The new Library and Learning Center at the University of Economics & Business in Vienna, Austria has been designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The Library once completed shall be the centerpiece of the new University campus and will be a nice add-on to the services that shall be rendered at the University. The building shall be housing language laboratory, book shop, student center and administration offices etc. The building designed as a polygonal block which takes the form of the cube with straight lines both inclined and straight edges, thus in totality portraying itself as a learning and research center.
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The new concept phones from the house of Goodmorning Technology for Topcom is an easy to use instrument. The two models featured in this series are the Butler 500 cordless DECT phone & Butler 920 skype phone, can be put both horizontally and vertically into the charger. The overall design is quite simple with straight lines, and the back of the phone has the screen offering information like time and messages. With touch sensitive keys, easy look & feel and other user friendly options, it’s one cool phone to hang out with. So what are you waiting for, go ahead and start dialing!
From : Goodmorning Technology via MocoLoco
Compact and moveable bar is pretty great idea isn’t it ? Designed by Isay Winefield, a Brazil based architect whose portfolio includes diverse projects right from set designs to furniture pieces, the mobile bar displays his signature style of clean and straight lines. The interesting part of the design is that the boxes are sized for specific functions, and all being strategically placed in the hidden drawers. So it’s minimum on occupied area and maximum on output. So what ever be the occasion, rest assured the mini bar will call the shots!
Designer : Isay Winefield
The Pi electric bicycle uses a semi-automatic 8-speed transmission to downshift into a lower gear for climbing hills, then up shift for rapid acceleration to a maximum of 20 mph on flats and allows you to pedal normally because the motor automatically disengages when not in use. Powered by a 750-watt electric motor housed in the horizontal chain and motor assembly, the Pi electric bicycle is capable of three modes of operation: electric motor power, human power, or the human-electric hybrid power combination. The electric motor and rider utilize the same 8 speed semi-automatic transmission making rapid acceleration from a stop or lower gears available for steep inclines possible (but with slower acceleration.
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Look at the great winner of peugeot design contest 2007 :
The peugeot design contest theme was re-invent the ‘Drive of Your Life’, six letters sum up the philosophy of this fourth invitation to the creativity: P.L.E.A.S.E. !
P : Pleasurable (to drive)
L : Lively
E : Efficient
A : Accessible
S : Simple
E : Ecological
As explained by Mr. Mihai Panaitescu, 20, student of I.E.D. Turin major in Transportation Design the concept peugeot flux was to design a vehicle that pleases it’s occupants in every way. It’s versatility combined with it’s sportiness and the ability to use it in different environments are in my opinion some of the vehicle’s strong points.
Either as an explorer of sandy beaches, sweeping mountain roads, or simply commuting in the city, the Flux concept embodies a vehicle that is made to please. It’s dynamic shape and open air cockpit make it lively and fun to drive as the occupants are always in contact with their surroundings. Read the rest of this entry »
