đ An Xcess of light on 500px by Animesh Kumar, Sunnyvale,⊠http://ift.tt/1UzCSpD
đ An Xcess of light on 500px by Animesh Kumar,…
Month: September 2016
Michael Iveson builds bubble-wrap corridor inside The Averard Hotel in London
Bubble-wrap partitions reveal the former layout of a derelict west London hotel as part of an installation by UK artist Michael Iveson (+ slideshow). (more…)
Stella Matutina Museum / LÂŽAtelier
© Hervé Douris
- Architects: LÂŽAtelier
- Location: Saint-Leu, Reunion
- Project Year: 2015
- Photographs: Hervé Douris
- Client: RĂ©gion RĂ©union (operational monitoring: management of buildings and architecture, cultural and industrial heritage management)
- Group Lâatelier Architectes: Sylvain Guy and Guillaume Hazet associates â AurĂ©lie MĂ©nager, Nicolas Ducroux, Khaled Khamallah, VĂ©ronique Verdier, Julien Pougnard : Architects; Sandrine Sinama, Pierre Rolland, David Daguenet â Draft team; Virginie Hubert, interior acrhitect; FrĂ©dĂ©ric Griffe, Arash Esmalzaideh, Mickael RiviĂšre â Construction managers
- Scenographer: Changement Ă vue
- Museographer: Laurent Laidet
- Expographer: Ăric Verrier
- Lighting Designer: 8â18 ââ
- Landscape Design: Follea – Gautier / Zone Up
- Engineers All Trade: EGIS Building OI
- Carpentry Expert: AR & C
- Acoustic: Acoustique Vivie & associés
- Construction Site Management: Lâatelier Architectes/Dardel IngĂ©nierie
- Technical Control: Bureau Veritas
- Safety And Security At Work Coordination: Socotec Sud
- Fire Safety System: INSET
- Clean Up, Diagnostics Coordination: Tauw, Envirotech, Accord Expertise and SOCOTEC
- Site Cleanup: Valgo, S2R
- Machines Clean Up: Lead: ISR / Asbestos: SIB
- Cost: 36 millions EUR [all taxes included]
© Hervé Douris
Iconic building in the cultural and heritage landscape since 1991, the Museum of Stella Matutina, known as MusĂ©e de France, has witnessed a major renovation (37329m2 of total built area and landscaping encompassing the museum and surrounding buildings). Driven by a new scientific and cultural program, this project has focused on both, the buildings of the original sugar factory, and the museum trail, with a set of enriched collections and the use of innovative multimedia and interactive technologies. The project implementation covered the rehabilitation of the buildings, restoration of the collection items and the museographical aspect. The team of LâAtelier architectes was in charge of all operations on site, including the ones of environmental remediation, restoration of machines and transport of heavy collection items from their locations in-situ. A five-year adventure for the team of LâAtelier architectes, responsible for coordination with some forty companies.
© Hervé Douris
Giving people back their rightful place
The museographic thought, which preceded the architectural one, consisted of looking at the old factory not only as a reminder of the history of the industrial and sugar sectors of the island, but also the base for a speech about the history of a territory, its settlements and its people.
© Hervé Douris
The Factory, the main collector’s item
The raw materials of the existing museum, the buildings of the old factory, the collection holdings and documentary resources were put together to reconstruct the history. This story, narrated by the museographer Laurent Laidet, places the building in the heart of the subject.Â
© Hervé Douris
A five-chapter journey
The tour of the new museum is written in five chapters unfolding over 1200 linear meters (3600 mÂČ). If the tour sets out and explains the transformation of sugar cane and its successive innovations, the Stella Matutina museum is also intended as a tool to understand the history of Reunion society, strongly shaped by the sugar industry, and a tribute to the men and women who have built the Island as we know it nowadays and who gave it its identity.
© Hervé Douris
Additional spaces
Additional spaces have also been allocated for the functioning of a modern museum: conservation, exhibition, mediation, broadcasting, didactic spaces âŠ
Ground Floor Plan
Design embedded in the site
The team of LâAtelier architectes moved to the site of the old factory during the whole design phase. An important task of appropriation of the site, its environment and its history was undertaken by the architectural team. A special insight was also made possible thanks to the cooperation with former workers of the factory. This enhanced understanding of the site and its light, the integration of the factory in the landscape, the history of the region and its inhabitants.
© Hervé Douris
Work of pure architecture
The challenge was to restore the original area and enhance the factory that has a strong symbolic attribute. Eventually, the museum is only the old factory, which has been revealed. Gateways and multiple split levels which rendered the museum unreadable were removed. The factory relives and extends its entirety and majesty.
© Hervé Douris
A new skin dresses the building
The modification is deliberately light on the exterior of the factory. It was limited to the change of the outer part of the building in order to identify it better as a museum, marking its transition from an industrial into a cultural building. A slightly nobler treatment has been chosen with the use of copper cladding.
© Hervé Douris
Louvers that make the North facade vibrate
The northern facade has been cladded with louvers. This large horizontal cladding ventilates the building while protecting it from sunlight. In addition, it provides a beautiful natural light inside which varies according to the time of day. From far away, the façade vibrates and sparkles in the sun âlike sugarâ.
Discrete extensions that blend into the “landscape”
The additions and extensions, which match the clients desires on having an archive centre, a temporary exhibition hall and an amphitheater, were placed in such a way that Stella’s silhouette remains unchanged. The extensions are hidden in the contours of the existing building and they do not alter the perception of Stella in any way and especially its silhouette as it emerges. It can be discovered gradually from La Route des Tamarins, the main highway that connects the north to the south of the island.
© Hervé Douris
Moving and restoring machinery
About 60 machines were refurbished and staged in the museum. Some, by their large size, were restored in situ, with all the precaution that this job requires, on a site under construction. More generally, the restoration of nearly 600 collection items allowed local actors to take advantage of skillsâ transfer from experienced personnel.
© Hervé Douris
Coordination of some forty contractors
The task of management of Stella construction site was complex, because of the number of contractors to coordinate (40 contractors), almost archaeological precautions required tor restore different historical layers of the factory, new technologies loaded by numerous multimedia devices – the museum has 48 multimedia devices including a 4D movie theatre, with a total of 25 km of network cables built in.
© Hervé Douris
A very complex cleanup site
The discovery of asbestos in the soils has required the implementation of a complex and innovative pollution control process which lasted for nearly a year.
Sections
A didactic and heritage space open onto the ocean
Endemic plants, fruit trees, shrubs, aromatic herbs: the landscaping of the gardens creates an educational, leisure and heritage space for the visitors. The gardens and outdoor spaces, completely renovated, consist of several pathways as well as external spaces dedicated to diverse events.
© Hervé Douris
10 Easy Ways to a Whiter Teeth Without Spending Too Much
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Yellow and stained teeth arenât only displeasing to look at; it can make you look old and unhygienic, too. Unfortunately, visiting your dentist to make your teeth pearly white is expensive. Most insurances donât even cover such procedures.
If you are looking for ways to lighten your teeth without burning holes in your wallet, here are some of the best and most natural ways to get whiter teeth.
1. Oil pulling
The idea of using coconut oil in your mouth might make you cringe. However, despite the gross feeling it creates, coconut oil can actually draw out stains from your teeth. It can also pull out bacteria from your teeth and gums.
To do oil pulling, simply take a tablespoon of coconut oil and swish it around your mouth every morning. Take around 20 minutes before spitting the oil out.
2. Brush with baking soda
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
Baking soda has an abrasive property, which means it can lift off any particles sitting on top of your teeth. When mixed with water, baking soda also creates a chemical reaction that lightens stains.
However, since it has an abrasive property, itâs a good idea to limit your use of baking soda to once a week. This is to prevent enamel erosion.
3. Eat high-cellulose food
Cellulose is a starch-like compound you can find in most fruits and vegetables, such as apples, carrots and celery. When you eat this type of food, you get to remove your teeth stains naturally since they cause abrasive cleansing.
4. Avoid dark-colored drinks
When you drink something thatâs dark in color, thereâs a good chance it can leave stains on your teeth. A few good examples include coffee, black tea and soda. Just limiting your intake of these drinks can help you get whiter teeth.
5. Use whitening toothpaste
The use of whitening toothpaste is one of your cheapest solutions to getting a brighter smile. You can buy one for only a fraction of the cost of professional whitening. However, although good at teeth whitening, you canât expect it to give the same astounding result you can get from visiting your dentist.
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
6. Wear the right shade of lipstick
For instant teeth whitening, you should stick with lipsticks that have a blue-based red tint. Other good options include medium plum, fuchsia and bright red. Using warm shades of red and lipsticks, such as those with orange hues, can only make your teeth look even more yellow.
7. Floss regularly
Aside from being a part of good dental hygiene, flossing can also make your teeth look whiter. Since most of the stains you have on your teeth result from accumulated food particles, itâs helpful if you can floss more than once per day.
See Also:Â The Importance of Personal Hygiene for Healthy LivingÂ
8. Try using activated charcoal
Activated charcoal is highly absorbent, which means that it can absorb toxins. As it draws out toxins, it also works to remove impurities from your teeth. Aside from this property, it can also alter the pH of your mouth to prevent bacterial buildup and cavity formation.
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
In case you decide to use activated charcoal as a teeth whitening solution, you need to be cautious of its staining properties. Although it can whiten your teeth, it can leave stains on sinks and tiles.
9. Consider applying turmeric to your teeth
Turmeric is more than just a kitchen staple; itâs a good teeth whitening agent, too. It’s one of the most commonly used natural ways to get whiter teeth.
Unfortunately, however, turmeric canât give you a dramatic change in the color of your teeth right away. For you to see immense improvement, you should use a turmeric paste a few times each week.
10. Swish apple cider vinegar in your mouth
To use apple cider vinegar for teeth whitening, simply mix one part of it with one part of water. Use this mixture as a mouthwash every day. ACV can naturally lift stubborn stains off of your teeth while getting rid of bacteria that can cause bad breath.
See Also:Â DIY: Whiten your Teeth with StrawberriesÂ
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
One key thing to remember when using it as your mouthwash is to rinse your mouth with water right after. This is to prevent damage to your tooth enamel.
(function(d) {
var params =
{
id: “cb4f919c-04fa-460c-b2ff-2c7f9ecf4472”,
d: “ZHVtYmxpdHRsZW1hbi5jb20=”,
wid: “165294”,
cb: (new Date()).getTime()
};
var qs=[];
for(var key in params) qs.push(key+’=’+encodeURIComponent(params[key]));
var s = d.createElement(‘script’);s.type=’text/javascript’;s.async=true;
var p = ‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https’ : ‘http’;
s.src = p + “://api.content.ad/Scripts/widget2.aspx?” + qs.join(‘&’);
d.getElementById(“contentad165294”).appendChild(s);
})(document);
//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
The post 10 Easy Ways to a Whiter Teeth Without Spending Too Much appeared first on Dumb Little Man.
BIG and Fiberline reveal manufacturing process behind Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2016
Movie: Dezeen goes behind the scenes at the factory where the fibreglass blocks that comprise BIG’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion were made in this exclusive video produced for material manufacturer Fiberline. (more…)
JJRR Arquitectura Designs a Private Residence in Mexico City
Sierra FrĂa is a private home located in Mexico City, Mexico. Completed in 2014, it was designed by JJRR Arquitectura. Sierra FrĂa by JJRR Arquitectura: “Modernist architecture (also known as International Style) is defined by thin linear forms, exposed metal frames, concrete cladding, and little ornamentation â characteristics often met with hesitation due to the perception that strict functionalism leads to overly minimalistic spaces. But these beautiful homes by JosĂ©..
@signordal Roseland Cottage Woodstock Connecticut
via Instagram http://ift.tt/2diSkIg
@signordal Yosemite National Park
via Instagram http://ift.tt/2diRueI
@signordal
via Instagram http://ift.tt/2cJtNNW
@signordal
via Instagram http://ift.tt/2cPU2Qx
Sig Nordal 