The above picture is a satellite image of The Palms, Jumeirah taken from Google Earth. The Great wall of China was the only man-made feature visible from the moon for nearly centuries. But come 2001 I believe that there is the formation of a club. The Palm Jumeirah had joined in and now for the … Continue reading As simple as that
Month: April 2011
(W)right
There's something very right about Wright. Be it Orville or Wilbur Wright, Frank Llyod Wright or the very recent Adrian and Jeremy Wright. They are the most recent Wright brothers to make news for a quirky and fun project in design. Lexon is a company that patronizes and sells products that speak volumes on design. … Continue reading (W)right
Once upon a time to happily ever after…
So my new post comes after quite a hiatus considering that blogs are supposed to be an everyday affair. The truth is Ive been having a couple of rough days. Too much brooding and worrying. If only worry was a switch and I could turn it off. Looks like I cannot! So I took a … Continue reading Once upon a time to happily ever after…
Happy Easter folks!
INDIA HOUSE
The residence of the Indian Ambassador to Singapore is a rather splendid one. Located on Peirce Road in Singapore it is the grandest of the heritage properties on the island. Built in 1911 the bungalow, is a part of the many black and white style bungalows built by the British dotting the island. Tucked away … Continue reading INDIA HOUSE
Housing
It is estimated that over 90% of singaporeans live in public housing. The housing development board builds and sells these units at a subsidized price for their people. When my goodself, got to live in such a phenomena it sparked an interest in public housing around the world. Living in affluent neighborhoods in landed houses … Continue reading Housing
Dezeen Screen
Dezeen is one of the most informative design and architecture website. Their new launch dezeenscreen.com is a portal that showcases architecture as a moving picture.
Dissecting wealthy
I(ngvar)+K(amprad)+E(lmtaryd)+A(gunnyard) = IKEA
Split your lifetime into minutes of ten each. Then do all you can to while away as little of the tens as you possibly can. The words are the crux of the life of the man himself. The man in question is Ingvar Kamprad from Elmtaryd who also lived in Agunnyard. A simple name that … Continue reading I(ngvar)+K(amprad)+E(lmtaryd)+A(gunnyard) = IKEA
Happy birthday to me!!
A bday treat basket for my 24th birthday all the way from my family!!