Looks Like A Book… But It’s Not

When someone sent these photos in, I saw the first one and thought it was going to be someone asking us to help promote their book. I’m glad I kept looking because it turned out to be an awesome surprise located in Istanbul, Turkey. Check out this architectural creativity. I love it.

This is not a book. At least not the normal kind. 

 

It’s actually a bench in Istanbul. 

 

Even better, each bench is based on the works of one of 18 classic Turkish authors. 

 

And they’re ‘opened’ to the most memorable page in the book. 

 

The city put these Book Benches in the heart of the city not only to promote the classics but to inspire creativity. 

 

It’s definitely better than a normal bench. 

Hopefully these photos inspire other cities to take standard elements of the city to another level. There are ways to inspire and invoke creativity all around us. We just need to unlock it and see the potential in every day things.

Share Istanbul’s Book Benches on Facebook. Maybe your city’s mayor will see it.

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A Normal Chandelier ?

This chandelier is currently hanging in the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington DC. The CSIS chandelier may look stunning as you walk in, but the best part of the light display isn’t apparent until you stand directly underneath it. Then, your jaw will drop.

Each LED light bulb makes the chandelier a brilliant piece, but it gets even better when you get closer. 

 

When you stand underneath it… 

 

A map of the world forms, made out of 425 hanging pendants. 

 

The chandelier is actually a live display, illustrating various global data reports. 

 

The lights will change due to GDP growth rate, renewable water resources, and energy consumption for the countries of the world. 

 

All of the data is paired with a lighting animation code and the sytem automatically updates with information online.

Every animation that is displayed through the LED chandelier is programmed to look like what it is reporting. For example, the renewable water resources report looks like rain drops, the energy consumption report pulsates and the GDP data looks like it is growing.
I thought it was cool when my car told me how cold it was outside.

More info at  electronicproducts.com

Designed by Peter Jungmann

If you have ever wanted to visit the Alps in Austria, then you should do it in style. This 45 square meter house, designed by Peter Jungmann, is available for rent and will give you the most spectacular view. The best part about it, though, is its unique design… oh, and did I mention it’s only 45 square meters (484 square feet)?

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It was originally commissioned by a family as a holiday house.

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The minimalistic design lets you focus on the beauty that’s all around the house.

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Even though the house is simple, its contemporary design is absolutely breathtaking.

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I want to be in this house so badly, it hurts.

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The views of the surrounding countryside are unbelievable from inside.

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And the panoramic windows let in an amazing amount of natural light.

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Anyone can rent this house, year-round.

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Although the inside is very modern, there is still a sense of warmth from all of the exposed wood.

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A holiday here would be beautiful, on the inside and out.

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What this place lacks in size, it makes up for in spectacular design and breathtaking natural beauty surrounding it.
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