20151030
Spooky But Cool: Friday 10/30 Edition - 20 Of The Most Amazing Abandoned Places On Earth.
Sure, there’s something spooky about them. But also something undeniably striking.
Craco, Italy
Despite being in existence since 540, much of this town’s population evacuated during the 20th century due to poor agriculture, a landslide in 1963, and a flood in 1972. Now it’s an ancient site so striking that is even that has served as the set for movies like The Passion of the Christ.
Saint Nicholas Church
This flooded church of Saint Nicholas sits in the Mavorvo Lake in Macedonia. The destruction was actually intentional; the lake was created to support a power plant, and the church and surrounding village were merely caught in the wake of progress. What’s left is an eerie juxatpositon of the dilpidated building against the lovely landscape.
Gougi Island
This fishing village (photographed by Jane Qing) on China’s Yangtze River isn’t your normal forgotten town — its lush buildings covered in ivy and greenery is surprisingly tranquil and striking.
Miranda Castle
Built in 1866, this fairytale-like structure in Belgium was intended to be a summer home, but the designer died before its completion in 1907. Afterwards it was taken over by Nazis during World War II, served as a summer camp for 20 years, and finally in 1991 was abandoned because it was too costly to maintain.
Ross Island
Located in South Andaman, India, this island was once a British administrative center for the Indian Penal Settlement. However, after it was abandoned it became overgrown with wild Ficus and now it has a stunning Jungle Book vibe.
Six Flags New Orleans
This theme park was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Murky water rose as high as six feet and salt water damaged 80 percent of the rides, leaving it too expensive to restore. What’s left behind is like a funhouse version of a theme park — and a strangely beautiful monument to the vibrant city once destroyed by tragedy.
Hirta, Scotland
While this was once a lush island occupied by many people, in the 1930s it was evacuated because of the threat of starvation and harsh weather. Now, abandoned stone structures are speckled across the fields.
Dome Homes in Florida
Just off of the coast of Marco Island in Cape Romano, Florida is a structure that looks like an abandoned alien space craft, but in reality it was once a vacation home that has since been destroyed by hurricanes. Now, the declining coastline makes it unsalvageable.
Berlin, Nevada
The Berlin Historic District was founded in 1897 as part of the mining boom, but never saw the success of other nearby towns and was largely abandoned by 1911. It’s now part of a Nevada State Park.
Kolmanskop, Namibia
This town was founded in the Namib desert in 1908 when a man found a diamond in the area, but was abandoned in 1954 after resources were exhausted. The homes that were left are now filled high with sand — a strange, yet striking, sight to behold.
Kilchurn Castle
This Scottish castle was built in the mid-1400s and housed some of the most powerful people in the country. However, it was abandoned in the 1700s, and is now one of the most photographed castles, because of it’s (obviously) striking location.
Kayakoy, Turkey
A town nestled amongst the Taurus Mountains was deserted in the 1920s because of a political population exchange with Greece. Today there are around 350 abandoned homes in the city. Nestled into the hillside and bathed in a sunset, they still look quite quaint.
The Floating Forest
This SS Ayrfield was built in 1911 and retired in 1972 in the Homebush Bay, which is west of Sydney and basically a ship graveyard. But it’s unique to the other abandoned vessels, because it’s since sprouted majestic mangrove trees and greenery.
Villa in Lake Como
While the history of this decrepit mansion nestled in the mountains of Lake Como is not certain, locals believe it was built in the 1800s and according to rumors it was abandoned due to a murder or suicide.
Allerheiligen Monastery
Located in the Black Forest in Germany, this church was first built in 1192 and has been struck by lightening and burnt up to three times since — which is why it was eventually left in its current form as ruins.
Ta Prohm Temple
This famous temple in Angkor Wat, Cambodia was abandoned after the fall of the empire in the 17th century and — after hundreds of years of neglect — became one with the jungle. Today the ruins are looked after in order to stabilize and maintain the temple.
Maunsell Army Sea Forts
These forts were created to protect the Kent, England shores from a German attack during World War II. Afterwards, they were decommissioned in 1950, briefly served as radio stations for pirates, and are now abandoned completely.
Dundas Castle
This Roscoe, New York castle was designed by architect Bradford L. Gilbert for his Scottish wife, Anna Dundas. However, Gilbert died and Dundas was committed to a sanatorium before its completion so they never got a chance to live in it — but some say Dundas’ ghost still roams the halls.
Bodiam Castle
This moated castle was built in the 14th century in East Sussex, England by a knight looking to protect the area against the French in the Hundred Years’ War. But after surviving several wars it was abandoned and today is a tourist attraction that’s open to the public.
Methodist Church
You might be surprised by the location of this gorgeous church: Gary, Indiana. It cost $1 million to build in 1926 and once had a congregation of over 3,000 thanks to the booming steel town, but as employment declined and crime rose, the church dwindled and was abandoned in 1980.
via House Beautiful
20151029
Wear It Like: Sam Riley - Thursday 10/29 Edition
20151028
20151027
Wear It Like: Sam Riley - Tuesday 10/27 Edition
Kibel Blue Notch Lapel Suit @ Reiss
Paul Smith Silk Blue Tie @ Mr Porter
Dapper Bristol Watch @ Daniel Wellington
Hogan Brogue Detail Boots in Blue @ farfetch
Le Gramme Brushed Ring @ Mr Porter
20151026
20151023
Friday 10/23 Open House: Gothic-Style Chapel Transformed into a Stunning Holiday Cottage
Located in Forest-in-Teesdale, England is a rustic chapel that’s been
converted from a Methodist sanctuary into a charming modern home. This
transformation was completed by Evolution Design, and they restored the once-vacant space from many years of disrepair. Now, it’s a vibrant holiday cottage called Chapel on the Hill,
and it welcomes up to seven guests at a time who want to appreciate the
gently rolling countryside and its timeless architecture.
Though the country house looks great now, remodeling the chapel was no easy feat. The first step was repairing the damaged roof and boarding the windows and doors to prevent any further water erosion. Afterwards, the design process began. The plan called for three guest bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen/dining area, and a living room. To ensure that the space would feel open and airy, a mezzanine level was added for the bedrooms. The ground floor was designed to contain everything else, in addition to a fourth bedroom.
Although the chapel changed significantly in its use, the designers kept the building’s original elegance intact. The Gothic-style architecture, with its original roof trusses and arched windows, remained the same. Custom panes and shutters were also installed in keeping with the historic details.
The Chapel on the Hill is currently available for short stays and weekly bookings through Airbnb.
via MyModernMet | Chapel on the Hill: Airbnb
Though the country house looks great now, remodeling the chapel was no easy feat. The first step was repairing the damaged roof and boarding the windows and doors to prevent any further water erosion. Afterwards, the design process began. The plan called for three guest bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen/dining area, and a living room. To ensure that the space would feel open and airy, a mezzanine level was added for the bedrooms. The ground floor was designed to contain everything else, in addition to a fourth bedroom.
Although the chapel changed significantly in its use, the designers kept the building’s original elegance intact. The Gothic-style architecture, with its original roof trusses and arched windows, remained the same. Custom panes and shutters were also installed in keeping with the historic details.
The Chapel on the Hill is currently available for short stays and weekly bookings through Airbnb.
via MyModernMet | Chapel on the Hill: Airbnb
20151022
10/22 Edition: Thursday Design - 17 Of The Most Stunning Metro Stations Around the Globe
Look up at the stunning ceiling of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, which also holds the Guinness World Record for the largest railway station by number of platforms with a whopping total of 44 and a secret one that is said to be below the Waldorf Astoria.
Flickr/Christian Ronnel | Source: Guinness World Records
The Komsomolskaya station in Moscow, Russia, is a Neoclassical-inspired station designed by Dmitry Chechulin. Inside are chandeliers and ceilings that resemble those found in grand ballrooms and mosaics inspired by a famous wartime speech given by Stalin.
Shutterstock/Popova Valeriya | Source: CNN Travel
Get lost in the imaginary world of Jules Verne at the Arts Et Métiers Station in Paris, France, which was designed by comic artist François Schuiten and includes copper walls lined with submarine-style windows and giant gears that hang from the ceiling.
Shutterstock/Christian Mueller | Source: Metro Paris
Dubai is known for its opulence, and its Khalid Bin Al Waleed Station is no exception. Massive chandeliers in the shapes of glowing jellyfish dangle from its ceilings to cast a blue glow over the station, which also holds images of traditional pearl divers.
Shutterstock/Philip Lange | Source: CNN Travel
The Wesfriedhof Station in Munich, Germany, was designed by Ingo Mauer and includes 11 large concave lamps that fill the space with captivating lights.
Flickr/Tim Adams | Source: Huffington Post
The Atocha Train Station in Madrid, Spain, is the city’s largest and includes steel and glass construction blended with tropical gardens throughout its concourse. While waiting for your train, view the station’s display of sculptures.
Shutterstock/dejan83 | Source: Rail Europe
Over 90 of the subway stations in Stockholm, Sweden, have been decorated with sculptures, mosaics, paintings, and installations by artists. One of them is the Stadion station, which was decorated by artists Enno Hallek and Ake Pallarp and includes a vibrant rainbow painting that lines the arches.
Stockholm is also home to the Kungsträdgården metro station, which houses the relics of the old Stockholm Makalös palace and hosts an impressive industrial-looking design.
Shutterstock/Eastfjord Productions | Source: Stockholm Business Region
Finally in Stockholm, there’s the T-Centralen station, which might not look like anything out of the ordinary from the outside, but once you step inside you’ll come across bright blue and white cave-like platforms that transform the space.
Flickr/imagea.org
The Avtovo metro station in Saint Petersburg, Russia, is lined with chandeliers located at the center of the walking areas and on the station platforms, ornaments decorated with Laurel branches, marble columns, stately mosaics, and historical memorials.
Shutterstock/Anton Kudelin | Source: Travel + Leisure
The Park Pobedy Station in Moscow, Russia, is also stunning with its stained glass, floor-to-ceiling marble structures, cavernous ceilings, and some of the longest escalators in Europe, each stretching 413 feet.
Shutterstock/Maxim Apryatin | Source: Thrillist
The Zoloti Vorota in Kiev, Ukraine, was created through a series of artists who filled the station with intricate mosaics along its columns and surfaces. It also hosts chandeliers with candle-shaped lighting to create an elegant space.
Flickr/Michał Huniewicz | Source: Complex
Albeit being a tourist attraction rather than a station, the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel in Shanghai, China, takes passengers though an underground ride underneath the Huangpu River and includes amazing audio-visual effects.
Shutterstock/robert paul van beets | Source: Time Out Shanghai
The entrance of the Palais Royal at the Musee du Louvre in Paris, France, is adorned with the artwork of Jean-Michel Othoniel, which intertwines colored beads to form a beautiful design.
The Mayakovskaya metro station in Moscow, Russia, is considered to be one of the most beautiful. The station is decorated with marble, stainless steel, and lamps hidden inside oval niches on the ceiling with small panels designed by artist Aleksandr Deyneka.
20151021
20151020
Wear It Like: Alan Cumming - Tuesday 10/20 Edition
1. George Slim Fit Light Grey Suit @ Reiss
2. Drake's Woven Silk Tie @ Mr Porter
3. Larrson & Jennings Matte Black Leather Watch @ Matches
4. Tom Ford Linen and Cotton Pocket Square @ Mr Porter
5. Edgeworth Glasses @ Warby Parker
6. Vivienne Westwood Classic Brogue @ farfetch
Sounds: Hotline Bling by Drake
20151019
Wear It Like: Alan Cumming - Monday 10/19 Edition
1. Maison Martin Margiela Three Piece Camel Suit @ Barneys
2. Mens Sheared Mink 3/4 Fur @ Kaufman Furs
3. Lennox White French Cuff Shirt @ Sir Jack's
4. Tateossian Gunmetal Watch Movement Cufflinks @ Mr Porter
5. Marsell Distressed Derby Shoes @ farfetch
Sounds: Get Behind The Mule by Tom Waits @ Amazon
20151017
20151016
20151014
Wear It Like: Norman Reedus - Wednesday 10/14 Edition
20151013
Wear It Like: Norman Reedus - Tuesday 10/13 Edition
20151012
Wear It Like: Norman Reedus - Monday 10/12 Edition
1. Paul Smith Wool Suit @ Matches
2. Drake's Melange Woven Tie @ Mr Porter
3. Seven London Tigers Eye Ring @ ASOS
4. Ermenegildo Zegna Patch Pocket Denim Shirt @ Matches
5. Fiorentini + Baker 752 Eternity Boots @ farfetch
6. Paul Smith Woven Pocket Square @ Mr Porter
Sounds: Dreams About Her by Gramatik @ Amazon
20151009
Friday 10/9 Edition: Steve McQueen’s 1934 Indian Sport Scout Motorcycle Hits The Auction Block
An avid motorcycle collector, Noted actor Steve McQueen was particularly fond of Indian Motorcycle – the Springfield, Massachusetts-based motorcycle manufacturer whose hallmark lies with classic American models. This month, the celebrated actor’s 1934 Indian Sport Scout, a slimmer version of Indian’s classic Scout model, will be put up for auction.
The lightweight model runs on a 750 cc engine and features an ivory and black paint job, an open frame, and a Euro-style fork. The bike will also come with a UK V5C registration document and a Certificate of Title from the State of Idaho signed by McQueen himself. This 1934 Indian Sport Scout motorcycle will be up for auction October 18 at Staffordshire County Showground through Bonhams with an estimated sale price of $83,600–$99,000 USD.
h/t Hypebeast
h/t Hypebeast
20151008
Wear It Like: Vincent Cassel - Thursday 10/8 Edition
20151007
Wear It Like: Vincent Cassel - Wednesday 10/7 Edition
1. Acne Garrett Melton Coat @ Mr Porter
2. Medway Classic Chinos @ Reiss
3. Polo Ralph Laurnen V-Neck Sweater @ Matches
4. Alexander McQueen Skull Blend Scarf @ Mr Porter
5. 4oz Pewter Cartridge Flask @ Sir Jack's
6. Church's Paris Derby Shoe @ farfetch
Sounds: How Deep is Your Love by Calvin Harris @ Amazon
20151006
Wear It Like: Vincent Cassel - Tuesday 10/6 Edition
1. Polo Ralph Lauren Newport Chinos @ Mr Porter
2. Martino Navy Blazer @ Reiss
3. Mykita Russell Sunglasses @ farfetch
4. Cerruti 1881 Paris Cotton Shirt @ Mr Porter
5. Tom Ford Linen and Cotton Blend Pocket Square @ Mr Porter
6. Harrys of London Basel Suede Loafers @ Mr Porter
Sounds: All In Forms by Bonobo @ Amazon
20151005
20151002
High Seas: Friday 10/2 Edition - Solange Super Yacht Is Better Equipped Than A Mansion
At 278 feet in length
and weighing over 2,900 tons, the Solandge is enormous, but it isn't the
size that sets this yacht apart.
The interior of the boat, designed by Aileen Rodriguez, could put the majority of English stately homes to shame with lavish detailing, a nine-person lift, vast rooms, and as many amenities as anyone could wish for.
The Solandge, the creation of renowned shipmaker Lürssen, comes with 29 crew, who cater to any owner willing to pay $1.1 million a week to live aboard the yacht which predominantly sails in sunnier waters, such as the Caribbean. The yacht is available from Burgess.
Here's what she looks like inside.
The Solandge was designed by Espen Øeino, which was has crafted some of the biggest and boldest super-yachts of the past decade. This one is no different, featuring swooping curves and multiple levels that give it a dramatic, Bond-villain-esque look.
The interior of the boat, designed by Aileen Rodriguez, could put the majority of English stately homes to shame with lavish detailing, a nine-person lift, vast rooms, and as many amenities as anyone could wish for.
The Solandge, the creation of renowned shipmaker Lürssen, comes with 29 crew, who cater to any owner willing to pay $1.1 million a week to live aboard the yacht which predominantly sails in sunnier waters, such as the Caribbean. The yacht is available from Burgess.
Here's what she looks like inside.
The Solandge was designed by Espen Øeino, which was has crafted some of the biggest and boldest super-yachts of the past decade. This one is no different, featuring swooping curves and multiple levels that give it a dramatic, Bond-villain-esque look.
The
very upper deck — the boat has six — is dedicated to the owner. The
outside area includes a Jacuzzi which has been recessed in order to
prevent it from disturbing the view and a seating area for 15 or more.
With
a crew of 29, preparing anything yourself is out of the question. The
Solandge has multiple bars across its six levels all of which come with a
trained bar tender, willing to whip up any cocktail desired.
Having
all of the staff is useful when hosting on the vessel, which can
comfortably sleep up to 16 guests at any time across a myriad of
different bedroom spread across the six decks.
While
most yachts are constrained to keeping the accessories to a minimum due
to size, the Solandge has no such problems and can permanently house
various bars and a nine-person lift which stops at all six decks.
Moving
inside, the Solandge is furnished unlike anything else that floats on
the water. Many of the items look like they wouldn't be out of place in
an English country mansion. Here is one of the indoor living spaces,
furnished opulently.
Every
aspect of the vessel is beautifully maintained, right down to the
chandelier that hangs over one of the many dining tables that can seat
up to 12. On the far wall is a painting, an unusual fixture on any yacht
but this one.
The
yacht includes an office which has a distinctly White House vibe that
is in keeping with the rest of the rooms. The view is also spectacular
from the gigantic windows, which look out from the office's upper deck
position.
The
bedrooms, of which there are over eight, are all beautifully furnished.
This is the master bedroom, located on the top deck. The whole upper
suite includes his-and-her bathrooms, a Jacuzzi and a 180-degree view
off the front of the boat.
While
the other bedrooms are not as grand as the master suite, they
definitely aren't bad with views out of giant windows onto any location
the boat chooses to go and an ensuite bathroom to every room.
One
of the more unusual features of the Solandge is the full-size, fully
equipped cinema room which can show the latest movies to the boat's
occupants. For those who are feeling more lively, there is also a fully
kitted out DJ deck on the upper level.
The
boat includes a gym, with state-of-the-art equipment, that has a
stunning view out onto the bow of the vessel. A giant sliding door
reveals the outside and can let a breeze in. The area leads into the
pool if you want a post-workout cool down.
The
Solandge has its own steam room and sauna, completing the on-board gym.
Beyond these, there are two Jacuzzis and a swimming pool.
Every
bedroom comes with its own ensuite. This one is the largest and
accompanies the master suite with individual wardrobes for men and
women. While the design is more modern than other areas, it's still
broadly in keeping with the overall aesthetic. The sink is made of
marble.
While
this may look like the Captain's chair, it's actually the in-house
beauty salon located on the top deck. It comes with a qualified crew
member who will tend to every aesthetic need.
The
pool sits at the back of the boat and is a neat 5.5m (18ft) by 2.5m
(8ft) making it perfect for early morning lengths. For colder climates
the pool is heated and can provide a reprieve from the sea which, on a
boat this size, can be a long way down.
The
view from the highest point on the boat — the master suite — looking
off the stern onto the clear blue sea of whichever exotic location the
Solandge has sailed to.
Having
won the "Best Exterior" award at the Monaco Yacht Show, the Solandge is
certified in its design prowess. Øeino's design manages to effectively
make a boat that measures over three-quarters of a football pitch long
and is six decks high elegant and graceful in the water.
Due
to its size, the Solandge is not quick. It has a top speed of 17.5
knots (20 mph). Of course, this just gives bystanders more time to
admire this extraordinary vessel.
via BI
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