Author: Levi

Architecture, Outdoors

DENIZEN ARCHITYPE OFFICE POD

Denizen Architype is reimagining the work from home environment with its smartpods. The prefab office allows remote workers to get away from the distractions and amp up productivity with a private workspace immersed in nature. Made with 3D printing, the arched volume features a 90-square-foot interior with 10-foot ceilings and […]

Cars, SUV

HERITAGE CUSTOMS VALIANCE DEFENDER SUV

A signature Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece, this new diving watch displays its prestigious lineage with the Memovox sports models, whose alarm served as an audible signal to remind divers that it was time to return to the surface. For men who like to live life to the fullest and see everyday life […]

Gear, Speakers, Tech

AMONITO GUITAR AMPLIFIER

Packing a host of functions into a shell-shaped design, the Amonito is an all-in-one guitar amp solution. The 300V powered amplifier has an adaptable high voltage circuit built around two vacuum tubes for warm sound, and a built-in neodymium speaker with 200 watts of RMS power. An advanced DSP offers […]

American Whiskey, Architecture, Liqueur

GREAT JONES DISTILLING CO.

After over a century, Manhattan welcomes back whiskey with the city’s first legitimate distillery since the Prohibition era. Located at 686 Broadway in Noho, the Great Jones Distilling Co. returns the spirit to the borough after 100 years. The four-story building immerses guests in the art of whiskey with tastings, […]

Bikes, Electric Cars

CROWNCRUISER E-BIKE

The spirit of British racing meets next-generation technology in the form of this new, customizable e-bike. The CrownCruiser features a robust monocoque carbon-fiber frame, Rock Shox front girder suspension, and a powerful 750w rear hub motor with an output of 1000w. It has an impressive battery as well, offering up […]

Architecture

OUT OF OFFICE: WESTSIDE MANHATTAN

For their first boutique in the United States, TUDOR chose NYC’s Meatpacking District as the location, and its bold presence articulates the brand well. The “Born to Dare” slogan is rendered in neon light as guests first walk in, and hangs near a custom module built to facilitate photos of […]

Architecture

SHANGHAI ASTRONOMY MUSEUM

Designed by New York-based studio Ennead Architects, Shanghai Astronomy Museum is now the largest astronomy museum in the world. The 420,000-square-foot structure is inspired by the cosmos and features a curvilinear volume that looks like a planet in orbit. Within the building, three unique forms integrate functional astronomical instruments into […]

Cars

MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ALL-TERRAIN WAGON

Following up the E-Class All-Terrain wagon, Mercedes is giving the C-Class more off-road capability with a new All-Terrain model. Based on the C-CLass Estate wagon, the All-Terrain adds 1.6-inches of suspension lift and Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. Visually, the All-Terrain is separated from its stablemates with a new grille design […]

Architecture, Lodging

LITTLE HOUSE BIG SHED

On an island inlet in the Pacific Northwest, David Van Galen Architecture nestles the Little House Big Shed at the edge of a wooded ravine. The remote retreat is split between a pair of narrow volumes to minimize disruption to the five-acre site. Each one features a shed-like silhouette with […]

Cars, Outdoors

FORD TRANSIT TRAIL VAN

Ford’s Transit line of vans already has a following in the aftermarket adventure van segment and the new Transit Trail should help make it even more popular with the outdoor set. Patents have been issued for the Transit Trail in the US, meaning that it’s likely to be coming to […]