Those who excelled in the lonely pursuit of advanced mathematics may
remember references to non-orientable surfaces, or two-dimensional areas
designed to obscure left from right, or inside from outside. This
phenomenon is found in the Mobius strip and the Klein bottle, the latter
of which was described by German mathematician Felix Klein.
Ever on the lookout for untried designs, architect Rob McBride found
one in this arcane mathematical occurrence, and built a house inspired
by it on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula. Built around a courtyard at
the center, the interior also features an unorthodox layout that at
times recalls the work of Dutch artist M.C. Escher. Remember to bring a
map of the house when you visit, as well as a compass and a GPS.
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