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From the architect. The project is located in one industrial zone of Shenzhen, China; the former architectural space was in chaos and disorder when the Owner took it over after being ended with the run-down industrial workshop and warehouse. The operating team of the project hoped to turn the space into a complex that includes dining, coffee, musical activity and Tarot zones; further, the designing and construction would last two months only.
The estimated cost of the project is relatively low, in fact the project can be designed and constructed with very little difficulty. Therefore, optimization of materials and the processes will be the subject of focus throughout the entire project. As-cast finish concrete shall be utilized as the main material in view of its economy, convenient construction process, and duration. Construction of all spaces shall be implemented sequentially in an attractive tonal gradation when the unified material atmosphere is available. On this basis, the arc steel pipe customization shall be the important element in the space, and the column structure dividing the space shall be formed by the round pipes in bundles; and their integration shall also be the greatest highlight of this project.
The concept of environmental protection shall be integrated into the project with the upmost imperative due to the design and understanding of the material and the process; therefore, all materials can be recycled, the pollution to the site can be reduced and the duration of the project can be mitigated by using this method of customized installation. Besides, the energy-saving factor shall be considered fully in terms of application of light of the project, and the light effect which is warm and has rich levels shall fit positioning of the project well.
Inspiration
After embarking on the project, the design team started with the mysterious color that emanated from the thematic concept of the project and they expect to draw inspiration from buildings on a spiritual level. The design team checked and visited a large number of Gothic architectures, and felt a sense of power and connection with God in the tall and straight spatial structure. They then transplanted it in the project as a salute to traditional buildings in a contemporary form of structure.
Meanwhile, after deliberating the spiritual strength of the project and taking into account the fact that the site will be a consumption space, the design team decided not to design it entirely in accordance with a religious space. On the contrary, the design team selected many interesting contemporary art works to introduce a fashionable and relaxing environment to temper the space, and then accompanied it with multi-faceted lighting giving the space a graceful and interesting Yuppie look. The serious and facetious atmosphere of the space made the project one of the favorite spaces by contemporary artists on the block where the project is situated.
The circular-tube design evolved from Gothic architecture and is regrouped and alternated in the space, thus deducing Gothic drama. The climax of such drama is nothing more than a white floating cloud in the coffee house. Time seems stop at the moment when you sit under the cloud and smell the coffee.
From the architect. The project’s principal design decisions were driven very much by the location of the house on an Island disconnected from mainland Australia by road and not serviced by any public utilities or Council amenities. The site sits on a ridgeline looking out across Philip Island to Bass Strait and back across bucolic, pastoral landscapes to the French Island National Park.
This leads to views in almost all directions which we were keen to capture but also to an intense exposure to the winds and driving rain coming in off the Strait. Our solution was to design a simple square form courtyard house which would provide a sheltered outdoor space while also maximizing daylight and natural ventilation into a house that was going to need to be self-sustaining in terms of power.
This worked well with the prefabricated nature of the build, enabling an easy module breakup, and allowed us to route circulation around the courtyard while living and bedrooms were given the opportunity to look out to sea. A family project, the house needed to accommodate aging grandparents while also allowing friends and extended family to stay over when occasionally marooned by bad weather.
I’m thrilled to share with you my newest ebook about habits, and perhaps my best yet on the topic: The Habit Guide: Zen Habits’ Effective Habit Methods & Solutions.
I wrote this for the Kickstarter backers of my Habit Zen app (so if you’re a backer, don’t buy this, check your Kickstarter updates for links to the book) … but I also had all of you in mind. I think this is a great guide for anyone who struggles with habits
Some of the essentials from the guide:
Trust me, this book is packed as full as I could pack it with all the best methods for forming habits, ones that I’ve tested on myself and many people I’ve coached in the 11+ years I’ve been forming habits.
This book is aimed at:
If you’re an advanced habit practitioner, you probably won’t need this. I only briefly talk about more advanced topics like quitting a bad habit or forming irregular or emotional/mental habits or other difficult practices. I’m going to put out a course in the Spring called “Habit Mastery” that will focus on these types of topics.
But for everyone else, I think this is a great guide. If you’re ready to change your life, one habit at a time, I highly recommend this ebook.
I’ve created a few options with this guide … the first is just to get the ebook, and the other two packages have some short videos I’ve created to go with the ebook.
You can buy just the ebook here (in PDF, Kindle & iBooks formats) for $5.99:
The first package (let’s call it “Habit Gold“, priced at $9.99) also contains three videos to go along with the ebook:
You can buy the Habit Gold package with the 3 video downloads and the ebook in 3 formats here:
The 2nd package (let’s call it “Habit Platinum“, priced at $12.99) contains six videos (the three in Habit Gold plus three more) to go along with the ebook:
You can buy the Habit Platinum package with the 6 video downloads and the ebook in 3 formats here:
Here’s the table of contents:
Introduction: Why Habits Are Important
Part I: How to Stick to a Habit
Part II: Quitting a Habit, Common Habits
I’ve written the book in PDF, Kindle (mobi) and iBooks (epub) formats. You can buy them all in one compressed file here for $5.99:
Kindle Store: If you just want to buy the book from the Amazon Kindle store, you can buy it here for $5.99. That will only be the Kindle format, though. I would love it if you gave me a good review and/or rating! (Note: It should be available in all of the global Amazon stores.)
iBooks Store: If you just want to buy the book from the Apple iBooks store, you can buy it here for $4.99. That will only be the iBooks/epub format, though. And again, I would love it if you gave me a good review and/or rating! (Note: It’s available in all of the global iBooks stores.)
Also, the Habit Gold package includes the three ebook formats (PDF, mobi, epub) plus a package of three videos for $9.99 that you can buy here:
And finally, the Habit Platinum package includes the three ebook formats (PDF, mobi, epub) plus a package of six videos for $12.99 that you can buy here:
If you’d like to see the table of contents, plus the introduction and first two chapters, you can download/open the PDF here:
Table of Contents & Sample Chapters
You have questions, I have answers.
Q: What do I get when I buy the ebook?
A: If you buy it using the blue “buy the ebook” button above, you’ll get a PDF with links to the PDF, epub (for iBooks) and mobi (for Kindle) files.
If you buy from the Kindle store, you’ll just get the Kindle book.
If you buy from the iBooks store, you’ll just get the epub version.
If you buy the Habit Gold package, you’ll get the three formats plus links to download three companion videos that I’ve recorded.
Finally, you can buy Habit Platinum Package with the 6 video downloads and the ebook in 3 formats.
Q: Is there a print version? What about an audiobook version?
A: No, sorry. This is only being released as an ebook.
Q: I bought the package, but where are the video files?
A: Open the PDF file you downloaded … there are links to download the video files in the PDF.
Q: Did you do the design yourself?
A: No, I wish! The cover was designed by Dave of Spyre, and the interior was designed by Shawn Mihalik.
Q: I’m hugely disappointed and want my money back!
A: I’m sorry to hear that. There’s a 100% money back guarantee on all my books. Just email support@zenhabits.net and we’ll give you a full refund. I don’t want unhappy customers.
From the architect. The Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation is devoted to introducing design innovation at the center of university life, preparing students to address some of society’s most pressing challenges. The project is a team-based, project-centric educational space and a compelling symbol to the region of the University’s commitment to sustainable innovation.
Built and operated by the UC Berkeley College of Engineering, the Jacobs Institute fosters interdisciplinary engagement across the University, welcoming undergraduate students from other departments, inventors, tinkerers and over thirty student clubs to an environment of creativity, collaboration and innovation.
The tiny corner site, formerly a volleyball court, lies at the northern edge of campus within a diverse context. Two 4-story engineering buildings border the site on the west and south while an existing two-level basement underlies nearly a third of the site. A variety of residential buildings line the street to the north.
The compact building makes efficient use of its tight urban site, cantilevering over the existing basement while retaining a south-facing solar court. Large, flexible design studios are bordered by project rooms, instructor’s offices and fabrication equipment rooms with a variety of rapid prototyping tools. Transparency and overlooks reveal the hum of creative activity within. The south wall opens to the sun for optimal daylighting and passive solar benefit, connecting to the adjacent Wozniak Terrace and the campus beyond.
At the exterior, the building presents a new threshold to the UC campus – a “beacon of innovation” that communicates the values of the Institute and the University. Glassy stairs project outward, glowing after dark to welcome visitors from the campus to the south. A cantilevered photovoltaic array ascends to the north, expressing the ecological values of the Institute to the University and the public. The array provides 58% of the building’s energy, reducing total building energy by 90%.
The designs of the Zaha Hadid-created statuettes to be handed out at this year’s BRIT Awards have been unveiled. One of Hadid’s final commissions before her death this March, the design consists of a family of 5 interrelated trophies take the form of abstracted female figures representing diversity. One of those family members, meant to represent Britannia, the female personification of Great Britain, will be awarded to musicians for their victories in the BRIT Awards ceremony this February.
Following Hadid’s passing, the project was carried out by Zaha Hadid Design Director Maha Kutay and the BRIT Awards’ Niamh Byrne, who set to follow through on the late architect’s’ vision.
“Zaha was truly excited to be doing this,” remarked Kutay at the concept unveiling last month. “Her vision was, being an architect, to focus our efforts more on the 3D element, as the statue had previously been used as a canvas for artists to paint on for the last few years. Our design expresses Zaha’s unwavering belief in progress and optimism for the future and a break from the norm. The biggest challenge was to create something different within certain guidelines, yet achieving a result recognisable to the public. You have to respect the existing to create something new.”
“We are delighted with the finished statues,” said Brit Awards chairman Jason Iley. “Like Zaha, they are innovative and original and have gone well beyond our expectations to create something special that will progress the award into the future.”
Previous designers of BRIT Awards statuettes have included artists Artists Damien Hirst and Sir Peter Blake.
News via BRIT Awards, BBC.
Zaha Hadid-Designed Statuettes to be Presented at BRIT Awards 2017
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Honolulu – Hawaii – USA (by Jonas Schmid)
