As part of his latest project, architect Rolf Bruggink has repurposed a 1895 coach house into a stunning, modernist home, using materials salvaged from a dilapidated wooden building. Located in Netherlands' Utrecht, the innovative dwelling was erected on a property that was originally home to a 1950s office building, which was demolished after Bruggink purchased…
We've all heard of modular kitchens, furniture and even pop-up tents that can be zipped up into larger spaces. As part of their latest project, the team at Netherlands-based Universe Architecture has brought the convenience of modular designs to the time-consuming process of home construction. The Tretris House, as its name suggests, is an incredibly…
Remember Olli, IBM's self-driving minibus that can be 3D-printed in special "micro factories" within a couple of hours? Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled a bigger and more impressive version of the Olli, in the form of the incredibly innovative Future Bus. Envisioned as the future of public transport, the semi-autonomous vehicle boasts a range of attractive features,…
Last year, we introduced you to Rapere, a innovative concept drone that is capable of intercepting other ‘intrusive’ drones, with the help of a special wire mechanism. A lot has happened since then, with the number of recreational drone pilots soaring like never before. Events, like the Drone Racing League, have transformed what was previously…
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a serious neuromuscular disease, affecting approximately 1 in 3,600 boys, which often results in severe muscle degeneration and in some cases, premature death. Caused by mutation of a specific X-linked gene, the disorder is usually associated with progressive muscle weakness and even loss of muscle mass, gradually leading to a…
Today, clean air is increasingly becoming a privilege that city dwellers are being deprived of. Smog, one of the most common air pollutants, is primarily the result of industrial emission and vehicular exhaust from internal combustion engines. To rid the air of this harmful gaseous concoction, designer Daan Roosegaarde has installed the world’s first and largest…
Back in 1421, the Biesbosch Museum arose like a phoenix after the St. Elisabeth Flood swept through the city of Dordrecht in the Netherlands. And now, the old museum is currently going through yet another remarkable transformation - courtesy of Studio Marco Vermeulen. The aim of the 8-month old project is to morph the antediluvian museum into…
From quirky to downright bizarre, we, at HEXAPOLIS, are always on the lookout for the most unusual innovations, be it in design, architecture or even technology. And this drill-powered walking machine is an excellent exemplar of all that is weird and strange in this world. A well-known name in the DIY community, Izzy Swan has…
The contract for the development of the RAI Hotel, in Amsterdam, has been awarded to a trio, comprising of Netherlands-based OMA, COD and Madrid-based NH Hotel Group. Dubbed as the new nhow Amsterdam RAI, the hotel will be the largest of its kind in all the Benelux countries. The winner was announced, last month, as…
Welcome to the office of the future, where chairs and tables are replaced by rocks and boulders that let you to rethink the way you interact with your environment. Developed by Amsterdam-based studio, RAAAF, the prototype actually integrates an extremely minimalist and futuristic design into a dynamic workspace that in turn allows a range of actions and…