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the future is here. since 1928, hinckley has been leading the way in the design of beautiful, highly innovative and timeless yachts. in the spirit of our legacy of innovation, we are excited to announce dasher, the world’s first fully electric luxury yacht. reservations now being accepted for delivery in summer 2018. ~ hinckley yachts
power yachts are considered the biggest environmental offenders. noisy. smelly. fuel guzzlers. but more efficient power and lighter constructed watercraft are appearing more and more. dasher now appears to be a world’s first fully electric in a self-defined category of luxury yachts: ultra-minimal, featuring no roof, no galley, no bunks, no head! but it is loaded with hinckley’s aesthetic sensibilities, craftsmanship, technology, 3d-printed titanium hardware, and price. we’re told something north of $500K usd. DA applauds the vision to venture into zero emission ready-for-production water vehicles.
[ features ]
> designed from the ground up for fully electric propulsion. super lightweight construction, carbon-epoxy composite hull, and hand-painted lightweight artisanal teak, every ounce of weight has been shaved and every curve sculpted.
> the shape of the future is also the sound of silence. blame the silent whisper drive 80hp propulsion system powered by dual BMW i3 lithium ion batteries with zero emissions.
> waterproof bmw i3 lithium ion batteries designed with a prismatic cell design for efficient cooling and temperature distribution, compact and shock resistant.
> dasher accepts dual 50amp dock charging cables will charge twice as fast as the most popular plug-in electric cars – a full charge in under 4 hours.
[ specs ]
loa > 28’ 6”
beam > 8’ 7”
draft > 1′ 11″
displacement >6,500 lbs.
cruising speed >10 mph (est.) *
fast cruising > 18-27 mph (est.) *
range at cruising >40 miles
range at fast cruising > 20-25 miles
[*] all performance data, including speeds, range, is estimated and not guaranteed. actual performance may vary. boat performance may be impacted by many factors including, but not limited to, loaded displacement, boat configuration and options, trim, sea conditions, climate, hull bottom, surface condition and mechanical systems condition
its curvaceous structure is inspired by star wars, with circling landscapes and a giant arch for the public to wander around. the 100,000-square-foot gallery space within will display art collections and memorabilia from lucas and his wife, mellody hobson. other design cues include the likes of translucent elevator tubes that will transport visitors through the museum’s white ceiling in the lobby area. mad’s design also unites education and retail spaces within the interior, which is expected to open in 2021.
the ground breaking was a long time coming. originally meant to be constructed in chicago in 2014, the location moved to the west coast because of its initial lakefront site and the legal issues it posed. chicago-based DesignApplause feels that a big one got away.
at the groundbreaking ceremony, george lucas talked about his vision for the museum: “yes, this is an art museum, but i’m also trying to position it as an anthropological museum. it is my feeling that popular art is an insight into a society and what they aspire to; what they really want, what they really are — it is about telling the narrative of their story, their history and their belief system. i believe all kinds of art have a right to exist. i think it’s important to have a museum, that i used to jokingly say, supports all the orphan arts that nobody wants to see, but everybody loves. so that’s my dream for this.”
the museum is located in los angeles’ exposition park, and stands as a gateway to the park. it appears as if a futuristic spaceship, with a mysterious and surrealistic attitude, has “landed” on the site’s natural environment. people from all walks of life are welcome to feel and appreciate this cultural paradise. the interior of the building has been designed as a huge bright and open cave. skylights allow sunlight to flood the interior space, and guide visitors through the museum’s various programs. the first floor and roof of the building are expansive public areas that can be enjoyed by everyone. people can exercise here, relax, talk to the surrounding natural environment, and directly experience nature in the urban environment.
on the design of the museum lucas stated, “i am an avid architectural fan and i wanted a special museum that was a work of art in itself, and ma [yansong] has done that three times.
when asked about the project and its final home in los angeles, mad founder and principal partner ma yansong said, “an open city with an inclusive culture, especially innovative buildings, is very important. it is a pleasure to work with the american filmmaker and legend george lucas on creating a world-class landmark for los angeles. we hope that the joint efforts will continue to make los angeles the most creative metropolises in the world.”
the museum’s collection s is worth at least 400 million u.s. dollars and will cover art through three lenses: narrative art; the art of cinema; and digital art. donated by george lucas and mellody hobson, the expanding collection includes more than 10,000 paintings, illustrations and movie memorabilia. lucas said that, “the ultimate and all meaning of this museum lies in inspiring people’s imagination and allowing people to embrace all possibilities of art creation.” the los angeles government praised the museum as “the largest public gift ever given to a municipality”…
the $1.5 billion lucas museum of narrative art is a non-profit, covers an area of approximately 11 acres and was created and supported by george lucas and his wife mellody hobson. in 2014, mad architects, led by ma yansong, won the international competition of the lucas museum of narrative art to become the architect of the museum. from 2014 to the present, mad has provided three very unique designs, each responding to the three proposed locations of the project, with los angeles chosen as the final home.
the museum is expected to be ready for use in the second half of 2021.
[ timeline of the lucas museum of narrative art in review ] 2014
may > the museum held an invitation only, international design contest, with mad invited as the only company from asia
july – it is announced that mad has won the competition to be the museum architect
november – the concept design for the chicago museum is announced 2015
september – the museum announces plans to deepen the chicago design 2016
october – the museum announces it would give up chicago and make proposals for los angeles and san francisco. mad’s designs for both locations were revealed 2017
january – the museum announces los angeles as the final location
june – the museum receives approval from los angeles city council 2018
march – the museum officially breaks ground
above > the 19½-foot-tall living room, with a wood-burning fireplace and a towering leaded glass window, served as massimo’s home office.
massimo would say he needed a clean uncluttered desk and office before he could start thinking about a project.
there were already too many visuals in his mind’s eye and the uncluttered home space mirrors that aesthetic. both were designers and lella was an architect. they designed most of their home furnishings.
[ misc ]
> 130 east 67 street was designed by charles a. platt in the italian renaissance style in 1907, and converted to a cooperative in 1959. it is a highly sought after, full service, white-glove cooperative building located in the heart of the upper east side.
> 6e was bought in 1978 for $250,000 / listed at $6.5M usd
we strive to be a pioneer in accessible and affordable innovations for the vision impaired and the deafblind to lead independent, fulfilling lives. ~ dot inc.
the dot watch braille smartwatch is the first of its kind to provide the time with tactile information instead of visual clues. you don’t see time ticking away, you feel it. dot not only tells the time, but also creates text messages, sns, as well as traffic or weather information, with just a tap of your finger.
there’s also an open dot api so anyone can develop apps or services for dot. existing apps can be easily adapted. apps for braille education, social networking, navigation, newsfeed, weather and many more are already in development.
it launched in late 2016 but for practical purposes this is a 2017 product. the dot ‘feels’ like a 2017 best product-of-the-year candidate.
with the bordo alarm, abus, the security expert for mobile safety, is bringing the world’s first alarmed folding bike lock into the market. with electronics that have been proven for years on abus motorcycles locks, these provide a precise 3d movement sensor that triggers a 100-decibel alarm should an attack be attempted and thus deters thieves.
bordo alarm “the sound of security”
[ specs ]
100 db alarm
intelligent alarm system
90cm length
plus cylinder which can be keyed alike with other plus cylinders
the epic react debuts a new sole that replaces eva foam. it’s lighter and way springier. so soft and springy that the mid-sole is taller to absorb bumps and wider for support. the sole has been tested 17k miles by nike’s best runners and ready for prime time 22 february 2018.
nike labels the springiness “energy return” and seems self-explanatory.
the upper is the one-piece bootie from the flyknit racer with a refined modifications. very light, supportive and breathable.
designer hossein baghdadi, director of nike nxt footwear, is lead on react.
above> kyoto-based artist kohei nawa’s molecular white bubbles bring your eye skyward in the lobby.
the interior design concept for the hotel was ‘the address to the sky.’ wind, light, and other phenomena of nature are embraced through 389 pieces of art.
though conrad osaka boasts impressive views of the downtown cityscape, the real draw of the hotel is light, stunning visual art, and architectural elements. the space itself is situated on the 33rd to 40th floors of osaka’s newest skyscraper, festival tower west. the sleek 164-room conrad osaka is bathed in tones of silver and walnut, with a few eye-catching pops of red and white. the pillar-free areas let natural daylight and dusk seep in through its double-tall floor-to-ceiling windows during the day drifting to artificially evoked evening lighting.
the interior design, is a collaboration with designer yukio hashimoto and nikken space design. world-renown lighting design firm worktecht was called in and specified soraa lighting. “lighting could bring the corresponding special atmosphere and perception to immerse people in,” said atsushi kaneda, founder and designer of worktecht.
above> yukio hashimoto articulates the design theme of the hotel
soraa lighting was founded on breakthrough nobel prize-winning led technology and has been designing simply perfect light since 2008. known for their full-spectrum lamps that provide unparalleled color rendering ability, and introducing violet into their leds replacing traditional blue, to mimic daylight and create a more natural white light that is human-centric and creates a more serene atmosphere – no matter the time of day. soraa lighting is used in art galleries, world class museums, and luxury retail stores around the globe.
“our customers have told us that packaging waste is the top environmental issue they would like us to address,” said francesca debiase, mcdonald’s sustainability officer, in a statement.”
mcdonald’s aims to get 100 percent of its packaging from recycled, renewable, or certified sources by 2025, with a preference for forest stewardship council certification, which ensures that products come from responsibly managed forests.
a 2014, company study of two restaurants, one focused on dine-in business and one centered on the drive-thru found the per-restaurant average was more than 2,200 pounds of waste a week.
mcdonald reminded us their sustainable packaging journey dates back to 25 years ago when they established a groundbreaking partnership with environmental defense fund (edf), a group not paid by the chain.
they not only phased out polystyrene sandwich boxes, but also significantly reduced their environmental impact by cutting solid waste and streamlining material choices. the initiative eliminated more than 300 million pounds of packaging, recycled 1 million tons of corrugated boxes and reduced waste by 30 percent in the decade following the partnership.
“other food companies have said for years that they want to use more recyclable material, but the mcdonald’s plan is more substantive and collaborative,” said erin simon, director of sustainability research and development for world wildlife fund.
last week, mcdonald’s said it would eliminate foam packaging from its global supply chain by the end of this year.
ford motor company promises to spend $11 billion on technology by 2022, rolling out 16 all-electric cars within five years, the first of which would arrive in 2020. also promised is 24 hybrids. the first all-electric looks to be a high-performance suv. other categories could be commercial vans and…a mustang coupe.
in a nod toward global sentiment recognizing that regulation around the globe will continue to crack down on fuel economy and pollution, and rightfully so. lower prices, longer range, and more charging stations, will drive consumers to electricity rather than gasoline.
“we’re expecting more customer acceptance,” said joe hinrichs, ford’s president of global operations, at the detroit auto show. hinrichs added, “we certainly can see the day when internal combustion engines go away.”
[ of interest ] – european union mandates all new homes must have ev chargers by 2019.
everyone but those who put a $1,000 deposit on the model 3, tesla’s lower-priced seemed to be unfazed on another delivery delay.
the best, and most important indicator is the stock price: shares have maintained a market value of about $53 billion. throughout 2017 a 5,000 a week production level by the end of year was promised. in november the delivery date was pushed back end of march 2018. and now the delivery date is end of june.
not experienced or fully ramped up for mass production, the fremont, california, auto assembly plant and sparks, nevada, “gigafactory” are having problems. an aside and poorly handled detail is confusion on the roof headliner. the issue is that cars equipped with a $5,000 premium upgrade option are being delivered with a woven textile material in place of the suede-like alcantara headliner detailed in promotional images and in cars supplied to media outlets for test drives. musk’s response to complaints: “as we continue to increase production of model 3 and produce more high quality cars for customers, all model 3 vehicles are being made with the same premium textile headliner found in our flagship model S and model X vehicles, which has always been planned at this stage of production.”
for another $5,000 for what tesla calls “enhanced Autopilot,” you may add semi-autonomous capabilities that will keep the vehicle within the lane, automatically change lanes, self-park once the driver has arrived at their destination, and match speed to traffic conditions.
for buyers who choose to get every upgrade like a premium paint job, 19-inch wheels, and full self-driving capability—which is not yet available, and likely won’t be anytime soon—the price tag will be just shy of $60,000. a base model S, which starts at $69,500.
stay tuned.
[ model 3 specs ]
safety
automatic emergency braking and collision avoidance
eight airbags
electronic stability and traction control
convenience
15″ touchscreen with onboard maps & navigation
wi-fi and lte internet connectivity
keyless entry and remote climate control with app
voice activated controls
60/40 split folding rear seats
standard interior
15” touchscreen display
dual zone climate control system
fm/internet streaming radio
textile seating
center console with open storage and two usb ports
premium upgrades
premium heated seating and cabin materials throughout, including open pore wood décor and two rear usbs
12-way, power adjustable front seats, steering column and side mirrors, with custom driver profiles
premium audio system with more power, tweeters, surround speakers and subwoofer
tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection
auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors
led fog lamps
center console with covered storage and docking for two smartphones
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