Vertical urban gardens in Japan

6-5-2010

With the increasing urbanisation in Japan there is no more room for landscaping. The designer of this building in Osaka found a solution: vertical gardens.

Wine-DVD combo

5-5-2010

Wine bar “Time to Vino” in Sydney, Australia, collaborates with a filmrental chain to serve the right wine with every film. For example, it is recommended to drink bubbles with a drama and pinot noir with thrillers.

Droog Design Hotel in Amsterdam

3-5-2010

There are plans for a new 10-room, design hotel in the heart of Amsterdam. The owner of the hotel is “Droog Design”. After having opened stores in Tokyo, New York and Dubai, they now choose to open their own design hotel.

Napkins with conversation subjects

2-5-2010

Never a dull moment at your table with these napkins. There are boxes for any occasion. No subject? Grab a napkin.

Concierge get help from iPads

1-5-2010

Equiped with the new iPads, concierges from several Intercontinental Hotels can provide the guests with the latest information. Also, by means of visualization, 3D route information and promotional films, the iPads can be an addition for both concierges and guests.

Breakfast at the haridresser

1-5-2010

Going to the hairdressers is no longer a waste of time. At this barbershop in London you get a haircut while enjoying your breakfast or lunch. You choose your meals when you make your (online) reservation.

 

Quadski

30-4-2010

The new holiday toy. Gibbs Technologies developed a jetski and a quad in one. The wheels can be folded so that it can be used on water. Top speed is 50 mph.

This is how you go deaf

30-4-2010

TMF has launched a campaign to prevent hearing loss among young people. On the website you can test your own hearing and find out if your hearing will deteriorate considerably within the next few years due to loud music when you go out and by the use of MP3 players.  

Underwater suite

28-4-2010

The Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa at Rangali Island has temporarily transformed their underwater restaurant into an underwater suite. It’s a twin room at a depth of 5 meters and you can admire all the underwater life.

This vending machine is partly a slotmachine

28-4-2010

What can you do to let people recycle their cans faster? This is partly a slot machine. Your empty can is the token to play. As soon as the can is crushed, the game starts playing. With a little luck you will win a cold full can.

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