Audio engineering company GGRP Sound sent a 45rpm record in a corrugated cardboard sleeve that doubles as a record player. You can play and scratch using a pencil.

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Working within national and state building code restrictions is one thing, but meeting detailed building height, roof style and material requirements can be extremely difficult when you want to build a contemporary home in a traditional setting.

The front facade conforms to the local need to use a conventional saddle roof at a particular height … but is a stark black with a decorative pattern of orange-glowing openings. The less-constricted back facade is an equally out-of-place white composed of modern boxes and glass surfaces that opens out onto a green lawn with likewise white square stepping-stone-esque elements.

The interior decor is likewise minimalist compared to the cozy townhouses next door, and features glass-panel flooring that lets light filter through the various levels making it likewise more open and well lit both during the day and at night.

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Situated in Iceland, this stunning vacation home is the work of Norway-based architect Gudmunder Jonsson. The concept behind the design was to provide different panoramic views from each side of the home and features a striking curved wall feature.

The external architecture’s curved wall feature extends to the interior of the home, combining with a curved ceiling to provide contrast and texture to the otherwise rectilinear home. The interior appointments and furnishings follow a minimalist theme and add a chic feel to the home.

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The Heads of State just announced their Travel Poster Series. These guys are talented. Chapeau!

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This Mayfair Steamer Secretary Trunk ($2,995) turns into a workstation! Features a pull-down desktop and multiple drawers, cubbies, wire management and bookshelves. Stands on wheels for mobility and closes for storage and privacy.

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ImmorTall is an interesting experience. It’s not a game per-say but I’d say it’s more like a moment you can live–definitely worth checking out at Pixelante.

Grapahic designer Laz Marquez was inspired to create a set of alternative movie posters for a few of his favorite Hitchcock horror films following a conversation with a co-worker.

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Custom-made NES cartridge harmonicas

Do you remember the old days when your NES wasn’t working and you had to blow into the cartridge like it was a harmonica? Well now you can blow into a real harmonica built into a classic NES cartridge!

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