A bamboo canopy modelled on stingrays tops Overwater Restaurant, which architecture studio Atelier Nomadic has added to a lagoon in the Maldives. The Japanese restaurant is raised on an existing jetty that extends out from the shore and has a bamboo structure with tree-like columns to support...
[embed]https://youtu.be/GyOR81z1SwU?si=85XyJxYNyoiZ5hnG[/embed] The Apple ecosystem has long been a fortress for enthusiasts who value its seamless integration and intuitive design. This loyalty often deters them from considering alternatives. Yet, with the Apple Car and its speculated Level 2 autonomy still a distant dream, with hopes pinned on...
Having witnessed countless shape-shifting concepts and working prototypes, I always yearn for a set of wheels that is practical in real-life usage and easy enough to transform from one form to the other. To my amazement, an Indian automotive startup has that desire half-fulfilled. Meet...
KitKat House is a beachside retreat built for an extended family and their guests. The house is made up of finger-like masses that break and shift in relation to one another, accommodating different functions and creating pockets of greenery, as well as circulation passages. The aim...
Traveling luxuriously in modern times is synonymous with names like the Maybach S Class, Rolls Royce Ghost, Porsche Panamera and Bentley Continental GT. Such is the lure of luxury that once you get a taste of it, you never want to go back. The same...
In collaboration with Richard Orlinski, the world’s best-selling French artist, Hublot introduces the Classic Fusion Tourbillon Orlinski, featuring two models distinguished by their eye-catching colours: yellow magic and sky blue. The first model exudes a sunny radiance, featuring a case, strap, bezel, hands, and index all...
In the golden era of the 1950s and 60s, when vinyl records were the heartbeat of music enthusiasts, the design of turntables and vinyl players was guided more by function and less by aesthetics. Sleekness wasn’t really on the agenda. Design efforts, at most, leaned...
The ARQ10 House by IDIN Architects epitomizes modern urban living, redefining residential architecture for contemporary families. Nestled within compact urban neighborhoods, these houses ingeniously blend innovation, functionality, and sustainability to create an unparalleled living experience. Designed to cater to the needs of a small modern family,...
We were treated to (or tortured by, depending on your view) a bevy of dragon-themed watches this year. Every brand seemed to be jockeying for a slice of the Chinese market, with its own take on the Year of the Dragon. Some were subtle, some...
[embed]https://youtu.be/b627C2_OnSE?si=ymKelyIpnRQrum9b[/embed] Before retiring, Rolls-Royce CEO Müller-Ötvös had a strongly worded statement about the consequences customers would face if they tried to flip the new Spectre, Rolls-Royce's first EV: "They're going immediately on a blacklist and this is it—you will never ever have the chance to acquire...