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When planning a project for Qatar, ordinary won’t do. That’s why Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio pulled out all of the stops when they envisioned the Eco-Floating Hotel. The ambitious project extends from the shore of the Arab country and rests on the surface of the Persian Gulf. Its circular […]
A collaboration with San Francisco-based Huge Design, Zero’s FXE is a tech-inspired street bike. It’s powered by a 7.2 kWh Li-Ion integrated battery driving a Z-Force 75-5 passively air-cooled brushless motor, a combo that’s good for 46 hp and a city-driving range of 100 miles. Custom LED head and tail […]
Nested between 115 trees, the Truckee Forest House is a direct response to its rugged Northern California surroundings. The dwelling uses a simple rectangular footprint to reduce the impact to the site, allowing the neighboring Jeffrey and sugar pine to seclude the home with their towering trunks. A three-inch thick […]
The Lamborghini Miura was stunning in both looks and performance when it debuted in 1966, but it wasn’t without its faults. Lamborghini’s chief test driver Bob Wallace set out to correct those faults with the Miura Jota in 1970 by reworking the suspension, adding aero enhancements, and improving the V12 […]
Planned by a group of vacation rental vets and situated just 25 minutes from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Nomad’s Pad is an Indiegogo campaign promising a unique clamping experience. The 20-acre property will be home to 10 off-grid, temperature-controlled glass pyramids offering unfettered views of the night […]
Los Angeles is home to the newest flagship store for Period Correct. The motorsports-influenced retail store offers a selection of clothing and accessories, as well as scale model collectibles and vintage books. But the biggest draw is likely to be the two rare historical racecars that sit inside the store. […]
Not even Dodge can deny the inexorable move towards electric cars and has finally capitulated with the announcement of their first electric vehicle. Set for production in 2024, the as-yet-unnamed vehicle will be an electric muscle car, based on parent company Stellantis’ STLA Large EV platform. The since-removed video shows […]
On the coast of Greece’s Tinos island, Aristides Dallas Architects celebrates both traditional and contemporary architecture with the A Touch of New House. The cube-like structure utilizes existing Tinian stonework left on the site and extends the volume up with a minimalist concrete addition, forming a modern tribute to the […]
After 10 years in production, Lamborghini is seeing the Aventador off with the LP 780-4 Ultimae, combining the performance of the SVJ with the luxury of the S models. The much-lauded 6.5-liter V12 makes 769 horsepower, good for a 0-60 sprint of just 2.8 seconds and a top speed of […]
Today, Old Forester Distilling Co. announces the details of the 21st edition of the brand’s beloved Birthday Bourbon. The 2021 release is from 12-year-old barrels and presented at 104 proof. The batch is comprised of 119 barrels filled on April 16, 2009 and matured in Warehouse G. “This year, we’ve […]