Tag: design
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Before-and-After Photographs Reveal The Disastrous Effects That War Has Done to Syria
Once Syria’s largest city, Aleppo has been the worst-hit city in the country since the Battle of Aleppo began in 2012 as part of the ongoing Syrian Civil War. Now a series of before-and-after photos reveals just how much the once-vibrant historical city has been marred by war. Olympia Restaurant, which calls Aleppo home, has…
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Savvy Seniors Are Buying Tiny Homes to Live Their Golden Years Off the Grid
There’s no rule that says tiny home living has to be just for the young. In fact, seniors are starting a new trend by investing in smaller spaces so they can live out their golden years off-grid and burden-free. Take a look after the jump at some fearless retirees who are making the most out of…
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Stunningly Elaborate Birdhouses Resembling Miniature Palaces Built in Ottoman-Era Turkey
An important element of Ottoman architecture in Turkey was the addition of birdhouses affixed to the outer walls of significant city structures, a safe space for regular avian guests to nest outside of mosques, inns, bridges, libraries, schools, and fountains. The birdhouses were not simple concrete structures, but rather elaborate feats of miniature architecture that ranged…
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Underwater Restaurant Has Been Completed In Norway And It Looks Out Of This World
The first, the largest and the most research-friendly. Under is the world’s largest underwater restaurant with a total seating capacity for 100 guests, it’s the first of its kind in Europe, and it also functions as a research center for marine life. The Snøhetta-designed dining experience started operating just yesterday but people are already adding…
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Hilarious Photo Series Documents Why Every Cat Owner Should Get A Glass Table
Just like drone photography, pictures of cats sitting on glass tables allow you to see the world through a new perspective. Bored Panda has collected a list of photos taken from below these majestic furballs, and they will open your eyes wider than any YouTube conspiracy video. Some of these kitties look like catships while…
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Unique Tables Designed to Look Like Animals Submerged in Water
Looking to spice up your living room with a unique piece of furniture? A coffee table portraying a floating animal by Derek Pearce should do the trick. Derek Pearce is a man with one unique vision. Called ‘Water Tables’, he creates stunning coffee tables that portray animals “floating through water”. From hippos to dolphins to…
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Behold The Music Typewriter From The 1950s, Only A Handful Are Left Today
Woody Allen said he has written all of his scripts and The New Yorker pieces on a typewriter. That’s 60 years. And it worked for him just fine. In fact, typewriters are making sort of a comeback today. And arguably one of the most desired ones is the Keaton Music Typewriter. And for an interesting…
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These Modern Blackout Curtains Will Turn Your Windows into Penthouse Views of a City at Night
If you're a light sleeper, you'll be familiar with the wonders of blackout shades. But they're often more of a utility item than a design feature in your bedroom. Ukrainian designers, HoleRoll are turning everything we thought about standard (and mostly ugly) blackout shades on its head with their fun new offering. Imagine opening your…
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NASA Compiles a List of the Best Air-Cleaning Plants for Your Home
Houseplants are awesome indoor air cleaners, but some of them are more effective than others at filtering out pollutants and toxic chemicals in the air. This infographic highlights the best air-filtering plants, according to a NASA study. NASA researchers set out to find the best ways to clean the air in space stations. Their Clean…
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This Huge Ancient Underground City Once Housed 20,000 People
If you’re like us, when you were a kid you dreamt about opening a door in your bedroom that lead to a hidden world. But we’ve found one better… can you imagine a buried city laying just behind the walls of your house? In 1963, a Turkish man knocked down a wall in his basement,…