The Pavilion 21 MINI Opera Space is one of the tiniest but most interesting designs by Wolf Prix for the Munich Opera Festival 2010 with a maximum seat capacity of 300 only. The designers have achieved a visually and acoustically pleasing lightweight structure through enhancing the visualizing properties of the tilted walls and enlarged surface area. Also, this design strategy reduces the influence of external sound sources. The pavilion is 17 meters wide, 21 meters long and around 6 to 8 meters high which will be placed in a way that it will act more like a sound reflector than a barrier to the passing by car’s sound.
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London Garden is a concept car free zone in downtown London allowing bicycles and busses only as transportation means. In this connection, the designers have created an innovative transportation system combining a bike and a bus including the supporting infrastructure.
The bicycle is designed to generate energy when riding and this energy can be used as currency to pay for your bus rides. The bike electronically folds into the bus seat storage mode for space and weight efficiency and to fit on the bike stand. Bike stands can be found at the bus stops where the bikes will be stored securely in order to collect energy from the sun and wind. Moreover, it contributes energy to the bus system that was generated during riding and stored in inner batteries. Finally, the energy will be accumulated from all the bus stops into the London Garden network system, which is the Universal Electricity Network of this concept.
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Raptor is an extreme all-terrain vehicle designed for the British brand Bowler, features unique exposed chassis, a whole electric drivetrain and minimal bodywork to run up to 130mph and was inspired by the vehicles that compete in the Baja and Dakar rallies. Although the design contains the elements of a traditional four-wheel drive vehicle, it also incorporates echo-conscious materials and modern-day technology to create an exceptional off-road buggy.
The angular bodywork of this vehicle takes inspiration from both superbikes and modern architecture which results this unique vehicle, from both in aesthetic aspects and highly functional body panel mechanism. The body panels are independently attached onto the vehicle with hex-head bolts and can be replaced easily when damaged. The tires were designed to form a contrast by combining digital technology and dune buggy paddle tires, and both the alloys and tires are interlocked to create a strong image.
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Zweistil is a bicycle prototype developed by Stefan Wallmann, a renowned German industrial designer, with the shape changing ability. This innovative bicycle will provide the rider with two riding options. First one is a compact shape for traveling around the city when you have to be more alert and aware of the busy traffic around you. The second option is for long distance rides when the rider can lay back with leisure and enjoy the views. The transformation process is simple. While driving, just pull the handle onwards and the paddles will be automatically placed for the relaxed ride. When you want to get back to the previous state, just push the handle and the back supporting seat outwards and you will be on your desired position.
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Aside from the technical innovations, solidity and reliability, SWISS air lines is going to introduce a new First class suit specially designed by Priestman Goode, a London based design consultancy firm. This modern design is enriched with Goode’s magical touch along with high quality materials which will adjoin a different look and standard with the outstanding characteristics of Swiss airlines. This concept aims to ensure top in-flight comfort and privacy to the passengers in a relaxing and luxurious space. The spacious suite and changeable sidewalls provide privacy and the contemporary design and sophisticated lighting provides a lavish and calm space to enjoy the flight.
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