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Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the world without a foundation. The five-storey building managed to maintain upright because of it is curved. Just another masterpiece of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
Durga Puja pandal architecture is a vibrant and dynamic art form, deeply rooted in Bengali tradition but continuously evolving with contemporary trends. The pandal serves as the temporary abode for the goddess Durga during the annual festival and is often an elaborate and creative expression of architectural ingenuity.
Materials Used
Bamboo: The traditional material used for the structure of the pandal, which is highly flexible and abundant.
Cloth and Paper: These are used for decorations, draping, and wall coverings. They are often painted or printed with intricate designs.
Plaster of Paris and Clay: Used for creating idols and sculptures.
Fiberglass and Metal: These are often used in modern pandals for creating stronger, more durable structures.
1. Traditional Designs
Bengali Folk Art: Traditional pandals often draw from rural Bengal’s heritage, incorporating local materials like bamboo, jute, and clay. These pandals typically feature motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and folk art.
Sholar Kaaj: This is a technique involving intricate designs made from shola (a type of plant) and is used to create ornaments, canopies, and decorations within the pandal.
Terracotta and Wooden Crafts: Terracotta sculptures, wooden carvings, and images of mythological figures are common in older pandals.
2. Modern Interpretations
Innovative Materials: Modern pandals often use contemporary materials like fiberglass, metal, and plastic alongside traditional materials. For instance, large fiberglass idols of Durga are increasingly used, along with innovative lighting, mirrors, and glasswork.
Thematic Pandals: Many pandals these days are built around a specific theme. The themes can range from environmental issues (like conservation of rivers or wildlife) to technological advancements, historical events, or even popular culture. The architecture of the pandal is designed to reflect this theme, often incorporating multimedia elements.
Eco-friendly Designs: In recent years, there has been a push for sustainable and eco-friendly pandals. These are often constructed using biodegradable materials such as bamboo, paper, and cloth, with designs that minimize environmental impact.
3. Architectural Features
Structural Form: Traditionally, pandals were dome-shaped or cylindrical, but now they can take on all sorts of avant-garde shapes, from temples to spaceships to replicas of famous monuments like the Eiffel Tower or the Taj Mahal.
Facade and Entrances: The entrance of the pandal is often grand and acts as a focal point of the design. It may incorporate arches, columns, and ornate carvings, often reflecting the temple architecture of India.
Ceilings and Roofs: The roofs of pandals are a key area for artistic expression, ranging from elaborate canopies made of flowers to highly stylized, often abstract, designs using light and color.
Lighting: Pandals are spectacularly lit, with millions of light bulbs strung up in intricate patterns. The lighting not only enhances the aesthetics but also creates a divine ambiance, especially at night.
Interior Layout: The interior of the pandal is designed to accommodate the idol of Durga, with a focus on creating a spiritual environment. The idol is often placed on a raised platform, surrounded by artistic depictions of various deities, animals, and scenes from mythology.
4. Regional Variations
Kolkata Pandals: In Kolkata, Durga Puja pandals are known for their immense creativity and often become larger-than-life structures. Famous areas like Kumartuli, Behala, and Santoshpur are known for their extravagant pandals.
Delhi and Other Urban Centers: Pandal designs in metropolitan areas might incorporate modern styles, influenced by international trends, such as futuristic designs, art installations, or replicas of foreign monuments. These pandals often blend cultural elements with urban sophistication.
Rural and Smaller Town Pandals: These tend to have simpler, more rustic designs but are rich in cultural symbolism. Often constructed with bamboo, they may showcase more traditional and handcrafted artworks.
5. Innovative and Avant-Garde Designs
Optical Illusions: Some pandals are designed to give the illusion of floating structures, using materials like mirrors and lights to create mesmerizing visual effects.
Interactive and Immersive Designs: Some pandals now aim to create immersive experiences. Visitors can walk through installations that engage all their senses, with sounds, lights, and even augmented reality elements enhancing the experience.
6. Famous Pandals and Their Architects
Kumartuli Park (Kolkata): Known for its amazing artistry!
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana is a high-speed railway station located in Reggio Emilia, Italy.Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the station features a striking modern design with a sweeping roof that mimics the shape of a wav.
It serves as a major transportation hub for the region, connecting it to cities like Milan, Bologna, and Florence. The station features modern architecture and amenities, making it a convenient and efficient stop for travelers in Italy.
A modern riverside boathouse for King’s School Worcester, designed with floods and sustainability in mind. It replaces the old 1950s building and includes eco features like solar panels, natural materials, and energy-efficient design. A sharp bit of architecture on the River Severn.
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana is a high-speed railway station located in Reggio Emilia, Italy.Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the station features a striking modern design with a sweeping roof that mimics the shape of a wav.
It serves as a major transportation hub for the region, connecting it to cities like Milan, Bologna, and Florence. The station features modern architecture and amenities, making it a convenient and efficient stop for travelers in Italy.
O Festival Internacional de Jardins, que se realiza anualmente em Ponte de Lima de maio a outubro, é um evento que apresenta jardins efémeros e temáticos criados por artistas de várias partes do mundo. Desde a sua criação em 2005, o festival tem promovido a inovação na arquitetura paisagística, reunindo propostas de design de espaços verdes e sensibilizando para questões ambientais. A entrada para o recinto é marcada por uma pérgula metálica coberta de vegetação que conduz os visitantes a um percurso pavimentado, onde se destacam elementos pétreos com padrões geométricos, e onde se encontram as propostas de arquitetura paisagística de diversos países.
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana is a high-speed railway station located in Reggio Emilia, Italy.Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the station features a striking modern design with a sweeping roof that mimics the shape of a wav.
It serves as a major transportation hub for the region, connecting it to cities like Milan, Bologna, and Florence. The station features modern architecture and amenities, making it a convenient and efficient stop for travelers in Italy.
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isn't this supposed to be the place where the magic happens?
so, not for me, as the bed points directly @ the library, but still there are books stashed. i think i might have an addiction! quick, help!
in actuality, this bed is nearly 100% recycled (linens purchased @ a sample sale). those are pallets i lugged in, cleaned, &tc. to give my bed a well deserved lift. and of course, there's the storage factor. seems i can never have enough books, or interesting places in which to store them!
presently hiding under my bed: Frida, Che & friends
Alane Golden, eyewash design: NYC, 2007
Blogged: 23 October 2007: www.eyewashdesign.blogspot.com
Move over Donatella & make way for eco-tech chic! Made of recycled computer circuit boards, this nifty little number comes in countless designs. Each one is hand-made & therefore, uniquely one-of-a-kind. This makes for one sustainably sassy little number.
If the mere style factor isn't motivation enough, then get this: TRASH DESIGN is a department of the Dismantling & Recycling Center of Vienna, whose main aim is to re-integrate & to re-qualify the long-term unemployed & disabled who make these items.
If you take one minute & think about this concept, it's mind-blowing. Not only are their goods mostly made by re:cycling cast-away items, but, by & in this process, they're attempting to rehabilitate the socially discarded! That's literal & figurative poetry in motion, folks. Karma factor: 10 of 10.
Recap: By acquiring one of their products, you'll be supporting a social AND an environmental cause, simultaneously.
If you're feeling the vibe & live in Europe, or know someone who does (products aren't yet sold internationally), it can be yours for EUR130.00. That's USD185.22 / NZD246.11 / AUD207.12 / CAD179.17 or HKD1,435.59, respectively.
Wherever you might be, whatever your beliefs, you've got to give it to the Austrians for conceptualizing this uniquely produced, stylish product.
Graphics: Alane golden, eyewash design, NYC: 2007
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isn't this supposed to be the place where the magic happens?
so, not for me, as the bed points directly @ the library, but still there are books stashed. i think i might have an addiction! quick, help!
in actuality, this bed is nearly 100% recycled (linens purchased @ a sample sale). those are pallets i lugged in, cleaned, &tc. to give my bed a well deserved lift. and of course, there's the storage factor. seems i can never have enough books, or interesting places in which to store them!
presently hiding under my bed: Frida, Che & friends
Alane Golden, eyewash design: NYC, 2007
CORK TABLES - BIOMIMETIC DESIGN
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Groningen is a Dutch city known for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene. And since 2019 it is home to a modern marvel that seamlessly blends the old and the new: the Forum Groningen. This architectural gem stands tall in the heart of the city, captivating both locals and visitors with its innovative design and multifaceted purpose.
It is a Contemporary Masterpiece. The Forum Groningen stands as a symbol of modernity against the backdrop of the city's traditional architecture. Designed by NL Architects in collaboration with the Swiss firm Swiss architects Happel Cornelisse Verhoeven, the building boasts a contemporary and dynamic aesthetic that challenges the conventional.
The building has a unique geometry. Consisting of various stacked cubes and angular shapes, the building presents a visually captivating facade that seems to defy gravity. The architects' choice of form not only adds an element of surprise but also maximizes the use of space within the structure.
The forum is a multi-purposeful development. Beyond its avant-garde exterior, the Forum Groningen houses a versatile space that serves a multitude of functions. It hosts a public library, a state-of-the-art cinema, exhibition spaces, and even a rooftop terrace that offers panoramic views of the city. This intentional integration of diverse functions reflects the architects' commitment to creating a space that caters to the varied interests and needs of the community.
Beyond its architectural prowess, the Forum Groningen is a cultural hub that pulsates with creativity. It hosts a wide array of events, from film festivals to literary gatherings, making it a dynamic space that fosters community engagement and artistic expression. It even houses a publicly available 3D print shop. The building's open design invites individuals to explore and interact, creating a sense of connectivity within the city.
Technical stuff
This is a single handheld shot taken with a Canon G5X. The setting were: 640ISO, -2/3EV, f5.6, 1/25 and 8.8mm. Although, this camera, in Canon’s G-series Powershot range, is versatile and quite good in most all circumstances, it is indoors a little bit strong on noise in the higher ISO-ranges. So, I thought this was a great opportunity to test the recently added AI-driven noise reduction tool in Lightroom. I think, this tool did a great job. Especially with regard to keeping the crisp sharpness of the image. Unfortunately such tools ask rather a lot of processor capacity of one computer… So, you guessed it, a new project is born!
Furthermore, I converted the colour RAW photo into black-and-white with Lightroom and balanced the toning a little. Finally, I added the copyright signs (in Photoshop). The latter is, alas, there to stay due to the frequent copying of my photos. So, don't bother commenting on that.
I rather liked this sculptural Solar Array (by Torres & Lapena, Architects) on the waterfront at the Port Forum, Barcelona. It forms part of the largest in Europe and when I get a few minutes it'd be interested to see just how many typical houses this powers.
"The 10,500 m² solar array on Forum Esplanade has reduced Barcelona's carbon emissions by 440 tonnes a year. The solar array on Forum Esplanade is the city's sustainable landmark, creating a distinctive cityscape along the beach promenade.
Barcelona's solar energy regulations have become a model for other municipalities that have adopted the initiative – in some places with even higher ambitions. More than 20 Spanish local authorities have followed Barcelona's good example."
Source : sustainablecities.dk
Hawk and Mesa Ranch
Pipes Canyon > Pioneertown > Mojave Desert > California
Photo credit: Lance Gerber
Hawk and Mesa Ranch
Pipes Canyon > Pioneertown > Mojave Desert > California
Photo credit: Lance Gerber
Shown in the main room of our ex-church studio.
This decorative bed covering (not a duvet cover) is reversible. This top side is made from vintage 60s and 70s silk and silk blend scarves (Vera, Dior, etc) in bold geometric patterns. The reverse side is a modern neutral khaki/beige hemp (like linen, very strong) that goes with everything.
These take a very long time to make, lots of trimming and unpicking and tacking; in short they're a pain in the neck. The hemp backing also has to be pieced. But when it finally comes together, it's satisfying, even if, when there are problems, I end up making minimum wage! If I'm lucky, the process goes more smoothly than that. These quilts have become one of our trademark pieces, so for now I'm continuing to make them.
For more info go to www.ounodesign.com/throws.html or our Etsy shop at www.ouno.etsy.com
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This decorative bed covering (not a duvet cover) is reversible. This top side is made from vintage 60s and 70s silk and silk blend scarves in bold geometric patterns. The reverse side is linen-like hemp in a modern, neutral khaki/beige that goes with everything. The scarves are: 3 "Vera" scarves(the brightest ones); 2 Christian Dior (red and brown; green/lavender/beige); the mondrian pattern in blues and browns is a 1960s Swiss silk scarf; 2 Pierre Balmain (center scarf, and the pink/brown/white one on the corner); and a Pierre Cardin (top center, with geometric flowers).
For more info go to www.ounodesign.com/ or my blog at blog.ounodesign.com.
"Krea" is the new program for the living area of Mazzali.
Very high quality content technical characterize the program: a sandwich compound of plywood by 6 cm makes "Krea" a product of absolute value.
A lot of colours, suggesting a freedom in the design that should not be only space but also visual, almost sensory.
And then freedom to create, compose, play with the elements. Krea is solution and innovation, is the new concept of living that Mazzali has been able to interpret with refinement, content and search.
And finally Krea is sustainability: all woods used are from well managed forests for a furniture that increasingly puts sustainable development as a key evolutionary.
TECHNICAL CARD
Side: plywood – 30 mm thick
Shelf: plywood – 30 mm thick
Vertical corner: plywood – 30 mm thick
Back: plywood – 19 mm thick
WOOD
oak and cherry
COLOURS: 116
ENVIRONMENT
wood from well managed forest, low impact and low emission finishing.
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“Krea” è il programma per la zona giorno di Mazzali.
Altissimi contenuti di qualità tecnica caratterizzano il programma: un tamburato di multistrato da 6 centimetri fa di “Krea” un prodotto di valore assoluto.
Infiniti i colori, a suggerire una libertà nella progettazione che non deve esser solo spaziale ma anche visiva quasi sensoriale.
E poi libertà di creare, comporre, giocare con gli elementi. Krea è soluzione ed innovazione, è il nuovo concetto di zona giorno che Mazzali ha saputo interpretare con raffinatezza, contenuto, ricerca.
Ed infine Krea è anche sostenibilità: tutti i legni utilizzati sono a riforestazione programmata per un arredamento che sempre più pone lo sviluppo sostenibile come chiave evolutiva.
MATERIALI
Anta: tamburato con massello di abete da 26 mm
Fianchi: tamburato di multistrato da 60 mm
Ripiani e basamenti: tamburato di multistrato da 60 mm
Schienale: mdf
ESSENZE:
rovere e noce
FINITURE
Laccato 100% acqua, Rovere all’acqua, Decapè, Anticato, Laccato
COLORI: 106
AMBIENTE:
legno a riforestazione programmata, vernici a bassa emissione di solvente.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18r94QQ10qc
He wanted color - vivid and everywhere- and that's exactly what I gave him. Organized riot of color. And then we made it as sustainable as possible. See the list below
Sustainable Systems and Green Materials
1) Photovoltaic solar energy system
2) Grey water recycling system - takes water from the -bathroom sinks and showers, and the washing machine, filtering it and pumping it to the fruit trees in the garden
3) Rain water collection system
4) Passive Cooling - uses low windows on the windward side and high windows on the leeward side of the house. Cross ventilation is maximized by eliminating most of the interior walls and aligning windows and sliding glass doors. Ceiling fans are distributed across the ceiling to move the warm air out when there is no natural breeze.
5) In order to reduce the size of the house, we used efficient efficient custom storage system of movable shelves and cabinets runs through the length of the house. This allows for a smaller, but smarter building.
6) Natural Daylighting - uses interior clerestory windows and transoms to allow all of the rooms to borrow light from each other.
Materials
1) recycled flooring for the first structure, patched together and left roughly finished.
2) plywood floors for the second structure
3) Ceilings of both structures are plywood, cut into horizontal boards.
4) Composite decking made of recycled content.
5) All of the Interior doors are made of recycled flooring from the existing house
6) Poured in place concrete countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, use recycled fly ash
8) Non VOC Paints and Stains
9) All plumbing fixtures are low-flow energy efficient
10) All electrical appliances are energy star rated
-LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures
11) Ductless Mini-Split HVAC system zoned for maximum efficiency
Credits:
Jeremy Levine Design
Designer: Jeremy Levine, Assoc. AIA, Principal
Associate Designer: Jonathon Pickup
Structural Engineer: Micheal Ciortea
General Contractor: Juan Macias Construction
Photography by Tom Bonner
Clerestory windows bounce reflected light off the recycled wood ceiling.
Designed in Vectorworks.
Contractor: Francisco Lopez Construction.
I heard about a little land crab on our property, that uses a baby jar for a home. By sheer coincidence I found him hanging around the discarded coconuts last night. Funny huh?
This is an umang or hermit crab. Usually they occupy discarded snail shells to protect their soft lower bodies, but looks like this one decided to modernize. Very resourceful!
"Krea" is the new program for the living area of Mazzali.
Very high quality content technical characterize the program: a sandwich compound of plywood by 6 cm makes "Krea" a product of absolute value.
A lot of colours, suggesting a freedom in the design that should not be only space but also visual, almost sensory.
And then freedom to create, compose, play with the elements. Krea is solution and innovation, is the new concept of living that Mazzali has been able to interpret with refinement, content and search.
And finally Krea is sustainability: all woods used are from well managed forests for a furniture that increasingly puts sustainable development as a key evolutionary.
TECHNICAL CARD
Side: plywood – 30 mm thick
Shelf: plywood – 30 mm thick
Vertical corner: plywood – 30 mm thick
Back: plywood – 19 mm thick
WOOD
oak and cherry
COLOURS: 116
ENVIRONMENT
wood from well managed forest, low impact and low emission finishing.
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“Krea” è il programma per la zona giorno di Mazzali.
Altissimi contenuti di qualità tecnica caratterizzano il programma: un tamburato di multistrato da 6 centimetri fa di “Krea” un prodotto di valore assoluto.
Infiniti i colori, a suggerire una libertà nella progettazione che non deve esser solo spaziale ma anche visiva quasi sensoriale.
E poi libertà di creare, comporre, giocare con gli elementi. Krea è soluzione ed innovazione, è il nuovo concetto di zona giorno che Mazzali ha saputo interpretare con raffinatezza, contenuto, ricerca.
Ed infine Krea è anche sostenibilità: tutti i legni utilizzati sono a riforestazione programmata per un arredamento che sempre più pone lo sviluppo sostenibile come chiave evolutiva.
MATERIALI
Anta: tamburato con massello di abete da 26 mm
Fianchi: tamburato di multistrato da 60 mm
Ripiani e basamenti: tamburato di multistrato da 60 mm
Schienale: mdf
ESSENZE:
rovere e noce
FINITURE
Laccato 100% acqua, Rovere all’acqua, Decapè, Anticato, Laccato
COLORI: 106
AMBIENTE:
legno a riforestazione programmata, vernici a bassa emissione di solvente.
That moment when the sun is setting and the interior lights turn on is magic.
This is the Manna house perched on a hillside ridge.
Have a look at our Drone Tour @ www.youtube.com/watch?v=18r94QQ10qc
Sustainable Systems and Green Materials
1) Photovoltaic solar energy system
2) Grey water recycling system - takes water from the -bathroom sinks and showers, and the washing machine, filtering it and pumping it to the fruit trees in the garden
3) Rain water collection system
4) Passive Cooling - uses low windows on the windward side and high windows on the leeward side of the house. Cross ventilation is maximized by eliminating most of the interior walls and aligning windows and sliding glass doors. Ceiling fans are distributed across the ceiling to move the warm air out when there is no natural breeze.
5) In order to reduce the size of the house, we used efficient efficient custom storage system of movable shelves and cabinets runs through the length of the house. This allows for a smaller, but smarter building.
6) Natural Daylighting - uses interior clerestory windows and transoms to allow all of the rooms to borrow light from each other.
Materials
1) recycled flooring for the first structure, patched together and left roughly finished.
2) plywood floors for the second structure
3) Ceilings of both structures are plywood, cut into horizontal boards.
4) Composite decking made of recycled content.
5) All of the Interior doors are made of recycled flooring from the existing house
6) Poured in place concrete countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, use recycled fly ash
8) Non VOC Paints and Stains
9) All plumbing fixtures are low-flow energy efficient
10) All electrical appliances are energy star rated
-LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures
11) Ductless Mini-Split HVAC system zoned for maximum efficiency
Credits:
Jeremy Levine Design
Designer: Jeremy Levine, Assoc. AIA, Principal
Associate Designer: Jonathon Pickup
Structural Engineer: Micheal Ciortea
General Contractor: Juan Macias Construction
Photography by Tom Bonner
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18r94QQ10qc
Sustainable Systems and Green Materials
Sustainable Systems and Green Materials
1) Photovoltaic solar energy system
2) Grey water recycling system - takes water from the -bathroom sinks and showers, and the washing machine, filtering it and pumping it to the fruit trees in the garden
3) Rain water collection system
4) Passive Cooling - uses low windows on the windward side and high windows on the leeward side of the house. Cross ventilation is maximized by eliminating most of the interior walls and aligning windows and sliding glass doors. Ceiling fans are distributed across the ceiling to move the warm air out when there is no natural breeze.
5) In order to reduce the size of the house, we used efficient efficient custom storage system of movable shelves and cabinets runs through the length of the house. This allows for a smaller, but smarter building.
6) Natural Daylighting - uses interior clerestory windows and transoms to allow all of the rooms to borrow light from each other.
Materials
1) recycled flooring for the first structure, patched together and left roughly finished.
2) plywood floors for the second structure
3) Ceilings of both structures are plywood, cut into horizontal boards.
4) Composite decking made of recycled content.
5) All of the Interior doors are made of recycled flooring from the existing house
6) Poured in place concrete countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, use recycled fly ash
8) Non VOC Paints and Stains
9) All plumbing fixtures are low-flow energy efficient
10) All electrical appliances are energy star rated
-LED and fluorescent lighting fixtures
11) Ductless Mini-Split HVAC system zoned for maximum efficiency
Credits:
Jeremy Levine Design
Designer: Jeremy Levine, Assoc. AIA, Principal
Associate Designer: Jonathon Pickup
Structural Engineer: Micheal Ciortea
General Contractor: Juan Macias Construction
Photography by Tom Bonner
Small gatefold brochure for dvGreen, a sustainable event production company. Measures 3.50 x 4.25 inches and fits in your pocket (admit it...every vertical tri-fold brochure you pick up gets folded in half and dropped in your bag or coat pocket). Also, we based our sizing decision on the long standing theory that "small equals cute" (see: puppies, kittens). Some still had doubts, so I added the smiling snail just in case.
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Eco-Friendly Parties Make It Easy to be Green
dvGreen Makes Entertaining Beautiful, Stylish and Good for the Planet
July, 2007, New York City, NY—You don’t have to sacrifice style to make the planet a
better place. This is the philosophy Danielle Venokur lives by and hopes to promote with
her sustainable events production company, dvGreen. The new company, which promises fabulous events with a reduced ecological and carbon footprint, offers clients organic food, flowers and table linens—as well as tree-free paper invitations, vegetable-based inks, the donation and composting of leftover food, and more– while creating all the quality and ambiance of an A-List event .
Three Trees House
Passive daylighting, recycled lumber, recycled fly ash concrete, solar energy, grey water recycling, rain water capture.
jeremylevine.com
Photography by Tom Bonner
A beautiful outdoor scene featuring artistic sculptures near a still lake with dramatic stormy clouds and sunlight streaming through, evoking modern design and tranquil contemplation. Tianfu Art Museum, Sichuan province, China
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"Zero18" is the Mazzali furniture program for children and teenagers bedrooms: solutions and ideas from childhood until the age of majority. A new and important project that marks the entry of Mazzali company in the market of kids and youth furniture.
Mazzali also in "Zero18" underlines a choice of quality, low environmental impact and protections of consumer health.
"Zero18" means top quality materials (sandwich compound, plywood, solid wood), the exclusive use of water paints, strong and continuous research in term of safety, health and ecology .
Sustainable development, social responsibility, environmental impacts are in fact values and commitments that characterize the entire Mazzali's production by the use of a wood reforestation program, low-emission paint solvent, improved environmental technologies, continuous research materials and solutions to reduce the impact and ensure sustainability at the production process, maximum attention to the health of consumers
"Zero18" is infinite colours, where bright colours are interwoven with light colours, customized solutions and ideas in the measures and in space.
"Zero18" declines a new concept of children and teenagers bedrooms, born and developed starting from the values of sustainability and respect of health to achieve a project no longer conditioned by present patterns.
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Si chiama Zero18, il programma giovane di Mazzali: soluzioni ed idee per un ambiente che dall’infanzia sale fino alla maggiore età. Un progetto nuovo ed importante che segna l’ingresso di Mazzali nell’area giovane.
Mazzali anche qui privilegia e sottolinea una scelta di qualità e naturalezza. Zero18 si distingue per i materiali utilizzati (tamburato, multistrato, legno massello), e per l’utilizzo esclusivo di vernici interamente all’acqua, per un ambiente naturale e rispettoso al massimo della salute.
Un’ infinita progettualità nei colori, dove tinte vivaci che si intrecciano con tinte tenui, si associa con soluzioni ed idee personalizzabili nelle misure e nello spazio.
Zero18 declina un nuovo concetto di ambiente giovane che nasce e si sviluppa partendo dai valori di sostenibilità e rispetto della salute per arrivare ad una progettualità non più condizionata da prestabiliti schemi.
The Rutter Center at UCSF Mission Bay stands as an architectural marvel and a central hub for students and faculty. Designed by renowned architect Ricardo Legorreta, the center's distinctive red façade and towering structure exemplify contemporary Mexican architecture, with a blend of vibrant colors and geometric forms. The Rutter Center houses state-of-the-art fitness facilities, meeting spaces, and community areas, making it an integral part of the UCSF Mission Bay campus. Its design not only fosters a sense of community but also encourages wellness and collaboration among its users. The center's strategic location within the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood places it at the heart of San Francisco's innovation and research district. The building's eco-friendly design incorporates sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems, reflecting UCSF's commitment to sustainability. Visitors to the Rutter Center can enjoy a range of amenities, from modern fitness equipment and indoor swimming pools to conference rooms equipped with the latest technology. The center's vibrant exterior and thoughtful design make it a landmark in the Mission Bay area, attracting both locals and visitors. Whether you're a student, faculty member, or visitor, the Rutter Center offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for work, exercise, and community engagement.
Visit our web site for more photos and the story on our green roofed garage/workshop in Kirkland. Jim Sproull has done a fantastic job finishing off the interior of his workshop, artfully crafting workbenches and storage using many salvaged and reclaimed items.
Collection: Icelandic and Faroese Photographs of Frederick W.W. Howell, Cornell University Library
Title: Hlíðarendi, Fljótshlíð.
Date: ca. 1900
Place: Hlíðarendi (Iceland : Farmstead)
Medium: collodion print
Repository: Fiske Icelandic Collection, Rare & Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Accession: 1923.3.28
URL: http://cidc.library.cornell.edu/howell/intro.asp
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/62mt
There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. The digital file is owned by the Cornell Univeristy Library which is making it freely available with the request that, when possible, the Library be credited as its source.
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MDAY is the program for the living area of Mazzali. Very high quality content technical characterize the program: a sandwich compound of plywood by 3 cm makes MDAY a product of absolute value.
A lot of colours, suggesting a freedom in the design that should not be only space but also visual, almost sensory.
And then freedom to create, compose, play with the elements. MDAY is solution and innovation, is the new concept of living that Mazzali has been able to interpret with refinement, content and search.
And finally Krea is sustainability: all wood used are reforestation scheduled for a furniture that increasingly puts sustainable development as a key evolutionary.
100% made in Italy
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