Architects Manuel Lillo and Emilio Vicedo have completed a bus station in the Spanish town of Santa Pola, featuring a huge metal roof that tapers to form very thin edges on each side (+ slideshow). (more…)
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Design site is located adjacent to Mtatsminda Park, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The design envisaged reconstruction of existing building with the function of Technological Park. The complex itself (consisting of two blocks, connecting by means of bridge) used to be a scientific-research center of apiculture. The concept of the design aims at informing people about influence of up-to-date gadgets and technologies over people’s daily life throughout the world and especially in the region. A space, connecting two administrative buildings, is presented to be an innovation and achievement of modern technologies. The main objective of the design is to express in architecture the importance of eco-system and to combine high-end planning with harsh environment of engineering and modern technologies.
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As for the roof of Educational Block, there will be mainly located mechanical equipment. Central Block is of mixed-type structure: main, load-bearing skeleton of the building is reinforced-concrete, while steel frame is used to support glass facade. The “cube” in interior mainly serves as atrium. First floor comprises reception, waiting area and library. In cube, there will be installed hydraulic type lift, connecting 4 levels: from the last level accessing to terraces of other two blocks.
From structural point of view, the buildings were of load-bearing wall system, with strip footing, hollow floor slabs and flat roof; existing building in plan is of rectangular shape (42.60 X 12.60m). Under the design, it is planned to preserve only one floor with slab and adding of two floors. In existing hollow slabs there will be installed r/c beams 40x40cm. Part of existing balconies will be rehabilitated as well.
This week on Dezeen: Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas took a swipe at campaigners advocating Britain’s exit from the European Union this week, while a proposal to replace Thomas Heatherwick’s controversial Garden Bridge design was tabled (pictured). (more…)
Chalet Panorama is a residential project completed by Architecture Casa. The home is located in Saint-Siméon, Quebec, Canada. Chalet Panorama by Architecture Casa: “Constructed directly on the rocky terrain, along the St. Lawrence River in the Charlevoix region, residence Panorama is a space in harmony with the surroundings. The foundation concept was to sit the construction on parallel concrete blades, so that the water can naturally flow underneath the building…
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The great debate. Spirituality versus religion. Some say they both go hand in hand. Others say you can’t have one without the other. Some even say they are one in the same. What do you think? Feel free to share your opinions below this article.
If you have been following me and know my story, you will know I don’t believe in God at all and I don’t follow any religion whatsoever. My religion is love. Many are surprised by that because I speak of attracting a positive life, I believe in all things related to the mind, growing, learning and evolving and I spread love, inspiration, peace and wellness around the world. But none of that has anything to do with religion.
Still many of us are still a little puzzled by the differences between the two. I am going to explain them here in a bit more detail in hopes that you understand and know which category you may fall under.
The tragedies around the world are proof that all religions are not created equal and some actually kill and die for their religion. With spirituality, we are connected as one. One love. There is no separation, no prejudice, just love. There is no violence, no death, only souls and hearts joined by love.
Spirituality is about acceptance and love. Spiritual people do not reject or feel guilty for their sins. They know they have sinned and understand none of us are perfect. We accept and forgive, love and rejoice. Religion asks you to beg for redemption. It instills fear in you if you haven’t sought communion and forgiveness for your sins. Religion will leave you fearful of a life of a misery if you are a sinner. There is no such thing in spirituality.
If you haven’t dropped to your knees and begged for forgiveness or if you do not feel any remorse for your sins, you are not forgiven and eventually will end up in hell. With spirituality there is no hell. There is no punishing, only acceptance. Spirituality also understands the universal laws. Do good and good will come unto you, do wrong and it will come back. Karma.
Believe in their God and follow their ways. They each have their own versions of the Bible and their own teachings. Whatever religion you happen to be practicing, will require you follow only their teachings. There is no other way. Spirituality lets you and encourages you to follow your own heart and create your own studies. It is the study of the heart, mind and soul and you are free to follow and pursue it the way that suits you best.
“Religion is belief in someone else’s experience, spirituality is having your own experience”. It is important to have your own experiences with spirituality, not solely believe what someone else might have gone through or believe only one word, one gospel, one teaching.
Spirituality is within us all. It encompasses love, peace, freedom, the universal laws, faith and the present. It does not fear or reject. It embraces and accepts. It does not kill or die, it lives and loves. Religion and spirituality both have paths to God, or a Higher Power, they are just different paths. A spiritual person may not refer to their Higher Power as God but they know and feel there is a power there. It is a completely loving and accepting power that gives love unconditionally.
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