The WikiLeaks Data Center pt II
[portfolio_slideshow] More imagery of the Banhof high-security computer storage facility in Stockholm. Once again this is what it looks like in the belly of the current Wikileaks safehouse. The elevated conference room is pure fire. Mind you, this is Sweden so you know the designer furniture is of the highest caliber. Natural waterfalls and vegetation through out the whole facility. The backup generators for the servers are powered by old German U-boats that serve as backup generators.Pionen – White mountain was designed by Albert France-Lanord Architects in a former 1200 square meter anti-atomic shelter. Major inspiration came straight from the science fiction film genre. As well, make no mistake about it, there is plenty of James Bond 007 overdosage. But that’s not a bad thing. Google and Facebook need to hop of the grid and step their “interior fashion” game up. Word.Research: ArchDaily + interiorcomplex Fotograhics: Bahnhof
The WikiLeaks Data Center pt I
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First off, if you don’t know what WikiLeaks is, you might want to consider a quick Google search. To make the whole scenario even more intriguing, here is a brief look into the current Wikileaks server location in Stockholm, Sweden. After Amazon gave current “Mad Villian” title holder Julian Assange the boot, he connected with Bahnhof, Swedish Internet service provider. All good because the new bodyguards put them up in a former nuclear bunker excavated in rock 98 feet below slabs of frozen rock.
My Tr 808 got BASS!!!
The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was one of the first programmable drum machines (TR = Transistor Rhythm).
Who used/uses it… Afrika Bambaataa, Beastie Boys, Bomb Squad, Phil Collins, D.A.V.E., DJ Jazzy Jeff, D-Nice, DJ Red Alert, Dr.DRE, The Drummer, Warren G, Marvin Gaye, Paul Hardcastle, Whitney Houston, Jean Michel Jarre, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Tom Jones, Kleer, KLF, KMFDM, Chris Liberator, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Midnight Star, Guy McAffer, DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill, N.W.A., Orbital, Panic On The Titianic, Plastk Man, Public Enemy, John Robie, Rowland The Bastard,  Sir Mix-A-Lot, Skinny Puppy, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Too $hort, Scott la Rock, Mantronix, Yazoo, Kanye West….on and on and on and on and on…[Read more...]
Who used/uses it… Afrika Bambaataa, Beastie Boys, Bomb Squad, Phil Collins, D.A.V.E., DJ Jazzy Jeff, D-Nice, DJ Red Alert, Dr.DRE, The Drummer, Warren G, Marvin Gaye, Paul Hardcastle, Whitney Houston, Jean Michel Jarre, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Tom Jones, Kleer, KLF, KMFDM, Chris Liberator, Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, Midnight Star, Guy McAffer, DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill, N.W.A., Orbital, Panic On The Titianic, Plastk Man, Public Enemy, John Robie, Rowland The Bastard,  Sir Mix-A-Lot, Skinny Puppy, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Too $hort, Scott la Rock, Mantronix, Yazoo, Kanye West….on and on and on and on and on…[Read more...]Flippin’ Birds #theRealAtlanta
It’s been a while since I’ve seen this much love for The Atlanta Falcons. I’m no consumate football fan, but I’ve been in the vicinty ATLiens bashing The Birds so bad you’d swear they were talking about The Hawks. That said, get ya’mind right, stand up for the hometeam and consider rocking an original custom issue laser etched Dirty Bird Medallion. Be the envy of the JR Crickets Super Bowl Party with one these dangling from your neck. As a matter of fact, do it real big and rock all 3 colors you see here.As of right now there is limited quantity depending on actual purchases and inquiries. If your seriously interested send a shout to freshlyserious@gmail.com for all the details.
The Blackbox Club : Romania
While most club owners in the United States are trying to cut the corners in order to stay afloat, the owners of The Blackbox Club in Timisoara, Romania had something quite different in mind. Considered a gaming club (basically an arcade), they hired The Parasite Studio to bring to life what I consider “psychedelic geometry” [Read more...]
