Articles tagged with: Design
Posted in Luxury on 22 July 2008
If you have a preset thinking that workstations = work then its time to revise your perceptions. And the case in point is an elite exception well pointed by the creation of Zero-Gee Ergonomic workstation (pictured above). This workstation cum recliner addresses a new meaning to the comfort level and seems to promote sleep than work. Its horizontal standing faces an integrated computer monitor. I can’t say about you but at least for me working while lying on such workstation means yawning followed by a sound sleep as it takes away all my energy to concentrate. A tight upright position keeps me alert and on the job and also I don’t see a single reason spilling dollars over any such masterpiece that takes me off from doing the needful.
Posted in Art, Designer, Home Decor on 4 July 2008
If you are a true fighter and a luxury lover then hit further to materialize all your wild imagination. The interior decor of the house is accounted as incomplete in absence of a chandelier. But does it mean hanging any ordinary Chandelier would add value to your abode? Not really! Realizing this Rock and Royal, a company based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands has digged out few revolutionary designer models of chandeliers that respect the persona of your elite villa. Engaged in creating matchless forms of chandelier since 2005, the popular artist Hans van Bentem crafts each unique chandelier while Arno Coenen gathers all the pieces of the mosaics.
Posted in Antique, Automobile on 4 July 2008
The Pashley Guv’nor (ignore the dreadful name), handpicked by company to “indicate the revival of our great English bicycle heritage” is a strikingly sleek recreation of company’s ages-old Path Racer Model from the 1930’s. The elegant appeal of the model features a hand-crafted Reynolds 531 diamond frame (in 20.5, 22.5 and 24.5-inch sizes), undisturbed style forks, Brooks B17 Titanium saddle, drop North Road handlebars with fleece grips, a single speed rear wheel, 28-inch gold lined black alloy rims and the tyres on its front and back are very light. Affordable only for uber-rich, the £795 price tag can only convince the rich-you as extravagance doesn’t consider spill over of few extra $$$ but can’t compromise at opulence.
Via BoingBoing/RetroToGo
Posted in Concept, Designer, Furniture, Home Appliances on 1 July 2008
Addressing a new definition to dining style of patio dinners and barbecue, here comes a potential dining table concept with built-in cooking system. The dual functionality of the aluminum and wood patio furniture include the functional kitchen cum barbecue followed by a dining there only. Grill n Table concept is a perfect fit for doomy summers when dining with a family in courtyard seems a blessing. The arrangement of table and cooking area can be expanded to accommodate eight people.
Posted in Computer, Designer, Elite Find of the Day, Technology on 30 June 2008
Whilst months back the evolution of interaction table marked a new revolution with little knowledge that soon it would have to face competition with Interactive Scape, a 58-inch touch surface. The latter one is a replica of the Microsoft Surface table that created much of a buzz but is not available for sale until now. But that doesn’t mean that the existence of interactive products is only till news and doesn’t meet reality. Microsoft TouchWall retailed at $100,000 inked a neat deal at Neimann Marcus. It is a clear indication of the fact that there is no restraint to the production of interactive surface and filthy-rich tech-lovers as well.
Posted in Art, Automobile, Car, Concept, Designer on 28 June 2008
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Amphibious concepts are a near reality now and thanks to the creative spark within designers who think wild to unveil out-of-the-box creations. Whilst Amphibious PC concept created a buzz around blogosphere with little clue that it would soon the chased by a concept of a graceful amphibious coupe recalling the age of science fiction. But registering an exception is this revolutionary amphibious vehicle design for the year 2030 by Jorge Cross. Riding on three-wheels, the sedan narrows a single ball at its obverse that revolves 90° to divulge a propeller or tire, considering your mode of travel on land or water.
Posted in Designer, Electronic Products, Home Appliances, Products, Shopping on 24 June 2008
If that compilation of top11 bejeweled home furnishings was too pricey a deal for you then you can settle at less in terms of dough but no compromise at feature front. U.K-ites are hoping to have John Lewis to states to keep intact with his latest kitchen offerings’. Whilst last year, John unveiled a refrigerator-based wine cellar and today we are enthralled to witness its “Ultimate Kitchen Combo.” The integrated 4-in-1 system houses an electric oven, a steam oven, a wall-mounted coffee machine plus a 19-inch LCD TV.
Agreed, there are much more imposing offerings than this nut considering the simple appeal and its fall into your not-so-deep pocket make it stand above the rest.
Posted in Bath Accessories, Designer, Luxury on 22 May 2008
Those who wish to change their interiors and want to have everything in their little den have hit the right place. Sticking to their desire of having compact yet functional devices, here is a multi-purpose bathroom unit designed for luxury apartments that complain space-crunch. Called Vertebrae vertical bathroom system, the installation of this unit occupies diminutive floor space of 0.4 sq. mts. but goes beyond offering what you would have expected out of a regular bathroom counting showerheads, sink, cistern, loo and even a lot of storage units.
Posted in Computer, Concept, Designer on 16 May 2008
There is no dearth of witty desktops or notebooks but question is: Are they all functional or the present concept has a potential to be functional enough. Lately, I introduced you to Futuristic pen touch desktop computer and here sits its competitor. Known as Sync Desktop, the designer concept by Gareth Battensby features a fold-away widescreen monitor and keyboard, integrated USB hub, scanner, mouse, webcam, easy-to-access DVD unit, and huge storage space. And since it is all impeccably incorporated into the devise, the Sync concept has a potential to turn into reality whenever necessary.
Posted in Architecture, Designer, Estate, Property on 15 May 2008
Right on its heels of inviting Tourists’ attraction, Dubai is all charged up to erect headstones and other monumental edifices in all possible shapes. Having heard about developer Nakheel neck-deep busy into designing Dubai Promenade, today there is a news about development of another next generation architectural design called ‘Strata Luxury Tower.’Designed by architects Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture of Asymptote, work is already in process on the Al Raha Beach to contruct this forty story residential building by early 2011.
Standing 160 meters high, the tower would be the tallest building in the Al Dana precinct, positioned in the heart of Aldar Properties PJSC’s prestigious Al Raha Beach development. The showcasing of the project is exhibited at Cityscape Abu Dhabi till 15 May 2008. It stands high indicating the decorous future for the Abu Dhabi and the neighboring province.
Its corporeal existence is arresting as it encapsulates the meaning through conceptual form, which is drawn from both motifs and narrow cultural scenery along with forces of universal authority. Its blueprint employs the arithmetical means to attain a highly relevant construction for UAE.
