If you’ve ever been in an outdated, traditional farmhouse, you might have noticed a dark, crowded interior. Although many vintage country homes have charm, the primary appeal often applies mostly to the outside of the house, where a little wear and tear looks stylish and historic. On the inside, however, most home buyers prefer a touch of modernization, bright and open concepts, and a clean aesthetic. That’s just what Juma Architects hoped to achieve when they transformed Project B, a beautiful old farmhouse in Belgium, into the gorgeously modernized interior dream it is today!...

View in gallery Photographer Christian Derfusi captures stunning images of acrobatic skateboarders performing aerial tricks against a pitch black background. This artistic pursuit provides a minimal perspective on the extreme action sport in which the body of the athlete and skateboard itself are torqued and maneuvered in seemingly impossible and gravity defying ways. The primarily black ensemble of the skateboarder leaves the focus of the images on the silhouette and composition between the athlete and the board, making for interesting and even elegant photographs....

View in gallery Origami artist Craig Folds Five uses pricey paper for his artwork, the U.S. dollar bill. Craig Folds Five is a “money folder”, a specific type of origami artist who uses money as his canvas. Without scissors or glue, the artist turns dollar bills into wild works of art representing animals, flowers, cars and more. If you find this as cool as we do, be sure to check out our feature article on Papercraft and Origami , featuring another famed money folder, Won Park....

View in gallery If inventor Chris Malloy has his way, we’ll all get a chance to take to the skies with his Hoverbike Flying Machine . This motorcycle-inspired flyer uses a pair of caged rotors to create the downward thrust necessary to achieve real flight. A single pilot hops aboard just as they would a motorcycle, and a twist of the throttle will take the Hoverbike to heights up to 10,000 ft....

View in gallery Photographer, calligrapher and light painter Julien Breton has released a new series of light calligraphy as an identity for the dance and music crew Compagnie Cortex. Breton illustrates the movements of the Cortex dancers with his flawless golden calligraphy, a departure from the artist’s signature work with architecture and nature. His trademark Arabic-style characters are present in this series, adding a sense of language to these images representative of the artist’s pseudonym, Kaalam....

View in gallery News flash: Hollywood has run out of ideas. Thankfully, new trends in film aren’t driven by the big-brand studios, but the little guy whose independent spirit drives the future of modern movies. While Spider Man is being re-made for a second time in ten years, real film makers are out there against all odds and against heavy budgetary constraints to create works of genuine beauty that the world will herald as tomorrow’s hits....

If you spend a lot of time and money making your house or apartment look good, it’s easy for a piece of badly-designed pet furniture to ruin the whole aesthetic. That’s where Rosi & Rufus come in, a Munich-based design studio that make beautiful pieces of handcrafted furniture for cats and dogs. Made from certified timber that complies with sustainable forestry, the designs can also stand up to years of wear and tear thanks to a sweat- and saliva-resistant varnish....

View in gallery Famed fashion photographer René Habermacher lends his lens to the lovely Michella Cruz for a GQ Russia editorial for December 2012. Cruz dresses down in lingerie-inspired evening wear, bringing plenty of curves and class to the scene. Habermacher emphasizes the model in a minimal setting, with simple backgrounds and an absence of color that shows Ms. Cruz at her best. In total, this editorial shows that sex appeal can be portrayed not by showing skin, but exposing an attitude that is equally as attractive....

View in gallery Some electric motorcycles are built for energy-efficient travel, while others are built purely for performance. While the Mission RS Motorcycle is one of the fastest electric bikes ever built, it also presents an energy-conscious commute for those with a need for speed. This pure-electric speed machine will beat almost any high-end supercar from the line, accelerating to 60mph in less than 3 seconds. From there, it climbs to a top end of 150 mph and can keep on cruising for up to 140 miles per charge on a less-aggressive average speed....

If you aren’t a dendrologist, odds are good that to you, a tree is a tree is a tree. To be fair, we felt the same way. So long as they were made of wood and had leaves, they fell into the category of “potential shelter during a rainstorm” or “thing that keeps getting sap on the car.” Then we had the good fortune of seeing some of the most incredible arboritums around the globe, and realized that flowers, however gorgeous and glorious, couldn’t hold a candle to some of the mystical trees that stand like sentinels, spreading beauty for decades, or even centuries ....

View in gallery Nike’s new Flyknit shoe design is a revolutionary advancement in the course of footwear. This innovative concept links the comfort and lightness of a simple sock with the stability and durability of a shoe. After four years of trial and error the Nike design team has perfect the Flyknit which will be making its debut on the feet of athletes competing in the Olympics. The fabric technology of the shoe is unlike any before, using a unique blend of yarn, support cables and specific stitching that allows for the breathability, quality and support necessary to an athlete....

The hallmark of a good invention is that it solves a common problem. The hallmark of a great one is that it solves a common problem no one was even aware existed. That’s what the Normal Earbuds accomplish – they’re a pair of headphones that shape themselves to the ear of the listener. Tell me something, folks. How many times have you donned a pair of ear-buds, only to realize – likely with no small degree of frustration – that they don’t quite fit you right?...

This stunning supercar of the future doesn’t run on gasoline. It’s not a typical battery-driven electric car either. No hydrogen fuel cells, no solar panels, no biodiesel drivetrain. The QUANT E-Sportlimousine concept runs on salt water. Yes, that abundant resource that puts the “blue” in the “blue planet” we live on can be used to power a supercar. The QUANT E-Sportlimousine is a supercar concept that uses salt water as fuel to power four electric motors....

View in gallery Photographer Serge Mendzhiyskogo doesn’t present just one photograph in his works, his are the result of hundreds of photos merged into one complex image. Serge Mendzhiyskogo’s Collage Photography takes busy cityscapes and presents them in an abstract fashion, by combining spliced images in an offset fashion. The result is visually stunning, a look at our cities in a fresh, new perspective that inspires much imagination. View in gallery...

To find the true test of any piece of technology, find out how well it operates as soon as you start throwing wetness at it. However adept and advanced most of our lovely gadgetry is, a bit of dampness is all it takes to render much of it utterly useless. Water truly is the great equalizer, and the ultimate test of effective design. If you can make a speaker , a watch, a phone, or a mic capable of operating underwater then you’ve cracked the riddle of the machines....

The shaved head isn’t a new look, but rather one that has come into vogue in recent years. While it was once abhorred because it denoted illness, rebelliousness, and was associated with white supremacy, those tired notions have mostly fallen by the wayside, leaving all guys the option to shear down to the scalp. Taking this bold step can be a big swing, and shouldn’t be gone into lightly. If you’re thinking about going down to the skin, there’s a lot of information you should have to know if you’re getting in over your head....

Gas grills create amazing cookouts and offer a world of convenience to your barbecue. Interestingly, the best gas grills are not necessarily the most expensive ones on the market. Today, we teach you what you need to know about the top-rated models on the market. View in gallery Ever since Don McGlaughlin invented the first gas grill in the 1930’s the world has never looked back. Gas grills are the very definition of convenience....

View in gallery Brazilian architect Bernardes Jacobsen has completed his most recent work, a stunning vacation home in Guaruja Beach, Brazil. The plot itself provides all the magic and allure of natural Brazil, with a bright azure sea at the foot of the property’s untouched terrain. The structure of the Guaruja House is built upon five beams, supporting the living, dining, sitting and bedrooms within its walls– as well as a canopy sheltering its inner patio....

The Lincoln Continental Concept is a teaser of things to come for Lincoln It would be the 10th generation of the venerable Lincoln Continental Its new grille signature could be a design element that filters through to the entire Lincoln line In 2011, Ford revealed a bold concept car called the Ford EVOS Concept . Within a year, they revealed its production counterpart, the 2013 Ford Fusion. The Fusion was a trendsetter for Ford, a milestone that signaled a new direction in design....

As if out of thin air, a stunning new challenger has appeared in the world of electric sports cars. The sexy Renovo Coupe Electric Supercar was revealed this weekend to plenty of excitement at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. It is an instant classic in motorsport, a vehicle that fuses the shape and spirit of the Shelby Daytona with a new, American-made electric powertrain. It’s as fast as it is beautiful, and it’s Shelby pedigree makes it a distinctly American vehicle....