Review of building and fire safety regulations launched following Grenfell Tower disaster

August 1, 2017 Jessica Mairs 0

The UK government has launched an independent review of building and fire safety regulations in response to the fatal Grenfell Tower blaze. The review was announced on Friday following the failure of the first large-scale fire tests being carried out by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) on cladding systems used on high-rise residential buildings in the UK. The results showed

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar Winery Visitor Center / BC Estudio Architects

August 1, 2017 Sabrina Leiva 0

Located a short walk from The Arcade (first project of BC for this winery), the building with a series of spaces that bring the world of wine closer to visitors. You can access it across a square, and going through a large doorway, a lobby allows you to view the various activities carried out: the private and groups tastings rooms and on the back, the areas of service, which support the events organization. But certainly it highlights the great tasting room, with a bar that has as its backdrop the magnificent landscape of the vast fields of vineyards and mountains, allowing the visitor to taste the wine with this stimulating and panoramic view.

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellar Winery Visitor Center / BC Estudio Architects

August 1, 2017 Sabrina Leiva 0

Located a short walk from The Arcade (first project of BC for this winery), the building with a series of spaces that bring the world of wine closer to visitors. You can access it across a square, and going through a large doorway, a lobby allows you to view the various activities carried out: the private and groups tastings rooms and on the back, the areas of service, which support the events organization. But certainly it highlights the great tasting room, with a bar that has as its backdrop the magnificent landscape of the vast fields of vineyards and mountains, allowing the visitor to taste the wine with this stimulating and panoramic view.

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World’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opens in the Swiss Alps

August 1, 2017 Patrick Lynch 0

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened to the public in Switzerland, offering adrenaline seekers unprecedented views of Europe’s most famous mountain, the Matterhorn. Spanning 494 meters (1620 feet), the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge cuts the 2-day travel distance between the towns of Zermatt and Grächen by nearly 3 hours. The bridge spans the country’s “deepest cut valley,” reaching a height of 85 meters (279 feet) above the ground at its highest point.

Ma Yansong: “Architects need to talk about what the future is”

August 1, 2017 Sebastian Jordahn 0

In this video interview filmed at the RIBA International Conference, Chinese architect Ma Yansong of MAD spells out why he believes architects should be proposing visionary ideas for the future, rather than cozying up to developers. Ma previously spoke to Dezeen about why he thinks architects have a role to play in solving the big problems facing the world. In this movie, the MAD founder goes into

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50 Kids Room Decor Accessories To Create Your Child’s Creative Haven

August 1, 2017 HD Staff 0

Kids’ bedrooms are where our childhood memories grow. Why not create a sleep-in playground that visualises your children’s dreams and desires? Our top 50 list of kids’ room décor accessories can help transform your standard, white-walled space into a room they can be proud of. Want minimal interference to your home’s décor? Install a ceiling […]