Star Wars changed the world forever when it hit the big screen in 1977. In a series of photographs called “The Dark Lens,” photographer, Cédric Delsaux, captures the characters in an apocalyptic world transformed by war. When first looking at these photographs, one wonders, is this our world we’re looking at it, or theirs? C3PO is stranded in a field of alien machinery in what looks to be an old parking garage. Silver androids with arched swan necks, armed by machine guns line up against what could be this years’ newest Chevy truck, while R2D2 stands alone with what looks like a disassembled helicopter in an abandoned repair shop. Continue Reading »0
Star Wars Photography by Cédric Delsaux (Dark Lens)
Star Wars changed the world forever when it hit the big screen in 1977. In a series of photographs called “The Dark Lens,” photographer, Cédric Delsaux, captures the characters in an apocalyptic world transformed by war. When first looking at these photographs, one wonders, is this our world we’re looking at it, or theirs? C3PO is stranded in a field of alien machinery in what looks to be an old parking garage. Silver androids with arched swan necks, armed by machine guns line up against what could be this years’ newest Chevy truck, while R2D2 stands alone with what looks like a disassembled helicopter in an abandoned repair shop. Continue Reading »Beautiful Houses: Casa Kimball in the Domincan Republic
The idea in this series is to show beautiful and inspiring houses. Houses that are remarkable for its design, elegance, elements, concept or simply because they are beautiful. So if you like architecture, interior design and beautifully designed houses, you are at the right spot. Check out this week beautiful house… the amazing Casa Kimball. Continue Reading »
Beautiful Houses: La Finca in Spain
I’m absolutely sure that this house is one of the most incredible houses I’ve ever seen. Of course, the pictures help a lot, but the shapes, the straight lines, the use of a few materials, elements that I believe are main points on the contemporary architecture, are all too evident on that house in La Finca, Spain. Continue Reading »
Things We Like: 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB 4 Berlinetta
Another round of RM Auctions, another practically priceless classic Ferrari to drool over… This time, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB 4 Berlinetta hit the block at Amelia Island, fetching a cool $1,650,000 bid. This meticulously restored Ferrari 275 GTB 4 Berlinetta is in pristine condition, true to its original build both inside and out. Continue Reading »
Things We Like: Sunreef Yachts One-fifty Catamaran
Sunreef yachts has introduced a new model of catamaran, the ‘one fifty’. with a length of 45 meters the one fifty distinguishes itself from other catmarans currently on the market. this is because of the superstructure’s slenderness, which occupies the entire width of the yacht, and its original combination of aesthetics which together form the hull’s hydrodynamics. the catamaran considers the values of modern design, its concept having been influenced by the design of racing cars. the supserstructure and hull are covered with solar panels. teak has been evenly set on the deck of the catamaran without cuts, and the cockpit has moved to the front of the vessel. the one fifty provides enough space for 12 guests and a crew of 9 persons. Continue Reading »
Things We Like: MKIII R Cobra
If you’re a Cobra Cultist, your heart will skip a beat or two when you see this one. Although not built by Shelby, the Superformance MKIII R Cobra has won the endorsement of Carroll Shelby himself. So how did another manufacturer gain the support of this venerable figure in motorsports? The Superformance MKIII R Cobra puts a new world of muscle under the classic Cobra shell, using a Roush 427 SR engine capable of 520 horses. That engine pushes this two-door speedster to a quarter mile in 11.2 seconds, enough to get that skipped heartbeat back on track in a split second. Johnny Lieberman, a long time Cobra lover, took the Superformance MKIII R Cobra for a spin for Autoblog, and if you share his passion for the Cobra you don’t want to miss his review.
Things We Like: Aston Martin Carbon Black DBS
A standard Aston Martin just won’t do for the super villains of the world. If you’re on a quest for global domination, you need an Aston Martin that is as death black as your heart. The Aston Martin Carbon Black DBS and Vantage editions are like a normal Aston Martin, only blacker. This baby has been coated with a special paint that sucks the light right out of the sky. But the Aston Martin Carbon Black DBS and V12 Vantage editions include more than just a pretty paint job, their interior has been blacked-out just like their shadowy shells. Carbon Black features an all-black cabin with carbon fiber and kevlar seats wrapped in midnight black leather. Add all of this together, you’ve got the perfect vehicle for the determined nemesis of James Bond himself. [Original article from Coolhunter] Continue Reading »
Things We Like: Hooked on tate
‘Hooked on tate’ by sweden-based designer bengt brummer is a set of clamp hooks, designed for domestic use and to be sold in the tate‘s museum stores. the hooks are manufactured from bent and casted metal for durability, with rubber pads that are meant to prevent damage to the surface in which they are clamped. they come in four colors, representing the tate’s different locations in the UK: britain, modern, liverpool and st. ives. Continue Reading »
Things We Like: Wally-Hermes Yachts
WHY: Wally-Hermès Yachts is the new company created by french luxury brand Hermès and monaco based yacht maker Wally, dedicated to a new lifestyle of living on the sea.
Hermès was involved in every step of the process from concept to realization, considering both the outside and inside were just one of the many things. As always just like with all their designs they paid special attention to detail, developing the overall architecture of the vessel evaluating issues of speed and spaciousness.
Apple iPad: The Apple Tablet Officially Revealed
Apple iPad | After months of speculation and feverish excitement, Steve Jobs has officially revealed the Apple Tablet, dubbed the Apple iPad. The Apple iPad is a 9.7-inch tablet computer that bridges the gap between smartphones and laptop computers, but with the processing power and software capability that netbook computers do not offer. “Netbooks are just cheap laptops,” Apple Chief Steve Jobs explained when debuting the Apple iPad. The iPad, however, is something entirely different.