Whitepod: winter paradise in an eco-tourism concept

If there could exist a name for winter paradise, then Whitepod would undoubtedly be the perfect candidate. A resort located at 1400, in a private ski area in Switzerland, at the foot of the “Dents-du-Midi”, Whitepod was awarded with the World Prize for Sustainable Tourism in 2005.

Consisting of 15 luxurious and spacious ( 40 sq.m each) domes or else pods, this original concept offers a unique and unforgettable experience in a beautiful mountain environment, away from all urban nuisances. A unique ecological concept designed to be in total harmony with the surrounding environment, it couldn’t have been situated in a more idyllic location: above the picturesque village of Les Cerniers, with a fantastic view over the Lake Geneva. Continue reading

SeaLander: A tiny trailer that floats

When you say: the great outdoors – I say: count me in! And when it comes to a new, stylish motor home, it’s even better. Check out the SeaLander – a tiny travel trailer with amphibian characteristics. Meaning, if you’re going on a trip and find yourself on the shores of a beautiful lake, it doesn’t mean you stop there, no… Simply let the SeaLander into the water and float away – go swimming, fishing or even explore an island. Continue reading

O’Donnell Garden: Style and Recycling

The garden is located in the place of demolished cellars of the Madrid Regional Health Service’s Old Building. The area of the garden is 11060 sq. ft. Not only is the place beautiful in both style and form, this public garden is a fine example of recycling.

Who would have thought you could use so much building garbage to create a brand new garden? Almost everything is reused here: the crushed recycled concrete was used instead of the gravel under the reinforced concrete; recycled glass mixed with resin was used to prevent slippery and give the peculiar shininess to the walking surfaces under the sun; crushed parts of demolished roads are used as the dark drainage gravel. Continue reading

Black+Blum Lunch Pot: Great taste in design

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Every time I making lunch for work I always find myself with four containers that dont really fit inside my bag, and usually when I get to the office one of them has already spilled its content all over my bag. So I’ve searched for an alternative and I found out the Lunch Pot, by Black+Blum – the perfect container that everyone of us should have. Who says carrying a lunch box can’t be stylishly cool… Continue reading