The most colorful cities around the world – There’s more to a city than just concrete, steel and hard work. The color of a city’s architecture and the creativity of its people can turn a dull, functional town into a thing of vibrant beauty. From the favelas of Rio de [...]
0In urban life, the subway is synonymous with the spirit of the city. It frees the city dweller from the automobile, it moves from point to point with speed while capturing the curiosity of its passenger. From Moscow to Montreal, Paris to Pyongyang, these 10 transit systems house truly stunning [...]
9In 2011, the industry of luxury and performance-class automobiles continued its current trend of “faster and smarter”. Hybrid and electric technologies continue to work their way up to the six-figure circuit, while the internal combustion mainstays continue to shatter the 200 mph super car barrier. From the stunning Lamborghini Ave
0We gadget lovers are visual people by nature, and our attraction to technology is very much by design. These 10 gadgets represent the most visually appealing and functionally valuable items of 2011. From the Nest Smart Thermostat to the wild Orime Mouse, its hard not to want this [...]
1On the road map of great American cuisine, Bern’s Steak House is a truly premier destination. Famous for its dry-aged steaks, world-leading wine selection and private dessert room, Bern’s is a beloved retreat for dignitaries, celebrities and foodies alike. It’s been called the best steak house in the United States. [...]
2Throughout 2011, we covered the latest and greatest in modern architecture, automotive design, photography, fashion and more. At the end of the year, we like to look back at the most visually striking advancements in design culture and share our favorites with TheCoolist community. These 50 images represent our favorites [...]
0We humans take the measurement of time for granted. Our mobile phones, our computers and our televisions all display the time without error, but this is a new revolution in human technology. For the last few thousand years, we have relied upon complicated machinery and even the position of the [...]
0Faceted Design – When a designer takes curves out of the equation, only sharp edges and hard angles remain. These edges and angles can create truly beautiful works of design, be they automotive, architectural or even artistic. The results are faceted designs, wild crystalline structures that make a super car [...]
0Floating Hotels — As land becomes more scarce, enterprising hoteliers need creative alternatives to brick, mortar and terra firma. One increasingly common frontier is found in the waters beyond, where floating hotels have begun to claim space in the rivers, lakes and oceans around us. To celebrate the new trend [...]
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