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Think about the future so that I will not be crushed by sad days.
"My future design"
A sustainable future, a stable society is needed for that. In a society where violence can change the situation, we cannot pursue sustainable efforts.
We have many problems that the world needs to work together to solve, such as global warming, pandemics and wars, as soon as possible. If we do not deal with those problems in good faith right now, 100 years later, 200 years later, our descendants will blame our stupidity in the utmost words.
I already know that word.
"You were so stupid that you were selfish, always put off problems, and were incapable of doing justice."
Many of us thanked our parents and cherished the culture and traditions that our ancestors had built, but all of them were denied by our descendants, and the conclusion was that our lives were meaningless. If so, does it make sense for us to live?
So I suggest.
It punishes those who do selfish words and deeds, those who commit violence, and those who bring destruction to the future of humankind.
For their sins, I will transplant cute cat ears to them.
And let's say they should only use the words "Meow" and "Thank you".
Perhaps Will Smith will be the first Academy Award winner with cat ears after ten years.
People love the deep expression, the soft cat ears, and the witty "MEOW" as machismo becomes a shadow of its former self.
Then what about that dictator?
I'm tough on him, but he may at least be the model of Scrooge in Disney's latest 3D animated "A Christmas Carol" to be released in 2222.
I dont't know about the cat ears on his bald head looks cute or not...hope to people love it.
Meow!
Lunar new stuff "Moth" @ Equal10
Das Saarpolygon ist ein markantes modernes Wahrzeichen in Deutschland, gelegen auf der Bergehalde Duhamel in Ensdorf, Saarland. Diese 30 Meter hohe Stahlkonstruktion symbolisiert den Wandel der Saarregion von ihrer bergbaulichen Vergangenheit hin zu einer neuen Zukunft. Entworfen von den Architekten Krebs und Kiefer, ist das Monument sowohl eine Skulptur als auch eine Aussichtsplattform und bietet einen beeindruckenden Blick über das Saarland.
Das geometrische Design des Saarpolygons verleiht ihm ein dynamisches, sich je nach Blickwinkel veränderndes Erscheinungsbild. Besonders fotogen ist es bei Sonnenaufgang, Sonnenuntergang oder während der Blauen Stunde, wenn dramatische Himmelsszenen seine industrielle Ästhetik unterstreichen.
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The Saarpolygon is a striking modern landmark in Germany, located on the Duhamel coal slag heap in Ensdorf, Saarland. This 30-meter-high steel structure symbolizes the transformation of the Saar region from its coal-mining past to a new future. Designed by architects Krebs and Kiefer, the monument is both a sculpture and a viewing platform, offering panoramic views of the Saar Valley.
The Saarpolygon’s geometric design gives it a dynamic, ever-changing appearance depending on the viewer’s angle. It’s especially photogenic at sunrise, sunset, or during blue hour, with dramatic skies adding to its industrial aesthetic. (Quelle/source: Internet)
For over 50 years, Aston Martin has been the sports car of choice for James Bond. Produced exclusively for Spectre, DB10 was designed, engineered and hand crafted by a dedicated team at Aston Martin’s Gaydon Headquarters in the UK.
Creating the Aston Martin DB10 has been our most closely-guarded secret in years. Celebrating an enduring relationship, which started with the iconic DB5, the DB10 gives a glimpse to the future design direction for the next generation of Aston Martins.
10 DB10 cars were manufactured in total – eight have been used for Spectre filming, along with two show cars.
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A modern apartment building stands tall against a cloudy sky, showcasing the city's architectural evolution.
What will San Francisco look like in 100 years? That was the question that 8 teams competed to answer in The History Channel's City of the Future design competition. This year's cities included San Francisco, Washington DC, and Atlanta (last year's were NYC, Los Angeles, and Chicago).
Faculty from the California College of the Arts were involved in five out of the eight architectural teams competing to design the futuristic San Francisco. IwamotoScott Architecture, a firm co-owned by CCA's Craig Scott won the San Francisco competition with their Hydro-Net design.
The teams had 1 week to envision what their city would look like in 100 years, 3 hours to build the design, and 15 minutes to present their vision to a panel of judges.
All eight of the futuristic San Francisco designs were on display this past week at CCA. More details here.
Not the fleet of the future design but one of the earlier trials and here is Alexander Enviro 400 number 210 (SN61 BBV) on a Service 10 with this rather striking pink PART ROUTE indication. They really take the eye now particularly due to their diminishing appearance.
I can't quite recall precisely but I think this is the fleet group (originally hybrids) 201-215 what was the first to bring on board the voice of Debbie Cannon who does the service information announcements. I have always liked her for her clear Scottish intonation - she's older than she sounds mind you!
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Designed by 陈晓
From 50x50cm Biotope Paper (One piece only, including the umbrella)
One of the most amazing origami works by Chen Xiao. Luckily, I can find the Guide on his facebook page. This model took several days to make, as I need to treat it with Methyl Cellulose and wait for it to dry over and over again (maybe 5 phases).
Overall, the structure of this model is so awesome, I like how the designer managed to make her head. Of course, it is a good reference for my future design... Currently designing something that takes a lot of time and brainpower...
The concept car Saab Aero X was first shown to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. It's a design study made in one example to explore future design and function ideas. Even though the expectations were high the reception was beyond all expectations and among many prizes Autocar elected Aero X to "Concept Car of the Year". The power train consists of a 2,8 litre V6 engine, 7-speed gearbox and 4WD system. The engine runs on the fuel E100 (100 % ethanol) and develops 400 hp and 500 Nm at 5.000 rpm.
Saab Car Museum
Åkerssjövägen 18
Trollhättan
Sverige - Sweden
July 2012
Theres more to Dubai than Burj Khalifa and Jumeirah.
Museum of the Future, designed by Killa Design on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Shot taken with my iPhone.
A future design for Dick Grayson in my Batman series, and I'm taking your input, what do you like better?
Ok, so third time's the charm right? I started playing with a near-future design, all pipes and beams. I'm struggling with a coherent backstory for it but I think I might go with a space tourist bus. Once giant space hotels are built in orbit, tourists might like to go for some EVA and see the station from the outside (bring yer cameras!) And to save money maintenance buses like this one could double as sight-seeing vehicles. The seats can swing out for better views. Not sure about the manipulator arms; they look cool but would they need to be there?
I watched The Martian last night so I'm all "Gotta do me some of dat!" Also, there's a fantastic concept by Qi Wu on artstation for an EVA weapons unit that's so freakin' cool.
I've still kept my black and yellow stripey SHIP as a back up.
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国際子ども図書館 - 建築グラビア Architecture Gravure
Gallery : photowork.jp/christinayan01/architectural/archives/5542
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International Library of Children's Literature, Arch building (国際子ども図書館 アーチ棟).
Architect : Tadao Ando (設計：安藤忠雄建築研究所＋日建設計).
Contractor : Zenitakagumi Construction (施工：銭高組).
Completed : 2015 (竣工：2015年).
Structured : Steel Frames (構造：S造).
Costs : $ million (総工費：約億円).
Use : Library (用途：図書館).
Height : ft (高さ：m).
Floor : 3 (階数：地下2階、地上3階).
Floor area : 65,552 sq.ft. (延床面積：6,090㎡).
Building area : sq.ft. (建築面積：㎡).
Site area : 83,237 sq.ft. (敷地面積：7,733㎡).
Location : 12-49 Uenokoen, Taito Ward, Tokyo, Japan (所在地：東京都台東区上野公園12-49).
Referenced :
www.kodomo.go.jp/about/building/institution.html
www.japan-architect.co.jp/jp/backnumber/book.php?book_cd=...
Lamborghini Countach, 1974-1990, seen at Technikmuseum Sinsheim, Germany. In the 1970s, its looks were stunningly innovative, something out of the future. Designed by Bertone. "Countach" allegedly is Piemontese dialect for "Cor blimey!". My Piemontese is a bit rusty, so I can't confirm.
Lesson learnt: leave wider margins with the SL66.
Rolleiflex SL66 ("The 666"), mounted on a tripod
Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm 1:2.8
Type 120 roll film, Ilford XP2 Black&White negative film, exposed at ISO 200
Developed and scanned by www.meinfilmlab.de
Jay Leno always drives the best Collector Cars! As a concept car in 1938, the Buick Y-Job traveled around the country to show future design elements that would be incorporated in upcoming GM products. Get more details Click Here
(Nissan) Figaro (1991) Engine 987cc S4 Turbocharged Production 20,000
Registration number J 266 UND (Manchester)
NISSAN ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623814850528...
Built for the Japanese markets only, though popular in the UK and Ireland via personal import. introduced at the 1989 Tokyo Motor, Show under the slogan Back to the Future, designed by Shoji Takahashi the Figaro was and built by the Nissan special project group Pike, also responsible for the Be-1, Pao and S-Cargo.
Based on a Nissan Micra K10 and available in only four colours - Topaz Mist, Emerald Green, Pale Aqua and Lapis Grey, each representing a season of the year.
The Figaro was available with leather seats, air conditioning, CD player and an open roof.
Originally there was a limited production number of 8000 with an additional 12000 produced to meet demand .
The Figaro was sold without the Nissan name
Diolch am 82,995,606 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn 90cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 82,995,606 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 17.07.2021 at Shelsley Walsh (Classic Nostalgia), Worcestershire 147-146
Manipulated Polaroid SX-70 print of a TV set and a Ninja punching bag in a room with a 1960s era carpet.
This was my first attempt at Polaroid print manipulation. I pushed the surface/emulsion of the print with a wooden popcycle stick just after exposure while the emulsion was still wet. I quickly realized how this technique could be used for future design and photography projects and added it to my imaging tool kit.
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国際子ども図書館 - 建築グラビア Architecture Gravure
Gallery : photowork.jp/christinayan01/architectural/archives/5542
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International Library of Children's Literature, Arch building (国際子ども図書館 アーチ棟).
Architect : Tadao Ando (設計：安藤忠雄建築研究所＋日建設計).
Contractor : Zenitakagumi Construction (施工：銭高組).
Completed : 2015 (竣工：2015年).
Structured : Steel Frames (構造：S造).
Costs : $ million (総工費：約億円).
Use : Library (用途：図書館).
Height : ft (高さ：m).
Floor : 3 (階数：地下2階、地上3階).
Floor area : 65,552 sq.ft. (延床面積：6,090㎡).
Building area : sq.ft. (建築面積：㎡).
Site area : 83,237 sq.ft. (敷地面積：7,733㎡).
Location : 12-49 Uenokoen, Taito Ward, Tokyo, Japan (所在地：東京都台東区上野公園12-49).
Referenced :
www.kodomo.go.jp/about/building/institution.html
www.japan-architect.co.jp/jp/backnumber/book.php?book_cd=...
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This model only has 104 steps, but don't let that fool you, this guy took forever to fold and I'm probably not going to try him again any time in the near future.
Designed by: Andrey Ermakov
Diagrams: Origami Tanteidan Convention 17
Paper: one 3' square of tracing paper
Time spent folding: 15+ hours
Size: 8" from tail to antennae
WARNING: RE-POST !!
We will NEVER be able to top THIS "Creature from the Black Lagoon" depiction for said Blythe-A-Day theme ... SO, as annoying as it is, we are RE-POSTING it for: AUGUST 2020 flickr Blythe-A-Day Group. ... but ... JUST for "extra credit" ... because we are STILL attempting a fresh, new-for-2020 entry for today's theme, as promised ...
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THE ORIGINAL PREVIOUS POST:
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SCENE FROM "Somewhere" in time ...
Halloween Night ...
Past? ... Present? ... Future? ...
... at the BLACK HOLE GALAXY LAGOON SALOON ...
RUBY RAPUNZEL ... re-enacting scene from the classic Halloween movie ~ 'Creature from the Black Lagoon' ...
with some 'creature' she just met:
"DUDE! Be careful ! ... You're making me spill my Black Lagoon Galaxy Cocktail !!"
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** This scene created JUST FOR THE GRACIOUS HOST of this month's Blythe-A-Day flickr Group ... OCTOBER 2018:
>>> TRUE FACT: (that she already KNOWS ;):
For the first time in history, DISNEYLAND will be serving alcohol in a public place ~ at the STAR WARS THEMED "GALAXY'S EDGE" ... (we used their published rendering of the future design) ... for 2019)
This also serves as our entry for: DAY 9: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON"
or "Creature from the Black HOLE Galaxy's Edge LAGOON SALOON" !!
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Thank you Karin ... it was such a FUN month!! My girls are now GRATEFULLY EXHAUSTED ... after being put to WORK, after sitting on their little ... um ... shelves ... for so long!!
xo
Heidi and the
Entire Troupe at the
Blythe Fifth Avenue School of Modeling (and Charm!)
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2018, EVERYONE !!!!!
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Izzo's Chronicles #3 [IHI - Izzo's Heavy Industry]
- Trying to build heavy equipments into Sci-Fi form is one of my favorite line.
Aslo wish I could create a fantastic future design remained the reality.
Worked 2007-2008.
I'd like to say many thanks what I love such these mechanic designs -
Many industrial designers (as real), Junji Okubo (Izmojuki) and Ryuhei Kawai (kwi-chang the master)
Have fallen in love with Kimmidolls. If I had an office/study/studio with shelf space, I would have bought loads of these by now – they're something I see me collecting in the future.
Designed in Australia by the aird group. Manufactured in China.
All Rights Reserved, as stated. Re-posts are with express permission only.
You may not use this image, edit it or alter it in any way (and as a result, claim the image or the derivative as your own). And it's not for Tumblr either.
(Nissan) Figaro (1991) Engine 987cc S4 Turbocharged Production 20,073
Registration number J 585 HGK (London SW)
NISSAN ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623814850528...
Built for the Japanese markets only, though popular in the UK and Ireland via personal import. introduced at the 1989 Tokyo Motor, Show under the slogan Back to the Future, designed by Shoji Takahashi the Figaro was and built by the Nissan special project group Pike, also responsible for the Be-1, Pao and S-Cargo.
Based on a Nissan Micra K10 and available in only four colours - Topaz Mist, Emerald Green, Pale Aqua and Lapis Grey, each representing a season of the year.
The Figaro was available with leather seats, air conditioning, CD player and an open roof.
Originally there was a limited production number of 8000 with an additional 12000 produced to meet demand .
The Figaro was sold without the Nissan name
Diolch am 85,962,776 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn 90cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 85,962,776 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 01.08-2021 exiting the Silverstone Festival 01.08.2021 Ref 150-266
* Things I've been doing these days *
- I've been doing lots of things at the same time. And this is what I've found out these days: no matter how much you try hard to do something, if one says it's a shit, well... it is a shit =/
- Studying innovative technology and venture capital (if there's somebody interested in investments for my future design company, contact me.. hehehehehe ;P)
- Playing "God of War II". I'm stuck in a place and have no idea of how getting out of there...
- Studying English
- Reading Dom Quixote de La Mancha
- Eating easter eggs (yeaaaaaaaaahhh! Still have lots to eat! :D)
- My brother gave me "Where's Wally? : The ultimate travel collection" in my birthday. :D And I've been trying to find 5 spiders on the beach for the last 3 weeks... oh god! It's so difficult! If you know where they are, please give me a tip!
- Yeah.. I know.. I haven't been taking pictures since the beginning of the year... I need to go out more often, see different things. I'm tired of my pics and I'm out of inspiration... T^T
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* Coisas que eu tenho feito esses dias *
- Tenho feito várias coisas ao mesmo tempo. E isso é o que eu descobri esses dias: não importa o quanto você se esforce pra fazer alguma coisa, se alguém fala que é uma merda, bem... é uma merda =/
- Estudando inovação tecnológica e capital de risco (se alguém estiver interessado em investimentos para a minha futura empresa de design, entre em contato.. ehehehehehehe ;P)
- Jogando "God of War II". Eu empaquei num lugar e não faço idéia de como sair de lá...
- Estudando inglês
- Lendo Dom Quixote de La Mancha
- Comendo ovo de páscoa (eeeeeeee! Ainda tenho um monte pra comer! :D)
- Meu irmão me deu o último livro do "Onde está o Wally? - A mais completa coleção de viagens" no meu niver. :D E eu to tentando achar as malditas 5 aranhas na praia pelas últimas 3 semanas... tá tão difícil! Se vc souber onde está, por favor me dê uma dica!
- É eu sei... não tenho tirado fotos desde o começo do ano... Preciso sair com mais frequência, ver coisas diferentes. To cansada das minhas fotos e sem inspiração... T^T
The concept car Saab Aero X was first shown to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006. It's a design study made in one example to explore future design and function ideas. Even though the expectations were high the reception was beyond all expectations and among many prizes Autocar elected Aero X to "Concept Car of the Year". The power train consists of a 2,8 litre V6 engine, 7-speed gearbox and 4WD system. The engine runs on the fuel E100 (100 % ethanol) and develops 400 hp and 500 Nm at 5.000 rpm.
Saab Car Museum
Åkerssjövägen 18
Trollhättan
Sverige - Sweden
July 2012
The Memorial to Heroes of the Marine Engine Room is a granite monument located on St. Nicholas Place, at the Pier Head.
The memorial was originally intended to commemorate all engineers who perished in the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912. Liverpool was the Titanic's port of registry and the home of the ship's owner, White Star Line. The construction was funded by international public subscription.
Spaces were left on the monument to record the names of other engineers. However, due to the heavy loss of life throughout World War I, its dedication was broadened to include all maritime engine room fatalities incurred during the performance of duty.
Shrapnel damage from bombs that fell during the Blitz in World War II can be clearly seen on the monument.
Two figures on the east face of the memorial representing stokers, one holding a shovel and the other a cleaning rag. The right figure shows damage from the Liverpool Blitz.
Standing 48 feet (14.6 m) tall, the monument was designed by Sir William Goscombe John.
It is constructed in the form of a granite obelisk standing on a square chamfered pedestal. The obelisk is topped with a gilded flame. Each of its bottom corners is decorated with carved representations of the four classical elements.
The east and west side of the pedestal feature carved life-size sculptures of stokers and engineers.
Pevsner describes these figures as "strikingly naturalistic" and are noted as focusing on working class heroism.
When the monument was designed, the use of manual labourers and workers was an uncommon subject in British public art and their inclusion by Goscombe John was considered innovative.
Historic England describe the memorial as having a considerable influence on the future design of war memorials, calling it "one of the most artistically significant memorials to the Titanic disaster on either side of the Atlantic".
Click here for more photographs of Liverpool Pier Head & Albert Dock: www.jhluxton.com/England/Merseyside/Liverpool/The-Pier-He...
What will San Francisco look like in 100 years? That was the question that 8 teams competed to answer in The History Channel's City of the Future design competition. This year's cities included San Francisco, Washington DC, and Atlanta (last year's were NYC, Los Angeles, and Chicago).
Faculty from the California College of the Arts were involved in five out of the eight architectural teams competing to design the futuristic San Francisco. IwamotoScott Architecture, a firm co-owned by CCA's Craig Scott won the San Francisco competition with their Hydro-Net design.
The teams had 1 week to envision what their city would look like in 100 years, 3 hours to build the design, and 15 minutes to present their vision to a panel of judges.
All eight of the futuristic San Francisco designs were on display this past week at CCA. More details here.
Saturday the 13th of April 2013 was a very special day in Edinburgh as three of Lothian's ten new Volvo 7900 Hybrid single deckers were star guests on Castle Street, in the company of Chief Executive Ian Craig, Transport Convenor Lesley Hynds, actor and tv presenter Grant Stott and several officials from Volvo. Gordon Stirling piped in Lothian's Environmental Manager Dr Steve Johnson as he drove number 1 through the town for the crowds who attended.
The new livery, Winter Gold and Radiance Red (which had been introduced on our Enviro 400 Hybrids in 2011) was on show for the first time on single deckers, and there had been a special evening for enthusiasts on the previous Thursday. 50 of these buses were brought in to service during the next year.
As everything in life changes, so do the organisers and thus the ideas for the future. What might have become something of a standard livery, certainly perhaps for our hybrid vehicles, was not to be and Lothian's hybrid single deckers are now being repainted to the generic 'Fleet of the Future' design.
Here is number 42 (BT64 LHX) looking very shiny for five years old and note the revised destination screen with new-style font.
That day in Aprl 2013 will never be forgotten. Steve Johnson's enthusiasm and kindness to bus enthusiasts were just two aspects that he will always be affectionately congratulated on. You did everyone proud Steve.
atelier ying, nyc.
Christie's Poirot departs from both the medical profiling method and Holmes to become more of a collector and archivist in the film script versions of the Christie stories. It is here that Poirot's dramatized analytic method comes squarely into the sights of my world, for the series producers have painstakingly added exquisite details to the tools of Poirot as if he were related to James Bond. Incidentally, this kit is so much better than an teenager's make-believe kit, and no harder to assemble for the real thing. I have added a camera which would fit the level of analysis of Poirot's work.
The calf leather attaché detection kit functions to extract, collect and analyze. For this it generously contains the following:
envelopes for collecting particles, test tubes with droppers for liquids, fingerprint powder, various cutting (scissors & knives), picking & retrieving (different sized tweezers & forceps) tools, magnifying glass, magnifying loupe, pencil, gloves, cleaning cloth and agent, a camera with aperture & shutter settings for infinity and macro, a developer in a separate casing the size of a cigarette case, two sets of film holders with 5 plates each, and a small matching calf leather bound notepad which is not really necessary actually as Poirot arranges his points of interest inside the little grey cells of his brain.
PS: the camera will be uploaded in the near future
Design, concepts, text and drawing are copyright 2014 by David Lo.
The Aston Martin DB10 is a bespoke grand tourer specially developed for the James Bond film Spectre by the British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin.
The car was unveiled by Sam Mendes and Barbara Broccoli, the director and producer of Spectre respectively, the 24th James Bond film produced by Eon Productions. The unveiling took place as part of the official press launch of the film on the 007 Stage at Pinewood Studios, near London, on 4 December 2014.
The design of the DB10 was led by Aston Martin's chief creative officer Marek Reichman, with the film's director Mendes working closely with the team. Original concept and sketch by Sam Holgate, a 30-year-old man from Foston whose design the DB10 was based upon. Only 10 units were hand-built in-house by the company's design and engineering teams in Gaydon. Eight of those 10 cars were featured in the movie, and two more were built for promotional purposes. Aston Martin stated that "the DB10 gives a glimpse to the future design direction for the next generation of Aston Martins." It was later revealed that the DB10 was based on the newly introduced V8 Vantage that made its debut in 2017 and had a modified design so that the design of the new Vantage didn't come to public notice while the car was in development.
As of December 2014, Aston Martin had released few of the technical details of the car, the DB10 used the company's 6-speed manual transmission unit that is used on their V8-engined cars. The car's chassis is based on a modified version of the VH Generation II platform that underpins the V8 Vantage. However the DB10 has a longer wheelbase and is nearly as wide as the One-77. It is powered by the same 4.7-litre AJ37 V8 engine found in the V8 Vantage S, which has a power output of 436 PS (321 kW; 430 hp) and 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) of torque. The DB10 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).
Being October, which had always been the LUGNuts anniversary month, this James Bond Aston Martin DB10 has been built to the 5th challenge theme 'Heros and Villians'.
On Dec. 4, the Orion spacecraft will launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida aboard a Delta IV Heavy rocket for a trip that will take it 3,600 miles above Earth's surface -- a historic journey that also will take with it the hearts and hard work of people right here in the Tennessee Valley.
During Orion's uncrewed test flight, several key systems will be tested: abort systems integration; computer and guidance systems designed to sustain a crew during space travel; and the heat shield and other critical landing systems that provide safe return to Earth. Flight data will influence future design decisions, validate existing computer models and innovative new approaches to space systems development, as well as reduce overall mission risks and costs.
Read more:
www.nasa.gov/sls/sls-orion-north-alabama
Image credit: NASA
More about SLS:
More SLS graphics and concepts:
www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/multimedia/gallery/S...
Space Launch System Flickr album
Well, I finally got around to finishing it. What was holding me back? A lack of ideas on the stock and not being happy with how long it was but I liked the barrel too long to scrap it. That, and procrastination.
So I finished up the stock and cut the barrel short. I saved the part of the barrel I cut off to use on a future design.
End of the day, it isn't perfect, but I'm glad to have it finished and not just sitting there half made.
EDIT: though there are some flaws I am wishing I caught before I uploaded this.
12 Interlocking Wrinkled Pentagonally Distorted Dipoles 60 units 3-fold view.
Back in May of 2017, I used some leftover paper to make a model I referred to as "4 Interlocking Wrinkled Diminished Tetragonal Dipoles." This is the dodecahedral equivalent of that model. The weaving pattern is extremely simple, and I imagine that the series can be expanded to include not only the remaining Platonic solids, but most other solids as well, including Archimedian and possibly Johnson Solids. The assembly can be slightly challenging, depending upon the paper used. "Diminished" for me now connotes the implication of edge removal rather than edge transformation, and consequently, I have stricken this word from the naming of this model, as opposed to the original. The frames are a little bit loose, so I may refold this with superior quality paper in the future.
Designed by me.
Folded out of copy paper.
Our Maker Art students at the Lycée Français in Sausalito are building a City of the Future together, using arts and electronics to make a model of what our world may be like in 100 years.
In our fourth class, they previewed what their city looks like when we bring all their futuristic homes together, then designed the city they envision for this project. They have chosen to create a floating city that they see as a vacation resort for rich old snobs, mutant sharks, human clones, robot maids and aliens.
This week, they kept refining their characters and wonderboxes with art supplies and everyday objects -- and many students added lights and motors to bring them to life. When they return from spring break, they will form teams to start building some of the public spaces they have in mind: a space elevator to the moon, a tropical beach and underwater scene.
Through this course, students are developing a range of skills, from creative expression to science and engineering (STEAM). And they will learn to create their own interactive art with simple electronics, in a playful way that makes learning more fun.
View more photos of our Maker Art course at the Lycée:
www.flickr.com/photos/fabola/albums/72157662999871980
Here is our design plan for their City of the Future:
bit.ly/city-of-future-design-lycee-1
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6 Interlocking Irregular Hyperboloidal Gyrobifastigia 84 units
2-fold view. Here is the finalized version of this compound. I dropped the paper width from 1.0” to 0.875”. The center edges of each gyrobifastigium form a standard compound of “6 squares”, but since the structure has tetrahedral symmetry, the “squares” are actually distorted to rhombi. Thus assembling this involves a bit more than simply tacking on half of a triangular prism to each side of a compound of 6 squares. I’m sure there are other compounds with wider proportions, but I was specifically looking for a compound that was not “too tetrahedral” in shape, and had some interesting weaving interactions (which is not so easy to do these days with only 84 units to work with). These days, I consciously try to incorporate “pseudo-axes”, though I have not had the time (or likely the skill) to develop an algorithm for their specific inclusion in edge interactions. I can easily imagine other compounds of 3, 12, 15, 24, and 30 gyrobifastigia, but the central four unit intersections are a real killer- compounds relying on central stability would not lend themselves easily to gyrobifastigia, as the locks at such intersections are either weak or difficult to assemble. This model could use a refold with slightly thinner proportions, which I might do at some point in the near future.
Designed by me. Folded out of Cordenons’ Stardream paper (I haven’t folded anything out this paper in a while now!). (8 different proportions)
In the year 2000, Pininfarina S.p.A, one of the biggest names in the automotive design industry, celebrated its 70th anniversary in a fitting way - revealing a Ferrari concept car at the 2000 Paris Motor Show.
The Ferrari Rossa (which simply means red in Italian) was not only an anniversary prototype and a modern reinterpretation of the Testa Rossa (1958), but also a sign of things to come, showcasing the future design language of Ferrari models that followed. But before we move on to the actual design of the concept car, here is a little bit of the background story...
The partnership between Maranello (home of Ferrari) and Turin (home of Pininfarina) started in 1951 after Enzo Ferrari himself met with Battista 'Pinin' Farina. It seems that the meeting of minds was a success as since that date, Pininfarina took responsibility for designing the vast majority of Ferrari’s models - from the Ferrari 212 (1951) up to the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (2012).
During that time, Pininfarina shaped the style and identity of the Prancing Horse, creating some of the most beautiful and iconic cars of all time. After 2017, design work was taken in-house (Centro Stile Ferrari), however besides the gorgeous LaFerrari, there are many who miss the continuity of the lines and the purity of Pininfarina’s design language in the contemporary Ferrari models.
The Rossa was built on a modified 550 Maranello (1996-2002) chassis, fitted with a front-mounted naturally aspirated V12 5.5-litre engine producing 357kW. Power was sent to the rear axle through a manual open-gated gearbox, and even though Ferrari didn’t announce detailed performance data, the car’s specs shouldn’t be far off from the production 550 Maranello which accelerated from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds and could reach a top speed of 320km/h.
Responsible for the design was Ken Okuyama, Creative Director at Pininfarina, who had previous experience working for Porsche and General Motors.
Our Maker Art students at the Lycée Français in Sausalito are building a City of the Future together, using arts and electronics to make a model of what our world may be like in 100 years. They are creating a floating city that is partly underwater, partly above water. It will be a vacation resort for rich people, with luxurious cruises and entertainment.
In our fourth class, children created some of the first inhabitants of their city, including alien visitors, mutant sharks, rich old snobs and robot maids. They designed their characters, made bodies and stands, then decorated them. Some added a motor to make their characters move, turning them on and off with a switch. And they learned to use glue guns to art up their creations.
Students are making good progress with their city, as shown in this photo set. (Note that children photos are kept private until we get permission from their parents to share them here.)
Through this course, students will develop a range of skills, from creative expression to science and engineering (STEAM). And they will learn to create their own interactive art with simple electronics, in a playful way that makes learning more fun.
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12 Interlocking Wrinkled Pentagonally Distorted Dipoles 60 units 2-fold view.
Back in May of 2017, I used some leftover paper to make a model I referred to as "4 Interlocking Wrinkled Diminished Tetragonal Dipoles." This is the dodecahedral equivalent of that model. The weaving pattern is extremely simple, and I imagine that the series can be expanded to include not only the remaining Platonic solids, but most other solids as well, including Archimedian and possibly Johnson Solids. The assembly can be slightly challenging, depending upon the paper used. "Diminished" for me now connotes the implication of edge removal rather than edge transformation, and consequently, I have stricken this word from the naming of this model, as opposed to the original. The frames are a little bit loose, so I may refold this with superior quality paper in the future.
Designed by me.
Folded out of copy paper.
Maserati doesn’t change. Maserati is always Maserati.
Maserati unveiled the Alfieri, a 2+2 concept car to celebrate the brand's centenary at the Geneva Palexpo today. The Alfieri is an exciting but realistic and 100% functional prototype that says much about the design DNA of future Maseratis. In fact, the Alfieri could well be a door to the future of Maserati.
The striking new concept bears the name of Alfieri, the most prominent of the Maserati brothers, and the engineering genius who founded "Officine Alfieri Maserati" in Bologna a century ago. The Alfieri was created at the Maserati Centro Stile in Turin by a small group of talented young designers led by Marco Tencone. The project was masterminded by Lorenzo Ramaciotti.
In this, its 100th year, the Maserati Company is in fine health. An ambitious plan that took off in 2013 with the presentation of the Quattroporte and Ghibli models is transforming the Italian manufacturer into a serious player in the premium sports car segment. In just one year, from 2012 to 2013, sales increased by 150%, from 6,200 to 15,400 cars.
Today Maserati is a global automotive player with a complete model range made up of two four-door saloons, two GT sports cars, four engines (a V8, a V6 Twin Turbo, a V8 NA and a turbo Diesel), and two different architectures (AWD & RWD). And there's an SUV coming soon!
The Maserati Alfieri Concept
Design concepts
The Alfieri is being unveiled at just the right time to re-establish Maserati's true orientation in terms of design and production. If the new Quattroporte and Ghibli gave the impression that Maserati was becoming oriented towards sporty, upper class four door saloons, this new concept is striking back and reminding everybody that the brand has a remarkable racing heritage and a unique tradition in exotic GT cars.
There is no doubt that the Alfieri concept represents the true essence of the Maserati brand. It is a sleek, Italian style 2+2 like the 1957 3500 GT, the 1959 5000 GT and the 1969 Indy before it, and clearly affirms Maserati's racing DNA. Sportier in character than the GranTurismo, the Alfieri boasts proportions that might well be archetypal for a future true sport car and certainly hint at the brand's stylistic intentions for the near future. "Maserati doesn't change. Maserati is always Maserati", as Ramaciotti puts it.
As with all concept cars, there is a strong desire to turn the Alfieri into reality. Though not yet at the final prototype stage like tomorrow's grand touring, it has nevertheless been conceived, designed and created in an approach aimed at 100% realism.
According to Lorenzo Ramaciotti, "The Alfieri is a transition point between 100 glorious years of history and the future that is opening up before us. I sincerely can't say that we'll see this car in production in two years-time, but I'm certain we'll see something very similar."
The development process kicked off last summer. Designers were asked to start from a blank sheet to create a concept for Maserati's centenary. The sketches that would lead to what is now the Alfieri emerged among various other proposals.
One of the most fascinating cars of all times, the Maserati A6 GCS-53 designed by Pininfarina in 1954, proved a valuable source of inspiration for the designers. Far more than a rare racing machine for gentlemen drivers, the A6 GCS-53 was a masterpiece of design. It was also the last car that Pininfarina designed on a Maserati model before making a comeback in the first decade of the 21st century with the Quattroporte and the GranTurismo. The A6 GCS-53 was an iconic piece of automotive technology and simply breathtaking for its proportions and design features: a diminutive cabin positioned almost over the rear wheels, a seemingly endless bonnet and long, sinuous wings stretching nearly to the rear wheels.
The Alfieri is obviously much more than a futuristic interpretation of the A6 GCS-53. Maserati has a diversified design history that encourages designers to look forward rather than back: "We wanted the Alfieri to test future design paths," Ramaciotti explains. "The car is very aggressive but still sober in style, forceful but understated."
The acronym A6 GCS stood for Alfieri 6 cylinder, Ghisa, Corsa, Sport, epithets that well convey its long bonnet, and rear-set 2 place cabin.
While the inverted A pillars of the A6 GCS-53 were not an option in the new Alfieri, their optical effect has been recreated by a sculptured line that starts from the bonnet and fades to the door high line, making the windscreen look larger.
The long, low nose is a stylistic evolution from contemporary Maserati models. The grille is divided vertically into two concave sections that seem to hang in the air. The sleek DRLs are connected by a clear accent line with the iconic "V" motif in the centre. The aggressive headlights incorporate bi-xenon-LED bulbs and are rendered distinctive by a characteristic eyebrow, repeated on the twin exhaust tail pipes.
The three dimensional candy-cane tail lights are made up of two red external elements with a white element inside. Their shape harmoniously follows the rear shoulder of the car and complements the air ducts underneath to create an impressive, racing style rear view.
The Alfieri's designers have developed a streamlined, uncluttered form where the only decorative elements - the restyled triple air ducts on the wheel arches - are finely integrated. This eye-catching silhouette almost entices you to caress it.
The wheels have been specially designed for the Alfieri concept. Forged from single aluminium elements, the 21" diameter rear and 20" front wheels feature integrated decorative spokes that wink at the classic spoke wheels of the 1950s.
Though form is the dominant element, colour and detail play a key supporting role. A liquid metal colour called "Steel Flair" has been chosen for this Maserati 100th anniversary concept. This choice of finish gives the Alfieri's elegant shape a refined, technical and contemporary look, as if a metallic veil has been draped over a naked body.
The decorative spokes of the forged wheels, the brake calipers, the grille, the iconic triple air ducts, the rear diffuser, the provocative eyebrow of the exhaust tail pipes are all finished in Maserati Blue. The Alfieri signature, retrieved from an old Maserati document and sculpted in the number plate recess on the rear of the car is also in blue. The front bumper spoiler and rear diffuser are in carbon fibre with aluminium inserts.
Minimalist interior
In the 2+2 seat cabin, the design team have created a study in simplicity and minimalism. The suspended dashboard is conceptually inspired by that of the Maserati 5000 GT. The dashboard boasts a clean, organic, two-tone design built around a central TUFT screen.
The instrument panel has a classic layout with two main clocks with two smaller ones in between. The edge of each is embellished with a small "Officine Maserati" label.
Rather than analogue clocks, the instrument panel features TFT displays inspired by modern photographic camera menus in the way they indicate km/h and engine rpm. Instead of a rotating indicator, the numbers themselves rotate around the clocks. Current speed and RPM are highlighted by a magnifying glass effect.
There is even a touch of racing brutality inside the Alfieri. The floor is finished in a material that imitates oxidised steel, a material commonly found on racing cars of the 1950s.
Luna white and dark Basalt blue are the dominant colours inside the airy Alfieri cockpit. Poltrona Frau aniline leather with a natural look and feel covers the seats, dashboard and central console. Copper subtly highlights the most character lines and brings a retro feeling to an otherwise futuristic environment.
The interior has a classic 2+2 layout with an open space luggage compartment. The rear seat backrests have a unique, elongated design. Well visible from the outside, they add a sense of speed to the interior. The rear seats tilt forwards through 90 degrees and also serve as luggage bulkheads.
The seat profile inserts, gearbox lever and oval clock on the central console are milled from single piece aluminium billets, hand finished and anodised in a natural copper colour. All other aluminium components, including the pedals, gearbox paddles and steering wheel spokes are also hand finished and anodised in a palladium colour.
The passenger seats, though inspired by the racing bucket seats of the '50s, look futuristic and have a modern structure with half-integrated headrests and a bridge-like profile that serves as main structural element.
The three-spoke steering wheel and the crown deep in its centre form a three dimensional sculpture that seems to have been crafted in the workshop of an Italian artisan. Like the remainder of the Alfieri's interior, it too is 100% handmade.
The oval clock with red-blue back plate incorporates two sub-dials and is obviously inspired by a classic chronograph.
Sporting DNA
The Alfieri is based on the GranTurismo MC Stradale chassis with a 24 centimetre shorter wheelbase, giving it the proportions of a genuine supercar. Alfieri is 4,590 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase, 1,930 mm wide and 1,280 mm high.
Under the sleek body lies the transaxle platform of the Maserati GranTurismo. This 4.7 litre, naturally aspirated, V8 engine from Maranello develops 460 bhp @ 7,000 rpm and 520 Nm @ 4,750 rpm and gives the Alfieri a real driving force. Thanks to a special exhaust layout, this thoroughbred V8 also produces a breathtaking sound that made a real impression in Geneva when the concept was unveiled.
A six-speed, electro-actuated gearbox (MC Shift) is mounted in a single unit with the limited slip rear differential and connected to the engine via a rigid torque tube. The transaxle layout gives the Alfieri an optimized front-rear weight distribution with a slight predominance to the rear axle.
The Alfieri's carbon ceramic disc brakes come directly from the GranTurismo MC Stradale and are combined with blue Brembo brake calipers.
Jonathan Knowles is an Associate Professor of Architecture and has been teaching at RISD since 2001. He was co-project director for RISD’s Solar Decathlon Entry in 2005. Jonathan has taught at the Parsons School of Design, Cornell University and Columbia University. Jonathan is also a practicing architect and Passive House Consultant in New York City where he is a partner at Briggs Knowles Studio. The work of the firm has been published in several venues including The New York Times and Dwell magazine. He is currently overseeing the design and construction of two net-zero homes in New England.
In 2008, Jonathan initiated a pilot project with the Department of Engineering at Brown University, conducting research into new forms of thermal electric systems. The technology at the center of this project, the Stirling Engine, works purely by converting temperature differentials into mechanical energy. Employing solar energy as the heat source, the Stirling Engine has zero emissions, making it one of the most sustainable options available for the generation of electricity. When the Stirling Engine is incorporated into a Passive House—a structure with high-performance insulation, windows and an airtight building shell—the opportunity arises to create a comfortable space for human occupation that consumes no fossil fuels. The goal of the research is to demonstrate the viability of this concept.
From the beginning, the challenge felt daunting: assemble a team of students to design a net-zero solar-powered house from scratch; ensure that the design is buildable, affordable, innovative and aesthetically pleasing; raise the funds needed to build a functional, full-scale prototype; and then figure out how to ship the entire house to France for an international competition. That’s the 2014 Solar Decathlon Europe in a nutshell – yet there’s so much more to the story.
“Solar Decathlon Europe has been an amazing experience,” notes Matt Osborn MArch 15, one of dozens of students from RISD, Brown and the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt in Germany who designed and built the house since the project team first got together in 2012. “It’s been a fabulous opportunity to work with some incredibly talented people and learn about design, construction and real-life project coordination.” Together, the Techstyle Haus team designed and built a curvaceous 800-sf house that generates enough solar energy to power everything a homeowner needs to live there. They raised more than $750,000 in corporate support for materials and related costs, and fabricated the modular structure in a way that would allow for efficient shipping to the competition site in France.
On Bastille Day – July 14 – the Solar Decathlon Europe wrapped up after a two-week public exhibition at the Cité du Soleil in Versailles, France, where an estimated 20,000 visitors had the opportunity to walk through each house, talk with student designers and really get a feel for of the future designed by 20 collegiate teams from around the world. “Leading public tours has been an extremely rewarding experience,” notes Isby Lubin, a junior in Brown’s School of Engineering. “People have been pleasantly surprised by the acoustics and volume of the interior space. Few things have been more fulfilling than the offers by some of our visitors to move into our house.”