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Project site is located in wuchang district of wuhan han street near wanda square, covers an area of 205 square meters, the building is divided into upper and lower two layers of space, the owner want to give customer satisfactory service and dining environment.
Case based on the style LOFT, extensive use of wood and steel to construct the space, the overall tone of gray and white cement wall as a background to set off paint wood texture.
Restaurant on the one hand, using the simple industrial wind metal materials, and by ground extends to the top surface pine frame, on the other hand, bright white square brick and glass used in the chef workbench and sales window, the two formed a contrast on the material.
The second floor is the dining area, designers use dark blue seats and curtains to bring a little bit quiet interior space, so that customers can enjoy a delicious meal at ease here.
Criss-crossing wooden and black steel played a certain role in blocking and segmentation of space in space.
Space accessories extensive use of industrial elements and baking soft decoration, black steel and wood structure with the lap not only sketched out the shape of each space, but also create a unique flow of the restaurant line.
From the architect. Moos House, designed by architect Thomas Tampold of Tampold Architects and Yorkville Design Centre, located Just shy of North York. As Martha Uniacke Breen, of National Post puts it, “It makes sense that this iconoclastic Modernist mid-town house should have decidedly artistic air about it, with its distinctive mosaic art panel and flowing, sculptural shape.”.
Previously a bungalow whose most distinctive feature was its curved corner on the west side, now a modernist-contemporary work of art. The Moos couple were fond of this detail and that was our starting point. Their reverence for such a detail provided us with contemporary inspiration which flows throughout the design .
The face is clad in deep-grey steel panelling that sits off-centre and encapsulates the second floor, while the main floor is clad Japanese white porcelain tile. The integrity of the curved corner is in full-use with a wraparound window and there’s a similar, squared-off window on the second floor.
The front entrance is set to the side and complimented by a beautiful, digitised mosaic by the architects daughter, Evi Tampold. The entrance is overhung by the second floor, which extends off the side of the house and features bright lights and a red accent on the underside.
At the rear of the home, lines become even more eccentric. A broad, ship-like central promontory juts into the deck, filling the interior with light and topped by a private deck, leading from the upper-story master bedroom. This was a response to another idea from the Moos couple: a kitchen shaped like an eye, with a pair of parabolic counters that face each other in the centre of the room(one topped in white composite, the other in deep-green granite). The back deck is a multi-level decking design, made out of premium Thermory-Weston wood from Estonia.
Implementing green-space was necessary to contrast and compliment the sombre tones of the exterior front and back of the house. Deep- purples and greens, accented with stones in the front; natural green grass, a leafy garden and a tree build into the deck in the back.
The interior was treated as an extension of the exterior, flowing with it’s modernist, contemporary design. A notable example of this is the precision joinery of the staircase treads, which curve around the corner as they rise and form a sculpture of their own. “It was inspired by a staircase designed by Ozenfant, who was a contemporary of Corbusier.”- Thomas Tampold
Pleasing visuals like this make it easy to overlook the practicalities of the design. Chrome levels for door, a multitude of premium Downsview Kitchens cabinets, an L-shaped pantry just off the kitchen, an in-home elevator, storage built into the walls of the master suite, concealing a dressing area and a roomy tub in the heavily glass-partitioned bathroom are just some of the practical, yet luxurious features of the home.
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From the architect. Grimshaw is pleased to announce the completed renovation and expansion of Duke University’s West Campus Union in Durham, North Carolina. Situated on Abele Quad, the new student union re-establishes itself as the centerpiece for student life and the communal heart of Duke’s historic campus. Fostering social interaction, inspiring healthful lifestyles and delivering state-of-the-art culinary excellence, the building brings the Duke community together in an exciting environment that unites the University’s storied history with an active, communal and contemporary experience.
First opened in 1931, the West Campus Union was designed by the office of Horace Trumbauer as a social center for the emerging University. The union is part of Frederick Law Olmstead’s master plan for the school and is situated on the quad that now bears the name of the original building’s lead architect, Julian Abele, a prominent African-American designer in Trumbauer’s office.
As part of the reconstruction, the nearly hundred-year-old structure has seen its legacy spaces restored to their original architectural significance while the central core of the building has been replaced and reimagined. Trumbauer’s original structure featured an exterior façade constructed out of locally quarried Duke Stone, while the ornate window tracery, gargoyles, and other decorative elements were carefully crafted from Indiana limestone. These historic elements now frame a transparent atrium that provides a focal point for the building and surrounding academic precinct.
The new design focuses on the introduction of lightness and porosity to the structure, inviting students in from all directions and activating sightlines across the university precinct. The social hub offers a variety of comfortable and dynamic spaces that encourage students, faculty, and alumni to congregate and interact. These student life spaces include environments for both formal and informal study, meetings and presentations, as well as larger spaces for rehearsals and performances.
The West Campus Union has become the nerve center for co-curricular activities at Duke, hosting the University’s diverse collection of clubs and organizations. Conference rooms, small group meeting areas and multi-purpose spaces are spread throughout the building to provide versatile spaces for student connection outside of their residences and classrooms.
Transparency, connectivity and craftsmanship are central characteristics of the building’s design, introducing new spatial compositions meant to foster a greater sense of community. Dynamic and overlapping volumes weave together a myriad of activities that enhance the student experience while linking the historic legacy of the West Campus Union to its newfound energy. Circulation patterns that trace the campus master plan travel to and through the reconnected West Campus Union. Large portals framed into the existing stone walls, lined in blackened steel, open up views across the building.
Steel and glass balconies perched in the gothic wood trusses allow fresh vantage points into the legacy of the past.
A series of glass bridges enable shortcuts that link previously isolated spaces. This new network of connections creates a buzz of movement and interaction around the building, cultivating a palpable energy that defines the revived student community.
The new West Campus Union also brings forward culinary food exploration and education, housing 12 dining venues showcasing international and local cuisines, in collaboration with local vendors and food concepts. The new dining core provides made-to-order cooking featuring fresh ingredients and healthy, farm-to-fork organic options intended to encourage healthy lifestyle choices. No soda is served in the building, rather a range of hand-made flavored waters are made available free of charge.
The activity of coming together around a meal was always central to the historic dining hall’s programming as well as the epicurean ideal of coming together in the “garden” to commune and learn around the sharing of a meal. Today, influenced by the progressive millennial student body, the transformation of the West Campus Union is characterized by a modernized philosophy in higher education culinary offerings toward greater cultural diversity and novelty. The original cafeteria style kitchens in the center of the building have been removed and replaced with exposed kitchens – celebrating food and its preparation. This new core, offset from the surrounding historic dining halls, provides an unencumbered “market” experience. Inspired by hugely popular culinary markets like Eataly in New York, Borough Market in London, and the Terminal Market in Philadelphia, the experience at the West Campus Union provides students with a large variety of food offerings and culinary styles, accessible from a day-lit internal street with ample places to sit amidst a lively dining environment. More conventional seating options are located in the historic dining spaces, as well as outside in the reinvented Crown Commons to the south of the building.
The building’s transformation has also been mirrored by a renovation of the landscape surrounding it. The Abele Quad is now highly ordered, legible, and mature. These areas have been coordinated within the larger landscape master plan and are seamlessly integrated to other recent upgrades on the quad, including Perkins Library. The open expanse has become heavily used as a recreational space for organized student activities and events, as well as impromptu gatherings. The ground level dining extends out into a newly designed exterior space, the Crown Commons, that includes outdoor dining areas, a beer garden, more contemplative seating areas, and is layered with a new bridge/pavilion, designed by James Carpenter floating above.
The introduction of these new spaces and connections within the precinct has provided the Duke students and faculty with a revitalized communal home that enhances the values already present at the University. The renovation and expansion of West Campus Union marks a significant architectural intervention that aspires to connect, preserve, and sustain student life.
Have your workouts been stalled by the ever-changing winter weather? Going out for a run isn’t the most appealing exercise option during the winter months. Not only is it cold but it can be extremely daunting running alone in the darkness.
Just because the weather has changed does not mean your exercise routine has to too. Get back to your local gym and start by trying out some of the equipment they have on offer – while keeping dry and warm!
“HIT” training has been extremely popular this year. Personal trainers now recommend short, high-intensity training sessions, that are great for those who hit the gym for an hour after or before their working day.
HIT training works on the treadmill extremely well as you have the ability to change your speed and level. With HIT training, you are working harder, meaning your heart rate and metabolic rate will increase. This style of exercise also means that you will burn calories even during recovery.
This ten-minute workout is great for beginners. Start out with a light jog for three minutes to warm up. Then complete the following:
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Interval training works in a similar way to hit and many of the machines in your local gym will have interval training function. If you are working out from home or at a gym without this function, try these steps out:
The Rowing machine is great if you are looking for a simple full body workout. The rowing machine will help strengthen your legs, arms, and tone your tummy. If you are planning on spending some time using the rowing machine, try to stay on it for at least 20 minutes.
If you want to increase the number of calories you are burning, use the same workout style as you would with the interval training cross trainer exercise.
It can be daunting working out with weights for the first time. The kettlebell is one of the easiest types of weights to use. Make sure that when you are lifting the kettlebell that you are keeping your posture straight. Kettlebells are great workout aids if you are looking to tone up your glutes and thighs. Try lifting and squatting the kettlebell at the same time!
Glasgow Gym, Anytime Fitness, say that “trying a new style of exercise is an excellent way to stimulate your mind and your body.” If you are lacking motivation, fitness classes at your local gym are a great way to start.
Spin classes are an excellent choice if you want a quick workout with great results. Working out for an hour a few times a week will increase your fitness levels and boost your energy over the dark winter months. Once you are inside the gym, you will feel motivated to complete your workout, something that you may find harder if you are avoiding the ice and rain during a jog.
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