Alternative guestbook
14-5-2012
In a Dutch radio program, Kunststof, guests are requested to make a statement of remark on a tile, as sign that they have been in the program. We saw this picture on pinterest, bit more complicated then leaving a review on a social media site but more fun! And perhaps it’s an idea to make nice compliment tiles on your terrace!
Hotel and public square in one
10-5-2012
OOIIO Architecture designed an open space on the lower level of a new hotel in Reykjavik that can be used as a theater, including restaurants, shops and the hotel lobby facing it. From there, people can take an escalator up to the public sculptural hotel roof, where they can enjoy a panoramic view. Take a look at the website of Designboom to discover the design.
Wonderboard HACCP
10-5-2012
(advertorial) Wonderboard created by the Dutch company Milin, is a hygienic wall and ceiling solution and HACCP proof. The wonderboard is shown at the Foodtech 2012 in Rosmalen (The Netherlands).
Entrepreneur Island Blueseed
9-5-2012
‘Blueseed’ is co-founded by Max Marti, Dario Mutabdzija and lead by Peter Thiel. The floating city will be located in international waters of the Silicon Valley and is especially designed for starting entrepreneurs. The Blueseed project offers living space, work space and entertaiment facilities to foreign start-ups. The goal is that the Blue Seed opens in the 3rd quarter of 2013. Click here for the video about Blueseed.
A water purification hotel
9-5-2012
Hotelier Carlos Couturier has converted a water purification into a 19th-century hotel. The hotel has a 30 meter pool. The edges of the pool been of glass, that gives a nice effect and view.
The underwater hotel
8-5-2012
The Water Discus Hotel in Dubai is a hotel that is partially located under water. The 21 rooms are below the surface of the sea. The windows of the rooms are high, so you have a good view of the sea life. The restaurant, spa and reception are above the waterline. It’s unknown when the hotel opens.
The Moss Table
7-5-2012
A different type, the Moss Table. The Moss pots on the table are used to convert chemical energy into electrical energy. The table is an innovative to demonstrate the future potential of Bio-Photo-Voltaic (BPV). This would be a nice and sustainable idea for in a hotel.
Virtual see through wall at InterContinental Chicago
2-5-2012
The InterContinental hotel is the only hotel in Chicago with an entrance that directly leads to Michigan Avenue. To emphasize this, there is a virtual live video stream of the street behind the check-in desk.
Plus One Berlin
1-5-2012
In the Plus One Berlin Hotel you just do not only book a room, but also an inhabitant of Berlin, who shows you all the nice hot spots and gives you tips of the city. This hotel is located in the hip, not yet touristical district Kreuzkölln.
1 – and 2-star hotels examined
27-4-2012
Van Spronsen & Partners has examined the 1- and 2- star hotels in the Netherlands. Only available in Dutch.