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In preparation for this year's competition, here are highlights from last year's International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) which determines the top ranked 'Aquascapists' in the world.
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Italian artist Andrea Petrachi aka Mimatic, creates wonderful robotic sculptures from old electronics, recycled parts and discarded toys.
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All eyes are on the daily special at the Victor Churchill Butchery in Sydney, Australia. Designed by Dreamtime Australia, the storefront masterfully blends traditional European style with modern accents throughout
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Believe it or not, the image above is an ultra-detailed miniature-scale model landscape created by Matthew Albanese. He then uses a camera technique called forced-perspective to bring these landscapes to life!
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In WWI, Artist and Naval Officer Norman Wilkinson invented Dazzle Camouflage to confuse the enemy. Using bright, loud colours and contrasting diagonal stripes, ships became works of art
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A recent winner of AR's Emerging Architecture Awards, the Sports Research Centre in Spain designed by Jose Maria Sanchez Garcia is a ring of beauty in perfect harmony with its environment.
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With dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean, the Otter Cove Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture is the definition of an oceanfront property. Absolutely stunning
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Provocative Street Art by Ludo. His 'Nature's Revenge' series can be found all over Paris, London and Italy
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'Glamping' is camping in style. Spend a night at Rosa Muerta and experience the Joshua Tree National Park like never before. LA-based architect Robert Stone not only designed this unique space, but built it by himself as well
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To22 created a continuous ring, delicately proportioned, beautifully polished and seemingly flawless. There is only one tiny imperfection...
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The Plitvice Lakes National Park is the most popular tourist attraction in Croatia. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning reminder of the natural beauty in this world
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The Scubacraft: groundbreaking design known as a 'recreational submersible'. This means it can not only skip effortlessly across the water at 50 mph but dive to depths of 100ft or more with ease.
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A recent winner at the 2009 Australian Interior Design Awards, the Yarra house in Melbourne is a beautiful source for inpiration. Absolutely love the colour palette!
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Built in 1896, the giant Gasometers of Vienna were decommissioned in the mid-80s. A revitalization project in 1999 has since transformed these tanks into thriving communities
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Legendary graf artist DAIM demonstrates what's posible with 4 simple letters and a vivid imagination
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The Dallas Cowboys stadium cost approx. $1.3bn and boasts the world's largest: HDTV, glass doors, and column-free interior. Is it a modern-day Colosseum or monstrosity?
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La Mian is a type of handmade or hand-pulled Chinese noodle. The process is simple enough, but when you see a master noodle maker perform, one truly appreciates the art and beauty of cooking!
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Stencil Skaterboarders Spotted Shredding in Singapore! The latest project from TR853-1 (Trase-1) brings these little skaters to life through creative placement
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The combat edition P120 Fighter from America's highest-profile luxury motorcylce brand, Confederate, will surely turn heads. Production has been limited to only 120 bikes
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A great collection of digital art from designer/illustrator Gianluca Fallone. At only 23 years of age, Gianluca already has an impressive portfoliio having done work for clients like Nike and MTV.
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The epitome of Open Concept living by Wallflower Architechture + Design. Stunning private residence in Singapore
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