Here's a preview of the Endémico Resguardo Silvestre Hotel, set to be completed later this year in the Valle De Guadalupe area of Baja California. The sleek habitat will feature twenty independent eco-lofts that are 215 square feet each. Each one is designed from steel and wood in minimalist fashion with a wooden patio deck and clay fireplace to top it off. Visitors of the Habita hotel group establishment can expect an amazing view of the valley, a stunning pool, and a nearby winery. Very nice!

International Hip-Hop artist and producer, Kanye West, recently announced the inception of his very own creative company--DONDA. Named after his late mother, Dr. Donda West, the venture is going to be dedicated to producing projects and products that, as Yeezy describes, will marry emotional wants with utilitarian needs. And he's not looking to tackle it alone. Mr. West is actually calling out thinkers and creatives from all walks: architects, scientists, teachers, designers, and more, to reach out and join the action:

DONDA is a design company which will galvanize amazing thinkers and put them in a creative space to bounce there dreams and ideas. 

I am assembling a team of architects, graphic designers, directors musicians, producers, AnRs, writers, publicist, social media experts…app guys, managers, car designers, clothing designers, DJs, video game designers, publishers, tech guys, lawyers, bankers, nutritionist ..doctors, scientist,teachers.

All inquiries can be sent to contactdonda@gmail.com

The Pacific Standard Time arts initiative is currently promoting a new exhibition about husband and wife duo, Charles and Ray Eames. The architects were responsible for constructing several projects in Los Angeles. The following video enlists Ice Cube, of all people, tour guide to the city and its physical makeup. What most viewers don't know is that O'Shea Jackson (Ice Cube's real name) is a big fan of architecture and actually studied drafting before his rapping career. Check him out as he breaks down a few Los Angeles landmarks and an Eames case study.

Designer, David Ajasa-Adekunle, presents his rendition of the office space of the future via the tetra shed--a modular building system that can be used for fun, play, rest, or business. The shed's exterior can be custom-finished in zinc, copper, corten steel, or marine plywood. Likewise, the interior can be lined in either plasterboard or plywood.

Recently crowned as the world's most successful company, tech powerhouse, Apple, has recently announced the move of its flagship headquarters to a brand-new circular campus in Cupertino. According to sources there's a method behind the location and peculiar design choice:

The circular design was implemented by Apple themselves: an absolutely curved infrastructure void of straight angled glass with a courtyard situated in its core; cited as both to enhance campus security and internal circulations. The 2.8 million square feet on which it is situated on includes an office and R&D facilities for up to 13,000 employees, a 1,000 seat auditorium, fitness center, research facilities, central plant, and underground parking.

Anyone looking to enjoy the zen of luxury for their next getaway should certainly consider the Alila Villas Soori in Bali. The tranquil villas are among the most serene that money can buy--complete with panoramic ocean views, interconnected space flow, distinct organic architecture, and of course lots and lots of inner peace! We don't think you'll have to meditate on this one for too long to decide...

 

Japanese interior designer, Takeshi Sano, recreates clouds and one of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines for his latest client, Tsujita's new Los Angeles location. The ramen restaurant's ceiling is covered with more than 25K wooden sticks that recreate three-dimensional images and the Izumo-Taishi shrine. Impressive!

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Now here's a hotel room that Aquaman himself can be proud of! Introducing the Underwater Bedroom at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Islands Hotel Resort--a spectacular structure that's completely submerged in 180 degrees of beautiful Indian Ocean! The room, traditionally the hotel's Ithaa Restaurant, is now available for honeymoon bookings. Might be a great time to pop that question, no? We think so!

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Check out the Desert Nomad House by Rick Joy. Built in 2005, the cubist luxury home sits on desert property in the Tucson mountains of Arizona. The structure boasts rusted steel and heavy glass to achieve its very industrial yet functional and minimalist feel. We likes!

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In what has to be one of the gnarliest skate park concepts ever, soft-drink maker, Mountain Dew, just built a pinball machine-inspired wonderland down in New Zealand. The park is a life-size replica of the real thing, complete with flashing lights, arcade sounds and an actual launcher! Costing $500,000 to build, the course will serve an upcoming skateboard competition then unfortunately be dismantled two weeks afterward. Is there any way we can petition to keep this thing open? Either way, check out the following news video that highlights the amazing park!

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