People are Calling This Rooftop Infinity Pool in the Swiss Alps the Stairway to Heaven
In the Swiss Alps, 3,000 ft (914 m) above sea level, you will find Villa Honegg; a 5-star boutique hotel with some of the most breathtaking views in Switzerland. The 23-room hotel is also home to an outdoor infinity pool that maintains a relaxing, year-round temperature of 34ºC (93ºF). The surrounding panoramic views are something guests will never forget and the pool steps have been recently nicknamed, “Stairway to Heaven”. 01....
Inside this Unassuming Log Cabin is the Craziest Cat House You Will Ever See
Do you like cats? Would you like to buy a house for your cat(s)? If you answered yes to these questions your search is over. Welcome to 669 County Road 8235 in Stanford Concho, Arizona (MLS #215144). For the low price of US$240,000 this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,500 sq. ft. cat shrine can be all yours for you and your feline companions. As per the listing description: Single Family Detached – Contemporary eccentric full log sided...
Spanish Designer Builds A Secret Studio Beneath A Busy Bridge In Valencia
Plumber-turned-furniture designer Fernando Abellanas has built himself a studio that acrophobes wouldn’t want to visit. Abellanas has constructed his workplace under a bridge in Valencia, Spain, and it perfectly blends into the urban setting. This under-bridge setup has a chair, a desk, and two shelves, providing all the storage space one could ask for in a regular office. To access the micro dwelling, the designer uses a hand crank...
Company Recreates Doors Of Dementia Patients’ Houses To Help Them Find Rooms And Feel At Home
Ever wanted to make a place feel more like home? Well, now you can with True Doors! Whether you’re a college student wanting to personalize your dorm room entrance, or you’re a grandchild wanting to help a loved one at a care home feel more at home, True Doors are made-to-measure stickers of doors created for people to personalize the entrance to their room or apartment. You can either choose from their extensive collection of door...
Someone Made A Real-Life LEGO Hair Bike Helmet That Turns You Into A LEGO Figure
Cyclists are sometimes difficult to spot, but there’s no way you’ll be able to miss somebody wearing one of these bike helmets. After all, how many human LEGO figures do you see on the roads every day? We’re guessing not many. The awesome design was the brainchild of Simon Higby and Clara Prior, two employees from the Stockholm and Copenhagen offices of worldwide advertising agency DDB. Given that 44% of children surveyed don’t wear a...
This Starry Skirt Will Light Up The Universe Around You
If you’re somebody who’s always reaching for the stars then this Twinkling Stars Skirt is for you. It glows with more than 250 LED lights and it’s sure to make you shine even on the darkest days. The skirt features an eye-catching star chart that puts you at the center of the solar system. But as the product description reads, “The real magic happens when you set the lights to On or Twinkle. Over 45 feet of LED wire lights sparkle...
Norway’s Proposed Underwater Tunnel Project Is The Answer Drivers Are Looking For
It’s still in its infancy, but the idea that Norway would reduce highway travel time – without ruining the nation’s beautiful fjords – is under serious consideration. The project proposes a solution to the country’s transportation problems, which include some 1190 fjords and countless mountains. Not every fjord has to be crossed to be sure, but the ones that do are in need of some serious creative thinking. Norway’s big idea is as...
This Self-Build Concrete Block System Reduces Construction Time by 50%
An emerging sector of construction is developing new systems that manage to not only reduce construction times and costs, but also solve the housing problem in Mexico’s most disadvantaged areas. Originating from previously known construction techniques, national companies are venturing into international markets by proposing new models of construction that use fewer materials and have a greater structural strength and greater comfort....
Turkish Engineers Just Made A Real-Life Drivable BMW Transformer (Video)
All this time we thought that the Transformers franchise was fictional, but it turns out that those giant battling robots are real. Don’t believe us? Then take a look at these pictures and be prepared to have your whole world turned upside down! It was made by a Turkish company called Letrons, and as you can see, it’s a fully functional Transformer! Well ok, maybe not FULLY functional. I mean, it doesn’t battle Decepticons, or fly,...
Remember China’s Elevated Bus That Drives Over Traffic? Well, They’ve Actually Built It
Back in May we told you about a prototype bus in China that would, if built, literally drive right over traffic jams. Well, if we’re being totally honest with you, we never believed that the Transit Elevated Bus would actually get made. Which is why we’re pretty surprised to tell you that the TEB has literally just taken its first test drive in Qinhuangdao, Hebei! The idea was first proposed at the 19th China Beijing International...
