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2-B-2 architecture’s andrey bondarenko has designed the arctic mobile unit which accommodates life support for 3 people – who are researching in the north pole and arctic – for a duration of 15 days, operating between -40 to +10C and withstanding winds of up to 85 km/h. It is comprised of module parts which make up a washroom, work / rest area, galley and power engine-generator.

The arctic mobile unit is equipped with a solar battery, 5kW power generator and snow melter and is built from a steel frame, carbon panels and polyethylene, thermo-insulating membranes. Overall, it weights 1500 kg and measures 2000 x 1600 x 2300mm making it relatively easy to transport from location to location.

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One of the most original ideas I’ve seen for a while, Eko is an ecological and economical traffic light concept designed by Damjan Stankovic, a Serbian based industrial designer.

Benefits ranging from less fuel consumption as drivers can turn their engine off while they wait to less stress for the driver as you know exactly how long you have to wait.

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Berlin Hauptbahnhof, or Berlin Central Station, is the main railway station in Berlin, Germany and the largest crossing station in Europe. It began full operation two days after a ceremonial opening on 26 May 2006. It is now Europe’s largest two-level railway station. It is located on the site of the historic Lehrter Bahnhof, and until it opened as a main line station, it was a stop on the Berlin S-Bahn suburban railway temporarily named Berlin Hauptbahnhof–Lehrter Bahnhof. The station is operated by DB Station&Service, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, and is classified as a Category 1 station, one of 20 in Germany and three in Berlin, the others being Berlin Sudkreuz and Berlin Ostbahnhof.

On 26 May 2006 the station was ceremonially opened by Chancellor Angela Merkel, who arrived together with transport minister Wolfgang Tiefensee in a specially chartered InterCityExpress from Leipzig. A “Symphony of Light” was performed immediately following the dedication. Reamonn and BAP performed at Hauptbahnhof, and there were also events at the other new stations: Gesundbrunnen, Potsdamer Platz and Südkreuz. Berlin Hauptbahnhof officially went into operation on 28 May 2006.

Berlin HBF Panorama in Berlin: 360 Cities

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The Pencil Bench was designed by Boex 3D Creative Solutions. The seat contains 1600 individually sprung rubber pencils that can be yanked out for use. The bench might be made from 1600 individually sprung rubber pencil but I still think is quite uncomfortable. The Pencil Bench has won various design awards over the last year, but hasn’t yet gone into commercial production. Although I’m sure they will make you one if you ask nicely.

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We’ve just learned that Bernard Madoff’s New York penthouse is set to be listed for $9.9 million. Brokers Serena Boardman and Anne Corey of Sotheby’s Realty are scheduled to begin showing the duplex Friday and have already taken appointments on it.

The penthouse, on the 11th and 12th floors of a cooperative building at 133 East 64th Street, has three bedrooms, one of which was being used as an office, and open views of the city. The bedrooms are on the lower floor, and the living room, kitchen and a wraparound terrace are above.

Ms. Corey said she has seen the penthouse twice and that her priority was to sell it quickly, and to maximize the proceeds. “We’re just marketing it as an extraordinary New York penthouse property,” said Ms. Corey.

“At the end of the day, that is what will be of interest to the next owner.” Also on Thursday Mr. Madoff’s Palm Beach residence was listed for $8.5 million.

A competing broker who submitted a proposal and toured the apartment described the unit as spacious, but in need of updating. “It’s definitely not a mint-condition apartment,” said the broker, who asked to remain anonymous. “It would need upgrades, the kitchens and bathrooms especially.”

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