Paris Vs NY :) Le plan…;-)
From Apple to Taxi, greenest city:) New Taxicabs are Green, Literally
The color of the city’s new taxi for boroughs outside Manhattan was unveiled Sunday by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, and in the mayor’s eyes the hue was an “apple green.”
“We think ‘apple green’ is attractive and distinctive,” he said at a news conference at City Hall. “It’s easy on the eyes and easy to pick out from a distance in traffic.”
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/nyregion/new-yorks-new-taxi-is-green-literally.html
Instragram NYC exhibition!
W New York –Times Square and Instagram NYC are bringing some of the most talented Instagram photographers out from behind their iPhones and into the spotlight in one of Manhattan’s first ever Instagram photo exhibitions. Under the theme “design” from architecture to art street photos.
#WDESIGN EXHIBIT LAUNCH
- May 1, 2012, 7:00- 9:00 PM
- W New York – Times Square 1567 Broadway New York, New York 10036
Instagram NYC was founded by a group of early Instagram adopters who hosted the first Instameet on Mach 24, 2011. Over 50 Instagramers attended and listened to presentations by fellow photographers, discussed apps and editing techniques, and enjoyed food and drinks.
Since then, we’ve hosted panel discussions, scavenger hunts, photowalks, and gallery shows. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to learn about the next event!
YOUR TURN.
- Capture design in your city (architecture, street art, etc)
- Follow @whotelsnyc on Instagram
- Upload an image to Instagram between 12:00 a.m. ET on April 2, 2012 and 11:59 p.m. ET on April 20, 2012
Each of our six Instagramers will select TWO of their favorite #WDESIGN images to be featured in the exhibit alongside their own! One Grand Prize winner will be chosen from the twelve finalists by @whotelsnyc.
The Grand Prize includes:
- Two nights at W New York – Times Square valid until May 1, 2013
- VIP table for two with a sampling of specialty cocktails from Gerber Group in the Living Room at W New York – Times Square valid until May 1, 2013
- One bottle of Kanon Vodka
- One Ollo Clip 3-IN-ONE Photo Lens
PS1, Summer season´s is opened
The nylon air-cleansing concept that won MoMa PS1’s 2012 Young Architects Program, Wendy is now set to grace the Long Island City museum’s courtyard during the forthcoming summer months. Designed by New York-based architecture firm HWKN, the project aims to test the potential of architecture for ecological and social impact. Treated with a innovative titania nanoparticle spray to neutralize airborne pollutants, during its time at MoMA PS1 Wendy is projected to eat a quantity of smog equivalent to removing 260 cars from the road.
Wendy does not play the typical architecture game of ecological apology - instead she is pro-active. That is why Wendy is composed of fabric treated with a ground breaking titania nanoparticle spray to neutralize airborne pollutants. During the summer of 2012 Wendy will clean the air to an equivalent of taking 260 cars off the road. The courtyard at MoMA PS1 will be activated by tools like shade, wind, rain, music, and visual identity to reach beyond her envelope. Wendy’s spiky arms reach out with micro-programs like blasts of cool air, music, water canons and mists to create social zones throughout the courtyard.
The NoMad Hotel. Frenc Style in NYC center.
NoMad Hotel the Andrew Zobler’s newest lifestyle hotel. Zobler, who is also responsible for the Ace Hotel across the street, was initially drawn to the distinct architecture along that section of Broadway.
Using the Beaux-Arts style facade of the newly opened NoMad Hotel as inspiration for the interior, Zobler tapped French architect Jacques Garcia to complete his vision.
The luxury component of the NoMad is the simplicity in the sophistication with a feeling of eternity.
Pamela love, jewelry designer. Last collection inspired in NYC architecture.
From High to Low:)
High hopes for Low Line as funding deadline is reached
Plans for the world’s first underground park, in New York, move a step closer with the funding target easily surpassed.
The site of the proposed LowLine – a disused trolley terminal on the Lower East Side, New York. Photograph: Delancy Underground
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/apr/06/low-line-underground-park-new-york
Hidden among the slender streets of NYC’s Lower East Side, Culturefix stands as a haven for beer snobs, foodies, art aficionados and really just anyone looking for a good time.
A fine selection of rare Brews and comfort foods from the owners of this NYC´s art gallery & pub.
FT Graphic World
The Financial Times presented a series of interactive 3D projections in New York’s Grand Central Terminal, with infographics designed to stop busy commuters in their tracks. Graphic World is an “innovative and thought-provoking visual exploration of global business and the world economy.”
Commuters were invited to interact with the projections by walking across a large touch-sensitive mat, which controlled the visuals.
Amazing interactive action!!!!
Bill Cunningham NY
The documentary Bill Cunningham New York. The film documents the world of the renowned and eccentric fashion photographer Bill Cunningham, loved by the fashion world for his obsessive chronicling of street style and fashion trends.
