Teaching Hotel Maastricht

12-9-2010

On Friday September 10th 2010 the Teaching Hotel Chateau Bethlehem was officially opened. This ancient castle has been decorated by contemporary Dutch designers. The hotel serves as a learning environment for students of the Hotelschool Maastricht.

Drink responsibly

11-9-2010

Grolsch wants to promote responsible drinking. Therefore, they introduced a Dutch version of www.talkingalcohol.com. This site provides information about alcohol and its use.

Energy marshmallows

11-9-2010

These marshmallows from “Stay Puft” are loaded with caffeine, a weird but special combination.

Wine ice cream

11-9-2010

The sorbets of Wine Cellar Sorbets is made from wine. Flavors include Ruby Port, Champagne, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Sauna on styrofoam island

10-9-2010

At the expo ‘La Carte d’apres Nature’ designer Anne Holtorp presented his vision of a floating island of styrofoam with a spa. The building is covered with plants and flowers for the production of oxygen and to eliminate CO2 substances from the air.

Pop up dining in Eindhoven

10-9-2010

From October 1st to December 15th, you can enjoy a gourmet dinner in the Blob in Eindhoven, designed by Massimiliano Fuksas. On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, guests can enjoy a 4 -, 5 – or 6-course dinner of food designer Annelies Hermsen (daughter of starchef Toine Hermsen). BLB restaurant is on the second floor of the Blob, BLB Lounge and BLB Cocktail on the third floor.

Water footprint

9-9-2010

In collaboration with two other environmental organizations, WWF launched a campaign to make people aware of their water footprint. For example, the production of 200 grams of beef requires 3960 liters of water.

Skytyping

9-9-2010

After having spotted Flogo’s before, for more experienced pilot there’s another challenge: Skytyping. Skytyping is a message in de air, made of small clouds.

Zero Gravity Cup

9-9-2010

With the “Zero Gravity Cup” you will never spill coffee again. The cup remains tilted until it’s filled. Pouring coffee will be a lot easier.

Had enough of dull doors?

8-9-2010

According to designer Karim Rashid people might want to spice thing up when it comes to door design. These doors are the finishing touch to any room.

I was in… citymarketing

8-9-2010

A new souvenir shop in Paris, called “I was in Paris”, tries to promote the city with these trendy souvenirs for young and older people.

Your Urban Framers

7-9-2010

You like the benefits, but not the burden of a vegetable garden? The Young Urban Farmers take care of your vegetable garden for you. From sowing to harvesting. Do you prefer to do some activities yourself, but you don’t know how to do them? The Urban Farmers also teach people how to work in their garden, and how to take care of their crops.

The Cave Restaurant

7-9-2010

In Sydney they also have a cave restaurant (The Cave restaurant), but artificial. The design is reminiscent of a cave and is designed by Koichi Takada.

Cave restaurant in Cancun

7-9-2010

At Alux Restaurant in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) you can dine and lounge in natural caves. Several areas  can be found in the cave, from private dining areas to bars that can be rented separately.

Brew your own beer

6-9-2010

At the Brooklyn Brew Shop in New York, everybody can now buy a brew-your-own-beer-kit. The kit is designed for people who don’t have a lot of room in their homes.

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