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#architecture

This Hobbit Hole Has a Serious View

Despite being almost completely embedded in the side of a hill, this modern home in Switzerland has a seriously stunning view. You can almost picture Julie Andrews (distracted with spinning and singing) crashing through the window into your living room. More »
#architecture

Office Building Or Home To A Super Heroine?

Switzerland gets all the cool offices. This particular one's dubbed "Cocoon" and acts as headquarters for an architecture firm. I prefer to imagine it as home to a super heroine who zoom-zoom-zips down that spiral and saves the day. More »
#architecture

Google's Swiss Headquarters Blend A Lot of Fun With Some Function

I couldn't be more envious of Google engineers working out of Switzerland. Despite the tacky wallpaper in its library, the new EMEA Engineering Hub is the most fun looking office environment I've seen in a while. More »
#switzerland

Open Source Switzerland Network Testing Tool Catches ISP Throttlers In the Act

#solarbag

Sakku Solar Bags Made From Recycled Sails

#warmth

Swiss Swimming Pool Warmed by Surplus Server Heat and Alliteration

#safety

Lifebag Saves Lives in Avalanches, Doubles as Halloween Costume

Aimed at winter sports enthusiasts, the Lifebag is a nifty refillable backpack. Weighing in at less than three pounds, its 150-liter capacity tank fills with gas in just three seconds when inflated manually, protecting the head and upper body of the wearer. But this Swiss invention could be so much more than just a life-saver, don't you think? More »
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