Coolest Office

This is probably one of the sexiest offices I’ve seen in a while. I like how they turned the little conference rooms into little tool sheds with a roof and siding. Pretty cool space. I’m sure noise is a problem there, with the open space and hard floors… nevertheless, it looks fantastic. Ps. I really like that red decal they’ve used to line the base of the walls with.

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Based in Manila, Philippines, Utwentysix Architecture Studio set out to create an anti-corporate environment for a start up company called Migo that specializes in media and entertainment distribution. The company acquired space in a new high rise building in Manila that was a completely bare, corporate office space with no personality. The company’s CEO wanted an office that reflected their desire to serve the people of the Philippines so the design was inspired by a bit of nostalgia for Filipinos – traditional life and homes that are still found in rural towns. –Design Milk

No matter what, I’m going to have sliding garage doors in the next office I design. Designing cool interiors for startup companies must be one of the best jobs in the world.

Jet Ski for Land

Blending the attributes of an ATV, a jet ski, a tank and a skateboard is no easy task, but that is just the diverse kind of capability that the BPG Werks DTV Shredder is offering to the powersports market.

The Shredder is powered by a 196cc, two-stroke gasoline engine, which is connected to a dual-CVT drive. A total of 13 horsepower offer riders a top speed of 30 miles per hour, which probably seems plenty fast on an upright rig like this one. Riders stand on a pivoting, spiked deck that turns by way of leaning, just like a skateboard, while the upright handle offers throttle and brake, and a place to hang on. –autoblog

It’s like a land jet ski. Kind of want one. Looks bad ass. Hat tip: Sam

Annie’s Graduation

I just wanted to share a couple of photos of Annie and her graduation. I’m really proud of her—she’s not only a pharmacist, but she has a PHD. Pretty cool.

Annie’s family and my parents.

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Here’s what our perspective looked like.

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Annie getting prepared to get her diploma.

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Annie graduating with honors (cum laude).

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The handshake and diploma.

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Annie with her parents.

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Annie with her sisters.

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Annie with my parents.

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Lunch with everyone.

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We’re so proud of her!

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To see the entire set of photos, click here.