105 New York Roofs Have Now Been Painted White to Cool the City, But There's 395,000,000sq/ft To Go [Environment]
20/10/2010 |
How many gallons of paint do you reckon these guerrilla whitewashers in New York City have used now, having just completed their millionth square foot of rooftop painting? That's 105 roofs down, another...395,000,000sq/ft to go.More »...
The "iPod of the Hotel Industry" Has a Giant Robot Arm For Storing Luggage [Robots]
Ever wondered what happened to Bjork's robot arms? They're hauling luggage in a Manhattan hotel, due to open on the 1st of June. It's yet another technological feature from Yotel, which dubiously called itself the "iPod of the hotel industry."More »
Apple's temporary Soho Store looks good enough to keep
Apple's rustic temporary Apple Soho Store at 72 Greene Street will serve...
Manhattan In White Marble [Design]
It's only fitting that New York City's oldest and most densely populated borough has been carved into stone. Titled Little Manhattan, the stone sculpture is the handiwork of Japanese artist and architect Yutaka Sone.More »
Apple's Redesigned 5th Avenue Store Is Revealed!
It’s not set to open for another hour yet, but the curtain’s already been pulled back on Apple’s redesigned 5th Avenue store, which sees the iconic cube pared down from 90 panes of glass to just fifteen, and the architectural cruft needed to support them eliminated in favor of ...
The World Trade Center Was a Hollywood Star [Video]
Before their destruction, the two towers of the World Trade Center were immortalized in film. They were iconic as sets, backdrops, or giant ape toys—massive creations synonymous with the concrete below. Dan Meth's montage is a wonderful tribute.More »
Apple's Redesigned 5th Avenue Store Is Revealed! [Before/After]
It’s not set to open for another hour yet, but the curtain’s already been pulled back on Apple’s redesigned 5th Avenue store, which sees the iconic cube pared down from 90 panes of glass to just fifteen, and the architectural cruft needed to support them eliminated in favor of ...
One of the Most Important Internet Hubs in the World Is in Manhattan [Video]
Getting data that's generating these words from Gizmodo's servers to your computer, requires a vast global array of networks. And, at one point along its journey, the data will likely pass through the Ethernet switches at 60 Hudson Street, one of the most densly-packed network hubs on the Interne...
Hurricane Irene Is Worse Than You Think [Hurricane Irene]
You may not yet have heard yet, but Hurricane Irene is shaping up to be a major disaster for New York City Long Island, and the rest of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. More »
Build the Perfect Secret Fortress on This Tiny New York Island [Islands]
Rat Island doesn't have a lot going for it. It's called Rat Island, it's mostly rock, barren, covered in poop, and is tiny. But with the right owner (YOU?) it could be the secluded green HQ of your dreams.More »
