Iceberg: Floating Cottage

Observing the structure of icebergs, Austrian architect Daniel Anderson has created a floating summer cottage design for Aland Hotels.

The minimalist exterior is an attempt to remain unintrusive to the wild surroundings. The 60m2 structure is partially submerged in the water with its roof top offering surfaces in which to lie and take in the scenery. Large windows seek to give a spacious feeling to the interior rooms and views of the surrounding panorama. The project is currently in the concept phase.

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Ice Straws

Just in time for the hot summer days, this ice tray allows you to make your own straws from ice or juice. Freeze whichever liquid you like and enjoy your edible frozen straws!

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Kit Kat - Chairs Posters

The Kit Kat Chair Street Posters are now going up around Auckland.

AGENCY: JWT Auckland
ECD: Peter Ogden
Creatives: Mike & Jordan
Photo: Troy Goodall

They're flat-pack style chairs made from ply that punters can pull off and assemble. They go up on routes to summer outdoor gigs and stuff so people can take them off and then use them to have a break at the concerts.

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Parasole

Enjoy your beer in the pool!
Designed by Salva Quiles Palanca and Victor Salort from Spain.

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Bikini Mark

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Coca Cola Summer Collection

Coca Cola just launched 5 limited edition cans for the summer season. A twist on their notorious red can. They probably won't get to Lebanon though, as usual. Not their best work anyway...

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A Fresh New Look for the Bible

UK publishing house Hodder & Stoughton have published a new paperback edition of the Bible with a remarkable cover designed by Crush Design & Art Direction Ltd. On their website the Brighton based creative agency explains:

"We were set a tough challenge with this brief to create a fresh new look for The Bible and make it a best selling summer read. Our illustrations made this book the summer’s must have accessory for any non card carrying Christian."

The idea behind this edition of the Bible was to encourage people who might never have owned a Bible to feel comfortable buying a copy. Whether or not you believe in its content, you can’t deny its significance – even in today’s world – yet many people would probably be reluctant to buy a more traditional looking Bible...read more

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