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Space Saving: Amazing Vintage Photographs of Vertical Parking Lots From Between the 1920s and 1950s

Fri, 24 May 2019 14:15:57 +0300

The dawn of the automobile age was cause for anxiety – and innovation – in the 1920s. The huge number of car commuters eventually meant the construction of countless parking garages and lots. But in the meantime, the car elevator was seen as a modern, space-saving solution.

This is your future home in space, according to billionaire Jeff Bezos

Fri, 17 May 2019 16:00:47 +0300

Jeff Bezos made his billions with Amazon but he’s gone far, far past that now. The billionaire and one-time richest person in the world is focusing efforts on Blue Origin, the private space company he founded. Recently, Blue Origin revealed its Blue Moon lunar lander at a special event in the United States. Alongside that, the company has shown off a set of futuristic habitats that could one day support human life away from Earth.

New York’s Touristy New Public Space Is A Giant Endless Staircase

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 15:08:05 +0300

Where the High Line ends and Midtown begins you will find Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in US history. The extraordinary centerpiece of Hudson Yards is its spiral staircase, a soaring new landmark meant to be climbed. This interactive design piece was imagined by Thomas Heatherwick and Heatherwick Studio as a focal point where people can enjoy new perspectives of the city and one another from different heights, angles.

9 Photos From Outer Space That Will Remind You How Stunningly Beautiful Earth Is

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 12:28:47 +0300

In case you forgot how remarkably beautiful of a planet we live on, the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured some fairly credible reminders. Take a look. Just don't forget to pick your jaw up off the floor when you're done.

These products will save so much space

Mon, 01 Sep 2014 13:44:21 +0400

Whether your home is tiny or you just want room for more rad stuff, these lifesavers are for you.

Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Space

Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:25:32 +0400

Space is very mysterious, but here is what we do know.

Things From Space

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 09:40:24 +0400

Arroyo Grande, California-based artist Mark Bryan has created a surreal collection of sci-fi themed oil paintings titled Things From Space. The paintings portray a futuristic vision of Earth that is under attack by monstrous alien robots and UFOs. In a few of his pieces, Mark mixes in pop culture icons who are either helping to protect us (Mona Lisa) or are one of the many helpless victims (Bambi). Prints are available to purchase online via Mark’s Imagekind store.