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July 6, 2008 - July 12, 2008

Klein Bottle House

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For this residential project, architect Rob McBride found inspiration in a Klein bottle—a 19th century innovation with no distinguishable inside or outside. The house in Rye, Australia won the Australian Institute of Architecture's prestigious Harold Desbrowe-Annear Award last Friday. Read more about the project here.

Via Dwell Blog.

Western Spaghetti

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Take a minute (actually, 1:44) to view Western Spaghetti, the new film by stop motion animator PES. Great fun.

Via Encyclopedia Hanasiana.

Rock the House

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What if rock could help the homeless? A clever, visual idea to get folks to sign a petition against housing problems at an upcoming rock festival. From BDDP & Fils, Paris.

Via Ads of the World.

Edward Bawden

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These pieces from Edward Bawden (1903-1989) still feel fresh today. The top one is a catalog cover from 1936, the middle ones are from the 1960s, and the bottom one is a wrapping paper design from 1960. Take a minute to see more of Bawden's work and read about his sixty year career right here.

Via BibliOdyssey.

Retro Flat-Panel TV Console

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Made from sustainable solid and veneer hardwoods, this charming console will house your flat-panel plasma or LCD television in swanky 1950s splendor. Available through Wilkerson Furniture.

Via Cribcandy.

Modern Music Masters

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Relief-block prints from artist Stephen Alcorn. Take a look at his entire Modern Music Masters series right here.

Via Drawn.