Earthquake in Concepcion, Chile 8.8M

Just to give a picture of whats going on in Chile. Everyone is on and off about Haiti, Chile needs help to, and there earthquake was far higher graded on the magnitude scale a blasting 8.8 magnitude compared to the 7.0 on Haiti. The photos are from boston.com and we just want to help spread the knowledge of this event. The red cross is helping in Chile to, so if you feel like giving away a buck or two head over to their site. www.redcross.org

All photos are copyrighted by boston.com

House in Lille – Saison Menu Architects

French photographer Stéphane Chalmeau shared with us this 200 sqm house designed by Saison-Menu Architectes in a narrow site in Lille, France. It features a wooden first floor that merge with the exterior fence, and brown boxes-like volumes on the second floor, creating a wide terrace on top.

Here at WASF we are stunned, the interior and exterior of this house merge together beautifully. All photos are taken by Stéphane Chalmeau

Nicolas Tye Architectures

Nicolas Tye Architects‘ newest studio neighbors the practice’s barn-conversion residential project. For their newest office space, the 2,200 sqf barn has been transformed into an elegant studio that rests comfortably against the rolling hillside of Bedfordshire. Taking a mere 10 months to finish, the studio houses Nicolas Tye’s employees. Serving as a manifesto of the studio’s beliefs, the building respects its contextual surroundings while demonstrating a contemporary identity.

Wired iPad LIVE demo.

Watch the iPad demo of the new digital copy of Wired. We are just stoked over the über sweet new device that apple will start to ship in a months time. And so is Wired. Listen to Scott Dadich!? great name, and his visions on the iPad and new revolution for the media industry.

NASA Space Shuttles

NASA’s official night launches might be over, but you can recreate them with one of the remaining NASA Space Shuttles (roughly $28 million). Space Shuttle Discovery has already been sold, but Atlantis and Endeavour are both still available, representing not only a verified piece of human history but billions of dollars worth of government funded R&D. Plus, you know, it’s actually been to space, not unlike a gigantic moon rock that you’ll need more than just a little shelf space to display. [PRICE TAG: 28$ million]