French architects Studio Bellecour have completed a pair of office buildings near Toulouse, France, wrapped in aluminum fins and connected by a twisting concrete element. Location: UDZ Andromède, Blagnac – TOULOUSE, France Client: Altarea COGEDIM Owner: Crédit Suisse Project management Project manager: STUDIO BELLECOUR, SAS d’architecture Architect: Wilfrid Bellecour Team: Vincent Ballion, Julien Franco, Brice Kester, Damien Lamy, Sinda Tobni Execution project management: BEFS Inspection office SOCOTEC Inspection office SPS SOCOTEC OPC CARI Building materials and specifications: concrete, aluminium sun shades, exterior insulation, green roofs, basalt stone forecourt, green trellis over car park Building permit: november 2007 Surface area: 11 102 sq.m. Estimated Cost: M€ 20 Construction work: April 2008 Delivery: 2010
Eva Denmark's brand-child, Eva Solo, is a danish brand that exemplify how unique utensils for the kitchen and the home are created. Eva brands such as Eva, Eva Trio and Eva Solo is focused on products that combine functionality and high quality – with a sense of the individual who will use them.
Eva Solo has been known for their award-winning products since they first launched in 1997. Take a look at Eva Solo's unique products below.
Eva Solo's Ice Tea Maker is designed to brew ice tea in the conventional and simple way. Spoon your desired mix of tea leaves into the filter and add boiling water. Once the tea has brewed, remove the filter and insert the flip-top lid. Put the carafe in the fridge to cool down and then add any additional flavour, sugar, ice cubes besfore serving.
Eva Solo's Award-winning knife magnets.
SweepUp is a unique design object that is both practical and aestethic with a brom and dustpan in one. The set is made of stainless steel and plastic and is available in a stylish black version.
Hurricane Lamp is an innovative reinterpretation of the classic outdoor lamp which, with its flickering candle, is perfect for adding an extra dimension of athmosphere to any occasion, both inside and outdoors. This Hurricane Lamp consists of a silicone base enclosed by a stainless steel ring with a removable metal plate on which the cande sits. The base has a practical silicone reservoir which holds the wax flowing from the lit candle.
The Soap Dispenser has a siple and ingeniously concealed pump and feels comfortable to hold when pressing it down to get some soap. Available in stainless, brushed or polished steel.
London based watch brand,Uniform Wares is releasing several new colours for their 100 series watch this season. The colours including navy, dark green, teal alongside the previous colours such as black, grey, red, and yellow. Another news is that Uniform Wares is about to release their new series, the 200 Series Watch. The forthcoming 200 Series Wristwatch, designed as a continuation to the 100 Series, is a unisex timepiece referencing the archetypal engineering of machine gauges and industrial equipment used in the leather working process.
One more thing, Uniform Wares is also releasing their new Leather Strap in addition to their previous strap, Rubber Strap. The Italian calf leather straps for the 200 series wristwatches, naturally tanned with a matt, oiled finish. These straps come boxed and include the buckle. They will also fit the 100 Series wristwatch.
Check out this performance of The Tielman Brothers in 1960.
Dutch Indo-Rock, Sensational rock 'n' roll show, Live on Dutch TV January 1960. With lead-guitarist, singer Andy Tielman, the uncrowned king of Indo-Rock.
Lineup: Andy Tielman (lead gt.), Reggy Tielman (2d lead gt.), Ponthon Tielman †(double bass) and Loulou Tielman †(drums).
^Check out 0:41-0:49, 2:13-2:35, and Ah just check out the whole video, believe me, it's Sick!^
One of the coolest Indonesian Rock & Roll Band at their time (the 50-60s), The Tielman Brothers. The Tielman Brothers were the first Dutch Indo band that successfully went international in the 1950s. They were one of the pioneers of rock and roll in The Netherlands. The band was quite famous in Europe, long before The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
"The musical journey of the Tielman Brothers started in Surabaya in 1945, where the four brothers and a younger sister, Jane, often performed. They inherited their musical ability from their father, Herman Tielman, an army captain KNIL, who used to play music with friends at home in Surabaya."
NYC’s indie rock band, Vampire Weekend will be heading towards Jakarta this October to promote their January release, Contra. Jakarta is one of their city destination in South East Asia beside Thailand and Singapore.
Vampire Weekend is confirmed to perform at Bengkel Nightpark, Jakarta, Indonesia at October 24th 2010. Check it out at their official website, here
Good News! After recently brings Cut Copy to Jakarta last month, Ismaya Live will bring the Melbourne based Melodramatic Band, The Temper Trap to Indonesia for their Indonesian Tour 2010. Indonesian Tour 2010 should be fun for The Temper Trap cause Indonesia is the born country of The Temper Trap's frontman, Dougy Mandagi.
As informed, The Temper Trap will be playing in Indonesia Tour at : Hard Rock Cafe - Bali - Wednesday, November 10th 2010 Tennis Indoor Stadium - Jakarta - Friday, November 12th 2010 Sabuga Hall - Bandung - Saturday, November 13th 2010
Norse Projects will launch there Fall/Winter 2010 Collection during Copenhagen fashion week with a special event on August 12. Amongst the special collaborations to come to fruition is this hugely impressive mountain rucksack created with Ally Capellino. Made with a waxed canvas by Bristish Millerain the bag is highlighted by the detailing like the premium leather straps and base, along with the laptop sleeve. This impressive piece from Norse Projects and Ally Capellino is available in both navy and black.
This song has been repeatedly played in my music player since couple weeks ago. The song is called "Love Song" by Bayu Risa. After previously known as a member of Pasto, on October 2010 Bayu Risa will release his debut solo album under the Label Sinjitos Studio. Sinjitos is known for their artists such as Santamonica, Monkey to Millionaire, etc. And as you can see, the result is extremely good electro sound in my opinion.
Bayu Risa's upcoming album is surely on my list of the most anticipated album in 2010. News from Sinjitos, On one of the track from the album, Bayu Risa will do a collaboration with Rayi Putra of RAN (who recently worked with Electronic Groove).
Once again, Red Wing has teamed up with Woolrich. Just like before, they are combining the high quality leather upper of Red Wing with the trademark woolen lumberjack finish from Woolrich that also features on the lining. Such a great collaboration between two American Classic.
Accupunto has just opened their new store at Grand Indonesia Shopping Town last week with the name "Open Store Concept". Accupunto is known for their Ergonic Collection which is the first furniture series that combines comfort and health based on the accupuntal knowledge.
For this new concept store opening, Accupunto's designer/owner Leonard Theosabrata has added a new design to the collection of chairs, namely the XOXO Chair. XOXO chair is presented in two colorways, black and dual tone in white and wood color.
Accupunto's Open Store Concept is located at Grand Indonesia's East Mall, L3-39.
Accupunto Store Jl. Prapanca No. 25A, Jakarta
Accupunto - Open Store Concept Grand Indonesia Shopping Town East Mall, L3-39
Indonesia based electro rock band which consists of Dhyda Maryudha (vocals), Adhe Arrio (guitars/controller), Rayan (bass), and Dimas (drums) has just released their debut album. Check out the video promo above. Make sure you buy their debut album, "Somewhere, Someone". Available on most music store in Jakarta.
I can't believe that i just find these videos of Chromeo and Daryl Hall (from Hall & Oates) jammin around, back in 2009. These videos are from "Live from Daryl's House". Check this out, Chromeo and Hall's band are jammin Hall & Oates's "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" and also Chromeo's track "Tenderoni".
Wonderful news! One of the best American Heritage shirt line, Gitman Vintage (Or Gitman Brothers) is now available at Fj'L Kemang, Jakarta. Fj'L, as the official stockist of Gitman Bro's in Jakarta, brings the shirts such as Cotton Madras, Striped Oxford and Antique Seersucker. Be quick cause these Gitmans won't stay long.
Fj'L Jakarta Jl. Kemang Raya No. 25 12730 +62 21 718 2715