Leonid Afremov is a Russian–Israeli modern impressionistic artist who works mainly with a palette knife and oils. Using his unique knife painting technique and unmistakable style Continue reading
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Foot’s Cay Private Island
Comprised of 20 acres on the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas, Foot’s Cay Private Island is an ideal private getaway. Spread across the island are a four-suite main house with professional-grade appliances, limestone floors, and a modern aesthetic Continue reading
Xylotheque: The Wood Library
A xylotheque at Stift Lilienfeld in Austria. Every “book” is made by the wood of the tree that is documented inside. Photo credit: Haeferl/Wikimedia
In 18th century Germany, where modern forestry began, a curious sort of library began to grow. Continue reading
The Bilateral House
Using an 116-year-old Period Revival home in Toronto as the base, the Bilateral House is part restoration and part new construction. Continue reading
Architectural Sketches
Adelina Gareeva is a student from Kazan (KSUAE) and her freehand architectural sketches are really amazing. Looking at her drawings we can see the amount of perfect one-dot or 2-dots perspective clusters done with just pencil. Continue reading
Scribner’s Catskill Lodge
Located within Catskill State Park roughly two and a half hours north of NYC, Scribner’s Catskill Lodge is a rustic getaway with modern charm. Continue reading
Creative Candle Holders Designed to Look Like Volcanos
As part of a collaboration with design brand Ubikubi, product designer Anca Fetcu has created Vulcano, a set of modern candle holders inspired by nature and available in various colors and sizes. Continue reading
The Warehouse Hotel
Originally built in 1895 along the Singapore River, The Warehouse Hotel is a fully-renovated accommodation that blends historical elements with modern amenities. Continue reading
Hilarious Comics With Unexpected Endings
“War and Peas” is made by a two-headed squad hailing from the German-French border town Saarbrücken. Jonathan Kunz works as a lecturer at the local art school and Elizabeth Pich works as a freelance comic artist. Continue reading