15 Unusual and Creative Buildings

Creative houses and unusual building designs from all over the world.

Barcode Building

This unusual office building is located in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Crooked House

Designed by Szotynscy Zaleski, the 4,000 square meter house is located in Rezydent shopping center in Sopot, Poland.
Sanrio Strawberry House

Creative strawberry house located in Denenchofu, Tokyo (Japan).
Basque Health Department Building

New headquarters of the Basque Health Department created by Coll-Barreu Arquitectos are located in the Ensanche, New Town (Spain).
Solar Ark Building

Located in Japan, the Solar Ark building is a solar power generation facility that offers activities to cultivate a better appreciation of solar power generation.
Walt Disney Concert Hall

Beautiful concert hall located in Los Angeles, California seats 2,265 people and serves as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.Upside Down House

Creative house designed by Daniel Czapiewski is located in the tiny village of Szymbark in Poland.
Digital Beijing Building

Olympic technical support center for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
Dancing House

Designed by Czech architect Vlado Milunić in co-operation with Canadian architect Frank Gehry, the house vaguely resembles a pair of dancers. The building is located in downtown Prague, Czech Republic.
Cybertecture Egg Building

James Law have been commissioned by Vijay Associate to create an office unlike any other in Mumbai, India. The building is due for completion by the end of 2010.
Piano Building

Located in Anhui province of China, inside the transparent violin is the staircase to the building upstairs.
Burj Al Fateh Hotel

Beautiful five-star hotel located in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan.
Ray and Maria Stata Center

Unusual academic complex designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sliding House

Located in London, the Sliding House is equipped with a mobile roof/wall enclosure which adds the ability to change the overall composition of the building according to season.
Longaberger Basket Building

Unique building that looks like a giant basket, located in Newark, Ohio.

ursa - major

ursa - major

medium: mixed media - airbrush underpainting with brush applied finished work on top
paints: hansa pro colors and golden open acrylics
airbrush: harder & steenbeck evolution
dimensions: 24 inches x 18 inches (61 cm x 46 cm)

copyright © 2009 j. w. baker / wolf song studio

persoenlich erstellter text von j. w. baker am 29.05.2009
bild und text mit persoenlicher und freundlicher erlaubnis des kuenstlers j. w. baker

j. w. baker jwbart.com und jwbaker.wolfsongstudio.com

reverie

reverie

medium: mixed media - airbrush underpainting with brush applied finished work on top
paints: hansa pro colors and golden open acrylics
airbrush: harder & steenbeck evolution
dimensions: 24 inches x 18 inches (61 cm x 46 cm)

copyright © 2009 j. w. baker / wolf song studio

persoenlich erstellter text von j. w. baker am 29.05.2009
bild und text mit persoenlicher und freundlicher erlaubnis des kuenstlers j. w. baker

j. w. baker jwbart.com und jwbaker.wolfsongstudio.com

nonchalant

nonchalant

medium: mixed media - airbrush underpainting with brush applied finished work on top
paints: hansa pro colors and golden open acrylics
airbrush: harder & steenbeck evolution
dimensions: 18 inches x 24 inches (46 cm x 61 cm)

copyright © 2009 j. w. baker / wolf song studio

persoenlich erstellter text von j. w. baker am 29.05.2009
bild und text mit persoenlicher und freundlicher erlaubnis des kuenstlers j. w. baker

j. w. baker jwbart.com und jwbaker.wolfsongstudio.com

dappled

dappled

medium: mixed media - airbrush underpainting with brush applied finished work
paints: hansa pro colors and golden open acrylics
airbrush: harder & steenbeck evolution
dimensions: 20 inches x 15 inches (51 cm x 38 cm)

copyright © 2009 j. w. baker / wolf song studio

persoenlich erstellter text von j. w. baker am 29.05.2009
bild und text mit persoenlicher und freundlicher erlaubnis des kuenstlers j. w. baker

j. w. baker jwbart.com und jwbaker.wolfsongstudio.com

Fashion Bridal Hairstyles

Following photos are fashionable bridal hairstyles, personally, I love Bridal Hairstyle Nine most, what's your opinion?

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Popular Handbags And Purses

Handbags and purses have been very essential accessories in our lives. Even though women are often seen carrying handbags, men also have needs when it comes to carrying their belongings. The functionality and usefulness of a bag makes it in-demand by people of any age. Student need bags as much as working people does. There are also some sort of handbags that can be used during outdoor outings and trips.

There is a wide variety of purses and bags available in the market today. More and more women are getting lucrative with the latest trend of such accessories these days, that is why different designers don't want to stop creating new styles and designs each year. Handbags made by popular designers are one of the best things you can find available and highlighted in many shopping malls as well as online stores. Models and popular celebrities are the ones who are endorsing designer handbags to attract and convince more people. Also, different trendy outfits are being complemented to create a fashion statement with fashion bags.

As with the different kinds of handbags available in market these days, sometimes it is quite hard to spot the not. Meaning, almost all products can be imitated and so as handbags and purses. There are so many knock-off or unauthentic purses making their lead in many thrift stores today. The major thing that makes them in-demand is that they are affordable, which is budget-friendly in many pockets. However knock-off products are often made of low quality materials and craftsmanship, different from branded ones that are have a high standard when it comes to materials and craftsmanship.

Handbags and purses can be very useful in many instances, such as at work, at school, outdoor outings, gym, business trips and so on. Utility bags such as tool bags, diaper bags and toiletry bags are also the kinds that are very in-demand today. Such utility bags are good for busy women who don't always carry papers works, pens and business card cases. Diaper bags are good for moms on the go with a baby in tow. Diaper bags often have several good spaces and pockets to accommodate different baby items. The same thing goes to toiletry bags which have multi function that helps you carry your grooming items, cosmetics and even some of your apparels.

There are a lot of variety to choose from. You can purchase a good handbag to serve as a gift to a friend. There are several occasions which handbags can be given as gifts, such as wedding birthdays, graduation etc. Weddings, in particular, are affairs that beautiful purses are given as bridesmaids gifts. Many bride opt for personalized purses because they can have their bridesmaids' names or initials embroidered on the purses. You can find lots of handbags and purses that can be customized, making them a personalized accessory for you and for other friends. From personalized cosmetic bags, beach bags, evening purses to tote bags. Just make sure that when shopping for such accessories, you want to consider your own personality and body shape, the same thing when you buy for them to serve as a gift.

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15 Strangest Lamps

airbrush action may - june 2009 issue

airbrush action may - june 2009 issue

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cheongsam - Chinese traditional dress (qipao)

Chinese cheongsam is Chinese traditional dress (qipao), which looks rich arid magnificent. Now the cheongsam (qipao) enjoys a growing popularity in the international world of high fashion.

The cheongsam (qipao) is a female long dress with distinctive Chinese features: Its neck is high, collar closed, and its sleeves may be either short, medium or full length, depending on season and taste. The dress is buttoned on the right side, with a loose chest, a fitting waist, and slits up from the sides, all of which combine to set off the beauty of the female shape.

The cheongsam (qipao) can be made of different materials and to varying lengths, they can be worn either on casual or formal occasions. In either case, it creates an impression of simple and quiet charm, elegance and neatness. No wonder it is so much liked by women not only of China but of foreign countries as well.