Ravine House / OrangeInk DesignSave this picture! Scott NorsworthyHousesMississauga, CanadaArchitects: OrangeInk DesignAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:4650 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Scott NorsworthyManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Bigfoot Door, Blackwood Siding, Bulthaup, Stuv Lead Architects: Tony Diodati More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Commissioned as a 'forever' home for a local couple, a key priority was to design a space that was comfortable and intimate enough for the family yet flexible and inviting for entertaining guests and extended family. The vision was to transform a low-slung, inward looking, dark space into a warm, welcoming light filled modern home that respects its context.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Restrictive development measures outlined by the local conservation authority forced the team to re-evaluate our renovation ambitions. No ground plane additions were permitted on three sides of the dwelling as well, and no horizontal projections beyond the building envelope were allowed into the ravine with the only exception being a modest allowance for roof projections. Our initial ideas of decks, patios and balconies required a re-think, therefore a decision was made to position these amenities within the building footprint where possible. Careful space planning created pockets of outdoor space on all levels. Walls were removed in a previously dark, climate-controlled pool room, effectively transforming this space into a 4 season, serene patio perched just above the forest floor. Extending the main dwelling's roofline beyond the double-storey interior space, yet still fully within the building footprint, provided the opportunity to create a tranquil rooftop patio with 'treehouse' views across the ravine.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!A key aspect of this design arose from the homeowner's interest in having a 'front room'. A space where informal social gatherings can occur in close proximity to the main 'event' space indoors. The team settled on creating a front courtyard using the dwelling and the ravine as its outer boundaries, while the surrounding tree canopy would act as its natural terminus above. The built edge of the courtyard consists of an elevated boardwalk with long ribbon-like roof of matching dimensions. The slight change in elevation between the new boardwalk and the adjacent natural grade helped create a defined visual boundary for the 'front room'. Also, by setting galvanized steel beams on helical piles strategically placed to avoid tree roots, the boardwalk effectively floats above the natural grade and provides a new-level pedestrian path to the entry of the home while offering a dramatic viewing platform into the ravine below.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The existing ground floor plan worked well for the new homeowners and required only minor adjustments. The existing stair was relocated away from the kitchen area and positioned in line with the front entry offering a view onto the ravine below. The new stair is host to a 140 sq.ft green wall extending from the stair landing up to the ceiling. At the bottom of the stairs, a freshwater pond actively feeds the green wall with a discreet drip irrigation system. The green wall not only complements the adjacent natural environment but also enhances indoor air quality for all occupants. Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeOrangeInk DesignOfficePublished on March 20, 2025Cite: "Ravine House / OrangeInk Design" 20 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028010/ravine-house-orangeink-design&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

Stream on cgcookie.com: https://b3d.cgcookie.com/023kqd Purchase from Blender Market: https://b3d.blendermarket.com/8RSd2r From the moment Geometry Nodes hit the scene, Blender artists have wanted to generate procedural cities. While several commercial add-ons exist to achieve city generation in a variety of ways and quality - what if you build your own from scratch?This is precisely the goal of the BCITY course! Mike Hodgetts is a bona fide node wizard and he's here to guide you step-by-step through his process of developing a city generator from scratch!"WHO IS CG COOKIE?"We are real people! (OK, maybe some of us are cyborgs - we don't ask.) CG Cookie is a small crew of Blender artists, baking fresh videos for the Blender community. If you love what we do, consider enrolling to http://cgcookie.com to stream 100's of Blender courses with passionate Blender instructors there to answer your questions. "WHERE SHOULD I START LEARNING BLENDER?"For Blender beginners, we have a free tutorial series "Getting Started with Blender" https://rb.gy/khqdl7 "I WANT MORE CG COOKIE IN MY LIFE!"Got it. Here's where you can reach us!http://instagram.com/cgcookie http://twitter.com/cgcookie http://facebook.com/cgcookieinc Want Blender news in your mailbox? Sign up here for spam-free newsletter https://cgcookie.com/newsletter #CGCookie #blendertutorial #b3d

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Take a moment to admire this fascinating environment showcased by 3D Artist Ivan Volchenko, also known as scottyartt.The artist meticulously crafted the scene from scratch, with each asset being custom-made. As shared by the artist, one of the sources of inspiration was Diagon Alley, a magical street from the Harry Potter universe. The fantasy-inspired houses with plenty of lanterns are reminiscent of magical shops with various wizardry goods.According to Ivan Volchenko, the scene creation took 200 hours. To set up this complex environment, the artist utilized Maya, Unreal Engine, Substance 3D Designer, Substance 3D Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, SpeedTree, ZBrush, and Photoshop. Ivan Volchenko also shared the asset pack used in the scene.The creator showcased many other impressive works:Visit the artists ArtStation page anddont forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Take a Walk Down This Street Inspired by Harry Potters Diagon Alley appeared first on CG SHARES.

Weve seen many incredible painterly renders lately, and Oday Abuzaeed has added to the collection with his hand-painted still-life project.The scene was a study of making a traditional look render by hand painting texture and some shader work. In the end, Abuzaeed showcased a beautiful turntable that looks like an oil painting from any angle you stop the video at.The project was completed in Blender and Substance 3D Painter. If you want to admire Abuzaeeds other works, be sure to check out his ArtStation. There, you will find a pixel art generator, a cute chair diorama, a Ghibli-inspired tile tool, a procedural terracotta roof tile material, an adjustable quilt, and more.For more painterly 3D renders, take a look at this Canaanite goddess, lily pads, vegetables, some delicious food, this tasty soup,beautiful still life render,ramen,Studio Ghibli-style food, and Gaku Tadas Blender art. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Aya (@i_am_ayaface)Also, join our80 Level Talent platformand ournew Discord server, follow us onInstagram,Twitter,LinkedIn,Telegram,TikTok, andThreads,where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post This Hand-Painted Still Life Render Looks Like Picture appeared first on CG SHARES.

For the last couple of years, the Epic Games Store has given away free games every week through its PC storefront. With the company having launched its own mobile store, it has also started a second free games program on iOS and Android devices, kicking things off with a curated library of titles and weekly freebies. The app also features mobile versions of Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe.To access these games you will need to create a free Epic account and install the free Epic Games Store mobile app and log in with your account, but once you do, you can start claiming your free games every Thursday through it. One other thing to note is that Android users can access the app via Android-based emulation devices like Retroid Pocket, as they aren't limited to just smartphone and tablets. Download the Epic Games Store Mobile app For now, only iOS users in the European Union can install the app, but the app is available worldwide to Android device users and they have a wider selection of games to choose from in comparison. Like its PC counterpart, you'll have one week to grab each game that's offered. Here's a closer look at what you can grab this week, and what the current mobile games library has to offer. You can also explore what the free PC games are this week on the Epic Games Store.Continue Reading at GameSpot