New design addition to Madrid's airport

Developed by architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Madrid's Barajas Airport's Terminal 4 has receintly undergone a face lift. A spectacular smooth undulating bamboo roof allows daylight to flow in through its structure recreating amusing and intricate light/shadow networks.

The very best for an affluent few

If you're after the ultimate exclusivity in luxury products, log on www.20ltd.com and take a tour in the online store. Only 20 items are up for grabs at one given time and each one of them has been crafted exclusively for the online store.

Boutique Hotels - Auckland

For a cosy, intimate experience in the kiwi's capital...

- Braemar on Parliament Street, www.aucklandbedandbreakfast.com
- Mollies, www.mollies.co.nz
- Aachen House, www.aachenhouse.co.nz

Will Real Estate Agents be forced out of work?

We're experiencing a mini boom with sites like Blockhunter in the UK and Buyerhunt in the US, where people can look at selling or buying a property avoiding the expensive real estate fees, by simply connecting and sharing information about their housing needs.

*www.blockhunter.com
*www.buyerhunt.com

Statistics: Australia - means of transport

75% of Australian workers use a car to get to work
12% use public transport
13% other

*Macquarie University 2007

Pumping water whilst having fun

The PlayPump water system is an ingeneous structure that allows clean water to be pumped from underground into a tank thanks to children having fun spinning on the PalyPump merry-go-round. The storaged water is then simply collected thru a tap and the storage tank also provides a rare opportunity to advertise on all four sides ... health and educational messages predominently.

It's obviously not going to be the ultimate solution to water shortages in Africa, as children can't possibly be on the merry-go-round to make that sort of impact, ... but it's a start!

(All images courtesy of PlayPumps International.)

Skype now aims at your TV

Skype's founders' are now trying to conquer the TV world with their new company Joost ... you'll soon be able to watch a variety of content on your TV thanks to the Joost software ... will we be finally liberated from the 8 o'clock show?

Qantas launches new luxury lounge

Qantas just opened the doors to its luxurious new first class lounges in Sydney and Melbourne international airports. Featuring glamorous designs and exclusive features the lounge, which is rumoured to have cost $20 million, was designed by world reknown designer Marc Newson.

Retail Watch - In God We Trust, NY USA

Opened on May 1st 2007, Soho's latest shop addition, In God We Trust blends antiques curiosity with a quite sophisticted fashion selection.

Retail watch - Provider, Melbourne Australia

With its high ceilings and oak accents, this is the one sneaker boutique that sets itself apart from the ever-growing popularity of footwear/streetwear stores.

Boutique Camping - new generation luxe tourism

roaming tented villages with all the comforts you can dream of... worth having a look at Camp Kerala, described as “the most elegant and romantic place to stay outside India".

NY INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR May 19-22

The 19th annual INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE FAIR May 19-22 will transform New York City's Jacob K. Javits Conventions Center into a global haven for design devotees.
New generation designers - ones to watch: Cavern, Flavor Paper, Cactus Design... looking for full coverage?

Nokia installs energy savings alerts to mobiles / Nokia installa un sistema d'allarme per il risparmio energetico sui nuovi cellulari

apparently Nokia will be the fist phone maker company to install energy savings alerts to its next generations mobiles. Supposedly this new feature will save enough energy to power 85000 homes a year.

... worth investigating further, it could be the next must have thing for all electric appliances.

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