I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The Cargo Hold Restaurant
My sister took these pictures of the Cargo Hold restaurant at the aquarium in Durban, South Africa, knowing it was just my style.
The designers based it on the idea of a ghost ship, attacked by pirates, that drifted to shore.
A couple more pictures and a review from Kim's South Africa.
And one final exterior shot by StefanieInez on picasa.
Labels:
inspiration,
nautical,
travel
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I love it!
Wow thats amazing!! Love it!!
Oh, that is awesome! Now I want a ghost ship... maybe a smaller one in the garden...
I love the rust and patina effect on the metal. I've been searching now for chemicals to treat a few things around my house that are too 'clean' looking.
Love your blog. Tons of ideas for my own Steampunk house!
I've been to this restaurant. It's fantastic. Inside the restaurant are huge aquariums with various large fish. It's really amazing.
Holy good grief! THank you to your sister. This is on the bucket list for sure! Blown away..
google it if you haven't.. more pics.
@AEC <--jealous!!
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