BMW reveals Megacity plans

The forthcoming BMW Megacity vehicle, a zero-emissions electric city car, will be built at BMW’s Leipzig plant in Germany. The new car will be launched in the next three years, and will be badged as what BMW calls “ a sub-brand of BMW”. Recent speculation has suggested it will be a Mini. BMW has formed a joint… Read More →

A Secret Forest Dwelling in the Heart of Singapore

Here’s the house to answer that real need for city dwellers. The owner wanted this house, in the heart of Singapore, to feel just like living in a forest. It certainly looks subversive; growing right up between two more traditional buildings… but what a different layout too. Look at the ground floor. That is the kitchen, right there…. Read More →

Peggy by Matt Bilfield: hand cut, sanded, and painted dowels paint Roy Lichtenstein’s m-maybe

“In the framework of the television graphics that I create, I noticed that it was always the image that constantly changes as the viewer watches, inactively.  When it comes to art, my inclination drives me toward creating pieces where the vantage point dictates the image, in turn activating the viewer. Where the television screen has the plastic… Read More →

EBIQ Electric Bike: la bicicletta ecologica che ricarica il cellulare

Questa bicicletta può decisamente sembrare strana visto il suo design e la sua forma molto particolari ma soprattutto assomiglia a tutto tranne che ad un involucro. EBIQ Electric Bike è una bicicletta elettrica sviluppata per aiutare la riduzione di emissioni CO2 e data la sua forma compatta assomiglia ad una strana carta di credito; grazie al suo… Read More →

TALK TALK: A LIGHT PAINTING CAMPAIGN : Michael Bosanko’s beautiful light graffiti create buzz

Talk Talk, the subsidiary of the U.K. telephone operator Carphone, has asked artist Michael Bosanko to create a video using light painting in emblematic London locations to promote their new 3G wireless offer. For those that missed the buzz around the technique of light painting, it is always best to consult good old trusty Wikipedia: “Light painting, also known as light… Read More →

Oscar nominations: All the major award nominees and winners for the 2009 film season

The film industry is building up to the Academy Awards, with the Baftas and Golden Globes out of the way and the Oscar nominations announced. The 2009 Oscars ceremony on 7 March is edging closer. The Baftas and the Directors’ Guild Awards both gave the best director nod to Kathryn Bigelow at the weekend. Here we’re tracking film award nominations and… Read More →