Added on 12/12/09

Of u nu zin hebt om te relaxen, te lezen, te zonnen of te slapen, u kunt steeds met een eenvoudige handeling de cocon in de gewenste positie zetten. De rugleuning is in verschillende posities te zetten en voor de meeste modellen zelfs in volledige... See more

Of u nu zin hebt om te relaxen, te lezen, te zonnen of te slapen, u kunt steeds met een eenvoudige handeling de cocon in de gewenste positie zetten. De rugleuning is in verschillende posities te zetten en voor de meeste modellen zelfs in volledige ligstand te leggen. De beensteunen bieden ook uw benen de rust die ze verdienen. Ze zijn gemakkelijk aan te haken en indien u ze niet gebruikt onder het zitgedeelte op te bergen. De wieltjes maken het geheel nog flexibeler, ze laten u toe de cocon te draaien met de zon mee of tegen de wind in, al naar believen... See less

Added on 12/10/09

Arkiboat Houseboats are designed and built by Drew Heath Architects. Like many boats it’s a good example of how to make good use of a small space but this one is designed more like a land based tiny house.

Arkiboat Houseboats are designed and built by Drew Heath Architects. Like many boats it’s a good example of how to make good use of a small space but this one is designed more like a land based tiny house. See less

Added on 12/10/09

These speakers are both built for audiophiles and modern design enthusiasts alike. However, they aren't priced for the common man—these beauties will set you back $16,000. I bet Mozart never sounded so good.

These speakers are both built for audiophiles and modern design enthusiasts alike. However, they aren't priced for the common man—these beauties will set you back $16,000. I bet Mozart never sounded so good. See less

Highlights: $16,268

Added on 11/28/09

"Everyone in the family was involved in the design and got to say what he or she wanted," he explains. For the kids, it meant (what else?) a slide, a climbing wall, and a foosball table. The slide offers a speedy means of travel for the kids while... See more

"Everyone in the family was involved in the design and got to say what he or she wanted," he explains. For the kids, it meant (what else?) a slide, a climbing wall, and a foosball table. The slide offers a speedy means of travel for the kids while still complementing the limestone staircase. See less

Added on 09/27/09

A hive-like reading cocoon offers the ultimate in privacy in a shared space. The shelves are double-loaded, with books on the outside as well as in, which has the added benefit of significant acoustic insulation.

A hive-like reading cocoon offers the ultimate in privacy in a shared space. The shelves are double-loaded, with books on the outside as well as in, which has the added benefit of significant acoustic insulation. See less

Added on 10/26/07

For Setting Sail to the Land of Nod Okooko, a 3-month-old eco-friendly mattress and bedroom-furniture company based in New Zealand, recently opened its first retail store in the United States, in Philadelphia. (There are two other stores, in New... See more

For Setting Sail to the Land of Nod Okooko, a 3-month-old eco-friendly mattress and bedroom-furniture company based in New Zealand, recently opened its first retail store in the United States, in Philadelphia. (There are two other stores, in New Zealand and Hong Kong; a fourth is expected to open in New York this spring.) The company — which takes its name from the Maori word for “to cradle in arms”— sells mattresses ($2,500 to $3,000) made of natural latex, bamboo and wool, and beds ($2,200 to $5,500) made of wood from sustainable forests managed by the New Zealand government. It also sells high-design beds like Float ($25,000, including the mattress), above, by David Trubridge, a New Zealand designer. And for every bedroom suite sold, Okooko promises to plant a native tree in New Zealand. Okooko, 205 Arch Street, Philadelphia, (215) 667-8240 or okooko.com. ANNIE BLOCK See less

Added on 10/04/07

Jelly-fish 45, designed by Giancarlo Zema is a floating dwelling unit for up to six persons. It's spacious dimensions are 10 metres high with a diameter of over 15 metres. The Jelly-fish 45 would be ideally situated in sea parks, atolls, bays and... See more

Jelly-fish 45, designed by Giancarlo Zema is a floating dwelling unit for up to six persons. It's spacious dimensions are 10 metres high with a diameter of over 15 metres. The Jelly-fish 45 would be ideally situated in sea parks, atolls, bays and seas rich in flora and fauna. The Jelly-fish 45 allows the sea dwelling owners to live either above or below sea level in perfect harmony with the ocean environment. It consists of five levels connected by a spiral staircase. The top level is 5.6 metres above the sea level and has been kept for study rooms. The next lower level is situated at 3.5 metres above the sea level and contains the night time zone while the next lower level at 1.4 metres contains the daytime zone with a kitchen and bathrooms. The lowest living level at 0.8 metres above the sea level is semi-submerged and has been kept for the guest room, bathroom and technical spaces. The acrylic viewport globe situated at -3.00 mts above the sea level allows the occupants conmplete... See less