What could make a skyscraper unique and innovative? A bold architecture inspired by nature.

The Aqua Tower by Studio Gang Architects is currently under construction but the project looks amazing. The building promises a sculptural shape reminding the geologic shapes from the great lakes region. The bold architecture for this hotel and residential with retail and commercial spaces building was awarded with the American Architecture Award and by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design. It will measure 823 feet high and it’s scheduled for completion for the Summer of 2009.

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When the world seeks more and more into bio and natural inspired products, Christien Meindertsma’s creations are more than welcomed.

Young Dutch Designer Christien Meindertsma plays with shapes and sheep for her Flocks project. Some of her creations (besides garments) are quite impressive – handmade poufs and rugs, handknitted with giant knitting needles). The rugs are made from the wool of 18 merino sheep, each pouf from a sheep’s wool (each product has a certificate attached to it where you can find information about the sheep from which the product was made). Even if at first, the poufs weren’t colored, now she added some plants ingredients to add color to the lovely poofs. I like my floors carpet-less, but Christien’s work is truly amazing and her rugs and poufs add incredible intimacy and warmth to a room.

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This beautiful New York loft from 214 West 17th Street works with whites and open spaces to create a very discreet impression of luxury.

The loft is exposed to the sun from three sides (North, South, West) through its 14 windows. The living room features two fireplaces on two opposite walls, a separated area where you can get more intimacy for reading. The living room measures 47.5 across.

The master bedroom is located in a corner which completely separates it from the rest of the residence. Two more bedrooms for guests and the possibility to create an extra bedroom. Four bathrooms and a fully equipped kitchen complete this beautiful loft. More I look at it, I get an exhibition air from the multitude of work arts exposed on the white walls and gallery-like lights. The Prime Chelsea Loft is available for $4,995,000.

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Starting October 3rd until 14th November, a special artistic manifest goes building-high in London’s Soho.

It’s about the photographic work of JR, a young French street photographer/artist who’s known for his unconventional exhibitions across the world. (in 2007 he organized with Marco “Face 2 face” – the world’s largest illegal photo exhibition involving Israeli an and Palestinian cities and the wall of separation where huge posters with pictures of Israelis and Palestinian face to face were installed).

Soho’s Lazarides Galleries are responsible for this initiative. JR’s 28 Millimeters: Women, photos taken by JR in Rio de Janeiro. Some images have a toll free number beneath where you can hear the photographed woman’s story. It’s a great initiative that I hope will bring more awareness on the delicate matters of the world! (via)

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