Lumio | Unfolding Book Lamp

Lumio is inspired by the idea of an illuminated book, it unfolds from a book into a lamp! All you need to to is open the book to turn on the light and close it to turn it off, no switches or buttons. Lumio was designed by designer Max Gunawan and when fully charged remains lit for up to 8 hours. When open, Lumio offers multiple lighting possibilities: ceiling pendant, outdoor lantern, table lamp, etc...The original project was recently launched on kickstarter and is already way past its funding target.

Also check out the "Enlightenment Book" lamp

Villa of the Star

APS Concept has renovated the spectacular Villa of The Star in Dalat, Vietnam. The unique structure connects to nature by using sustainable materials like stone, pine wood, concrete, steel, and bricks. The house comprises three volumes: two pointed-roof units made of natural pine wood in different shades and a lower connecting part clad with tangled stone. Modified pine wood, resistant to moisture, mildew, termites, heat, and environmental degradation,...
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CONTAINER HOUSES | BY ADAM KALKIN

Containers are already used by civil engineers as bedrooms or offices, but more recently many containers have been reused as temporary shops and studios for artists or designers. Now American Architect Adam Kalkin has revolutionized our idea of containers, he is expert in turning containers into very well decorated, sophisticated homes. In addition to inexpensive and easily transportable, another advantage is the time of execution. Check out is work after the ...
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AQUARIA GRANDE | FLOATING BALCONY POOLS

Aquaria Grande is an incredible project by Hong Kong-based architect James Law. The skyscraping residential complex has an outstanding and eye-popping feature, swimming pools instead of balconies! The building is intended for Mumbai, India, and will be developed by Indian real estate company Wadhwa Group, its comprised of two 37-story towers, with 200 apartments. ...
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