Photographer Shinichi Higashi sees the electric city of Tokyo, Japan with an unusual perspective. In his photographic series Tokyo Nocturnes, Higashi explores the concrete, metal and fiber of Tokyo with a slow shutter and creative editing techniques that yield futuristic, visually vibrant images. Visit the places where Higashi captures his [..
0The view from Elqui Domos Hotel brings travelers from around the world. Guests come to this rocky, outback region of Chile not to see the ocean, not for a view of the city and not for cultural immersion– they come to gaze at the stars, to explore the night sky [...]
0The view from the street doesn’t tell the whole story of the amazing Neut House by Apollo Architects. This unassuming, secure structure is much more imaginative than meets the eye. Its interior features a striking collection of geometric shapes and patterns with hard lines and straight edges. During the day, [...]
0Not far from Hitsville USA and the birthplace of the Ford Model T, a new movement in American culture has been born in Detroit, Michigan. A new company called Shinola has harnessed Swiss ingenuity and American spirit in its Shinola Runwell Watch, a new American-made timepiece. The Shinola Runwell is [...]
0Natural light streams through a series of large windows and into The Cunningham Group‘s new sustainable office space in Culver City, California. The architectural firm’s passion for environmentally friendly design reads throughout the entire building which they have named Hayden Place. Several ventilation systems circulate fresh air th
0Ferrari has taken the wraps off of its new flagship heading into the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the new Ferrari LaFerrari. The LaFerrari supplants the Ferrari Enzo as the new prince amongst prancing ponies, a hybrid-powered supercar capable of breakneck acceleration and 200+ top speeds. A 949 combined horsepower hybrid [...]
0The Shrine of the Virgin of Antigua is a divine structure designed by Otxotorena Arquitectos set in the La Rioja region of Spain. Its subtle nature composed of modest materials creates a peaceful environment geared towards paying homage to a higher power. The structure’s isolated presence among grassy hills is [...]
0It’s not every day that a legendary super car manufacturer turns 50 years old. To celebrate its semicentennial, Lamborghini has revealed the Lamborghini Veneno, a brand new supercar design built on its famed Aventador platform. This vicious-looking two seater uses a special version of the Aventador engine to shatter the [...]
0In 1950, The White House was gutted of its interiors to undergo a massive restoration project set forth by President Truman. This painstaking process would eventually save the rapidly deteriorating building as it approached condemnation. Black and white photographs from the restoration period show The White House in its most [...]
0Tiny Houses, Big Living – Throw out the rulebook for a second– how much space do we really need to live comfortably? If you test it yourself, the answer might surprise you. There is a movement buzzing today amongst progressive citizens who wish to explore life simply, to live within [...]
0It’s stunning what stainless steel and fine craftsmanship can do for a classic Honda motorcycle. Daryl Villanueva and the crew at Bandit9 Motorcycle Design have re-imagined the Honda Bros motorcycle into a design of their own, the Bandit9 Hephaestus. The Hephaestus eschews the plastic body elements and design fluff that [...]
0It isn’t a stretch to call the group at MB&F one of the most inventive watch builders in this young century. We’ve covered nearly every watch they’ve released in our four-year editorial history, and the arrival of this one is sweet, but a little bitter at the same time. The [...]
0The Nike Football Vapor Laser Talon is a revolutionary cleat modeled with 3D printing technology. This hyper light cleat weighs in at a mere 5.6 oz, making for a light-as-a-feather build design. Athletes can now hold their “drive stance” longer as a result of a bottom plate chiseled by a proprietary [...]
0Young Hungarian photographer Noell S. Oszvald has produced a portfolio beyond her years, a collection of striking black a white self-portraits focused on form, composition and content. High contrast shadows and ghostly landscapes create the dark and emotional ambiance portrayed in the young artist’s self portraits. Viewers are given only an
0Bentley has revved the engines on its brand new 2014 Bentley Flying Spur, a vehicle it claims is the fastest four-door vehicle the brand has ever built. The wraps have come off the Flying Spur as the British marque moves toward its in-the-flesh reveal at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show [...]
0Nikon has officially revealed the much-anticipated king of its DX line of digital cameras, the Nikon D7100. The D7100 is Nikon’s premier pro-sumer digital camera system, leading a pack that includes the D3200 and D5200 DX-format DSLRs. It features a 24.1MP sensor, a 51-point autofocus system, full HD-video recording and [...]
0The Ett Hem Hotel located in Stockholm, Sweden merges a bit of history with a strong sense of comfort in this getaway designed by Studio Ilse. This finely-restored structure was originally built in 1910 for a local lord and lady, the work of architect Fredrik Dahlberg. The building has been [...]
0The D House by Lode Architecture is a new contemporary residence built on the banks of a brackish estuary in Brittany, France. The square structure is built into an existing hill, with top-level access above and a walk-out view of the sloping lot below. The ground floor of the home [...]
0Decades before the new class of Mini Cooper, Smart Car and Fiat were in vogue, the microcar was a cult object amongst a progressive group of drivers in Europe. This smaller-than-life vehicle was simple, economical and endlessly fun, a few points of interest which have come full circle today. The [...]
0Swedish photographer Alexander Dragunov has an eye for architecture and masterwork for a muse, the Stockholm Metro. These stations may comprise the most beautiful subway system in the world, one considered to be the longest art gallery in the world. The stations of the Stockholm Metro feature exposed rock forming [...]
0Your friend is finally getting married. Before he ties the knot, it’s time for you and your friends to send him off in the most memorable way possible. We’re not talking bowling, steak and gentleman’s clubs, we’re talking about “The Ultimate Rock Star Bachelor’s Party”, something different for the crea
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