Mesmerized by the amazing views of West Virginia’s Potomac River Valley, a Paris-based sculptor commissioned Wiedemann Architects to create Hawk’s Nest, a home and work space in the midst of an abandoned limestone quarry. The quarry presented the perfect location for the sculptor, as it is set on top of a cliff that offers a beautiful, inspirational view. If the views aren’t awe-inspiring enough, the Hawk’s Nest offers plenty of inspiration with its modern design.
Primarily constructed from glass and steel, the Hawk’s Nest is appropriately perched between two massive concrete pedestal-styled towers. The pillars serve as the building’s foundation and were primarily used to lift the home off the ground, so it wouldn’t disturb the nature its built on.
Besides acting as the building’s foundation, the pillars have other functional uses. The smaller pillar contains a staircase that is the main entry point for the home. A metal workshop and studio space are in the larger pillar.
A wood walkway, which provides shelter and shade for the courtyard, connects the two pillars. The walkway also helps to frame out the linear nature of the Hawk’s Nest, as virtually the entire interior has floor-to-ceiling views of the surrounding landscape.
With its intricate and thoughtful design, Hawk’s Nest effortlessly blends into the West Virginia landscape while at the same time remaining striking and visually stunning.
Outdoor security cameras are not always practical if you live in an apartment or rental. Drilling into an exterior wall may be off-limits, while pointing a regular indoor camera through a window can create another problem once reflections start showing up after dark.
Baseus is trying to solve both issues with the new PrimeSentinel W1, a $69.99 security camera designed specifically to monitor the outdoors through glass. It mounts directly to a window without drilling and uses a 4K Starlight sensor with an F1.0 aperture for full-color monitoring during the day and at night.
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With AI progressing so fast, it's only a matter of time before we start getting AI companions like the ones we used to see in movies like R2-D2, Wall-E, or Baymax. Now, Singapore-based OKA Technology has unveiled Mori, a cute little AI companion that looks less like a conventional home robot and more like someone turned the Pokémon Foongus into a table lamp.
Mori isn't meant to clean your house or control your smart home, but to serve as what OKA calls a "Nature Companion." It uses subtle movements, warm lighting, nature-inspired sounds, and small reactions to make its presence around the house feel calming rather than distracting. Mori can sit quietly while you read, sway along to music, welcome you when you enter a room, or encourage you to slow down for a moment without requiring a screen or a conversation.