inspiration..
“Big ideas come from the unconscious. This is true in art, in science and advertising. But your unconscious has to be well informed, or your idea will be irrelevant. Stuff your conscious mind with information, then unhook your rational thought process”
~ David Ogilvy
motorcycles and more...
At the end of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded that BMW cease production of aircraft engines. To remain in business, the company began producing small industrial engines (along with farm equipment, household items and railway brakes). In 1920, BMW M2B15 flat-twin petrol engine was released.
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At the end of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded that BMW cease production of aircraft engines. To remain in business, the company began producing small industrial engines (along with farm equipment, household items and railway brakes). In 1920, BMW M2B15 flat-twin petrol engine was released.
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Classic 4x4s and Series Land Rovers in particular have seen a huge increase in interest in recent years, many people are buying them and embarking on restorations, which is where Geoffrey’s video series comes in handy. The series starts with the backstory on his Series 3 and an explanation about why he’s beginning the restoration. All of his films are beautifully made and he keeps the detail while also ensuring it doesn’t drag on or become tedious.
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There's something very mysterious and therapeutic about riding a motorcycle. And when you're riding something that you've built with your own hands, the joy quadruples. To have the ability to shape the image in your head into something that you fabricate yourself. To make it an extension about yourself or the alter ego that you keep to yourself from others. To be able to show the world how you see yourself. If nothing more you get to see yourself happy when you get a peak in the rearview mirror while you sweep through the city traffic.
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At the end of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded that BMW cease production of aircraft engines. To remain in business, the company began producing small industrial engines (along with farm equipment, household items and railway brakes). In 1920, BMW M2B15 flat-twin petrol engine was released.
read more
At the end of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded that BMW cease production of aircraft engines. To remain in business, the company began producing small industrial engines (along with farm equipment, household items and railway brakes). In 1920, BMW M2B15 flat-twin petrol engine was released.
read more
Classic 4x4s and Series Land Rovers in particular have seen a huge increase in interest in recent years, many people are buying them and embarking on restorations, which is where Geoffrey’s video series comes in handy. The series starts with the backstory on his Series 3 and an explanation about why he’s beginning the restoration. All of his films are beautifully made and he keeps the detail while also ensuring it doesn’t drag on or become tedious.
read more
There's something very mysterious and therapeutic about riding a motorcycle. And when you're riding something that you've built with your own hands, the joy quadruples. To have the ability to shape the image in your head into something that you fabricate yourself. To make it an extension about yourself or the alter ego that you keep to yourself from others. To be able to show the world how you see yourself. If nothing more you get to see yourself happy when you get a peak in the rearview mirror while you sweep through the city traffic.
read more
At the end of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded that BMW cease production of aircraft engines. To remain in business, the company began producing small industrial engines (along with farm equipment, household items and railway brakes). In 1920, BMW M2B15 flat-twin petrol engine was released.
read more
At the end of World War I, the Treaty of Versailles demanded that BMW cease production of aircraft engines. To remain in business, the company began producing small industrial engines (along with farm equipment, household items and railway brakes). In 1920, BMW M2B15 flat-twin petrol engine was released.
read more
Classic 4x4s and Series Land Rovers in particular have seen a huge increase in interest in recent years, many people are buying them and embarking on restorations, which is where Geoffrey’s video series comes in handy. The series starts with the backstory on his Series 3 and an explanation about why he’s beginning the restoration. All of his films are beautifully made and he keeps the detail while also ensuring it doesn’t drag on or become tedious.
read more
There's something very mysterious and therapeutic about riding a motorcycle. And when you're riding something that you've built with your own hands, the joy quadruples. To have the ability to shape the image in your head into something that you fabricate yourself. To make it an extension about yourself or the alter ego that you keep to yourself from others. To be able to show the world how you see yourself. If nothing more you get to see yourself happy when you get a peak in the rearview mirror while you sweep through the city traffic.
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architecture and more...
Indonesia’s tropical architecture blends aesthetics and function seamlessly all the while using local materials and contemporary designs. The architecture comprises natural materials like thatch roofing, coconut wood, bamboo poles, teak wood, stone and bricks. Natural elements like plants, small water bodies like ponds, trees and nature, in general, are central to Balinese architectural philosophy.
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Daniel Buren’s “L’Observatoire de la lumière” (Observatory of light)was conceived with the Frank Gehry–designed building’s signature design element in mind—the building’s 12 “sails,” composed of 3,600 glass panels. Buren’s artwork uses colored filters, in 13 different shades, which are positioned at an equal distance from one another across the glass structure. White-striped, like fritted patterns and clear panels are also positioned intermittently.
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Bridges and Stairways leading to nowhere, empty birdcages, windows and doors in wall-less rooms and four-level structures without roofs- Lass Pozas is a set of surrealist structures built by the English Poet Edward James and his friend Plutarco. These structures built as a fantasy wonderland from 1944-1960 in Xiltia, Mexico, symbolically convey the many ‘ironies and extravagances’ of James’s dreams and passions.
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Alaine de Botton through his book, Architecture of Happiness, about architecture and ideals of building, elucidates upon the connection between architecture and psychology. He elaborates on the ‘virtuous properties’ of objects, art, and buildings as humans continue to express themselves through these. It asks pertinent questions like “who we are” and “what is it that we are trying to communicate” whether individually or as a community.
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Indonesia’s tropical architecture blends aesthetics and function seamlessly all the while using local materials and contemporary designs. The architecture comprises natural materials like thatch roofing, coconut wood, bamboo poles, teak wood, stone and bricks. Natural elements like plants, small water bodies like ponds, trees and nature, in general, are central to Balinese architectural philosophy.
read more
Daniel Buren’s “L’Observatoire de la lumière” (Observatory of light)was conceived with the Frank Gehry–designed building’s signature design element in mind—the building’s 12 “sails,” composed of 3,600 glass panels. Buren’s artwork uses colored filters, in 13 different shades, which are positioned at an equal distance from one another across the glass structure. White-striped, like fritted patterns and clear panels are also positioned intermittently.
read more
Bridges and Stairways leading to nowhere, empty birdcages, windows and doors in wall-less rooms and four-level structures without roofs- Lass Pozas is a set of surrealist structures built by the English Poet Edward James and his friend Plutarco. These structures built as a fantasy wonderland from 1944-1960 in Xiltia, Mexico, symbolically convey the many ‘ironies and extravagances’ of James’s dreams and passions.
read more
Alaine de Botton through his book, Architecture of Happiness, about architecture and ideals of building, elucidates upon the connection between architecture and psychology. He elaborates on the ‘virtuous properties’ of objects, art, and buildings as humans continue to express themselves through these. It asks pertinent questions like “who we are” and “what is it that we are trying to communicate” whether individually or as a community.
read more
Indonesia’s tropical architecture blends aesthetics and function seamlessly all the while using local materials and contemporary designs. The architecture comprises natural materials like thatch roofing, coconut wood, bamboo poles, teak wood, stone and bricks. Natural elements like plants, small water bodies like ponds, trees and nature, in general, are central to Balinese architectural philosophy.
read more
Daniel Buren’s “L’Observatoire de la lumière” (Observatory of light)was conceived with the Frank Gehry–designed building’s signature design element in mind—the building’s 12 “sails,” composed of 3,600 glass panels. Buren’s artwork uses colored filters, in 13 different shades, which are positioned at an equal distance from one another across the glass structure. White-striped, like fritted patterns and clear panels are also positioned intermittently.
read more
Bridges and Stairways leading to nowhere, empty birdcages, windows and doors in wall-less rooms and four-level structures without roofs- Lass Pozas is a set of surrealist structures built by the English Poet Edward James and his friend Plutarco. These structures built as a fantasy wonderland from 1944-1960 in Xiltia, Mexico, symbolically convey the many ‘ironies and extravagances’ of James’s dreams and passions.
read more
Alaine de Botton through his book, Architecture of Happiness, about architecture and ideals of building, elucidates upon the connection between architecture and psychology. He elaborates on the ‘virtuous properties’ of objects, art, and buildings as humans continue to express themselves through these. It asks pertinent questions like “who we are” and “what is it that we are trying to communicate” whether individually or as a community.
read more
coffee and more...
Attikan Estate, nestled at 1700m above sea level in the Bilgiri Rangan Hills of Karnataka, is where one of India’s best Arabica coffees is grown. The estate is home to large silver oaks, figs and citrus trees that provide ample shade to this award-winning coffee and is also home to various species of birds, elephants and bison.
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James Hoffman makes videos about anything and everything to do with coffee, occasionally food and sometimes business/entrepreneurship. He does how-tos, guides, reviews, vlogs, video essays and mini-documentary films. He’s a self-taught filmmaker and loves creating content on YouTube. In the real world, he’s started a few companies, and written the World Atlas of Coffee.
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KOKOROKO (meaning 'be strong' in Urhobo), is a collective of young musicians brought together by a love for Afrobeat led by trumpeter Sheila Maurice-Grey. They specialize in a soul-shaking, horn fuelled sound with West African roots and Inner London hues. 'Abusey Junction' is a ballad written by guitarist Oscar Jerome (fast making a name as an artist in his own right). It was written on the roof of a compound in Gambia where the band spent time last year immersing themselves in the soundscapes of the region.
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We are consistently researching, testing and implementing best practices throughout our business to raise the bar. Cupping hundreds of green bean samples every harvest before making our final selections is standard procedure at Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. Holding advanced sensory trainings for junior roasters, and experimenting with processing at the farm level are just some of the ways that our highly skilled team is constantly evolving.
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Attikan Estate, nestled at 1700m above sea level in the Bilgiri Rangan Hills of Karnataka, is where one of India’s best Arabica coffees is grown. The estate is home to large silver oaks, figs and citrus trees that provide ample shade to this award-winning coffee and is also home to various species of birds, elephants and bison.
read more
James Hoffman makes videos about anything and everything to do with coffee, occasionally food and sometimes business/entrepreneurship. He does how-tos, guides, reviews, vlogs, video essays and mini-documentary films. He’s a self-taught filmmaker and loves creating content on YouTube. In the real world, he’s started a few companies, and written the World Atlas of Coffee.
read more
KOKOROKO (meaning 'be strong' in Urhobo), is a collective of young musicians brought together by a love for Afrobeat led by trumpeter Sheila Maurice-Grey. They specialize in a soul-shaking, horn fuelled sound with West African roots and Inner London hues. 'Abusey Junction' is a ballad written by guitarist Oscar Jerome (fast making a name as an artist in his own right). It was written on the roof of a compound in Gambia where the band spent time last year immersing themselves in the soundscapes of the region.
read more
We are consistently researching, testing and implementing best practices throughout our business to raise the bar. Cupping hundreds of green bean samples every harvest before making our final selections is standard procedure at Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. Holding advanced sensory trainings for junior roasters, and experimenting with processing at the farm level are just some of the ways that our highly skilled team is constantly evolving.
read more
Attikan Estate, nestled at 1700m above sea level in the Bilgiri Rangan Hills of Karnataka, is where one of India’s best Arabica coffees is grown. The estate is home to large silver oaks, figs and citrus trees that provide ample shade to this award-winning coffee and is also home to various species of birds, elephants and bison.
read more
James Hoffman makes videos about anything and everything to do with coffee, occasionally food and sometimes business/entrepreneurship. He does how-tos, guides, reviews, vlogs, video essays and mini-documentary films. He’s a self-taught filmmaker and loves creating content on YouTube. In the real world, he’s started a few companies, and written the World Atlas of Coffee.
read more
KOKOROKO (meaning 'be strong' in Urhobo), is a collective of young musicians brought together by a love for Afrobeat led by trumpeter Sheila Maurice-Grey. They specialize in a soul-shaking, horn fuelled sound with West African roots and Inner London hues. 'Abusey Junction' is a ballad written by guitarist Oscar Jerome (fast making a name as an artist in his own right). It was written on the roof of a compound in Gambia where the band spent time last year immersing themselves in the soundscapes of the region.
read more
We are consistently researching, testing and implementing best practices throughout our business to raise the bar. Cupping hundreds of green bean samples every harvest before making our final selections is standard procedure at Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. Holding advanced sensory trainings for junior roasters, and experimenting with processing at the farm level are just some of the ways that our highly skilled team is constantly evolving.
read more