Tadao Ando is one of the most important architects of our time. Many architects begin their careers designing private houses, but few continue doing so after they have achieved a certain level of fame. And is one of those. The book: Tadao Ando: Houses is not brand new – but TrendEngel thinks this is one of the most beautiful books about architecture ever made and deserves to be on every books shelf.
Category Archives: Design
Ridley’sGames Room – Stylish British Games
Ridley’s Games Room brings together a collection of six classic games featuring striking geometric patterns in vivid colours that ‘dance upon the eye’ with a hypnotic effect. Upon closer inspection the mid-century inspired patterns can be seen to relate back to their respective games, for instance the triangles of the backgammon box mimic the games iconic board design and likewise the squares of the chess board can be seen in its 3 dimensional cube pattern. Dominoes and Backgammon are our favorite.
Hubble Space Telescope – Pure Poetry
These clips are real. No joke. No special effects, to CGI, no nothing. Just the amazing Hubble Space Telescope. Be it the Cepheid variable star or an enormous cluster of galaxies known as Abell 2218. Check out more of the so called fuldome clips in the future right here. 
Carmichael & Co Bicycle Bags – Finally
Another amazing Kickstarter project. Not really reinventing the wheel – but Carmichael & Co Bicycle bags sure are something else. 
Two weeks left to fund the project and still time to get the high quality bags for 169 $. They have created a DURABLE, FUNCTIONAL and STYLISH bike bag to add COLOR to your commute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsm7SqiqImY
Zen Advanced – Kickstarter Key Chain
This is a very smart product. Zen Advanced is the creation of the small Australian company Inventek. They have way exceeded their Kickstarter goal – but you can still be part of it for a few days. Check out Zen Advanced on Kickstarter.
The Key chain is all you ever wanted. Smart and useful and well designed. Each Zen Advanced key organiser has one coloured (anodised) aluminium side and one natural finish. As well as looking great they also divide the unit into two distinct sides for easy recognition while the tough lightweight aluminium frame wont rust or corrode.
Graffiti of the Week – Street art Nr. 148
Graffiti der Woche – Street Art Nr. 147
Rains Denmark – Really Cool Bags
Rains is one of those brands. Great design, great material, great story. Everybody knows Rains jackets. But the really cool thing are the bags. Forget Freitag. Rains reigns….
Barbour & Parlour – Best Barber in Europe
This is a bit of a follow up to last weeks book: Philosophy of the Beard. TrendEngel did extensive research into the world of barbershops. This is what we came up with. Barber & Parlour in Shoreditch is the coolest of them all. 
Not only for a beard trim but also for a hair cut or a quick bite. Make sure you get a reservation the next time you are in London.
Moma Director Klaus Biesenbach on Instagram
Instagram can be boring but it can also be fun – lots of fun. Klaus Biesenbach, the director of New York’s Museum of Modern Art (Moma) is one of the coolest dudes on Instagram. Pictures from his office in New York, Selfies with the stars, relevant art works, exclusive picutres taken by trending artists and lots more. Always worth a visit.