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#2107 (by Pheizy)

Bad Land makes motorcycles with passion in Kawasaki, Japan. Their motorcycles are high quality and designed in the European style. Their bikes are functional, beautiful, and well-designed. Even people who aren’t interested in motorcycles can appreciate these ones.

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Kunsthülle KHBT / OSA_OFFICE FOR SUBVERSIVE ARCHITECTURE

Casa G Residence by Gudmundur Honsson Architect 

Casa Larga by Daniele Claudio Taddei Architect Casa Larga stands like a monolith in the middle of a Ticinese vineyard, jutting high above Lake Maggiore. After a stroll through the village of Incella, beyond the narrow medieval alleys, the view expands to reveal a breathtaking view. From the picturesque, populous Magadino plain to the north, the eyes wander far down the lake to Italy in the south and rest upon the hills of the Gambarogno mountain chain across the lake. The house seems to float above the hill in the midst of this fantastic landscape. Despite its location at the edge of the village, the compact building fits into its surroundings in a natural manner. Its sleek structure, which is reminiscent of the agricultural outbuildings commonly found in the area, is not an alien style. The traditional division of volume has been respected and freely interpreted. Several factors played essential roles during the planning of the house. From the beginning, the builder and the architect played with the idea of building a simple barn as a neutral, creative space to foster the artistic process. While the house is not constantly occupied, it is used throughout the year, so the construction biology played a major role. The target was to be able to create a comfortable room climate spontaneously in any season. This goal was met with a moisture porous wall construction made from organic materials. The cellulose-filled sandwich-style walls actually breathe. This choice also helped achieve heating energy efficiency. The house warms up very quickly.

Flipping the script on front and back, San Francisco’s Flip House by Fougeron Architecture places the spectacular faceted glass facade facing to the rear to capitalize on sunlight and sweeping views, with bedrooms moved to the front. Disconnected stairways between the three floors were sorted out with a single stairwell that improves circulation. The street-side entry opens onto a foyer that leads to the central stairs and a guest room/den.

Alexandra Road Estate (Rowley Way) by Tim Slessor on Flickr.

“Lost” - Frank Ocean

Greys

Minus the Bear - Diamond Lightning

What if the sky and the stars are for show and the aliens are watching live.

Otomo’s architecture drawings are amazing

Sydney (via goya)

Wrapper, Edgware Road station by Jacqueline Poncelet