The new campaign of Bikkembergs underwear....just click on the image to en-joy it on bigger size...
Monday, 24 November 2008
Saturday, 22 November 2008
Hugh Jackman for Vanity Fair
Friday, 21 November 2008
ENERGY underwear 08/09 campaign
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Around one hour south of Sydney, near the town of Bundeena, right where the bushland meets the sea, 15 contemporary houses have just been completed, designed by Tony Owen NDM Architects.
It’s a place of great natural beauty where any large developments would usually be unthinkable. But the developers of the Elandra tract struck lucky with a plot of land that had been used as a summer camp and were granted permission for 15 eco cabins, with views out across the beach.
The timber-framed houses are pushed into the sloping dunes and bushlands, sitting on slim stilts. To make the most of the best vantage points the main living spaces are on the timber clad upper level, leading to large terraces, while a master bed sits to the rear. Two other bedrooms and a family room are on the ground floor contained within a crisp white box, contrasting with the timber above.
Eco aspects were a major consideration, given the context, so the site and its Banksia and Melaleuca trees were preserved as far as possible. ‘Environmental issues are particularly important in the bush and in dealing with these issues we also achieve a better design for the house,’ says Owen, who has recently designed Harley Davidson’s new Australian HQ, a host of ground breaking homes, and was also featured in our own Wallpaper* Architects Directory in 2007.
Water collection tanks are integral, with plumbing fed off recycled rainwater, while sustainable timbers are used throughout. ‘This has been combined with strategies for maximising the spectacular views. Because Bundeena is surrounded by national park it has retained its charm and has some of the most stunning views in New South Wales.’
Website
http://www.tonyowen.com.au
It’s a place of great natural beauty where any large developments would usually be unthinkable. But the developers of the Elandra tract struck lucky with a plot of land that had been used as a summer camp and were granted permission for 15 eco cabins, with views out across the beach.
The timber-framed houses are pushed into the sloping dunes and bushlands, sitting on slim stilts. To make the most of the best vantage points the main living spaces are on the timber clad upper level, leading to large terraces, while a master bed sits to the rear. Two other bedrooms and a family room are on the ground floor contained within a crisp white box, contrasting with the timber above.
Eco aspects were a major consideration, given the context, so the site and its Banksia and Melaleuca trees were preserved as far as possible. ‘Environmental issues are particularly important in the bush and in dealing with these issues we also achieve a better design for the house,’ says Owen, who has recently designed Harley Davidson’s new Australian HQ, a host of ground breaking homes, and was also featured in our own Wallpaper* Architects Directory in 2007.
Water collection tanks are integral, with plumbing fed off recycled rainwater, while sustainable timbers are used throughout. ‘This has been combined with strategies for maximising the spectacular views. Because Bundeena is surrounded by national park it has retained its charm and has some of the most stunning views in New South Wales.’
Website
http://www.tonyowen.com.au
Jamie Dominic by GNLStudios
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Prada launch new phone with LG
Time was when a bag, belt and shoes defined an accessory. No longer – especially when the house of Prada sets the pace with the launch, today, of its much anticipated new phone.
Developed with the electronic wizardry of long term collaborator LG, the phone is (every pun intended) a smooth talker. When more involved tasks – besides haranguing one’s beleaguered banker – are required, the handset’s sleek black screen silently slips aside to reveal a silvery QWERTY keyboard.
For face-to-face chats, there is a video calling function, while a robust HTML browser teams up with a two megapixel camera (complete with sharply focused Schneider Kreuznach lens) to round off a phone that is as multi-functional as it is good looking.
Prada is clearly pulling out all stops for today’s phone launch. In addition to a new spin off from ‘Fallen Shadows’, the surrealistic short mini film now showing on Prada's website, that was shot using advanced motion capture and cyber scanning technology, it’s also releasing Prada Link.
A sinuous wrist-watch made of metal, tempered glass and signature saffiano leather that’s part bracelet and part phone, the Prada Link cleverly alerts the wearer to incoming calls, text messages and caller ID (there are even security features) – all without ever lifting the phone out of your bag or pocket, though it seems such a pity not to, especially when you have a phone this sexy.
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Pier Magazine
Saturday, 15 November 2008
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