3D SURFACE is an innovation which arose from a meeting between three experienced craftsmen: Romano Zenoni and Alessandro and Stefano Fazzuoli. The combination of texture, shapes and materials especially developed by the company led to the creation of artistic wall panels, ideal for any modern decor. Thanks to the clever use of ceramic coated fiber-reinforced mortar solutions for interior and exterior, the surfaces can be used in any environment. Have a look at the elegant designs below and let us know your thoughts:

 The dry land is a source of inspiration and gives life to a multiple variety of effects.

 A wall of bamboo canes covers the panel, a perfect example of organic design suitable for any environment.

 Caos is characterized by a precise geometry. Light plays a fundamental role, giving the panel a strong personality.

 This wall is covered with soft cushions that fill the texture with softness and elegance.

 he waves of sand created by the wind inspire Deserto. The texture recalls natural scenarios:

 TA living garden that climbs up the wall. Sinuous lines grow continuously creating elegant and refined effects.

 Thousand lines outline specific scenarios, the rigorous motif meets the harmony of the small waves that compose the texture.

 A wavy texture recreates an idea of the sea’s movement with horizontal surfaces that suits any ambient

 The surface moves and ripples as a fluid creating a continuous solid curtain. The non-uniform development of the folds allows the endless vision of this continuous surface.

 Thanks to defined cuts the decoration of this panel becomes a futuristic texture with a strong aesthetic feature:

 Like a curtain the surface of ONDA develops a soft pattern that easily blends with the architecture surroundings. It’s vertical texture creates an optical effect

A new coating composed by small, soft, square pillows. Elegance and gentleness freely express themselves. Thanks to its compact size the texture easily adjusts to any environment.

Arianna is a panel characterized by a continuous curl that grows on the wall with continuity:

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THE WATER VORTEX

In this striking sunrise photograph by Manuel M. Almedia we see the Bufadero de la Garita in Telde, Gran Canaria in Spain’s Canary Islands. According to VisitCanaryIslands.org, the phenomenon comes from a ‘complex of basalt prismatic figures that have an underwater hollowness made by a volcanic tube which successively expels the water trapped inside, reaching a considerable height’.

This is the final shot of three pictures taken by Almeida showing this fascinating location. In the other photos you can see both the water rushing in and the water being expelled as outlined above. Although I’m unsure how deep this chasm actually is, the sight of ocean water gushing in to fill a large hole is truly a spectacle that would be exciting to experience and photograph!

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Photograph by MIKE PALMER

Taken from a helicopter, we see a breathtaking view of downtown Toronto through the lens of photographer Mike Palmer. The aerial photo is part of a project entitled Born & Raised. Palmer gives himself a single day, from sunrise to sunset, to capture the streets, vibe, and culture of his (and the Sifter’s!) hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
From the fruit markets of Chinatown to vantage points high above the city, Mike gives the audience an intimate view of Toronto, combining still photography and motion picture.

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SKYLINE SILHOUETTE OF CHICAGO

 Photograph by Tom Gill

In this beautiful capture by Tom Gill, we see a silhouette of the Chicago skyline as seen from the top of a tall dune at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

The national lakeshore runs for nearly 25 miles (40 km) along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, from Griffith, Indiana, on the west to Michigan City, Indiana on the east. The park contains approximately 15,000 acres (6,100 ha).

Chicago, a city in the U.S. state of Illinois, is the third most populous city in the United States.

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We ran across a lovely collection of eclectic interiors spiced up with vintage elements by designer Timothy Oulton and thought of sharing them further.Boasting sophistication and creativity, each of the 20 interiors below was developed according to a certain theme. As the designer explains, some of them were inspired by the “Beat” culture of 1950s America, where writers and creative-types championed non-conformity.

As you will look through the photos, you will also discover “a nostalgic tribute to the romantic era of luxurious sea voyages“, in various decorative objects. such as vintage trunks, classic upholstery pieces, and travel memorabilia. The interior below is dedicated to old English sports such as tennis, rugby and sailing and is said to exude “the class and refinement that once defined the world of sports”. We are charmed by the array of great details in this remarkable design portfolio and are looking forward to see which elements caught your attention.

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VANCOUVER FROM ABOVE

Photograph by Evan Leeson 

In this breathtaking aerial photograph by Evan Leeson, we see the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada as viewed from a helicopter going from Victoria to Vancouver.
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The metropolitan area, with more than 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country and the most populous in Western Canada. With 5,249 people per square kilometre (13,590 per square mile), the City of Vancouver is the most densely populated Canadian municipality among those with 5,000 residents or more.
Vancouver is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities in Canada; 52% of its residents do not speak English as their first language. For more than a decade, business magazine assessments have ranked Vancouver as one of the most liveable cities worldwide, and the Economist Intelligence Unit acknowledged it as the first city to rank among the top-ten of the world’s most livable cities for five consecutive years.
Overlooking Vancouver are the North Shore Mountains. Their southernmost peaks are visible from most areas in Vancouver and form a distinctive backdrop for the city.

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Have you ever wondered how a 75$ million house looks like ? I’m pretty sure that most of you watched MTV Cribs at least once in your life, but this house is something that only a few people can afford. Called Cielo de Bonaire this amazing house is without doubt one of the premier luxury properties in Majorca (Mallorca), Spain. Located on a hillside between the bays of Alcúdia and Pollensa this house has some of the best panoramic views to be enjoyed here on the island. The exclusive interior equipment and design, makes it in one of the most luxurious and sophisticated properties in the whole of the Balearics Island. So if you have an extra $75 million just ‘laying around’ you should consider this property that is listed on Sotheby’s International Realty …and don’t forget …you can invite me over the weekend :P

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