Design + Architecture

Not to be outdone by the Dubai fund that last month partnered with U.S. investors to acquire the GM Building, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council has ponied up an estimated $800 million to buy a majority stake in the iconic and shiny Chrysler Building, Bloomberg reports.

Designed by William Van Alen, the pointy-topped skyscraper was completed in 1930, beginning a thrilling 11-month reign as the world’s tallest building before the ribbon was cut on the taller Empire State Building the following year. Bloomberg had no luck in eliciting a comment from Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, where an official said that the Council is prohibited by law from discussing its investments. Tishman Speyer Properties retains a minority (25%) stake in the Chrysler Building.

.. they have already won.

Posted on July 10, 2008

Reversible and versatile, these tees allows you to effortlessly go from day to night, as well as serve as an easy reference in case you forget what you’re supposed to be doing.

relaxing // work

special occasion // emergency

holiday // going out // exercise

Posted on July 7, 2008

Affordable lightweight, portable cardboard table (1500 x 1200 x 930 mm) comes with three collapsible drawers, a jute strap moving/storing box, laminated white surface and all parts are replaceable. Will be available for purchase online and in store. Contact librorius@liborius.is.

[ via: Inhabitat ]

Cybertecture Egg
James Law Cybertecture International
commissioned by Vijay Associate (Wadhwa Developers) for Mumbai, India

The 32,000 sq m egg-shaped building will combine “iconic architecture, environmental design, intelligent systems, and new engineering to create an awe-inspiring landmark in the city.”

[ via: Inhabitat ]

This is one mothafluffing sexy, makes you wanna do dirty things, no, thaaaaangs, on top of it, er, Foosball Table!

D - If I were rich, and if they made more than one, I would totally buy one for you.

[ via: the Cool Hunter ]

Posted on: May 29, 2008

Glow in the Dark Sideboard Table
by Sotirios Papadopoulos for ENNEZERO

[ via: Inhabitat ]

Posted on May 29, 2008

RECYCLED COFFEE STIRRER LAMP
by Studio Verissimo

Created from hundreds of recycled plastic coffee stirrers collected in cafes.

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Posted on May 29, 2008

Here’s to you, you bloody wankah - in your cool sandals, lying on your towel of butterflies, drinking your massive bottle of Dom, listening to your wanker music on your massive handphones. Let’s go play some tennis, shall we?

Chanel Camellia rubber sandal

Missoni Butterflies cotton towel

Fred Flare Color-block headphones

Marc Newson for Dom Pérignon Champagne cooler

Viking Zone paddleball paddle

Full Gallery (Style.com)

Posted on May 29, 2008

The Aptera was designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle, and later as an extended range electric vehicle.

This new car is slated for production later this year and will cost between $25-$29k. Technically, the three wheeled Aptera is classified as a motorcycle. Top speed is 85mph and it gets roughly 230 miles to the gallon for the hybrid version. The all electric version can run for 2 hours or approximately 120 miles.

My friend is on the waiting list with a deposit of $500. Check it out now.

Posted on May 27, 2008