This tabletop clock with 4 LCD screens is a modern reinterpretation of the retro Nixie tube clock

With different visual themes to choose from you can make the Eleks X4 Simulation Clock display the time in regular numbers, LEGO brick numbers, and even Nixie-tube-style glowing coil numbers!

The only thing missing on the Eleks X4 is support for Alexa (maybe that’s why the clock isn’t called Eleksa?)

Designed to look like a retro-modern clock with Nixie tube displays, the Eleks X4 Simulation Clock actually packs 4 LCD screens encased in glass chambers. The clock offers as many as 20 different themes to choose from and can be controlled by plugging it into a PC via the USB-C connection on the back. To set the time or configure an alarm, brass knobs built into the Eleks X4 Simulation Clock allow you to access basic and traditional controls.

Designer: EleksMaker

The Eleks X4 Simulation Clock sports a simple design, with a black and white body. While most Nixie tube devices were either made from metal or wood, or a steampunk combination of both, the Eleks X4’s style feels much more contemporary – sort of designed to blend well into your IKEA-heavy home, on your bedside table or workdesk.

The clock’s most delightful part, however, is its 4-piece LCD display system that has its own set of themes to choose from. For the retro-enthusiast, the clock’s Nixie theme (below) is the ideal choice, but for kids and LEGO-nerds, a brick-based numeric system offers a rather unique aesthetic alternative. There are a total of 20 themes to choose from (you can get a better picture of what the themes are in this separate video reviewing a similar clock from EleksTube), and you can even design your own themes and upload them through the PC software. (Want to replace the numbers with tiny photographs? Sure! NFTs? Probably!)

The Eleks X4 Simulation Clock is available for pre-order on Drop starting at $85. Shipping begins September 9th, 2022.

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The Design Renderings Behind Ford's Real-Life Electric SuperVan

This year Ford of Europe’s design team was handed what Design Director Amko Leenarts calls “a dream opportunity:” To design a racy, futuristic and green version of Ford’s iconic Transit van.

A little background: In 1971, 1984 and 1995 Ford produced promotional “Supervan” vehicles with racecar underpinnings.

Supervan 1971

Supervan 1984

Supervan 1995

This year they decided to bring it back (and capitalize the V for emphasis). “The fourth chapter of the SuperVan story is designed to be the fastest, most extreme yet while keeping the Transit DNA,” says Leenarts, who refers to the new design as “the absolute pinnacle of Transit design language.”

Here are the renders:

And here’s what the real deal looks like:

The vehicle debuted this month at the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Ford refers to it as an “ultra-high-performance” vehicle:

“Four electric motors together deliver approximately 2,000 PS through an all-wheel drive system – enough to propel the incredible van to 100 km/h in under two seconds and making it comfortably the fastest SuperVan ever, as well as the cleanest.”

And believe it or not, the thing actually can carry packages:

“Like any good van, the Electric SuperVan features a loadspace behind the driver; a door in the bodyside makes loading and unloading cargo easy, and Ford is developing a secure electromagnetic release system controlled via the SYNC screen.”

Too bad they don’t show the cargo space in the video:

Apple Hires Molekule's Chief Design Officer

Bloomberg reports that Apple is preparing to release a “flood of new products” in late 2022 and early 2023: New iPhones, Apple watches, Macs, iPads, AirPods Pro, HomePods and their first mixed-reality headset. Buried at the bottom of the article is a small mention: They’ve also fortified their design team by hiring industrial designer Peter Riering-Czekalla, who was formerly the Chief Design Officer of high-end air purifier brand Molekule.

Prior to his 6-year stint at Molekule, Riering-Czekalla—who cut his teeth at IDEO–was also the CDO and co-founder of NudeAudio, a Bluetooth speaker brand. Riering-Czekalla also designed the Robin, a cloud-integrated Android smartphone produced by startup Nextbit.

The aesthetic of Riering-Czekalla’s work certainly seems to match Apple’s. What we’re wondering is, given his credentials, if he’s meant to represent design at the C-suite level at Apple. The company notably did not, or perhaps could not, replace Jony Ive since his departure in 2019.

In any case, here’s a video fo Riering-Czekalla offering his take on the role of design, vis-à-vis Molekule:

Community Responsibility Button

This “Abortion Access is a Community Responsibility” button acts as a reminder of the fact that we all play a role in making sure people who have abortions remain safe. That means we can all “aid and abet” by donating to local clinics and abortion funds, volunteer, share information and always support individuals in our lives who are seeking or have had abortions. The backs on these buttons feature a sticker from AidAndAbetAboriton.com, a site that redirects to Shout Your Abortion.

The Nostalgic Charm of Upstate New York’s Wylder Windham

A picturesque escape, marrying small town comforts and elevated design

While walking around the small town of Windham in upstate New York, it’s easy to glance right over the town’s forthcoming resort Wylder Windham—and that is precisely the point. The Wylder’s Victorian architecture looks right at home alongside the early 19th-century buildings. Onlookers may never know the hotel boasts 20-acres, considering that its picnic and hammock-filled property beside the nearby Batavia Creek feels like public spaces. Yet the all-season destination offers seven different lodging experiences, views of the mountains and an easy way to explore the town’s outdoors and community; all of which combine for a charming and nostalgic stay.

Slated for a soft launch in mid-July and an official opening in August, Wylder Windham feels like it’s plucked from a bygone era because it partly was. As the third property from Wylder Hotels, who often transform storied properties into unique destinations, the Wyler Windham was renovated and reimagined from its previous life as The Thompson House, a family-owned and -operated resort established in 1880.

John Flannigan, founder of Wylder Hotels, saw the Thompson online in June of 2020 and immediately bought a plane ticket to go see it. When he did, he describes to COOL HUNTING, “I knew it was magical and made an offer the next day.” The Thompson was everything Flannigan looks for in his properties: characterful, heirloom and magnetic. “We’re always looking to honor and embrace what’s there,” he continues. “We’re certainly reimagining some spaces, but in terms of exterior architecture, we’re really honoring what was there and bringing it back.”

To do so, Flannigan kept elements of the Thompson, like the molding, stained-glass windowpanes, staircases and—to the delight of the Thompson’s previous residents who are already emailing to request specific suites they used to vacation in—the names of the rooms. With the help of local architect Jason Anderson, the Wylder’s new additions (including white oak wood that panels the floors and ceilings) still align with the hotel’s origins and help build the Wylder’s nostalgic experience.

Within the seven different lodges and its combined collection of 110 suites, the resort has an eye for luxury but not in a way that overshadows the surrounding nature. The goal, Flannigan explains, “is to try to make it look like its always been there and not overly designed. Most hotel designs I see out there are looking to make a statement in terms of being very design-y, and we’re just trying to make an instant classic.”

For its interior, the Wylder worked with Brooklyn-based design firm Post Company to create soulful and homey rooms. This means vintage rugs, burnt orange headboards, marbled bathrooms and large clawfoot tubs in the suites, extending the resort’s inviting yet unfussy atmosphere. The design also succeeds in striking a balance between the indoor and outdoor experience. In fact, out of the 110 rooms, 82 feature wide balconies with panoramic views of the mountain, the pool or Batavia Creek. From any room, a glimpse of Windham’s abounding surroundings awaits.

Thanks to the town’s proximity to Windham mountain, many think of it as ski destination, but the region—much like the hotel itself—offers so much more. Hiking on one of the many trails, golfing, mountain biking and fishing right in the Batavia are just some of the ways locals enjoy nature there. Wylder helps showcase the town’s many adventures with their carefully and minimally designed outdoor spaces. Picnic areas are strewn about the creek, highlighting and opening up access to the Batavia. A new pickleball field, open to residents and locals, offers another way to enjoy the outdoors. It’s easy to imagine families enjoying a field day in the court’s adjacent, open lawn where the Wylder also plans on hosting live music. Then, when guests are ready to wind down, the restored heated pool and sauna offer respite.

Every detail of the Wylder facilitates the ways tourists and locals enjoy exploring upstate. The resort’s dining options, Babbler’s Restaurant and Bakery, also reflect this. Though the head chefs are yet to be announced, the bakery will be structured as grab-and-go, offering American classics like strawberry rhubarb pie and soft serve ice cream, to make it easy for guests to pick up something before their hike or day outdoors. In similar fashion, the restaurant will serve comfort food using local and seasonal ingredients among an antique-designed setting.

For those looking to disconnect, get outdoors or enjoy the comforts of a small town community, Wylder is a charming reprieve from the city. Their complimentary transportation service, a vintage Land Rover Defender, picks up guests from the nearest Hudson Amtrack station to shuttle to the resort, making the hotel a convenient and cozy escape.

Images courtesy of Wylder Hotels

This transparent rollable TV divides your living space and unifies your family

Rollable TVs are coming. It’s really only a matter of time before they become the next big thing after curved TVs and super slim panels. The idea for them might be to simply save space or remove distractions when the TV is not in use. That also leaves wasted opportunity, however, especially for the base that takes up space on a shelf or edge of a wall. In anticipation of this next weave of TVs, there have been some ideas on how to better take advantage of this new technology in the home of the future. One such idea pushes the TV from the edges to the center of the living room, creating something that visually divides the space but also serves as a focal point for people to gather around.

Designer: Kurz Kurz Design

There are plenty of reasons for a rollable TV to exist, but few of them can really be considered practical or essential. It definitely gives someone plenty to brag about, but its novelty will eventually wear off. And just like a regular TV, its usefulness ends when you turn it off, or in this case, when it rolls back into its house. That house is still there, taking up space, and it is begging to be used in some other fashion.

One potential use case is to have it act as a speaker since it will most likely be a soundbar already anyway. This Skyline concept for speaker manufacturer vifa, however, extends that even further by making the transparent screen peek just a little bit out of its box. This way, part of the screen can still be used to display something and, given today’s display technologies, use considerably less power than when the screen is enabled in its entirety.

In this “descended” or “risen” mode, the screen can be used to show calming fire or maybe an aquarium. The transparent display, which is no longer science fiction today, makes an excellent medium to show this kind of fake content. You can also use it to display a night sky or flowers, though those would look less convincing in that position. And, of course, you can also show family photos, calendars, or today’s weather, turning it into a smart display for everyone to see.

This kind of functionality actually makes the Skyline an excellent centerpiece in any spacious area of the house or, alternatively, a divider for those spaces. The concept includes a Hi-Fi speaker inside the large cabinet box, with fine fabric covers that make the piece stand out even if the screen is fully retracted. The only problem is that the display will be facing only in one direction, so it’s best not to show things that would have to be read in a particular direction also, like text.

The Skyline transparent rollable TV concept rethinks the purpose of this upcoming breed of TVs and flips the idea on its head. Instead of a TV that rolls down into a smart display of sorts, it is a divider that can become a TV when needed. This transforms what would normally be a piece of equipment into a piece of furniture, one that can change the way people live and interact in that space.

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Ten best desks designed for the ultimate work from home experience

I spend a substantial amount of my day on my desk, typing away to glory. Most of the time I also end up eating my meals on it! And binge-watching on some Netflix as well. And I’m sure that’s the case with most of us, since work from home became the new norm, and our home offices became our new hang-out spots. But having a great desk is really important! Simply a ‘good’ desk won’t do either. A great desk helps us work comfortably and effectively. It puts us in the right mindset, helping us achieve our daily productihevity goals and checkmark all the tasks on our to-do list! Not only should our desks be clean, but they should also sport an ergonomic and functional design! And good looks are an added bonus. And finding a desk that does all of the above can be a Herculean task. But worry not! We’ve curated a collection of innovative, highly functional, and aesthetically pleasing desk designs, that will end your hunt for a great desk once and for all! From a beautiful wooden desk with subtle details to organize your things to a motorized standing desk that creatively hides your cables  – there’s a perfect desk in here for everyone.

1. The Pessoa Table

Minimalist desks are great at sneaking organizational features into hidden nooks and crannies, but this striking work table has those compartments and spaces hiding in plain sight.

Why is it noteworthy?

Given the desk’s simple yet beautiful appearance, it might come as a surprise to learn that its form is actually inspired by three very different people with very different personalities. Or, to be more precise, the desk is named after the famed Portuguese writer Fernando Pessoa, whose different “heteronyms” (he doesn’t want to call them pseudonyms) have different and sometimes extremely conflicting ideologies. But almost like a metaphor for that situation, the Pessoa table still retains a unified appearance and beauty, just as all of Pessoa’s seventy-five heteronyms spring from the same man.

What we like

  • Minimal + vintage looks
  • Features two containers that float in the back panel

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

2. The Axis Concept

With this more mechanical standing desk concept, you can enjoy the benefits of a healthier working lifestyle without breaking your back or your bank.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Axis concept uses a simple axis mechanism, hence the name, to move the larger desk surface up or down as needed. As a bonus, part of the desk actually remains in position and is a good place to put items you’re less likely to move, like supplies or desk organizers. It can even be a temporary bookshelf that stays in the back of your desk when sitting or beneath the table when standing.

What we like

  • The simplicity of this system means that manufacturers can keep the number of parts and materials down to a minimum
  • Sustainable materials can be used since it has no need for electronics or even plastics
  • Replacement parts could be easier to purchase, too, presuming owners themselves can’t make those out of standardized design

What we dislike

  • It’s still a concept!

3. The Diag Desk

The Diag Desk is a minimalist, modern desk built to optimize desk space while incorporating storage elements like removable leather compartments. When it comes to desks, the simpler the better. Desks that are rooted in simplicity, either through a minimalist approach or by embracing Scandinavian aesthetics, typically offer a lot of practicality while maintaining a stripped-down design.

Why is it noteworthy?

Considering its minimalist build, more space can be devoted to the desk’s tabletop, where most of the desk’s purpose is reserved. The Diag Desk from Polish designer Marek Błażucki is one kind of minimalist design that integrates storage systems into its build, ensuring that users have ample desk space while still keeping their necessary stationery within arm’s reach.

What we like

  • Integrates ample storage systems into its build
  • Ensures stationery doesn’t fall off

What we dislike

  • There are a lot of visually similar desks on the market

4. The Nook Desk

The Nook desk right from its appearance and thereafter has a story of material molding, matte finish, and a simple idea that’s still more than an ordinary desk. The Nook desk surface, and nifty selves at the edges, hold key to the table’s idea of maximizing productivity with minimalistic use of material.

Why is it noteworthy?

New desks surfacing on our computer screens day in and day out are generally drenched heavily in the wave of maximizing gadgetry on the tabletop courtesy of cable organizers, built-in wireless chargers et al. Atkay keeps it simple and undistracting. His idea of a desk will therefore not revibrate with most hybrid/work-from-home taskforce. However, if you’re someone like me who loves the desk clear of clutter and only wants a book or two in close proximity; this is where the search can end.

What we like

  • Nook desk’s personalized design aesthetics shall help you have most of your reading/writing material well within your reach
  • The personalized design is achieved by separating multiple layers of plywood at the edges of the table, creating storage layers on the bottom of the tabletop

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

5. The Eleven Desk

Eleven Desk Details

Concept Eleven Desk

Eleven isn’t just a number or that fictional character from a TV series. Eleven can soon be known as a special desk designed to make working from home more fun and productive.

Why is it noteworthy?

The desk looks sturdy with the table top’s thickness and the legs. It has enough areas for everything you need for work. The table surface can accommodate your laptop, keyboard, monitor, and mouse. In addition, there is ample area for your books, documents, pens, and a mug. Underneath, there are hooks where you can hang your bag and headphones, plus another level for more stuff.

What we like

  • The desk is ideal for those who have a lot of stuff and needs some organizing to help them finish tasks on time
  • The table is buildable, which means you can quickly assemble this thing

What we dislike

  • The Eleven Desk is still a prototype

6. Spiky Desk

This Spiky Desk Concept for a work table and also a display table may not be as storage-friendly as some of the ones that we previously covered but it does serve as more than just a place where you put things on top. It doesn’t really have spikes as the name might suggest but the storage space underneath does have some uniquely shaped structures. They’re more triangles than spikes and they serve as a textured place to place some of your office supplies.

Why is it noteworthy?

The place under the main surface area is not that huge but can be used to store things like pens, rulers, scissors, and other office supplies, at least in the parts with the triangular-shaped spaces. These spaces are on the left and right sides of the table. In the middle is a flat surface where you can place things like your books, notebooks, documents, or even your laptop when you need to take a break and stop using it.

What we like

  • Functions as a work table and a display table

What we dislike

  • The table is pretty big, so it won’t fit into small spaces
  • It’s still a concept!

7. The Steno Sit-to-Stand Desk

Gumpo Steno Sit-to-Stand Desk Concept

Gumpo Steno Sit-to-Stand Desk Design

Gerhardt Kellermann and Ana Relvao of RELVAOKELLERMANN understand the need for people to work eight or more hours each day at their desks. There is a call for more ergonomic tables as such help in providing comfort and increasing productivity, especially on hectic days when you are reminded to reduce stress and be mindful of your health. You can get a comfortable and ergonomic chair for proper support, but it won’t matter if your table isn’t of the right height.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Steno Sit-to-Stand Desk makes an impression with a distinctive silhouette—a wedge-shaped tabletop, a round cable tray, a flat foot, and side brackets that can cover the structure and technology. You can attach other parts like a screening wall to cover your work, a cable tray to hide the cords, and whatever accessories you need to get a job done. Whether seated or standing, you can work with ease, efficiency, speed, and comfort, thanks to the desk’s ergonomics, structure, and durability.

What we like

  • The Steno Sit-to-Stand Desk changes its height with a motorized mechanism, making it ideal for modern and industrial offices
  • This sit-and-stand desk could be the perfect solution for your work and physical needs

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

8. The Office Table

THE TABLE Singular Office Table

The Office Table designed by Pedro de Sousa can be THE office table for you. It’s an old design, but we like how it is timeless and modern at the same time. The table comes with different levels and surfaces that can be anything for the user.

Why is it noteworthy?

The main tabletop is where you place your laptop and monitor, keyboard, and mouse. There is ample space for your other stuff for the day, like documents you need to sign, your notebook, or reference books. On the right, there are additional levels for other objects. The longer one that extends to the right could function as a monitor stand. It could also be a place for more books. You could see more space on the right with another level where a lamp may be placed.

What we like

  • The table is made of wood that is curved around the edges, so there are no sharp points
  • It’s a mix of natural elements and colors that result from the smart choice of materials

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

9. The Asytron

ASTYRON Lightweight Transforming Furniture Release

ASTYRON Lightweight Transforming Furniture Information

The Asytron is a lightweight transforming furniture item designed by two industrial designers from Germany. This mobile workspace is made using a light construction method. The design aims to solve several issues digital nomads face and those that spend most of their long hours in the home office or a coworking space.

Why is it noteworthy?

The Asytron answers many concerns as it is dynamic, flexible, ergonomic, and even aesthetically pleasing. It’s a desk and chair in one but can be folded together to save precious space. It’s ideal for flexible offices and coworking spaces as you can easily assemble, pack, and transport the item.

What we like

  • Truly lightweight
  • Comes with a cushioning formation inspired by automotive racing seats
  • Integrated features include a USB cable reel, USB multi-hub,
    and inductive charging station for wireless charging

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

10. The Raak Mai Desk

The Raak Mai desk is a multifunctional, versatile desk conceptualized for designers.

Why is it noteworthy?

Preliminary inspired by the needs of designers, Rodríguez hoped to incorporate analog mechanisms that work to take care of digital tasks. While many of the elements of the Raak Mai desk can be adjusted manually, the overall structure of the desk was fitted to ensure the digital needs of modern technology could be met.

What we like

  • Hosts an array of different modes, allowing users to adjust the desk’s height, tilt, and storage capabilities according to their working needs
  • Users can angle the desk to their desired tilt for accurate drawing sessions

What we dislike

  • No complaints!

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Zeefier is creating sustainable textile dyes from recycled seaweed waste

Everyone wears clothes and, regardless of your particular style or aesthetic inclinations, those clothes will often have one or more colors. While most of the materials used in textile could be considered sustainable or at least biodegradable, part of their production actually has a tremendous negative impact on the environment. It’s almost too easy to take for granted that the things responsible for our colorful attires harm both the planet and the humans working with these dyes. The need for safer and more sustainable ways to dye textiles has never been greater, and, as always, we only have to look to Mother Nature for the answers to many of the problems we have made for ourselves.

Designer: Nienke Hoogvliet

Despite its almost pejorative name, people have started to recognize the benefits of seaweed, at least beyond just an ingredient for food. True to its name, it is almost too easy to grow seaweed without the need for freshwater or agricultural land. And like any other plant, it purifies CO2 and produces life-sustaining oxygen. Seaweed has also become a favorite component in cosmetics these days, which has increased their use and, unfortunately, their waste.

The startup Zeefier is trying to fight two battles on different fronts. On the one hand, it is trying to promote the use of seaweed to solve many of the sustainability problems of the fashion industry, particularly in the use of synthetic dyes. On the other hand, it is also trying to avoid pushing “seagricultural” practices that could also harm the environment in other ways. So instead, the seaweed they are using for their 100% natural dyes is collected from food and cosmetic wastes, enabling a more circular economy that reduces the risk of growing or harvesting seaweed too much.

Given the nature of seaweed, some might doubt how varied the dyes produced from these plants can be. In truth, the potential colors do seem to sit on a specific range, but it isn’t at all limited as one might presume. There are, of course, browns and greens, but there are also oranges, purples, and even pinks. Despite the existence of red seaweed, red dye has proven to be a bit problematic so far. Blue, at least for now, seems to be out of the question, too.

There are apparently other bumps in the road in creating natural dyes from seaweed or any other organic material in general. There’s the potential discoloration over time, even if subtle. These natural substances also don’t seem to work well with anything but natural materials like cotton, silk, and wool. Perhaps it is a good thing in order to sway people away from synthetic textiles as well.

Fortunately, Zeefier is intent on developing the secret sauce to make seaweed-based dyes and textiles successful and commercially viable. This kind of sustainable thinking pushes bright minds to utilize the wealth of materials that the Earth provides us, especially the ones that are easily replenished. At the same time, Zeefier’s advocacy is also a testament to how an overabundance of anything can be harmful and that we don’t really need to grow or harvest more seaweed than what we’re already throwing away.

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Solar-powered lunchbox keeps your food hot or even cool, depending on what’s inside

The biggest benefit I can think of for a self-heating lunchbox is the sheer ability to avoid using your office microwave. Think about it. Tony from HR decided to bring tuna salad for lunch and now the entire microwave and lunchroom smell like funk. It’s a good thing you don’t need to microwave your lunch, because Sunnyside kept it hot for you.

Designer: SunnySide

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Meet Sunnyside, a nifty bento box with a self-heating AND cooling feature that brings your lunch to the right temperature just before your meal. A heating coil around the metal container helps evenly conduct thermal energy around your food, keeping hot stuff hot, or if you’ve got something like an egg/potato salad that’s out in the sun, a pair of fans located on the bottom of the lunchbox pull out warm air, ensuring your food doesn’t spoil in the heat. However, the most impressive bit? Sunnyside relies almost entirely on a solar panel built right into its lid, working off renewable energy.

Sunnyside is a spacious, leakproof bento box with a modular divider system that lets you organize your lunch. A solar panel built into the lid helps charge the Sunnyside’s internal 10,000mAh battery that powers the lunchbox’s heating and cooling features, and a tiny LCD screen and buttons on the side help you control your Sunnyside, choosing how hot or cool you want the contents of your box to be. The 10,000 mAh battery is more than enough to power your lunchbox, and even doubles up as a wireless power bank to charge your phone, AirPods, or even your laptop as you wait for lunchtime to finally arrive!

Built-in Power Bank to Charge your Devices – With the built-in 10,000 mAh battery, you can not only heat or chill your meals but also charge your devices right from the lunch box.

Modular Dividers – Consists of removable dividers/separators so you can easily portion your meals, making it easier to follow a healthy diet.

Built-in Thermometer – The thermometer keeps a tab on the temperature and shuts it down automatically if it goes beyond a point. It can heat food in 7 minutes and has an auto cut off mode trigger so it doesn’t overheat your food.

Each Sunnyside comes with a safe, cordless design that’s also dishwasher friendly. An internal thermometer allows you to constantly gauge your food’s temperature, which gets displayed on a small screen on the side of the Sunnyside; or better still, Sunnyside’s own smartphone app allows you to set and control your lunchbox’s temperature anytime! Now if only the app also let you see if someone’s trying to steal your lunch!

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These Mushroom-shaped duplex villas with their own swimming pool offer the ultimate glamping experience

There’s a lot of room in this mush-room…

With a living/recreation room on the lower floor, your private bedroom on the upper floor, a patio beyond the threshold, and an attached swimming pool just off the premises, the Mushroom Villa is a wonderfully idyllic holiday home that gives you a cozy space to unwind in. Located right in the midst of nature, the villa is made entirely from bamboo (one of architect Thilina Liyanage’s signature materials) with terracotta tiles on the roof to keep you cool during the days. Practically cut off from civilization, the villa’s roofs also come dotted with solar panels that help power your glamping experience!

Designer: Thilina Liyanage

The Mushroom Villa is a duplex stay with a living room, patio, bedroom, and a balcony attached to the bedroom. A mushroom-cap-shaped roof on top comes with 14 solar panels that power the villa. An attic exists right above the bedroom ceiling and the mushroom roof, although it isn’t entirely clear whether that space is usable or accessible. Alternatively, one could imagine that’s where the generator/battery and water tank are located.

Designed to comfortably house 2 people, although a child or pet can be included too, the Mushroom Villa stands on a wooden deck, with a swimming pool built into the front half of the platform. There’s ample lighting within and around the villa including on the pool floor too, so you can comfortably enjoy your serene life post-sunset too!

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