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Defying Gravity: The “Upside-Down” World of a Boutique Store (PHOTOS)

There was a time when the catchphrase “Turn My World Upside Down” was associated with an emotional state of being. However, Smallna Architects have literally tried defying gravity and turned a boutique store upside down for a Polish fashion brand, “Risk. Made in Warsaw”.

Furniture of the Future: More Like Cooking Popcorn (VIDEO)

With the introduction of micro-apartments and smaller living spaces, everything is shrinking- Closets, kitchens and even furniture. A Belgian designer, Carl De Smet takes us far into the future of furniture. De Smet has designed some “foldable” chairs made of high-tech foam; however, they are more “cook-able” than foldable!

New York’s Rockaway Courthouse to be Converted into Medical Facility

New York’s long abandoned Rockaway Courthouse will reportedly be restored and converted into a medical facility. The New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced in a press statement that they had selected a developer, The Harmony Group to undertake the redesigning project.