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What will the futuristic architecture look like? Japan-based Kisho Kurokawa’s “Nakagin Capsule Tower Building” may offer us some inspireations. Put forward in 1972, the tower building was constructed of 140 individual pods that could be changed and moved freely, thus to create a modular building with full functions. In the designer’s assumption, the 140 pods should get replaced about every 25 years so that the whole building could have a 200 year life span.  To let many more people get in a close touch with the “Nakagin Capsule Tower Building”, Kurokawa recently showcased one pod at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, in which the visitors would find a full-furnished house for temporary living.

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Well, what do you think it is? A cylinder? Why not come in and check out the answer… [Read the rest of this entry...]

Aside from motor vehicles, Mercedes-Benz also produces helicopters, which are still impressive and deluxe. Its new design is the Mercedes-Benz Style EC145 luxury helicopter, a collaborative work with Eurocopter. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Coming in a similar outlook as the famous Sydney Opera, the design we’re to argue about is actually a pop-up camper, which is surprisingly luxury than you’ve ever thought！It features everything you can find in a presidential suite or a sumptuous apartment: a teak veranda, ceramic toilet, electrically adjustable beds, water heater, hot air heater and even the low-energy LED floor lighting. Its price? Well, as the old saying goes, if you have to ask, you can’t afford one. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This cabinet is located in the center of the room. It can rotate 360 degrees, so you can get every unit, such as piano, desk, TV and so on, wherever you are in the room. [Read the rest of this entry...]

You won’t guess what is hidden in a huge book like this at a glance. In fact, a fully furnished room gonna pops up after opening the book. Although they all made from normal cardboard, this is still a good concept for those who are lacking in living space. Hope the development of new material can help us get a real book house.

More pictures after the break

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Canopy bed is not a innovative concept, but if it comes with a fully functional Hi-Fi system, what do you think about it?

This product is pretty cool. You could enjoy all the visual entertainment on the bed. OH, no, don’t be dirty! I mean TV, DVD, Game and even surfing the internet via built-in Projector. And the Hi-Fi system will also be perfect for music fans. [Read the rest of this entry...]

You might think this box could only be used for containing and you won’t believe that a single box like this could provide you a fully furnitured bedroom. So, more pictures after the break.

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