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2009-09-06

A building with only one side?













BIG Architects have unveiled an incredible new library that will serve as a multifunctional cultural center for Astana, Kazakhstan.


Named Nursultan Nazarbayev after the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the new library will encompass not just books, but space and time as well.

The design comprises 4 archetypes - the circle, the rotunda, the arch and the yurt - which all merge into the form of a Möbius strip.

In designing the structure BIG also used high-tech modeling to calculate the thermal exposure of the building envelope and maximize shading.

Light up your life... with your next drink

Brighten up your next Star Trek After Hours Party with the ElectraPour.

It lights up the stream of liquor by activating an interior red LED light when the liquid passes through the spout.

When you follow the link, have a look at the video to see it in action.

Laughing 'til it hurts

I can't believe that "Dad at The Comedy Barn" - one of the funniest videos of all time, and one of my favourites - only ranked #2 on this list of 10 of the Weirdest Laughs Ever Caught on Camera.

So, for your consideration, I have included that video here once again, but be sure to follow the link to see the other 9 candidates.