Saturday 30 October 2010

Sustainable bridge designed to cross River Han, Korea

The Paik Nam June Media Bridge, named after a famous media artist, will be situated over the river Han and has been designed by Seoul-based architectural practice Planning Korea.  The bridge spans over 1080 meters and connects the Dangi-Li power plant with the national assembly building to the south. It has been designed for pedestrian use and includes a range of sustainable solutions including being clad in solar panels and each floor includes a garden with a rainwater collection system. The bridge features a museum, library, IT complex mall and docks for water taxis, yachts and cruise ships.

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Make your iPhone into an interactive table

Do you get frustrated with the size of your touch screen on the iPhone. Well now you can plug it into the “Table Connect”, a table that turns its screen into a massive 58-inch multitouch surface to let you search and browse the data. Your iPhone's screen is projected onto its surface, allowing complete control over your iPhone.

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Cracked tiles by Refin

Refin has introduced the Terraviva tile collection which adds a great focal point to any home. Designer Massimiliamo Adami plays with ceramic with distinctive the cracks down the center and according to Refin, signifies “the passing of time and the traces it leaves on its way.” Tiles are available in a palette of colors and finishes, from light to dark, and matte to glossy.

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Stone walls by Lithos Design


Through the use of modern technology, Lithos Design has created these textured walls that are engraved stone. Ideal for a feature wall or art piece in a commercial or domestic space.

Lithos Design describe themselves as 'a young team with great expertise in the design of stone.' They started as the R&D division of Bevilacqua  Marmi and through the use of very advanced technological machinery and highly skilled staff, Lithos Design makes innovation and design its mission

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