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Impressive House In Cape Town | By Saota

We have done some features on SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) in the past, the South African Architecture studio always impresses us with their mind blowing minimalist projects. Another example of their work is this home located in the affluent suburb of Bantry Bay, in Cape Town, South Africa. The house is on a cliff-top with with all rooms facing the spectacular sea view, but the stand out feature of the home has to be the amazing infinity pool and sunken lounge. via

Other masterpieces by SAOTA:
First Crescent   Nettleton 199 house   Victoria 73 house




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AUTO UNION TYPE C 1/2 SCALE PEDAL CAR - Image

AUTO UNION TYPE C 1/2 SCALE PEDAL CAR

For those not familiar with this wonderful car, it´s the Audi Auto Union Type C, that back in 1936, managed 10 victories in track and mountain. But what you see here is a limited edition replica of the legendary Auto Union Type C, a 1:2 scale pedal kart. Completely handmade, with over 900 individual parts, aluminum structure, drive pedal with 7 gears, handbrake with lock function and dual hydraulic disc. Nice Toy!...
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BLAZE TOWER

Built in a Kansas workshop, this is a true Made in America product called the Blaze Tower. They have brought together the best parts of a fire pit, charcoal grill, and wood smoker to a single brag-worthy centerpiece to any backyard or outdoor space. This is the ultimate outdoor essential, and the natural beauty of its raw steel suits any surroundings. Blaze Towers are precision cut from heavy duty steel and are designed to last a lifetime in the great outdoors, agin...
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JJ ABRAMS X THEORY11 MYSTERY BOX - Image

JJ ABRAMS X THEORY11 MYSTERY BOX

Celebrated Hollywood writer & producer JJ Abrams has teamed with leading magic cards manufacturer Theory11 for this beautiful, handcrafted wooden lockbox. The Mystery Box is made of 100-year-old reclaimed wood and is locked with an alpha-numeric combination lock. It contains 12 decks of high quality Mystery Box Playing Cards and a letterpressed note from J.J. Abrams enclosed in a kraft paper envelope stamped with a black wax seal. via $1 per deck purchase...
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