Bionic Tower the Vertical City of Future

Vertical cities are the new trend in creating new buildings for 21st century with ecological aspects inside. The main idea is to satisfy population grow in big cities. One of them is Bionic Tower that meant to be built around 2015-2020 in China’s economic center Shanghai. The tower should be housing over 100 000 people and will reach a height of 1 200 meters (4 000 feet) or 300 floors. The structure is inspired by shapes found in nature. The tower would be constructed on a 0.4 square mile artificial island connected to the mainland to allow the 100 000 inhabitants access. The total cost for construction should be about $15 billion.

Inside of the Pyramid in Egypt

China Chair Project

The introduction to the China Chair Project and its catalogue begins with a quote by Richard Artschwager: “Art is useless; furniture is useful. If you sit your ass on it, it’s a chair, if you walk around and look at it it’s art …In fact, the more layers of meaning, the better.” Curated by Paul Hughes, this exhibition features designs by artists given the task of creating a chair. Most of the artists chosen for the commission had never worked in three-dimensional media prior to this, and were given no instructions as to medium or design functionality. The result, however, was a collection of fantastic usable pieces of sculpture on display in Miami last week. Shown above is Space Cadet by the Unmask Art Group.

The pieces in the China Chair Project were sculptures of a variety of media. Xiang Yun’s Spinal Gel Cactus with Footstool is a voluptuous mass of hand-molded silicon, while Nuts and Balls and All Things Nice is a glittery, glamourous chair based on something as simple as the lowly nut. The hand-carved wooden Royal Flush, Let Them Eat Cake by Qu Guangci is one piece that is definitely more sculpture than chair, but spectacular all the same. More exhibits from the China Chair Project after the jump.

Top 10 Bizarre Feats of Architecture

Since mankind begun, we’ve sought shelter as a place to conduct domestic and later, work life. As innovations developed, many different materials and building methods came into play, and architects got increasingly ambitious. Here’s a list of interesting architectural creations throughout the world – the good, the bad and the ugly.

10. Dar Al Hajar, Yemen

This palace, which protrudes from a rock formation above a valley in Wadi Dhahr, was constructed in the 1930s by the ruler Imam Yahya. Originally built as a summer residence, this remarkable building and its grand interior is now open to tourists.

9. Manchester Civil Justice Centre, England

Australian architects Denton Corker Marshall designed this multi-court building, which boasts the largest

Different Views of Opera House in Sydney

Opera House in Sydney Australia is probably the most known building in Australia and is visited by most travelers passing trough Australia continent. Opera house is not just opera itself, it is full or bars, cafes and dining possibilities. Opera was designed and built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, opening its doors in 1973. The building is situated close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, on Bennelong Point. Opera house is 183 metres long and 120 metres wide a is consisting of so called shells.

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Top 10 Strangest Hotels in the World

The world is full of strange places, so why not strange hotels? You will not likely find any of these in the most recommended section of even the best hotel portals as they are not for the average traveller.
Jules Undersea Lodge, Key Largo, Fla.

You can almost imagine this place like the isolated research labs in the DOOM movie and it actually is a former research lab located underwater. Those who cannot scuba dive can forget about staying here although you only need to dive 21 feet to reach their main lobby. This hotel can house a whooping 6 guests but, listen to this, each room is air-conditioned and contains a full 42-inch window in the water. Better draw the shades if you don’t want fishes and other deep-sea creatures peeping in on you!
Hydropalace, Qingdao, China.

This most unique hotel is anchored in the Yellow Sea where it is 16-20 meters deep during low tides. How do

Amazing Future Projects Of Dubai

Dubai, also known as, the City of Dreams, has always attracted business oriented people, but now they are attracting people for residence too! They are on their way to create a mini-universe of their own. The future is near.. Hahaha

Dubai in 2050

I remember, when I was in Dubai, in 1999 (not sure), an artisit designed a poster that had an envisioned image of Dubai in 2050. You can check it out below:

And me and my friends used to laugh at the poster, that it’s impossible for Dubai to look like that. But now.. I think that’s going to be possible in just another 10-15 years!
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Chilean spa house inside the forest

Termas Geométricas (Geometric Spas) and its l7 slate covered pools of 80° temperature natural hot springs water, is offering you an outdoor experience inside the coolness of the forest.

Surrounded by the native forests of the Villarrica National Park, between Coñaripe and Pucón. To enter the spas, you will enjoy the bridge that constructed with pure wood naturally assembled without nails.

Tree House the Dream of Your Childhood

If you had wishes at your childhood to have such a tree house in your garden than this house from architect Robert Harvey Oshatz is a full-filled dream for you. It is built in the forests of Portland, Oregon. Wilkinson Residence, completed in 2004, is in perfect harmony with nature and I have to say that it impress even me.

SKY PENTHOUSE | FIVE FRANKLIN PLACE

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Five Franklin Place, the first major American building by acclaimed Dutch architect  Ben van Berkel of UNStudio, is a celebration of the art of building, the translation  of a daring international vision into a perfect local expression, and proof that the practical and the sublime, the historic and the new, can exist in ideal balance — all in a simply extraordinary place to live.

The triplex penthouses of Five Franklin Place are graced with perfectly proportioned living rooms, floating stairways, and a silent glass cab elevator. These penthouses embody the kind of dramatic but embracing atmosphere one usually associates with the sets of memorable films that paint a fantasy picture of life in New York City. Here, the fantasy takes full form.

Every detail of these residences has been meticulously designed by UNStudio and installed with the expert involvement of B&B Italia.

The panoramic views from the penthouses master bathrooms are unsurpassable and, as throughout the residences, create an environment in which one is truly immersed in the surrounding cityscape.

HI CAN | HIGH FIDELITY CANOPY

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HiCan - High fidelity Canopy - represents the new interpretation of the canopy iconic bed. A new, seamless blend of vintage and comtemporary design that uses the latest technology to deliver new emotional scenarios and way of expressions in our most intamate space. Designed by the italian designer Edoardo Carlino to build a new relashionship between human beings, design and technology inside the bed, we spend about one third of our lifes.

VESPA CHAIR LIMITED EDITION

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The Vespa Seat is made from original pieces of the legendary Piaggio Scooter. From the front part we created a unique and original model of rotating chair. The chair presents a strong internal structure and a hydraulic piston for height regulation. It is a really comfortable and ergonomic chair leather upholstered. The traditional character of the piece combined with modern lines makes it a unique product and a sample of the most Avant-garde Art design. Customized classic style seats with stitched grooved upholstery to enhance its retro style.

55 BLAIR ROAD PROJECT | ONG & ONG ARCHITECTS

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This house was designed by Ong & Ong and it is located 55 Blair Road in Singapore. 55 Blair Road Project is a beautiful example on how an old house can turn into something incredibly modern and jaw-ping. This is a renovation and restoration to a traditional art deco style shop house.

PIANOTABLE | BY GEORGE BOHLE

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Designed by George Bohle, the Pianotable offers a dinner with the accompaniment of a piano. The piano player takes a seat at the dining table. Furthermore, as the occasion demands it, a little band can strike up at the table. The piano player will find companionship by a singer and his microphone and a guitarplayer. If the cap of the piano remains closed, the plain wooden surface will serve as a table without cease.

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LOMME EGG SHAPED BED

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LOMME (Light Over Matter Mind Evolution) is a unique sleep experience and rejuvenation environment. Lomme defies definition. It is a piece of furniture, a work of art and a place to rejuvenate. In its sophisticated simplicity it evokes feelings of unity and enables the soul to access the source of its power.

Lomme is generating a wave of interest about the importance of quality sleep and the environment in which we spend a third of our lives. The founders of the company have made it their mission to create the most relaxing, protected and natural place to restore energy levels for the day to come.

Created as a result of two years research into sleep habits, problems and therapies, Lomme skilfully combines natural therapies with the cutting edge technology. Using light, sound and massage therapies, Lomme offers an environment to enhance all the senses - forming a place to rejuvenate, meditate and above all sleep.

QUINZE & MILAN EASTPAK SOFA

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EASTPAK takes its high end collaborations to the next level. For the first time ever, EASTPAK has joined forces with a furniture design label and is presenting a range of exclusively upholstered lounge seats. Called ‘BUILT TO RESI(S)T’, the product line combines abstract QUINZE & MILAN shapes with authentic EASTPAK product characteristics, including bags, zippers, handles, colorful strong fabrics and popular prints.

PAINT DRIP TABLE | BY JOHN NOUANESING

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The "Paint or Die But Love Me” Table designed by John Nouanesing seems to be melting. And if not melting, than not even solid in the first place, but rather a paint spill suspended in motion. It´s to bad we can´t order one, so far it’s only in the conceptual art stage.

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CUPOLA FIREPLACE | BY VAUNI

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The Vauni Cupola is a wall-mounted fireplace that clearly carries the Vauni identity. Its hemispherical shape expresses a dynamic, pioneering design. Perhaps the most characteristic feature is the unique profile which, combined with the light-weight aluminum body in black or white matt finish, makes an impressive yet slender wall-ornament. Cupola is as easily installed as a flat-screen TV. Hence, the possibilities of decorating with fire are endless.

As with all Vauni fireplaces, the Cupola is equipped with an advanced, adjustable bio-ethanol burner that allows for vent-less, hassle-free firing. All in all the Vauni Cupola is more than just a fireplace – its like a sculpture even when unlit.

Unique features include:
- The world’s only hemisphere-shaped biofueled fireplace.
- No flue required, design control adjusts flame size.
- As easy to mount as a flat-screen TV.
- Available in 2 versions: black or white matt finish.
- Burner with absorbing function for unprecedented safety.
- Like a sculpture even when unlit.

THE WAVE HAMMOCK

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The Swedish designer duo Erik NYBERG and Gustav STRÖM presented the unique leisure creation WAVE at MAISON & OBJET OUTDOOR INDOOR in Paris September 5-9, 2008. WAVE is available in white, cappuccino, black or turquoise with two base options allowing for integration in the terrace or embedment into the ground.

It measures an impressive 12 ft x 9.5 ft x 8 ft, yet stands on a single point. The construction gives it its unique floating impression, and allows it to withstand the elements. Plus, it can rotate 90° around the base, giving it additional flexibility depending on the position of the sun.

The materials in WAVE consist of electro-polished stainless steel and perforated fabric, one type for the upper roof section, and another for the lying section. The fabric is semi-transparent, and at the same time it offers protection from the sun, blocking 86 percent of the suns rays.

The idea is to convey the feeling of lying underneath the canopy of a tree, surrounded by a defined, natural space.

PARATY HOUSE BRASIL | BY MARCIO KOGAN

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Marcio Kogan, Brazilian architect known for his elegant, calm, minimalist designs. The Paraty House, pictured here, is located on one of the hundreds of islands near the colonial town of Paraty, close to Rio de Janeiro. Before it was completed, Kogan predicted that it was to be his favourite house. Its simple premise is two large drawers pushed into the hill and connected by an internal staircase.

MORPHOGENESIS LOUNGE CHAIR | BY TIMOTHY SCHREIBER

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The design process of MORPHOGENESIS LOUNGE CHAIR started with an intensive research process of natural structural systems and micro structures. The gained understanding was translated into the realm of furniture design while constantly shifting various parameters keeping basic requirements like comfort, size and usability in mind. This process was fully digitalized and computer aided up to the level of structural testing, dimensioning and optimization of the individual elements.