Before it was filled with luxury condominiums, the historic American Thread Building was home to a student gallery for the School of Visual Arts. While attending, artist Keith Haring created a large mural for an exhibit in 1979. Over 40 years later and the artwork remains as the centerpiece of […]
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ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE F1 EDITION
For the first time in over 60 years, Aston Martin is back on the Formula One grid. This is a reason to celebrate, and Aston Martin is marking the occasion with the Vantage F1 Edition. Engineers have tuned the twin-turbo V8 to make 25 more horsepower, up to 527. To […]
VOXEL QUARANTINE CABIN
The current pandemic has inspired more people to retreat from the world. In response to this new way of life, a team of students and researchers of the Master in Advanced Ecological Buildings and Biocities of the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia’s Valldaura Labs has designed the Voxel Quarantine […]
HEDONIST YACHT
Hedonism is all about pursuing the pleasures of life, and it would definitely be pleasurable to sail away aboard the Hedonist Yacht ($TBA). This 63-foot vessel screams luxury, with a solid mahogany hull, three Rolls Royce Kamewa waterjets good for a top speed of 40 knots, the latest in navigation equipment, a […]
GILLMAN HOUSE
Created by architectural designer Herbert W. Burns, the Gillman House was originally built in 1948. The Palm Springs home was partially demolished and sat in ruins for several years before Thomboy Properties stepped in and brought the mid-century gem back to life for Modernism Week 2020. The design was inspired […]
TRIUMPH ROCKET 3 LIMITED EDITION MOTORCYCLES
Triumph is releasing a limited run of its Rocket 3 cruiser in an all-black colorway. The Rocket 3 R ditches the color and chrome for a monochromatic look from the tank to the exhaust. The Rocket 3 GT Triple Black uses a subtle three-shade scheme combined with amenities for long-distance […]
THE FOUR SEASONS AUCTION
Architects aren’t very happy about it, but major pieces from Philip Johnson’s landmark 1959 restaurant design are set to hit the block ahead of a major reworking. The Four Seasons Auction will include custom designs from Johnson, special-order Knoll furniture, tableware and cookware created specifically for the restaurant, and works by Mies van der […]
SOUTHERN DUNES
By the end of 2023, phase one of the Red Sea Project is expected to be complete with Southern Dunes being one of two inland resorts. The property will consist of 40 luxury villas placed across the Saudi Arabian sands with tent-like roofs and private plunge pools. The development will […]
ROAM OVERLANDING SUZUKI JIMNY SUV
The new Suzuki Jimny had some big tire tracks to fill when it was released in 2018. In production since 1970, the Jimny gained a reputation as a formidable small 4×4 in the vein of the Jeep Wrangler, Land Rover Defender, and first-generation Toyota Land Cruiser. Adrian Abrahams of the […]
AIRGO SUPERNOVA PRIVATE JET SEATING
AirGo specializes in creating lightweight composite alternatives to heavy, traditionally metal products. One such product is airline seats, and the company’s Supernova system aims to make long private flights much more enjoyable. In their system, each seat on the place converts to a bed, letting passengers stretch out and rest. […]