25 Jun 2010

In Architecture and Design News…

The Marina Bay Sands Skypark just opened in Singapore nearly 200 meters high.

Other stats to take note of:

  • The rooftop deck is 380 meters long
  • The construction for this park costs $80 million dollars
  • The infinity pool is 150 meters long
  • 250 species of trees 650 different kinds of plants
  • observation deck capacity? 900 people. – the entire skypark? 3900

I think I would love to stay at this hotel. For more info and pictures click the source

I love contemporary designed homes. I know I’m living in this sort of dream world, but it’s no secret – I want my future home to look like THIS. This was beautifully designed by Ehrlich Architects in Aptos, California.

For more info and pictures click here

When Sandra Foster was growing up, her family lost her home on Long Island. It has always been a dream of hers to create the perfect Victorian cottage. Today, she finally has!

Pictures here

Bruce Monroe was known for his work in sculptural light and installations. He asked listeners of BBC Wiltshire Radio to send in to him their unwanted CD’s so that he could build this magnificent piece. The response was overwhelming.

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