Princess Elisabeth Station in Antarctica
The Belgian Princess Elisabeth Station in Antarctica was officially inaugurated on 15 February 2009 in the presence of an international delegation of journalists and political representatives. The project, initiated by International Polar Foundation, was made possible thanks to the support of various partners, both public and private.
Via & more: Designspotter
Trabant Pendant Lamp by Joachim Manz
Joachim Manz designed the Trabant pendant lamp for German lighting manufacturer Tecnolumen. The lamps are concrete balls that hang on a thin wire, and on one end of the concrete ball is a glass lens (either matte or clear) that maintains the same curve as the rest of the ball. The lamps come in two versions, Trabant 1 has a thin lane in the concrete that allows rotating and tilting the lamp, while Trabant 2 does not.
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Pedini Artika and Integra Kitchens get new colors and designs
The well-know Pedini Artika Kitchens are coming back with brand new designs. The original models were first introduced during the Milan fair 6 years ago, and been extremely popular ever since.
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Indian Interiors – book from Taschen
The sights, smells and sounds of India draw legions of travellers every year in awe of the changing terrain and countryside, but to truly experience the range and diversity of this huge country one needs to gaze into the many spectacular residences, as rich and eclectic as the landscape that surrounds them. Indian Interiors provides a longing glimpse into these exotic abodes.
Via & more: Taschen
When Riding A Bicycle Just Isn’t Green Enough
If you’ve ever felt the urge to attach a fender to your bike just so you can wrap it in environmentally-aware bumper stickers, then the Green Shadow might be for you. Developed by Mr. Onuff Studio, the bicycle shouts your deep inner connection with Gaia while simultaneously tracking mileage, heat rate and calories through an on board computer. I couldn’t find details on the materials used, but I’m going to assume that fresh ivory, baby seals or endangered pandas were somehow involved, helping snag that valuable pro-earth, anti-animal demographic. Designer: Mr. Onuff Studio
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Artecnica 7 new collections
Artecnica blends art and technology to elevate the purpose and value of everyday objects by using design to enchant, inspire and transform.
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MOD.FAB: Stunning Prefab by the School of Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright meets modern day prefab in the stunning Mod.Fab home, developed by students at Taliesin West in collaboration with their Dean Victor Sidy and Inhabitat favorite Jennifer Siegal. The goal of the collaboration was to build a prototype prefab conducive to elegant and sustainable living within the heart of the desert landscape. It only took a single picture for us to become instantaneous fans, and from passive solar design to photovoltaic panels and SIPs we’re thoroughly impressed with the project’s sustainable elements.
Via & more: Inhabitat
The i2i Chair by IDEO and Steelcase
Steelcase, the manufacturer of the i2i Chair, which was introduced at the 2008 NeoCon tradeshow, has announced that it will finally be available in March 2009.
The much anticipated chair was developed through the collaboration between design consultancy IDEO and the Steelcase Design Studio.
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Beaumaris House by Maddison Architects
Maddison Architects designed this house in the Beaumaris suburb of Melbourne, Australia.
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