Rila Monastery or The Monastery of Saint Ivan Rilski is the largest Eastern Orthodox monastery in Bulgaria.Situated in Rila mountain,near Kyustendil ,Bulgaria, this monastery owns an unique architecture with its outward 24 meters stone walls,which form a pentagon,the monastery has a vision of a fortress. Thats why when you enter through the iron gates  in the inner yard, you will notice the multitude of the arches, colonnades, covered wooden ladders, the wood-caving balconies and behind them – the cells,about 300 or 400. (more…)

Here is another great way to enjoy your coffee break. Why not savor a cup of your favorite coffee blend in… a coffeecup chair?

Saitama-born Japanese architect Daisuke Motogi, under his own company Daisuke Motogi Architecture started a series of furniture collection he called the “Flip Series”. The latest in the series is yet another innovative and fun design which is perfect for caffeine lovers and even those who do not like the stuff but do appreciate great furniture and great style. He called it the Coffeecup chair.

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On the launch site, located at Cape Canaveral has started a preliminary pre-launch countdown until the launch of the space shuttle “Atlantis”, which took place last friday, in order to reach ISS. The launch of the American shuttle “Atlantis” is scheduled on July 8th at 11:26 AM local time. The returning of the shuttle to the Earth is scheduled on July 20th. After a few days, the only transport to ISS, will remain the russian “Soyuz”, writes today – “The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)”.
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The future is now! Soon the phrase from the sci-fi movie “flipnut to the spaceport,” becomes a reality. At least the second part of mankind has provided. In October, an official opening ceremony of the spaceport, “America,” the world’s first commercial site for private space flight. Spaceport was opened in the desert of New Mexico. The project was implemented in English Office Foster and Partners. Starport includes a waiting room and flight training, hangar and control tower. Also provided a runway length of three kilometers.

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Bibliotheken – a series of photographs by German photographer Christoph Seelbach, which shows the most beautiful libraries in the world. The Cologne photographer focuses solely on European libraries, they are certainly extraordinary. The architectural design of these buildings range from literary Victorian to contemporary. (more…)

The Aston Martin Company presents the Aston Martin Virage, a true luxury car, with plenty of convenience, comfort and a performance of V12-engined sports car. With the imperious pace and the cosseting sensory, the Aston Martin Virage, makes every journey an experience of savour. The Aston Martin Virage, builded all with aluminium structure for the lightness and the strength and also powered by a bespoke version of the company’s iconic V12 engine, with a six-speed ‘Touchtronic 2’automatic transmission, the Aston Martin Virage, made to be a unique brand of performance.

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The public became available photos of the new version of the legendary 2012 Porsche 911. Premiere of the car in September at the Frankfurt International Motor Show 2011. The new Porsche 911 will get bigger and roomier, it has a long wheelbase, the instrument panel in the style of the latest model will be equipped with the Panamera and the 350-strong 3,4-liter engine with six cylinders for the Boxster S or 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine power of 400 horsepower and a 7-speed manual transmission. In addition, the different versions will be equipped with a manual transmission with double clutch.

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American designer Peter Bristol, who lives and works in Seattle and is currently a leading industrial designer in the Carbon Design Group, has created an impressive chair Cut.

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The new Vertu Ti Android smartphone

Luxury phones are evolving with the times. Case in point: the new modern smartphone from Vertu. It is called VERTU TI, and it is Android-based. One look, and you know it’s going to be one heck of a phone, with all the features anyone would want from a smartphone. (more…)

Poster 1 Working Copy

The Schusev State Museum of Architecture has a new ad campaign out, and it’s called “DISCOVER THE FULL STORY”. This campaign is aimed at increasing awareness and interest of tourists and locals alike about the museum AND the city where it is located.
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