Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
NY Times Article x Mayor of Kiev
As a Russian, I had to share this, its to funny. You read this and you think its for sure not reality and rather the subject of some joke. Nope, no joke, this is Russia Today.
LEONID M. CHERNOVETSKY, this city’s unpredictable mayor, likes to answer his critics in his own special way. When Parliament members said he was acting bizarrely and needed a psychiatric exam, he went to a stadium where he jogged for the cameras before yanking off his shirt and doing pull-ups. He swam laps and flexed his muscles like Charles Atlas. Then he held a news conference — in his tiny bathing suit.
“They are judging me today and want me to spend the rest of my life behind the bars of a psychiatric hospital,” Mr. Chernovetsky said. “Look at my body, at how I express my thoughts. I am absolutely healthy. I think logically and philosophically.”
True, he was in fine physical shape for a man of 57, though perhaps this was not the wisest strategy for proving one’s competence.
But that is Mr. Chernovetsky. Think New York City has had its share of outsize personalities as mayor? They have got nothing on Mr. Chernovetsky, who is also known as Lenny Cosmos because sometimes his head seems to be someplace far, far away.
He makes eccentric suggestions (a statue of Ukraine’s most famous poet should be erected in Africa) and staffing decisions (firing a zoo director for not finding a mate for an elephant), and personal gestures (offering to sell his kisses in a lottery).
He interrupts meetings by warbling melancholy Soviet ballads, and even issued a CD on which he covers his favorites. “Who sings better than me?” he asked. “Nobody does, besides God.” Keep Reading...
As a Russian, I had to share this, its to funny. You read this and you think its for sure not reality and rather the subject of some joke. Nope, no joke, this is Russia Today.
LEONID M. CHERNOVETSKY, this city’s unpredictable mayor, likes to answer his critics in his own special way. When Parliament members said he was acting bizarrely and needed a psychiatric exam, he went to a stadium where he jogged for the cameras before yanking off his shirt and doing pull-ups. He swam laps and flexed his muscles like Charles Atlas. Then he held a news conference — in his tiny bathing suit.
“They are judging me today and want me to spend the rest of my life behind the bars of a psychiatric hospital,” Mr. Chernovetsky said. “Look at my body, at how I express my thoughts. I am absolutely healthy. I think logically and philosophically.”
True, he was in fine physical shape for a man of 57, though perhaps this was not the wisest strategy for proving one’s competence.
But that is Mr. Chernovetsky. Think New York City has had its share of outsize personalities as mayor? They have got nothing on Mr. Chernovetsky, who is also known as Lenny Cosmos because sometimes his head seems to be someplace far, far away.
He makes eccentric suggestions (a statue of Ukraine’s most famous poet should be erected in Africa) and staffing decisions (firing a zoo director for not finding a mate for an elephant), and personal gestures (offering to sell his kisses in a lottery).
He interrupts meetings by warbling melancholy Soviet ballads, and even issued a CD on which he covers his favorites. “Who sings better than me?” he asked. “Nobody does, besides God.” Keep Reading...
Monday, August 24, 2009
ASW x URBAN DADDY
Holy crap, what is happening with the world. Got word of this faux-luxury mega merger via email and started laughing. Maybe they need a pop up shop and a joint twitter account too? Its hilarious, honestly. You think it can't get any more ridiculous and yet it does. Direct marketing at all those dying to have their taste shaped for them by those who "know". I hand in my resignation to both websites due to my unwillingness to participate any longer in this crazy machine - they have killed luxury.
Holy crap, what is happening with the world. Got word of this faux-luxury mega merger via email and started laughing. Maybe they need a pop up shop and a joint twitter account too? Its hilarious, honestly. You think it can't get any more ridiculous and yet it does. Direct marketing at all those dying to have their taste shaped for them by those who "know". I hand in my resignation to both websites due to my unwillingness to participate any longer in this crazy machine - they have killed luxury.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Must see indie: The Cove
This is a crazy documentary that won the audience award at Cannes 2009. You must watch the preview. Guerrilla Documentary meets Bourne identity. Loco
PS Also cool that I saw this on Kottke.org. He is considered the first blogger ever - woo hoo. Bet he's a dork. But I guess so am I hehe.
This is a crazy documentary that won the audience award at Cannes 2009. You must watch the preview. Guerrilla Documentary meets Bourne identity. Loco
PS Also cool that I saw this on Kottke.org. He is considered the first blogger ever - woo hoo. Bet he's a dork. But I guess so am I hehe.
Waterpod Moves
I've been following Waterpod for a while partly because its a barge project, which makes me very happy. Anyone bringing progress to the barge movement is in my good graces. Moreover they try to highlight community living, eco-conscious living, and art. Right on I say, right on...
The Waterpod ProjectTM has been floating around the New York area for the past few months gaining a lot of attention. Beginning in Newtown Creek, between Brooklyn and Queens, the Pod is moving down the East River and Hudson River. As reported by Melena Ryzik for The New York Times (view her articles here) this experimental project investigates the blend of community living and artistry. Showcasing artworks, performances and such, the WaterpodTM, is an eco-conscious environment that was designed “In preparation for our coming world with an increase in population, a decrease in usable land, and a greater flux in environmental conditions, people will need to rely closely on immediate communities and look for alternative living models; the Waterpod is about cooperation, collaboration, augmentation, and metamorphosis,” explained Mary Mattingly, a photographer who thought of the Waterpod idea.
Read On...
I've been following Waterpod for a while partly because its a barge project, which makes me very happy. Anyone bringing progress to the barge movement is in my good graces. Moreover they try to highlight community living, eco-conscious living, and art. Right on I say, right on...
The Waterpod ProjectTM has been floating around the New York area for the past few months gaining a lot of attention. Beginning in Newtown Creek, between Brooklyn and Queens, the Pod is moving down the East River and Hudson River. As reported by Melena Ryzik for The New York Times (view her articles here) this experimental project investigates the blend of community living and artistry. Showcasing artworks, performances and such, the WaterpodTM, is an eco-conscious environment that was designed “In preparation for our coming world with an increase in population, a decrease in usable land, and a greater flux in environmental conditions, people will need to rely closely on immediate communities and look for alternative living models; the Waterpod is about cooperation, collaboration, augmentation, and metamorphosis,” explained Mary Mattingly, a photographer who thought of the Waterpod idea.
Read On...
$1 Mil Wine Book (and no its not by Rizolli haha)
A $1 million wine book, weighing 30kg, is set to be released in the Spring of 2010. The Wine Opus will list the world’s top 100 wineries.That’s not a typo: $1 million. Because . . . every purchaser of the book will also receive a six-bottle case of wine from every one of the 100 wineries listed.
Luxuo
A $1 million wine book, weighing 30kg, is set to be released in the Spring of 2010. The Wine Opus will list the world’s top 100 wineries.That’s not a typo: $1 million. Because . . . every purchaser of the book will also receive a six-bottle case of wine from every one of the 100 wineries listed.
Luxuo
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
The Carla Ridge Residence
This home in Beverly Hills, California has recently emerged from a two-year contemporary renovation, and has been listed for sale through the Westside Estate Agency.
The Ansley Park Glass House by BLDGS ArchitectsBrian Bell and David Yocum of the Atlanta, Georgia based BLDGS Architects have designed the Ansley Park Glass House, an addition to a 1910-era home in a historic downtown neighborhood.
The Sage Residence: Super High Scoring LEED Platinum Home
by Bridgette Meinhold
LEED, LEED Platinum, LEED Platinum Residence, Oregon, Arbor South Architecture, sage residence arbor south, arbor south architecture, pacific northwest architecture, solar panels, solar hot water, recycled paper countertops, daylighting
LEED residences are becoming a standard item these days, but this particular residence hit our radar because of the high LEED score and its stunning appearance. The Sage Residence in Eugene, Oregon was designed and built by Arbor South Architecture, and received an impressive score of 110 in the LEED rating system — higher than USGBC founder David Gottfried’s LEED Platinum home, which only received 106.5 points. Beautiful inside and out, the home is a perfect example of how green homes can be beautiful, energy efficient and create minimal impact on the environment.
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by Bridgette Meinhold
LEED, LEED Platinum, LEED Platinum Residence, Oregon, Arbor South Architecture, sage residence arbor south, arbor south architecture, pacific northwest architecture, solar panels, solar hot water, recycled paper countertops, daylighting
LEED residences are becoming a standard item these days, but this particular residence hit our radar because of the high LEED score and its stunning appearance. The Sage Residence in Eugene, Oregon was designed and built by Arbor South Architecture, and received an impressive score of 110 in the LEED rating system — higher than USGBC founder David Gottfried’s LEED Platinum home, which only received 106.5 points. Beautiful inside and out, the home is a perfect example of how green homes can be beautiful, energy efficient and create minimal impact on the environment.
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Lakeside Residence by Fook Weng Chan
Vancouver, Canada based architect Fook Weng Chan has designed the Lakeside Residence.
Vancouver, Canada based architect Fook Weng Chan has designed the Lakeside Residence.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Jeff "El Capitan" Skulnik killing it on the Wake skate!
El Capitan got his nickname when he got his captains license, but his reputation on the waters proceeds his name. A true enthusiast of everything extreme, Skulnik has always managed to live up to his original nickname - "El Loco". Innovating wake skating each time he jumps in to the water, its a true pleasure to watch.
El Capitan got his nickname when he got his captains license, but his reputation on the waters proceeds his name. A true enthusiast of everything extreme, Skulnik has always managed to live up to his original nickname - "El Loco". Innovating wake skating each time he jumps in to the water, its a true pleasure to watch.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sometimes its best just to say Phuket
Widely thought of as one of the jewels in Thailand’s crown, the island of Phuket offers visitors beautiful white sandy beaches and warm turquoise waters
Occupying one of the most breath-taking locations on the island is Paresa, a luxury resort and residential development opening in August 2009.
Paresa’s elegant villas are situated on the Andaman coast at Kamala, known locally as ‘Millionaire’s Mile’.
All of the rooms take full advantage of the glorious ocean views, with most offering private infinity pools from which guests can enjoy the spectacular surroundings.
Room rates range from $695 up to $3,550
2009 Prix Pictet Environmental Photography Shortlist Announced
by Moe Beitiks
Although its name implies tongue twisters or dancing dwarfs, Prix Pictet is a distinguished international photography award for artists focused on environmental sustainability and has just announced their shortlist. Last year’s winner, Benoit Aquin, documented the effects and creation of deserts in China. This year’s 12 nominees depict the destruction of the environment through the exploitation of the world’s resources. Click through the gallery to see images from all the nominees!
Warhol X Jacko
A 1984 portrait by Andy Warhol of the late singer Michael Jackson will go on display at London’s O2 arena before being sold at auction in New York.
The artwork was commissioned by TIME Magazine to celebrate the record sales of Jackson’s album Thriller
Since the death of Jackson and since Warhol passed long ago, the portrait is causing fans and art investors to drool over the possibility of owning this piece of art.Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Yet another ridiculous adventure...
Sorry I went crazy with the red highlighter, but this is some damn good language.
Urbane Nomads, The new Singapore-based travel agency, caters to a new breed of savvy, well-traveled, restless individuals.
Sorry I went crazy with the red highlighter, but this is some damn good language.
Urbane Nomads, The new Singapore-based travel agency, caters to a new breed of savvy, well-traveled, restless individuals.
They seek out the unique in every destination and bundle it with select accommodation and unusual travel modes.
They are about to launch “The Most Luxurious Trip in the World” that will offer an experience like never before with prices starting at $2 million.Attempting to re-create a little of the lavish hunting expeditions of Kublai Khan, the trip puts together unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, travelling through the western part of Mongolia, amongst others, to experience horseback falconry.
Guests will be led by an award-winning filmmaker familiar with the area, locals and the eagle hunters of Bayan Olgii in Western Mongolia.
Trying their hand at eagle hunting in Western Mongolia, their experience and portrait will be forever immortalized through an oil painting by a famous painter.
Traveling throughout Mongolia by private jet, they will be accompanied by a private chef, a private butler, and be accommodated in luxurious, movable private gers, done up in absolute luxury and redefining standards of luxury in remote places.
As it will be launched as ‘The Most Luxurious Trip in the World’, the trip starts in Beijing where guests will stay in the presidential suite of the Park Hyatt Beijing as well as a private villa designed by Kengo Kuma close to the Great Wall of China.
UrbaneNomad
Friday, August 7, 2009
Openhouse by XTEN Architects
The Openhouse is embedded into a narrow and sharply sloping property in the Hollywood Hills, a challenging site that led to the creation of a house that is both integrated into the landscape and open to the city below. Retaining walls are configured to extend the first floor living level into the hillside and to create a garden terrace for the second level. Steel beams set into the retaining walls perpendicular to the hillside are cantilevered off structural shear walls at the front of the site.
Continue reading at ArchDaily....
The Openhouse is embedded into a narrow and sharply sloping property in the Hollywood Hills, a challenging site that led to the creation of a house that is both integrated into the landscape and open to the city below. Retaining walls are configured to extend the first floor living level into the hillside and to create a garden terrace for the second level. Steel beams set into the retaining walls perpendicular to the hillside are cantilevered off structural shear walls at the front of the site.
Continue reading at ArchDaily....
Studio 2 in 1 by TWS & Partners
Great use of materials and an amazing minimalist interior! Grandeur always wins.
More at ArchDaily
Great use of materials and an amazing minimalist interior! Grandeur always wins.
More at ArchDaily
The Citadel: Floating Apartment Complex in the Netherlands
I snoozed on this one, thanks Cooper!
The Dutch have been fighting the rising and falling tides for centuries, building dikes and pumping water out of areas that are below sea level. Now, rather than fight the water infiltrating their land, the Dutch will use it as part of a new development called ‘New Water‘, which will feature the world’s first floating apartment complex, The Citadel. This “water-breaking” new project was designed by Koen Olthuis of Waterstudio in the Netherlands, and will use 25% less energy than a conventional building on land thanks to the use of water cooling techniques.
Read More at ArchDaily
I snoozed on this one, thanks Cooper!
The Dutch have been fighting the rising and falling tides for centuries, building dikes and pumping water out of areas that are below sea level. Now, rather than fight the water infiltrating their land, the Dutch will use it as part of a new development called ‘New Water‘, which will feature the world’s first floating apartment complex, The Citadel. This “water-breaking” new project was designed by Koen Olthuis of Waterstudio in the Netherlands, and will use 25% less energy than a conventional building on land thanks to the use of water cooling techniques.
Read More at ArchDaily
Where the Wild Things Are directed by Spike Jonze
No Way! They are making one of my favorite childhood books into a movie!
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No Way! They are making one of my favorite childhood books into a movie!
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Photography by Cody Cobb
American photographer, Cody Cobb, has some absolutely awe-inspiring photos. Predominantly nature based, his work shines some light on the otherwise ignored corners of this world. The photos quiet, serene and unspoiled perspective really triggers an appreciation for nature and its various occupants. His desaturated tonal styling acts as a mute and really pushes that empty, lonely feeling you get while absorbing and digesting his work.
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American photographer, Cody Cobb, has some absolutely awe-inspiring photos. Predominantly nature based, his work shines some light on the otherwise ignored corners of this world. The photos quiet, serene and unspoiled perspective really triggers an appreciation for nature and its various occupants. His desaturated tonal styling acts as a mute and really pushes that empty, lonely feeling you get while absorbing and digesting his work.
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Peter Nelson is the man when it comes to tree houses
Challenging convention, these designs are the manifestation of dreams. These dreamers saw their ideas to the finish line and made them a reality. In a short period of time, we'll get some tree houses going in Costa Rica, it's been a long time dream of mine. Another dream of mine is to go above the trees, so we are in the design phase for our resort above the trees at our Miramar property (images coming soon). Its eco-friendly and a killer view. Plus there aren't many resorts in the world that are above the trees! Great to see that there is a whole category of crazies like me who dream to live in and above the trees. (Nelson being president of the crazies!)
Challenging convention, these designs are the manifestation of dreams. These dreamers saw their ideas to the finish line and made them a reality. In a short period of time, we'll get some tree houses going in Costa Rica, it's been a long time dream of mine. Another dream of mine is to go above the trees, so we are in the design phase for our resort above the trees at our Miramar property (images coming soon). Its eco-friendly and a killer view. Plus there aren't many resorts in the world that are above the trees! Great to see that there is a whole category of crazies like me who dream to live in and above the trees. (Nelson being president of the crazies!)
"To have an idea is one thing, to fully understand the process is paramount to good design." - Andrew Duffy
DIY Rotational Moulding
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DIY Rotational Moulding
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Big Chill Retro Appliances
They may look like they were stripped out of Betty Draper’s kitchen, but Retro Kitchen's line of fridges, stoves, and dishwashers offer modern-day technology inside their vintage casings. With EnergyStar ratings, optional Ice Maker packages, and a wide assortment of colors, the line brings us one step closer to the time of Elvis and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Big Chill
They may look like they were stripped out of Betty Draper’s kitchen, but Retro Kitchen's line of fridges, stoves, and dishwashers offer modern-day technology inside their vintage casings. With EnergyStar ratings, optional Ice Maker packages, and a wide assortment of colors, the line brings us one step closer to the time of Elvis and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Big Chill
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Nikon S1000 is too cool for school
It projects your images and video onto any surface. My buddy saw a future Nokia cell phone with this feature too. That future is creeping up quick. You can find the link below to purchase such fine devices.
Nikon
It projects your images and video onto any surface. My buddy saw a future Nokia cell phone with this feature too. That future is creeping up quick. You can find the link below to purchase such fine devices.
Nikon
sam winston: romeo and juliet
For one of his most recent artworks sam winston cut every word from a copy of shakespeare's 'romeo and juliet' and separated them into three categories: passion, rage, and indifference. he then cut each letter individually and worked them into the patterns you can see here.
the top collage is ‘rage’ and the second ‘passion’. the third ‘indifference’ is still to come. Continue reading on Design Boom
For one of his most recent artworks sam winston cut every word from a copy of shakespeare's 'romeo and juliet' and separated them into three categories: passion, rage, and indifference. he then cut each letter individually and worked them into the patterns you can see here.
the top collage is ‘rage’ and the second ‘passion’. the third ‘indifference’ is still to come. Continue reading on Design Boom
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Graffiti meets the future.
Halo is a handy light specially dedicated to light-writting. Graffiti artists can conserve their own gesture they have with an aerosol spray. It is possible to change the color and the brightness of the led to change the graffiti’s styles. If the light doesn’t have enough battery, the user must shake it to have energy again.
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Halo is a handy light specially dedicated to light-writting. Graffiti artists can conserve their own gesture they have with an aerosol spray. It is possible to change the color and the brightness of the led to change the graffiti’s styles. If the light doesn’t have enough battery, the user must shake it to have energy again.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
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