Portage Bay House

Developed by Heliotrope Architects, this stunning loft-like house was designed for a bachelor who values privacy. It sits on the waterfront in Seattle, Washington, and is fronted by an unassuming entryway marked only by a garage and wood front door. Protective shells of zinc and aluminum on the exterior echo the maritime industrial sheds littered throughout Seattle, whilst floor-to-ceiling windows let in plenty of natural light and offer a pristine view of Portage Bay with the Cascade Mountains in the background. The waterside of the house looks onto a large patio filled with flora and fauna that opens to a quaint dock for a quick boat trip and a convenient spot to park the float plane.

Photos by Aaron Leitz

FORMULA 1 SLOT CAR RACETRACK

Slot Mods Raceways, based in Detroit, Michigan, has built tracks for both corporations and private individuals over the last ten years, including Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Audi, and Toyota. This custom-built slot car track was commissioned by Formula 1, and was used at races last season by numerous drivers and other important figures in the world of Formula 1. Now at auction, this unique 1:32 scale track was crafted by artists and took roughly three to six ...
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CONVERTED LONDON WATER TOWER

This amazing and unique project is located in London, UK. The former 99 foot tall Water Tower was built in 1877 and was recently converted into a spectacular luxury home. It now features four bedrooms, a lift, a gym, a rooftop terrace, a modern open living space nicknamed "the cube", and 360 degrees views across the city. via...
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SHIFTPOD

If you were at the Burning Man festival this year, you most likely saw one of these shelters. Shiftpods are a popular choice for festivals thanks to their ease-of-use, dust-proof skin and heat reflectivity. They are crafted with a patented six-layer composite reflective "Dark Out" fabric that is built to withstand the elements, retains heat more efficiently and also works well in diluting outside noise. Designed by Advanced Shelter Systems, the Shiftpod can be set u...
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