Photographer William Wegman uses his canine companions as the focus of several creative art endeavors. These portraits portray his dogs in a series of effortlessly humorous and endearing shots. Tolerance, grace and poise seep from the photos as Wegman features his pets in creative reflection shots, sporting innovative and witty costumes and simply revealing their naturally calm attitudes through a series of interesting photo shoots. This artistic approach to exhibiting man’s best friend is a refreshing twist to the mundane snap shots of pets as so often seen....

Generator now features a hostel in London in addition to the six other cities it serves around Europe. This new hostel, designed by The DesignAgency, features the same playful, high-design environment that Generator has built a brand on in other cities. Vintage-inspired furnishings and visual patterns meet contemporary layouts and lighting for a hip, young interior that invites its patrons to relax and get to know one another. The community vibe is very much emphasized by both Generator and their design partner, as open spaces encourage guests to get to know one another during their stay....

Infrared Conflict by Richard Mosse Gallery

From a distance, the most noticeable feature of the Invermay House is its shape — followed closely by its warm wooden skin. It stretches to three stories from the bottom of the hill, a large rectangle embedded right into the slope. The home’s primary form is lined with a horizontal wooden fascia of spotted gum, accented with vertical slats for controlling light and privacy. Concrete structural elements support the home’s elevation and accent each side....

You may not even know it yet but building your child, a treehouse will supply them with years of fun right in your backyard. If you’re handy with a hammer and are looking for some inspiration, keep reading for 18 creative kids’ tree house ideas! Make It Toddler-Friendly It’s all there in the name, treehouse. A house in a tree. But, these treetop play areas aren’t the most ideal or safest of places for young children who can barely put one foot in front of the other....

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Stradale Gallery

The Leatherman Tread is a stainless steel bracelet where each link is a usable tool. These links feature allen wrenches, screwdrivers, box wrenches, a bottle opener and more. 25 tools in total. They all join to form a full-size bracelet, and can be taken apart quickly as needed to serve different needs. It’s the same familiar functionality of a typical Leatherman, but in an entirely different form. The back story of the Leatherman Tread should be familiar to Leatherman owners....

In selecting a survival knife, the toughness of the metal with which it is made, as well as its ability to resist weather are the first criteria to consider. Before it does anything else, it must be able to survive through any ordeal you come across. You need a blade you can literally trust with your life, because anything else is just show. This is a tool, not a prom dress, which is proven by the items that make up the list of best survival knives....

The collection of kennels is available in a variety of different finishes, which means you can choose a style that fits with your existing decor. If your four-legged companion is of the sensitive disposition, there is a kennel that offers a little bit more privacy. Otherwise, you can opt for an “open-air” kennel that lets you keep an eye on your pet while they sleep, especially if they’re prone to running around in their dreams....

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When it comes to residential architecture in 21st century Brazil, few are as gifted as Marcio Kogan. His Paraty House on the Atlantic coast may be our favorite home built in the last decade, one that we’ve often dreamed of spending a night (or a year) in. In looking back at Kogan’s portfolio, we decided to share an older gem of the Brazilian architect, the Mirindiba House, completed in 2008....

Immersion blenders have an extremely difficult job to do, which leads many of them to do it poorly. They need to be light enough that you can wave them like a wand without tiring out your pilates-infused muscles, but have the power to hack up nuts, slurry your slaw, and whisk like a creamery cauldron. Too much torque, and they’re going to be jarring to use. Too little and they don’t do anything....

The new Google headquarters at the North Bayshore campus is a collaborative design project by Thomas Heatherwick and Bjarke Ingels. Heatherwick’s most celebrated recent works include the Seed Cathedral of Shanghai Expo 2010, plus the new Bombay Sapphire distillery in England. Bjarke Ingels, a Copenhagen native, designed Denmark’s offering at the same Shanghai Expo plus countless other celebrated works in this decade and the last. We included his Mountain Dwellings as one of the 10 most important works of community architecture back in 2010....

Lights, camera, supermodel– action. When it comes to storytelling, filmmakers can’t have all the fun. Before there were moving pictures, there were photographs that told stories that were truly compelling in their own right. Still storytelling is alive today, especially in the hands of some very talented fashion photographers. Besides, what’s a good story without a bit of sex? These fashion photographers tell vivid, exciting stories about life, lust and intrigue with some of the world’s most beautiful women....

What Makes a Good Electric Skateboard This is a tough question with no clear answer, since different boards do different things. Going off-road means something wholly different than using it as a commuter conveyance, and those who want to do tricks are looking for something different still. What each board has in common are good materials that don’t breakdown, strong batteries that provide long rides between charges and satisfy your need for speed, a well-balanced frame that won’t put you on the pavement should you take a turn wrong, parts that are simple to find and replace, and support from the company should you need help with your board....

Tetra-Shed Prefab Office Gallery

The mirror house is a magical concept of modern architecture. Its design is sharp and straightforward, the intersection of two rectangular forms that house shared and private spaces. What makes the mirror house special is its material embellishment, the reflective metal that encircles most of its bottom level. Approach the mirror house from one side, and all you’ll see is the floating box above — and your own reflection, of course....

We tapped into our inner child and scrounged up some of the best Nerf guns Hasbro has to offer. Some you may be familiar with, while others will bring new meaning to inter-departmental warfare (a term we just coined.) Either way, these 20 Nerf weapons are exactly what you need to plan a coup against HR and win a big one for you r division. (If not, then they’ll at least be fun to shoot....

If you’re looking for an internal combustion supercar, your options are pretty varied. Try and take an electric route, you’ll find yourself choosing between a McLaren you can’t afford, a Tesla that underperforms or a Fisker that looks like a mentally handicapped BWM Z8. A new player on the scene has promised a new, stronger, sexier option in their E-Wolf Electric Car Concept. The E-Wolf E1 Electric Car Concept features a carbon-fiber body with a nasty focus on aerodynamics (why the grille scoop though, does this thing really need air?...

Then there’s the ultra slick double breasted, Double Windsor, pinstripe set. These natty sharks are dressed up and down, showing great precision in their clothing, but about as much variety as a herd of zebra. It’s tough to break from these trends, but with a slick gray suit mixed with brown shoes, we think it’s not only possible, but necessary. Though many fashion mavens shy away from this look as too daring, it’s actually not that hard to pull off....