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| 19:51 Sun 11 May 2008 |
Tag: Illuminate
These items have all been tagged with the tag "Illuminate", You can see other tags in the Tag Cloud| Home Theater |
| 2008-02-20 18:14:53 |
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If you are lucky enough to have a home theater, most of us would be happy with a projector, surround sound and perhaps a comfy sofa or two. Not so for these homeowners. Pentagram Architects partner James Biber has designed this home theater in Montauk New York, taking inspiration from Radio City Music Hall and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The theater has a series of round arches, which house 600 five-watt dimmer-controlled light bulbs that provide a soft ambient light for when you need to find that elusive remote control. And as in the Music Hall, the lights are positioned to glow away from the viewers because we all hate to have lights in our eyes when watching the big screen. Biber has designed the theater to function like a TV room, in that it is comfortable and intimate enough for a romantic night in with a bottle of red and a Hugh Grant movie, but can also easily accommodate up to ten people to watch the big game, or perhaps a slumber party with the girls. All of the surfaces in the room are covered in orange felt to help with the acoustics, and seating on the floor has been taken care of by Edelman Leather who custom made the beanbags. This house, which also boasts a large private outdoor space looking onto the Atlantic Ocean, recently won an American Architecture Award for distinguished buildings and a Citation for Design in the AIA New York State Design Awards. By Brendan McKnight Random archive Outdoor Home Theater Cool Tatts A Swiss Chalet W Maldives |
| Sajjadah 1426 - Illuminating Prayer Rug |
| 2008-02-18 23:59:34 |
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At TCH, we have always been interested in learning about illuminated furniture, housewares, gadgets and other items. Lighted bicycle tires, rugs, night clubs and dance floors ... have all been presented at one time or another on our pages. A new entry - a lighted sajjadah or prayer rug - comes from a Turkish designer, Soner Özenç. The Britain-based designer uses light as an integral element in his imaginative creations. This modern piece that he calls Sajjadah 1426 (1426 is the year 2005 in the Islamic calendar), combines technology and the Muslim culture. Sajjadah 1426 is a piece of art and a great example of the electroluminescent phosphor printing technology. It is also quite practical. It assists the person who performs the divine service of prayers, called namaz, not just by creating an amazing atmosphere, but by actually finding the right direction to pray towards. With the help of an imbedded compass module, the lighted motifs of the rug turn brighter the closer the rug is turned toward the direction of Mecca. This modern sajjadah introduces a brand new experience in the daily performance of namaz. By Yagmur Uslu via The Cool Hunter Turkey |
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| Light Tape |
| 2007-06-15 15:43:02 |
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Lighting Stripes and magic tape are illuminating advertising spaces. These products project a continuous 180-degree light, bright enough to be seen from up to 130 meters (426 ft) at night. The tape is totally flexible and can be wrapped around any surface as well as cut to any shape and size. Lighting Stripes & Magic Tape are completely dimmable for funky lighting effects, as well as appealing backlit displays. The concept behind the tape has also been used in a range of furniture pieces by the manufacturer Elshine. The tapes thousand and one uses range from wearing them as a Flashdance headband and hitting the clubs through to gift wrapping Grandma's birthday gift and blinding her. One thing is for sure, if these were around in the 80's, George Michael would have wallpapered his entire house with it. OTT! By Andy G |
| STICK ON RECHARGEABLE LIGHTS |
| 2006-11-02 08:57:18 |
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With suction cupped feet and a warm inner glow, these rechargeable , stick on anywhere lights are not only cool but rather handy. The lights are surrounded by a rubber outer shell which houses and protects the inner bulb. Three suction cups at the base act as feet, allowing the bulb to be placed just about anywhere. As they are battery operated and fully rechargeable, the bulbs are cordless and can travel with you and take up new real estate in the most unusual places. They will be available to purchase from online store sometime in 2007. by Billy T |
| MOON BEAMS |
| 2006-09-27 08:35:41 |
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In the 80's, kids had the Glow Worm' - a cute and cuddly plush worm who, when squeezed lovingly tight, emitting a soft glow that kept kids feeling safe and secure. Two decades later, in a world were minimal is the order of the day, comes the modern version Moon Beans'. This series of gel like, squishy creatures respond to a light tap on the head by radiating a soft glow light that can be set in different modes. From strobe to dim, through to beat sensitive, the Moon Beams cater for all moods. Each character in the series is delightfully different from the other and lets off various light colors also. Think of them as illuminated cousins of the Jelly babies. by Andy G |
| I-BAR |
| 2006-08-23 02:39:43 |
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The modern bar just got all high tech on us thanks to "iBar," a clever new technology which illuminates a bar's surface to project effects such as animations and real video. The intelligent tracking system detects all objects placed on the bar and responds to them so next time you order your third lycee martini you can trust that the glow you are seeing is indeed real and not a product of your gin fuelled imagination. by Billy T |
| SEXY OUTDOOR BAR/CLUB EXPERIENCES |
| 2006-08-03 11:13:26 |
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The trend for alfresco dining has gone one step further with the alfresco bar and nightclub. Vodka brand Smirnoff was the first to kick off the trend with its amazing inflate-portable bar/club. This go anywhere comfort zone is comprised by a number of inflatable cubes to create theoverall effectt of a portable bar/chill out zone. The design brief was simple, create a cool image. Nothing cooler than ice is there? It's not all aesthetics however, the design must be wind resistant, water proof and with hold a large number of occupants. It's translucent appearance, invites the creativity of light shows to radiate through the bar at night. For the funkiest bar on the go, just add ice! If you're not on Smirnoff's touring list get to Berlin instead where the new open air club Kubik is sending local temperatures skywards. Located near Berlin's river Spree, Kubik's modular design literally glows in the dark, with dozens of conventional 1000-litre water tanks used to create a temporary installation. On the weekends the tanks double as glowing DJ booths, filled with some of Europe's best record spinners on a mission to keep clubbers firmly on the alfresco dance floor. Thanks to our friends at Designspotter for spotting this. by Billy T |
| GLOW IN THE DARK DINING |
| 2006-06-21 14:33:56 |
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One of the keys to good interior design is lighting. The sandbox 'luminous' table takes the concept of lighting to a whole new level, that is, incorporating it into the design and construction of furniture, rather than seeing it as something separate. A stylish addition to any living room, the luminous table glows in proportion to the ambient lighting in the room, so the darker the space the more intense the glow. The table comes in several different colors and sizes. It's glow in the dark fun for grown ups. by Billy T |
| THE COOLEST TATTOO's YOU WILL EVER SEE |
| 2006-05-03 14:07:18 |
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Always wanted a tattoo but afraid of what your boss will say? Thanks to a fascinating new technique you can cover yourself in body art and no one will be the wiser, unless they see you in the dark, which is the only time these tattoos are visible. The new technique uses blacklight reactive ink, which is reactive to UV light. It's kinda freaky but imagine the fun you could have after dark. by Billy T |
