Sylvia from CoolBoom is our honorary guest writer on Vidafine. CoolBoom is an established blog focusing on the most creative architectural and interior designs from across the globe. To see more fascinating living spaces by modern designers from around the world, visit www.coolboom.net.

Godiva Chocoiste in Harajuku

Wonderwall designed this new concept flagship store adding a breath of fresh air to the more traditional image of Chocolatier Godiva. The shop features humorous design details such as the “melting chocolate” ceiling combined with the primarily classical interior design.

If you’ve been following the Vidafine Blog, you know we’ve shared with you pillow designs involving tech and food, but what about history? A few weeks back, Vidafine had the chance to exclusively speak with Photographer/Artist/Designer, Alex Jowett of Atelier 688 about his mission to support Canadian designers in his Toronto store/gallery. His loft is full of sophisticated and exquisite one of a kind pieces for the home, all created from reclaimed materials that he and his Canadian team have dug up. All of the products from Atelier 688 are vintage inspired. He also displays artwork and his photography up on the walls. What caught my eye though, were the framed silk aviation maps that lined his back wall.

We’ve scoured every nook and cranny. We’ve searched high and low. And we’ve followed all those rumours around Toronto for you. Vidafine is pleased to announce to our readers the Vidafine Store Guide! Check it out here.

Our path towards the future is being paved with green technologies, literally! Instead of using asphalt, which is made from petroleum and just makes our roads smoother to drive on, what if we could make roads capable of harnessing energy? That’s the idea that Scott Brusow, founder of Solar Roadways, is currently looking into.

If you enjoyed last week’s post on the inspiring designs by Florian Kräutli, here is the second part. Enjoy!