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Singapore Suntec Fountain of Wealth
It had been on my mind to head to the fountain of wealth at suntec after its make over. It was a challenge to compose the 4 tower with the fountain even with a 14-24 lens. The water spraying out from the fountain adds to the challenge of getting a good shot.
Luckily for me , i manage to get a few good clean shot without any "human" in the composition.
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The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉) is listed by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world.[1] It is located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City.
During certain periods of the day, the fountain is turned off and visitors are invited to walk around a mini fountain at the centre of the fountain's base to collect coins for good luck. At night, the fountain is the setting for laser performances, as well as live song and laser message dedications between 8pm to 9pm daily.[2] It is situated in such a way the fountain is the hub of the shopping mall.
History
The Fountain of Wealth was constructed in 1995, together with the main Suntec City development. A symbol of wealth and life, the Fountain Of Wealth is recognized since 1998 by the Guinness Book Of World Records as the World's Largest Fountain. The bronze ring of the fountain is designed based on the Hindu Mandala, meaning universe and is a symbolic representation of the oneness in spirit and unity and further symbolizes the equality and harmony of all races and religions in Singapore.
Structure
The fountain is made of silicon bronze, and consists of a circular ring with a circumference of 66 metres supported on four large slanted columns. It occupies an area of 1683.07 square metres,[3] with a height of 13.8m.[4] The sand cast silicon bronze, including all formwork and patternmaking was designed,manufactured and installed by DCG Design and Meridian Projects (from Melbourne Australia) in 1995. The base area of the fountain is 1,683 square metres. In the design plan of Suntec City, where the five tower blocks represent the fingers and thumb of a left hand emerging from the ground, the fountain forms the palm of the hand.
Location
The Fountain of Wealth is located within the commercial complex of Suntec City in Singapore. The base of the fountain is located underground, and on its base perimeter lies the main basement restaurant area of Suntec City. The circular ring top of the fountain is visible at ground level.
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This large wooden structure is a full scale "mock-up" of the Marine Spey SMIC propulsion unit, used at Rolls-Royce, Ansty, to finalise pipe runs, wiring schemes, component siting, etc., prior to production. An exhibit in its own right as an example of patternmaking, it is a dimensional replica of what would be the starboard unit in the two-Spey engine room of, for example, a Type 22 frigate of the Royal Navy and gives an accurate representation of its layout. Its final use at Ansty, however was to facilitate its projected installation in a large hydrofoil ferry for Sweden.
The SM range originated in a M.O.D.-funded design study in 1972 for an engine of a size between the Olympus TM and the Tyne RM, although at that time no application existed. Development started in 1977 and the engine selected was the Allison TF4IA licence-built Rolls Royce Spey as being the latest uprated Spey available, used in the Vought A7E Corsair strike aircraft of the United States Navy. In addi¬tion to being marinised the main modification was the cropping of the fan section of the LP compressor and redesign of the casing. An en¬tirely new control system was also developed by Lucas. Depending on the application, power ranges from 14,750 BHP (11 Mw) of the SM1A to 20,800 BHP (15.5 Mw) of the SMIC and could be further uprated. Its specific fuel consumption is almost half that of its predecessors. The first two SMIA production units, built and tested at Ansty, were installed in HMS Brave "type 22 frigate in 1983 in place of the originally specified Olympus TM3B. The Marine Spey was installed in 21 frigates of the Royal Navy combining with Tyne RM3C (Type 22) or diesel electric (Type 23). It was also be used in 8 frigates of the Royal Netherlands Navy and in 12 destroyers end 6 frigates of the Maritime Self-Defence Force of Japan. In the Asagiri class of destroyer, the Japanese reverted to the original concept of the Spey providing all the propulsion power, in this case 4xSMIA. However, in common with most of its overseas defence procurement, Japan manufactured under licence the Spey SM series and other Rolls-Royce machinery.
WIP skirt with hand embroidery. Obviously not in the Alabama Stitch book, but inspired by it while I waited for the book to ship from England.
Not ironed, hemmed or lined yet (don´t want to iron it more than i have to). I´m waiting to just lose those last few kilos before making it up.
I drew up the pattern for the skirt myself after reading Cal Patch´s Design it Yourself: Patternmaking Simplified book.
I´m still not sure whether to do more circles on it, or whether to go for a more minimalist look. Opinions welcome!
This patchwork denim skirt is the oldest item that I have in my closet. I think I made it around 2001. I saw a photo in a magazine of a similar skirt that was ruinously expensive, and I did not yet know much about patternmaking. It seemed kind of magical because there were no vertical side seams. All the shaping was incorporated into the patchwork.
I thought about it for a long time, but still could not figure it out. Then I logged on to sewingworld.com (is anyone here old enough to remember sewingworld.com?), and asked there. Someone came back almost immediately and said that I need to buy a spiral skirt pattern and cut the pattern pieces so the spiral goes both ways. Et Viola! A patchwork skirt with no vertical seams!
Very interesting business.........it looks like it's in a house, and it is located in a predominately residential neighborhood, across the street from a park. I've driven past it for over 25 years. The non-descript sign (I don't believe there is any signage on the front of the business) caught my eye even as a young man. I had no idea what a 'pattern' or 'model' maker was. I did not think they were still in business, however, this is what I found on the Innerwebs.
L A Nelson Inc. was founded over fifty years ago by Louis August Nelson. Lou was a proud man and very talented in his trade...Patternmaking. In a small garage on Grove street in East Orange New Jersey Lou had a dream...to build a business of skilled craftsmen and provide quality service to the foundry industry. The company was growing fast and Lou had hired some of the best patternmakers on the east coast. These men were from all different ethnic backgrounds Italian, German, English, and Polish. In 1955 he hired a skilled patternmaker named Thomas W. Sibilia, who in 1969, along with Montero Cariani and Richard Knorr bought the company from Lou . These young men helped build L A Nelson to become one of the largest pattern shops on the east coast. With over 18 patternmakers working on the bench Nelsons provided patterns for such large companies as Westinghouse, General Electric, Singer, and ITT Avionics. They kept the name Louis A. Nelson Inc. because it meant quality and good service. In 1987 Richard left the company, and in 1988 Thomas passed on, leaving the company to Montero and Helen Sibilia. In 1989 L A Nelson started moving forward in a new direction...computer aided manufacturing. We bought our first CNC and computer for programming and built up from there to now having five machines.
Anna sure was tickled that I was taking pictures in the lab tonight. Considering that I've been kicked out by others, it's a relief. (Do they think I'm an industry spy?)
The first step is to finalize the bottom image. This is a scan from a local newspaper... I cut around the eye to expose the paper beneath. Scanned and cropped close...
This is the first "base" image.
THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON MY PERSONAL PROCESS ... GO TO THIS LINK TO VIEW THE FULL SERIES www.flickr.com/photos/thirddesign/sets/72157626629147675/...
I recently found this old textbook that I've been searching for for years. It's a book on Pattern Drafting & Grading from Fashion Design School. It's from 1977, but the designs are decades older as you can tell. I was sad thinking it was gone forever especially since I couldn't remember it's title. I'm glad to have it back, there are a few tops in it I really love.
Pattern: both top and skirt, self drafted as part of a patternmaking course.
Fabric: Britex silk (top) and stretch cotton (skirt)
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The Fountain of Wealth (Chinese: 财富之泉) is listed by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world.[1] It is located in one of Singapore's largest shopping malls, Suntec City.
During certain periods of the day, the fountain is turned off and visitors are invited to walk around a mini fountain at the centre of the fountain's base for good luck. At night, the fountain is the setting for laser performances, as well as live song and laser message dedications between 8pm to 9pm daily.[2] It is situated in such a way the fountain is the hub of the shopping mall.
The Fountain of Wealth was constructed in 1995, together with the main Suntec City development. A symbol of wealth and life, the Fountain Of Wealth is recognized since 1998 by the Guinness Book Of World Records as the World's Largest Fountain. The bronze ring of the fountain is designed based on the Hindu Mandala, meaning universe and is a symbolic representation of the oneness in spirit and unity and further symbolizes the equality and harmony of all races and religions in Singapore.
The fountain is made of silicon bronze, and consists of a circular ring with a circumference of 66 metres supported on four large slanted columns. It occupies an area of 1683.07 square metres,[3] with a height of 13.8m.[4] The sand cast silicon bronze, including all formwork and patternmaking was designed,manufactured and installed by DCG Design and Meridian Projects (from Melbourne Australia) in 1995. The base area of the fountain is 1,683 square metres. In the design plan of Suntec City, where the five tower blocks represent the fingers and thumb of a left hand emerging from the ground, the fountain forms the palm of the hand.
The inward flowing water of the fountain was used for two reasons. Water is known as the symbol of life and wealth in Chinese culture, and the inward motion of the water symbolises the retention of wealth for Suntec City.[5] According to feng shui experts (Chinese geomancers), the water flowing inwards represents riches pouring in,[6] thus the name Fountain of Wealth.
It is claimed that visitors to Suntec City, who walk around the central base of the Fountain three times and touching the water at all times, would gain some good luck of their own.[5]
When The Amazing Race 3, a reality television show, came to Singapore in 2002, contestants collected a clue at the fountain.[7]
Similarly, contestants of The Amazing Race Asia 1 also went to the fountain for a clue.
It was featured in the Indian hit movie, Krrish, when Krrish played by Hrithik Roshan used it as an observation point to locate the position of his Nemesis's helicopter that he is chasing.
World famous magician, Cyril Takayama, performed some tricks on the fountain on the first episode of "Cyril : Simply Magic", which was broadcasted on AXN Asia, and MediaCorp Channel 5.
Pattern: my own (final project for Patternmaking class)
Fabric: wool, Britex Fabrics
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White wedding dress made of natural fabrics - silk chiffon, silk satin & cotton.
The top is hand made from cuts out of a vintage tablecloth.
Pattern making exhibition FEZ 2011 II
Glashouse by Zypper from 1000steine.
My opinion: Amazing work!
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Simplicity 1020- Misses' and Women's Top, Shorts and Skirt - copyright- 1940's
The short-sleeved top ties in a knot in front leaving a bare midriff. The shorts are smartly pleated in front and back and finished with a waist band. A shaped yoke, gathered at the sides, releases the soft fulness of the skirt.
Size - 16
Bust - 34
Waist - 28
Hip- 37
Pattern Envelope- coming unglued in back on one side seam, yellowed with age, rough corners with very small tears/nicks
Pattern Instructions- Included
Pattern Pieces - cut and Complete
left to right;
on M; teal corduroy overalls with orange trims and button detailing. green/green wool knit striped long-sleeve tee.
on Q; orange and teal striped button-down shirt, with exaggerated sleeves and hidden buttons (teal). Grey canvas pants with grey/black stripe and black corduroy detailing along bottom.
on N; teal wool jersey knit and purple cotton jersey knit long-sleeve shirt with button tabs along arms. leather and canvas cape with cotton grey/black striped lining. self-made purple suspenders.
on E; lavender french terry knit with cotton damask yoke and dark purple ruffles. selfmade ferris wheel silkscreen. dark pink long sleeve shirt.
on M; dark purple cotton jersey knit long-sleeve shirt with matching cuffs and dark red buttons on wrist. flower striped cotton shirt with orange striped yoke and buttons up back. dark pink/ prple striped canvas pants with purple seam detailing.
on H; orange jersey knit shirt with pintucks along shoulder seam and dark pink ruffles and buttons along collar. purple and pink skirt with pink tulle sandwiched between pink cotton lining. self-made purple suspenders with dk pink ruffles along shoulder.
all pieces contain handstitched seam embroidery and detailing to exaggerate seams.
all clothes © me.
Start by drawing a center front (CF) line longer than the the top. Trace the front shirt (piece 1) with the CF along this line making sure to copy the bust point marking and the pocket placement if you intend to include the pocket.