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Snow Murals

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So this is what the aliens do in the off season instead of crop circles. Artist Simon Beck draws huge scale mural with his feet by walking in patterns on snow. Related Articles: More Art on Architectoid Venice Beach Artist

Hydrographics - Water Transfer Printing

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Photo from Redleg Tactical Always wondered how they get those awesome graphics on guns and car parts? Let me introduce you to Hydrographics and after watching this informative youtube video I now understand how the water transfer printing works. The actual process is really mesmerizing to watch as it goes into the film under the water. Related Articles: Dye Sublimation Printing on Aluminum Printing Buildings

Gigafactory

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The age of super-sized meals has to lead us to an insane scale of production. The Tesla Gigafactory, however, is at least trying to build with a responsible intent using the roof to capture solar electricity and the project is also intended to include a wind farm. The scale is simply massive basically one building with 13.6 million square feet. The factory is currently under construction and is expected to be producing batteries by 2017 and is expected to be at full capacity by 2020. Related Article: Tesla Home Battery Elon Musk Innovator   Facebook Factory

Frank Gehry's Model Shop

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Frank Gehry works by designing with physical models. This characteristic of his architectural practice makes it an ideal for an exhibition of his work. LACMA has a an extended Frank Gehry exhibit in the broad pavilion until March 30th 2016. Design for Santa Monica Residence The exhibit is put together to show an array of Frank Gehry's work over the years. The exhibit transitions from his formative years up through to his most recent work. There is an overwhelming abundance of models that takes time to even browse the archive of the architects work. Frank Gehry design for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi (the scale is insane look at the little people) The architects works at different scales of models and the models are in all different stages of design many projects have never been realized. And some projects have yet to be realized like the enormous Guggenheim in Abu Dhabi that may be built on its own man made island. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi model Interesting way to get

Monolith Toilet

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It has been an age old quest by man to build the perfect crapper. And the evolution of toilets has come a long way in the past few years towards the ultimate modern toilet . A new product by Geberit the Monolith has emerged to exchange your sub standard toilet and replace it with a more modern wall or floor mount toilet without ripping a hole into your wall. And it comes with a flashy led light and reminds you of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Related Articles: Ultra Modern Toilet NYtimes article - Bells and Whistles descend upon the throne New Glass House

Cafe Cruiser Helmet

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New custom graphics on open face motorcycle brain bucket by Foz Helmets . The graphic design are a retro racing style for a modern rider.... very cool! Referenced Links: https://fozhelmets.com/ Related Articles: Razzle Dazzle Camouflage Venice Beach Artist Spiral Wince Cellar