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The Holmenkollen Ski Jump built in Oslo, Norway is the work of JDS Architects. The International Ski Federation has certified the structure and it is ready to host the Nordic World Ski Championship in March 2011.

All the standards regarding the safety and the technical details were passed by the Jump and so, it was inaugurated in an opening ceremony that featured 20 ski jumpers. The longest jump at 141 meters was performed by Rune Vetla. According to some contestants, this is the best ski jump they have ever competed on.

The cantilevered design hosts a restaurant/bar at 418 meters where visitors will enjoy views to Oslo and to the fjords. A special feature is the stainless steel mesh that protects the jumpers from extreme wind and fog.

photos © Iwan Baan | JDS Architects

A beautiful piece of architecture built in Australia. The attention given to the details actually makes this building surreal. The design takes advantage of a view of the Pacific Ocean and is based on ‘openness’ and accessibility.

The Glasshouse is an arts, conference and entertainment centre in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, the creation of  Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects.

The Glasshouse: Arts Conference and Entertainment Centre hosts a 600-seat performing arts theatre, a 600m2 Regional Art Gallery, a studio theatre, conference facilities and a community workshop located in the centre of Port Macquarie, a fast-growing coastal city north of Sydney.

The project brief was to establish the Cultural Centre as the pre-eminent performance and exhibition arts facility in the region.

Illustrator is a very powerful tool when you know how to work with it, and the next couple of tutorials will help you have a better understanding of what it can be done, and will serve as a source of inspiration for you future works. Enjoy and prosper.

Design A Print-Ready Promotional Ad Using Photoshop and Illustrator

For anyone in the print industry, we’ll share methods and resources that you’ll hopefully find helpful. For others, this article will shed light on what it’s like to work for a design firm. You’ll gain in-depth insight not only into the methods of professional print designers but also into the marketing implications of their work.

Create a Metal Grille using the Transform Effect

Ok, now this tutorial is one of my favorites, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you definitely should check it out, it has a video and it goes step by step.

Whenever you want to add some exclusive look to your furniture collection you can check this ultra modern retro sofa from Leolux, called The Morena sofa. This designed is signed by Stefan Heiliger, and is described as a “sculptural form melting towards the floor”. Nothing boring can be found in the lines of the design. It’s asymmetrical unusual shape is giving it some retro touch, making it cozy for any size group.

Available in leather or fabric upholstery in a variety of colors, this sofa is the picture of contemporary comfort and modern style. Check the official website at Leolux.

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Since these are indeed warm times that we live in, and every once in a while a nice bath is welcomed, we found appropriate to feature some of the best bathtub designs out there. The freestanding bathtubs that you might have seen on archtopia in the past, are some of the most appreciated nowadays, but what you’re about to see will inspire you even more.

1. Egg Tub by Rexa Design

2. Bathtub Aquarium

3. Le Cob Bathtub

4. Leggera Bathtub by Gilda Borgnini

5. Ocean Shell Tub

6. Oversized Bathtubs – Vaseli

7. Ravello & Amalfi tubs by Victoria & Albert

8. Rectangular Bathtub

9. Whirlpool Glass Bathtub

10. Wooden bathtub from Laguna