Rather than build the Statue of Liberty in such a way that its 200,000-lb copper shell stood upright on its own, Gustave Eiffel — the man behind the eponymous tower — designed it around a massive inner framework. You might have already kn...
I’m absolutely floored by Lego’s latest release, the Statue of Liberty… a part of their architecture line. There were a lot of ways they could go about creating the statue… ranging from a low-res pixelated style, to a style inspired by their Lego figurines, to something as minimal as this, but the design they unveiled feels much more like an aesthetic awakening than just another product release. With a beautifully simplified design, the Statue of Liberty turns organic details into rather satisfyingly geometric ones, staying true to the original, yet being Lego-ish and unique in their own right. Take for instance the pentagon-shaped face, a detail that I can’t get enough of. It’s unlike Lego to show faces without the eyes, mouth, and a discernible expression, but the way Lego executes it in this particular case feels like it captures the very essence of the monument, recognizing the fact that sometimes blatant copying means foregoing one’s opportunity to create something new and unique. Even the folds in the statue’s robe are interpreted differently, in a way that feels eye-catchingly original yet does enough to signify the folds in cloth. Unlike Lego’s automotive series, the Architecture series aren’t accurate detail-for-detail replicas, but rather they build on your memory of having seen them. You appreciate the fact that they’re essentially the same, but different… and for sure, beautiful! Great job, Lego… on not just building toys, but also an aesthetic of your own!
Today is a special day for the Americans as this day a ship brought a special gift to the United States, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty was designed by the renowned French sculptor Fréd...
What could be more French than outdoor cafes, delicious cuisine and a philosopher named Jacques Derrida? The Eiffel Tower, what else! It was built from the ground up by so many workers and...
There are watches and there are timepieces, and this has to be one of the most unique watches that I’ve every seen. This Romain Jerome watch isn’t the first watch that uses something famous in its makeup, their Iceland Volcano watch among others, but it’s definitely an interesting way to showcase your national pride.
Romain Jerome has used many exotic materials in its expensive watches. They’ve used volcanic ash, metal from the Titanic, and ever dinosaur bones. The Liberty-DNA watch uses particles from the actual Statue of Liberty, making it extremely limited. The watch also uses design elements to commemorate Lady Liberty, such as the face that’s reminiscent of her 12-pointed crown.
In celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, ther are only 125 of these watches being made, and if you have to ask the price, you probably can’t afford it.
Rather than build the Statue of Liberty in such a way that its 200,000-lb copper shell stood upright on its own, Gustave Eiffel — the man behind the eponymous tower — designed it around a massive inner framework. You might have already kn...
