Sand Casting

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Using very basic tools, furniture maker Max Lamb carves out a hexagonal mold in the sand and fills it with molten pewter to create a metal stool. The primitive process brilliantly champions the foundations of furniture design.

Richard Hammond’s 10 Best American Cars

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Top Gear host Richard Hammond reveals his picks for the finest automobiles found stateside in an interview for GQ. A few of Hammond’s favorites include the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, 1969 Dodge Charger, pick up trucks and the AMC Pacer.

Wheelchair-Friendly Kitchen

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The Skyline Lab Kitchen is designed entirely around the needs of wheelchair users, marrying sharp stainless lines with thoughtful ease of use. Low sinks, an absence of cabinets and curvilinear countertops are among the design elements making it easier to maneuver the kitchen.