Designed by Artemy Lebedev, the talented designer behind the Art. Lebedev Studio in Russia, the Verbarius is the first clock that actually tells time the way we — humans — are used to: It replaces the analog hand movement and the traditional digital numeric display with phrases like “five minutes to ten” and “fifteen minutes past five”. It comes with 5 preloaded languages (English, German, Spanish, French and Russian), but more languages can be programmed using the USB connector on the back. All its gadgetry aside, I love its strong minimalist look. More images after the break Continue reading »
Carolina Bueno from Triptyque sent me images and information about another one of their amazing projects, an apartment built for Houssein Jarouche in São Paulo, Brazil. The kitchen and bathroom are my favourites, but the rest is just as spectacular. Here’s what the architects had to say about this project: (more images and details after the break) Continue reading »
It is sometimes hard to balance simplicity with technology in the modern world; that’s why products like the Sanctuary are so useful, keeping your cable clutter to a minimum. Get it from blueLounge for $129.95. Check out the video after the break.
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São Paulo based architectural firm Triptyque has sent me images and information about the project they completed for brazilian advertising agency “Loducca”. The new headquarters building is located on Colombia Street, number 325 on São Paulo, Brazil. Image gallery after the break.
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Located at only 2 hours [drive] from downtown Tokyo and surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on one side and beautiful mountains on the others, the house is a natural retreat designed by architect Kiyonobu Nakagame. More images after the break.
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