9 creative staircases

stairs are generally pretty boring.
don’t get me wrong: if the staircase gets me from one level to another, it’s succeeded as a design. i just wish they were a bit more exciting.
here are a few examples that might actually keep me amused for a few minutes before i realise i’m wheezing.
1. storage staircase

designer: unicraft joinery
i […]

scarecrows of the world

the top-notch photo above was taken by robert b haas and shows a shrimp farm in ecuador covered in coloured flags - apparently one of the more effective methods available to ward off birds. click on the little bugger for a larger version. i also demand that you check out his other photos on the […]

isamu noguchi’s incredible fountains

most of you will have seen one of these giant tap illusions before..

they can usually be found in waterparks around the world, surrounded by young kids attempting to destroy the hidden pole that holds it up.
well late japanese-american architect isamu noguchi took this family favourite one step further and created an incredible looking set of […]