U House by Jorge Graca Costa
If there was ever a question of whether professional surfing paid well or not, then think again. The “U House” is situated within Ericeira — a World Surfing Reserve — and was designed specifically for three-time national surfi...
Courtyard House VW by Areal Architecten
A magnificent construction converting rustic farmhouse into zen homestead, the Courtyard House is an Areal Architecten project located in rural Affligem, Belgium. The 496-square-meter property with a 25-meter width has been fully utilized in this des...
COOLRAIN x MINDstyle DUNKEYS 23 Figure
MINDstyle and COOLRAIN have collaborated before, but this time the celebrated Korean toymaker and acclaimed artist are pooling their efforts on a single, highly limited DUNKEYS 23 figurine. Actually, “figurine” is a bit of a misnomer, as...
Coca-Cola Unveils Limited Edition ‘James Bond’ Series
As “shaken, not stirred” enthusiasts wait for the 23rd James Bond release, Skyfall, to hit theaters in November, Coca-Cola has unveiled a series of commemorative cans and bottles to mark the occasion. Marked on Coke Zero bottles, the camp...
Minnie Pwerle x Herman Miller SAYL Chair
American manufacturer Herman Miller has announced a special series entitled “Unframed Art” in which the brand will team with an array of artists and companies for unique renditions of its SAYL chair. The first of these collaborations feat...
Skyline Residence by Skylab Architecture
Skyline Residence, by the also appropriately-named Skylab Architecture firm, is a 3300-square-foot contemporary home set on a steep slope overlooking the Willamette Valley and Oregon Coast range. Comprised of two main interlocking and perpendicular s...
Scooby-Doo Table Lamp by Giorgio Bonaguro
New from Italian designer Giorgio Bonaguro is this minimalist lamp dubbed the “Scooby-Doo Table Lamp.” A study in contrasts, the lamp pairs rich materials with a lightweight, spartan design. Set to be produced by Brazilian manufacturer La...
House by the Pond by Stelle Architects
Stelle Architects of New York strive to blend a non-invasive, “less is more” style of contemporary architectural design through the use of sustainable and indigenous local materials out of respect for the surrounding environment. The firm...
Kronk x Kidrobot “Dweezil” Dragon
Kidrobot has aligned with South African artist Kronk to produce a limited edition figurine named “Dweezil.” Coming in two different color variants, the “peace, love and rock ‘n’ roll” 15-inch hookah-smoking dragon...
Fujiya Co. x Medicom Toy 400% Peko-Chan Bearbrick
Peko-chan — the well-loved, pigtailed mascot of Japanese confectionary store and restaurant giant Fujiya — has been given the Medicom Bearbrick treatment as part of an upcoming collaborative release. The figure will be launched in a 400%...
Hurst House by John Pardey Architects and Strom Architects
Hurst House — located near the village of Bourne End in Buckinghamshire, England – is a one-off contemporary house designed by John Pardey Architects, in conjunction with Strom Architects. Something like an architectural equivalent of a...
OriginalFake KAWS Companion “Resting Place” – A Closer Look
After getting an early preview of the upcoming OriginalFake KAWS Companion “Resting Place” figure last week, today the artist debuts a further look into the piece via his Instagram account. The image showcases a side profile shot of the f...
K House by D.I.G Architects
Japan’s D.I.G Architects showcase one of their latest projects – a stunning sail-inspired residence in Nagoya, Japan. Working within the confines of a small and steeply sloped space, the architectural firm has created a multi-level reside...
G House by Paz Gersh Architects
Israel’s Paz Gersh Architects present the G House built in Ramat HaSharon, Israel. Built around the mentality of preserving the preexisting garden, the design is centered on the balcony as a connecting space between the old and new portions of...
RETROSPECT: Vintage Vietnam War Zippo Lighters
In “The Things They Carried,” Tim O’Brien’s now classic fictional account of the Vietnam War, that which is carried by the soldiers — both physical and intangible – act as windows into their lives. Similarly, a st...
