even couples that have known each other for a lifetime find out new things about the person they love every day. Whether it’s a recent hobby, a sensitive secret, or an unnoticed quirk, there’s always more to know about a person. Which is why it’s so important for couples to build strong communication skills....

What Makes a Good Cast Iron Skillet Cast iron skillets all seem the same, and to a certain degree, they are. Cast iron is a crude, rough material that doesn’t have the same nuance as steel, because it isn’t a composite metal. It’s iron that comes right from the Earth and is then worked by either blacksmiths or machines into the desired shape. Skillets of this type are sometimes melded with steel, and always have additional carbon folded in, but even this process is fairly rudimentary as far as metalworking goes....

Having already covered the Alila Cha-Am Resort in Thailand last month, we were thrilled to see another architectural gem for the Alila Hotel group. The Alila Villas Soori Resort in Bali, Indonesia is another in the line of high end luxury retreats in the Indian Ocean. Alila Villas Soori was designed by SCDA Architects, a complex that includes 48 villas that range in size from 1680 square feet to 49,500 square feet for the 10-bedroom master villa....

On top of that, the camera also comes with a sunshade and a flexible MFT lens mount. According to the designer, this mount supports all the world’s best broadcast lenses, offering a huge range of lenses and adapters. The camera itself offers multiple mounting points and super-high-quality broadcast connections. Basically, in spite of being so small, it’s probably one of the best cameras on the market. The Blackmagic camera is available in two different models....

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The Chilean Beach Pavilion House is a weekend escape for a German/Chilean couple, a place to rest and relax or entertain family during holidays. It features two bedrooms, a large living space with an open kitchen and seating that look out to the view beyond. The house is approached from above, as it is situated lower than the approach to hide its form into the hill itself. This makes room for a wooden deck on the top level, a panoramic viewpoint for taking in the scenery in all directions....

Detroit Bicycle Company The motor city is no stranger to pedal power, and a rising Detroit brand is making a name for itself with fine, vintage-inspired bicycles. Detroit Bicycle Company offers six complete bikes, named after famous streets in downtown Detroit, that are proudly hand-built in the nation’s manufacturing capitol. We covered the “Madison Street” by Detroit Bicycle Company back in 2011, and we’ve been following their story ever since. What makes these bikes stand out is their attention to detail– the hand-made copper components, the fine leather saddles and cargo pouches (made in Detroit by Detroit Cargo), the sleek vintage appeal....

The Danish Design Danskrono Watch looks and feels like the vintage timepieces of the middle of the last century. It’s modern in material and construction, but it has a sense of minimalism that was employed often by Scandinavian designers. As described by Watchismo, the Danskrono Watch is “all you need and nothing you don’t.” The materials of the Danish Design Danskrono Watch recalls the “make them like they used to” philosophy when watches were built to last....