Split Fiction has only been out for just over two weeks, but its already one of the breakout hits of 2025 with over 2 million copies sold. While it would be hard-pressed to recreate the success of Hazelight Studios previous game, It Takes Two, and sell 20 million copies, the company is already making ambitious plans to bring Split Fiction to the big screen.Via Variety, Hazelight is reteaming with Story Kitchen the production studio that helped option It Takes Two as a movie for Amazon MGM Studios to adapt Split Fiction as a film. There isnt a studio or a streaming service attached to the project yet, but Hazelight and Story Kitchen are reportedly already bringing together a director, screenwriters, and cast members as a package deal.Recommended VideosThe rationale behind getting those pieces together early is that it will help sell Split Fiction to the major Hollywood executives. But it may not be necessary, as Variety reports that there will likely be a bidding war for the rights regardless of who is initially a part of the package deal.Please enable Javascript to view this contentGiven the premise of the game, Split Fiction is an ideal project for two young actresses to play the leading characters, Zoe and Mio. In the story of the game, the two women are strangers to each other even though they are both aspiring authors. When Mio becomes suspicious about an experimental simulation that places each writer in their own stories, she accidentally becomes trapped with Zoe in a virtual program that was only meant for one person. In the aftermath, Mio and Zoe have to work together to escape the blended sci-fi and fantasy worlds that sprang forth from their respective imaginations.Editors Recommendations

Metas rival to X, Threads, is adding new features that lets users boost visibility of their profile and content with topics, while offering them more control over who can interact with their posts. The first notable change is profile topics. Users can now add as many as ten topics to their social bio, making it easier for everyone to discover accounts with shared interests. The neat part is that as soon as you click on a topic in another users bio, you will be directly taken to their posts discussing the same. Recommended VideosThis is made possible, thanks to a new system that lets users add topics to their posts. When drafting posts, youll now see prompts to add a suggested trending topic or one related to previous posts youve shared, which will help your audience find your posts, Meta says in a blog post.MetaCiting internal research, Meta says posts with a topic tagging alongside perform better at getting more views. Talking about posts, users can now control who can reply or quote-reshare their content.Please enable Javascript to view this contentThreads will now offer a total of four public interaction options for posts viz. anyone, followed only, followed profiles, and mentioned accounts. Users can also set custom feeds as the default view option when they open the app.MetaMeta is making another crucial change that finally fixes the barebones video playback situation on Threads. The new video player gets a pause/play button, flanked by rewind and forward shortcuts. At the bottom is an interactive progress bar to let users jump ahead or go back. The bigger change, which finally went into effect earlier this week, is community notes on Threads (alongside Instagram and Facebook), inspired by the feature of similar name on X.MetaMeta recently announced the end of its third-party fact-checking program and is now implementing a crowd-sourced system to flag problematic content. Essentially, Meta will take a backseat while a pool of contributors will decide whether a post contains misleading or harmful information. Once there is consensus among the community note contributors, a publicly visible note worth up to 500 characters will be attached to such posts, alongside a relevant link for adding extra context. Testing of community notes on Threads and its sister platforms started on March 18 in the US, with support for six languages. Notably, if a community note gets attached to a post, there wont be any disciplinary action or penalty against the post or the account that shared it. We expect Community Notes to be less biased than the third party fact checking program it replaces, and to operate at a greater scale when it is fully up and running, says the company. Editors Recommendations

2025-03-21T08:31:01Z Read in app Businesses near Yosemite National Park have seen a decrease in bookings for the summer. Marji Lang/LightRocket via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Uncertainty fueled by DOGE-led cuts appears to be hitting summer travel.Businesses near public lands said summer bookings are down, with tourists choosing to go elsewhere.National parks could be less crowded this summer, but there are still a lot of unknowns.The DOGE days of summer are on the way.In its quest for government efficiency, the Elon Musk-linked office appears to be screwing up Americans' summer plans. Now it looks like it could be the first summer in a long time where travel hot spots won't be completely overrun with tourists but it's not entirely clear yet what conditions those destinations will be in.National parks are facing potential staff reductions, reduced services, and trail closures as a result of the Trump administration's spending cuts, with park workers and advocates warning they still don't know what this summer will look like. The mass uncertainty has already altered some Americans' summer plans and dug into the local economies that depend on the business summer usually brings.Take Yosemite National Park. The local population surges every summer as more than half a million people make their way to the valley each month, but this year already looks very different."People have been canceling reservations they already made and the amount of reservations that should be getting in right now, that's been slowed down significantly," Shirley Horn, the board secretary and treasurer of the Highway 120 Chamber of Commerce, which represents businesses along the iconic thoroughfare, told Business Insider.Park advocates say the cuts could impact everything from visitor safety to bathroom maintenance, while business groups near the park say the uncertainty alone has taken a toll on their bookings, with tourists simply choosing to vacation elsewhere to destinations untouched by DOGE-induced doubt and unpredictability. Demonstrations against cuts to the National Park Service has taken place at Yosemite and other national parks around the US. Laure Andrillon/AFP/Getty Images Tourists are already rethinking their summer trips"Summer bookings are way down over what we've ever seen before," said Lee Zimmerman, the co-owner of First Light Resorts, which owns or manages three resorts near Yosemite: Evergreen Lodge, Rush Creek Lodge and Spa, and Firefall Ranch.Zimmerman told BI they are down thousands of booked rooms across the three properties, even though the main booking season for summer travel is typically January to March.The Trump administration slashed thousands of jobs at the agencies that manage public lands, like the National Park Service and the US Forest Service. After a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate fired probationary workers, NPS told BI it would work to comply with the order while the White House appeals. The National Park Conservation Association said Thursday NPS had authorized the rehiring of the nearly 1,000 probationary employees whose jobs were terminated."This chaotic whiplash is no way to manage the Park Service, especially as they are welcoming millions of visitors right now," Theresa Pierno, president and CEO of the park advocacy group, said in a statement.It's unclear how that rehiring will play out or what could happen on appeal, so staffing levels at parks this summer remain uncertain.The US Department of Agriculture, which oversees the US Forest Service, also told BI it was working on rehiring the fired probationary employees and said it intends "to maintain access to recreation opportunities to the greatest degree possible."There's been other disruptions, too. At Yosemite, for instance, NPS last month suspended the timed-entry reservation system, which required visitors to reserve a set date and time to enter the park. Horn said not knowing whether there would be a reservation system or not has made it difficult for people to plan trips why book a hotel room when you can't be certain you'll even be able to get into the park on the days you're there?The park service has still not said if the reservation system will be in place this summer, but Zimmerman said at this point, if the park decided to use one, it would be a "disaster" since it could disrupt trips that have already been planned. The Cape Cod National Seashore is a big draw for tourists during the summer. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Meanwhile on the east coast, Paul Niedzwiecki, the CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, told BI that bookings of hotels and short-term lodging are currently down more than 5% for the peak season of July and August in Cape Cod, a scenic peninsula in Massachusetts that's home to the Cape Cod National Seashore. If lodging rentals stay down, he said, that has a compounding effect on other local businesses like restaurants and outdoor recreation shops.Niedzwiecki also expects to see a decline in visitors from Canada, adding the chamber has already heard from a number of recurring Canadian visitors who have been "very direct" about not wanting to visit this year "because they don't feel welcome given the state of national politics."Horn said businesses in the Highway 120 corridor near Yosemite are also seeing fewer international visitors book summer trips to the area, something that is typically done well in advance.Now might actually be a good time to visit a typically busy destination with some precautionsJonathan Farrington, CEO of the Yosemite/Mariposa County Tourism Bureau, said they do not believe the visitor experience at Yosemite will be greatly impacted by the federal government change-ups. He noted that the park typically has nearly 800 full-time and seasonal staff in the summer and that about 35 positions have been cut, including 10 who were let go and around 25 who took the deferred resignation offer.The most important thing, he said, will be the park filling the around 300 seasonal positions. Though the administration's hiring freeze initially applied to seasonal workers at national parks, it later reversed course and said those hirings would go forward.Zimmerman, of the Yosemite resorts, also said that he is not concerned about the visitor experience in the park this year, and that now might actually be a good time to visit. Yosemite, like other popular national parks, has faced overcrowding concerns in recent summers. Many national parks have dealt with overcrowding concerns in recent years. DAVID MCNEW/AFP/Getty Images He said the general confusion and concerns around staffing, reservations, and access to parks could be contributing to people staying away. "Uncertainty makes it difficult for visitors to discern what's really going on and to commit to taking their vacation in the park," he said.For folks who do decide to visit public lands this year, it's still not clear what they will find. Park advocates have warned that if the staffing and funding cuts remain, summer visitors can expect a more restricted, if not more risky, experience."Visitor centers will close, lines will grow longer, and basic maintenance such as cleaning restrooms and facilities will suffer," Phil Francis, the chair of the Coalition to Protect America's National Parks Executive Council, told BI of what could happen if parks are severely understaffed. "Millions of Americans who cherish their national parks may find them inaccessible, poorly maintained, or unsafe."Carl Fisher, the executive director of the Wyoming Outdoor Council, an environmental advocacy nonprofit, said visitors to places like Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park could see more trails and hiking areas being closed or having reduced hours, which could cut people's vacations short, he said. And if there are fewer workers to maintain them, the areas that do remain open may become more dangerous for visitors."These are natural, wild, dynamic environments, and you can mess yourself up just crawling over and around deadfall. People can get lost because, well, they won't be able to find the trail," Fisher told BI, adding that it poses a significant risk for inexperienced or first-time visitors. Outdoor advocates in Wyoming said NPS cuts could negatively impact trial access and facility maintenance at Yellowstone National Park. Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Small businesses near national parks could feel the pinch tooLocal businesses like gear rental outfitters and guides rely on open and accessible parks to offer their services, said Grace Templeton, who works on community engagement projects at an outdoor recreation advocacy group called Wyoming Pathways.If trails are closed or poorly maintained, Templeton said, businesses that offer everything from mountain shuttle services to climbing guides to fishing expeditions could be upended. She's already heard from at least one business that's "very concerned" about the lifeline of its business: access to trails.Templeton also said that without federal funds for projects like trail development, local economies that rely on tourism could take a hit. For example, she said, her organization added a trail in the Thermopolis area of Wyoming, "and now they're getting tons of mountain bike tourism," adding "it's very important for these trails, increased quality of life for residents, and drawing visitors in."Horn, of the Chamber of Commerce near Yosemite, said the cuts and uncertainty have made it hard for local businesses that rely on seasonal workers to know how many people to hire for the summer, which could lead to them being under- or overstaffed.Right now she said businesses near Yosemite are trying to get the message out that the national parks will be open this summer, but that the lack of information from the park service has made it unclear to many what exactly being open will look like."It's what I call the FUD factor," she said. "The fear, uncertainty, and doubt that happens when these kinds of external shocks go through economies and local communities."Do you have a story to share about how federal government changes are impacting your vacation plans? Contact these reporters at kvlamis@businessinsider.com or ggoodwin@businessinsider.com.

2025-03-21T08:30:14Z Read in app Firefighters put out the remnants of the burn at the power station nearby London Heathrow Airport. BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Heathrow Airport will be closed all day Friday after a nearby fire caused a power outage.Heathrow is advising passengers not to travel to the airport and to contact their airline for more information.More than 1,300 flights are expected to be affected.London's Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest, will be closed through Friday after a large fire nearby caused a "significant power outage."Flightradar24, a live flight-tracking platform, told Business Insider that 120 flights already in the air are expected to be diverted from the airport. The platform said at least 1,351 flights would be affected.The airport advised passengers not to travel to the airport and contact their airline for more information. Last year, 83.9 million people flew through Heathrow, up 6% from the previous year."Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage," the airport posted to X early Friday morning local time."To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March."A spokesperson for British Airways, one of the airport's main airlines, said in a statement to BI that this would "have a significant impact on our operation and our customers.""We're working as quickly as possible to update them on their travel options for the next 24 hours and beyond," they added.The airline is redirecting flights already on their way to Heathrow to other UK airports, the statement added.The fire is at an electricity substation in Hayes in West London, about 1.5 miles from the airport. The cause of the fire is not yet known.The London Fire Brigade said in a post on X that 10 fire engines and about 70 firefighters were called to the scene of the fire. Emergency services near the North Hyde electrical substation which caught fire in west London last night. James Weech/PA Images via Getty Images Images show large flames and plumes of thick black smoke. Local media reported that tens of thousands of homes in the area are without power.Around 150 people have been evacuated so far and a 200-meter cordon is in place, the London Fire Brigade said."This will be a prolonged incident, with crews remaining on scene throughout the night," the Brigade wrote on its website. "As we head into the morning, disruption is expected to increase, and we urge people to avoid the area wherever possible."London has several other international airports including Gatwick, the city's second-busiest airport, and Stansted, known for budget flights and flights to Europe.Do you have a story to share about how your plans are affected by Heathrow's shutdown? Contact reporter Pete Syme at psyme@businessinsider.com.Partner offer: Find the best travel insurance policy for your needs and avoid costly surprises. Learn more about travel insurance here.

Beyond Form: How Light and Shadow Define Architectural AtmospherePresented by:Save this picture!Louis Kahn / Kimbell Art Museum. Image Rosenfeld Media via Flickr under CC BY 2.0Architecture is often defined by its physical form, materials, and structural elements, but light and shadow truly shape the experience of space. These elements influence perception, guide movement, and evoke emotional responses, transforming static structures into dynamic environments. Throughout history, architects have harnessed the interplay of light and shadow, using it as a fundamental design tool to create atmosphere and meaning.From the ancient temples of Egypt and Greece to modernist masterpieces, light has always been an integral part of architectural design. The Pantheon in Rome, with its oculus filtering daylight into the grand domed interior, demonstrates how natural light can create a sense of the divine. Gothic cathedrals, with their stained-glass windows, transformed interiors into kaleidoscopic experiences, emphasizing the spiritual dimension of architecture. In contemporary practice, architects continue exploring these principles, using natural and artificial light to shape perception and atmosphere.Save this picture!Light and shadow do not merely illuminate space; they define it. The contrast between brightness and darkness enhances spatial depth, emphasizing the relationship between form and void. From Louis Kahn's poetic handling of natural light to Tadao Ando's dramatic use of contrast and Peter Zumthor's atmospheric compositions, architects transform light and shadow into essential elements of architectural storytelling. Related Article Between Light and Shadow: Exploring Lighting to Create Atmospheres in Architecture Beyond Illumination: Light as a MaterialLight is more than illumination; it is an architectural material that defines spatial relationships and directly influences well-being. Natural light enhances mood, supports circadian rhythms, and contributes to healthier indoor environments. Historically, architects have harnessed light as a fundamental design tool, from the clerestory windows of ancient temples to the expansive glass facades of modernist structures. Over time, the understanding of light's impact has evolved, influencing design strategies that prioritize access to daylight, visual comfort, and energy efficiency in contemporary architecture.Save this picture!Louis Kahn emphasized the poetic and emotional qualities of light, stating, "A room is not a room without natural light." His Kimbell Art Museum project in Texas embodies this principle, featuring barrel vaults with narrow skylights that diffuse light evenly through the galleries. The design employs aluminum reflectors to bounce light off curved concrete ceilings, creating a uniform and soft illumination that enhances the appreciation of artworks while maintaining a serene, contemplative atmosphere. This careful modulation of daylight eliminates harsh contrasts, ensuring that each space remains in balance and reinforcing the museum's serene and contemplative atmosphere.Save this picture!Kahn's mastery of light as an architectural material is also evident in his Exeter Library and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. In the first, Kahn strategically placed circular openings and clerestory windows, allowing daylight to penetrate deeply into the building's core, reinforcing a sense of monumentality and quiet introspection. Similarly, in the second, the linear courtyard is oriented to maximize the changing qualities of light throughout the day, with the water channel acting as a reflective surface that further enhances the perception of brightness and openness. These projects demonstrate how carefully orchestrated natural light can reinforce monumentality, introspection, and openness, transforming spaces into sensory and atmospheric experiences that shape human engagement with architecture.Save this picture!Tadao Ando's approach to light is grounded in contrast and spirituality. The Church of the Light, with its cross-shaped opening, creates a dramatic interplay of brightness and shadow, enhancing the meditative atmosphere of the space. This dynamic contrast enhances the meditative atmosphere, embodying Ando's philosophy of using natural elements to shape human perception. The Water Temple in Awaji Island similarly uses controlled openings to create immersive, almost sacred experiences, emphasizing light's power to define spatial character.Save this picture!Save this picture!Ando's meticulous handling of light transitions naturally into the approach taken by Peter Zumthor, who similarly prioritizes atmosphere and materiality in his designs. While Ando's light is often sharply contrasted against darkness, Zumthor's work integrates light in a more diffuse and tactile manner. The Therme Vals, for example, uses filtered daylight to enhance the sensory qualities of stone and water. The combination of stratified stone walls, carefully placed openings, and submerged pools creates a dim, almost cavernous environment where light subtly guides movement and perception. The shifting reflections of water on stone surfaces add another layer of visual complexity, reinforcing the idea that light is not merely a practical necessity but a defining element of spatial identity.Save this picture!This exploration continues in Zumthor's Kolumba Museum, where the porous brick faade allows diffused light to permeate the interior, casting soft, shifting shadows that emphasize the materiality of the walls. Like Le Corbusier's Chapel of Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp, Zumthor demonstrates a more symbolic approach. The chapel's thick concrete walls are punctuated with irregularly placed windows, allowing beams of colored light to penetrate the dim interior. This rhythmic dance of light and shadow enhances the spiritual atmosphere, evoking contemplation and introspection. The concrete's opacity contrasts with the vibrant stained glass, revealing how transparency and opacity can sculpt light to heighten emotional and spatial experiences. The transition from Ando's stark interplay of light and dark to Zumthor's more subtle, atmospheric approach illustrates how different architectural philosophies employ illumination to create spaces that resonate with human experience.Save this picture!Beyond Absence: Shadow and the Creation of DepthJust as light defines form and space, shadow completes the composition, acting as a counterpart that enhances depth, texture, and contrast. In architecture, shadows are not merely byproducts of form but are intentionally designed elements that shape the perception of space. Through the strategic use of shadow, architects add layers of complexity and narrative, guiding movement and focusing attention. Shadow is a powerful design tool that, like light, draws on the materiality, geometry, and orientation of a building.Save this picture!Carlo Scarpa's Museo di Castelvecchio in Verona is an exemplary study of the deliberate use of shadow as a form of drawing. Scarpa's mastery lies in his intricate detailing of materials concrete, stone, and metal where shadows are designed to highlight transitions and intersections. In the museum, light enters through narrow slits and recessed openings, casting elongated shadows that accentuate the rough textures of stone and the crisp edges of metal. These shadows create a chiaroscuro effect, a play of light and dark that not only enhances spatial depth but also draws attention to the tactile qualities of materials. Scarpa's use of shadow guides the visitor's gaze, framing views and emphasizing the layered sequence of spaces.Save this picture!In contrast, Luis Barragn employs shadow to enhance color and form. In Casa Gilardi, located in Mexico City, vibrant planes of color pink, yellow, and blue are rendered even more vivid by the deep shadows cast by solid walls and sharp angles. The interplay of light and shadow highlights the geometric simplicity of his designs, transforming the space into a series of abstract compositions. Barragn's deliberate use of shadow enriches the emotional resonance of color, crafting an atmosphere that is both serene and dramatic.Save this picture!Shadow is, therefore, more than a consequence of light; it is an architectural drawing tool that sculpts space and brings depth to surfaces. By intentionally designing the interplay of light and shadow, architects can evoke emotions, direct movement, and highlight materiality, adding narrative and dimension to their work.Save this picture!Beyond Visibility: Artificial Light, Transparency and OpacityArtificial light transcends its role as a mere source of illumination it becomes a fundamental structural and expressive element in architectural design. Unlike natural light, which fluctuates with the time of day, weather conditions, and seasonal variations, artificial light empowers architects to control every facet of its manifestation. With precision over intensity, hue, direction, and timing, designers can sculpt environments that respond to both functional requirements and emotional cues. This deliberate manipulation transforms light into a dynamic, malleable material: it not only defines spatial geometry and accentuates material textures but also orchestrates atmospheres that evolve with a building's usage and the passage of time.Save this picture!Jean Nouvel's Institute of the Arab World in Paris illustrates how artificial lighting can merge cultural identity with modern technology. The building's kinetic faade composed of 240 photo-sensitive apertures adjusts to sunlight by day, creating intricate patterns that mimic traditional mashrabiya screens, while at night, artificial lighting projects these patterns inward. This interplay of light and shadow effectively bridges interior and exterior spaces, extending architectural narratives beyond the limitations of daylight.Save this picture!Similarly, Steven Holl's Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Addition in Kansas City harnesses artificial lighting as an emotional and perceptual medium. The museum's five translucent glass pavilions emit a soft, diffused glow at night, contrasting with the solidity of the original structure. This ethereal illumination transforms the pavilions into luminous sculptures that invite engagement after dark. Holl's masterful manipulation of light, shadow, and transparency creates a sense of mystery and wonder, enriching the cultural and experiential identity of the space.Save this picture!James Turrell's projects push these ideas even further. In installations such as his Roden Crater project and Aten Reign at the Guggenheim Museum, Turrell deftly manipulates both natural and artificial light to alter perceptions of depth, space, and color. His work transforms entire rooms into gradients of light, rendering surfaces fluid and intangible. Turrell demonstrates that artificial light is not merely a functional element but an architectural medium capable of reshaping spatial perception and evoking deep emotional resonance.Save this picture!Olafur Eliasson's Weather Project at the Tate Modern exemplifies how artificial light can redefine spatial experience. By installing a massive semicircular disc of monochromatic lamps to simulate a setting sun within the museum's Turbine Hall and enhancing the effect with a fine mist that diffuses the light Eliasson blurs the boundary between interior and exterior spaces. In doing so, light becomes not only an enabler of visibility but also a catalyst for sensory and contemplative exploration.Save this picture!Equally crucial is the relationship between light, shadow, transparency, and opacity in defining architectural character. These elements are not mere material properties but powerful tools that determine how light penetrates and transforms spaces. Architects leverage this interplay to create dynamic environments where light animates surfaces, shapes perceptions, and dissolves the boundaries between inside and outside. The Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, designed by Henning Larsen Architects in collaboration with Olafur Eliasson, takes this concept to an urban scale. Its geometric grid of glass and steel reflects and refracts light, resulting in a dynamic interplay of transparency and opacity. The faade captures natural light during the day and emits artificial light by night, transforming the building into a constantly evolving spectacle that mirrors the shifting colors of the sky and sea and enhances its urban identity.Save this picture!This article is part of the ArchDaily Topics: Atmosphere in Architecture and Perception of Space, proudly presented by Vitrocsa, the original minimalist windows since 1992.Vitrocsa created the original minimalist window systems, offering frameless solutions with the narrowest sightline barriers in the world. For over 30 years, we have pursued innovation and Swiss-made excellence to transform ambitious architectural visions into reality, enhancing atmospheres through light, transparency, and design.Every month we explore a topic in-depth through articles, interviews, news, and architecture projects. We invite you to learn more about our ArchDaily Topics. And, as always, at ArchDaily we welcome the contributions of our readers; if you want to submit an article or project, contact us.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorDiogo Borges FerreiraAuthorCite: Diogo Borges Ferreira. "Beyond Form: How Light and Shadow Define Architectural Atmosphere" 21 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1027315/beyond-form-how-light-and-shadow-define-architectural-atmosphere&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

Centro Cultural Forges / FIRM architectsSave this picture! Luis Daz DazArchitects: FIRM architectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:350 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Luis Daz DazManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Siero Lam, Baxi, DANOSA, Madefon Lead Architects: Daniel Gmez Magide, Adrin Lpez Rancao More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The Old Town Hall of A Fonsagrada (1845), unused since 2015, is transformed with this project into a space where the City Council can showcase the collection donated by the cartoonist Antonio Fraguas Forges after his passing in 2018. The proposal for the Forges Cultural Center delves into some of the basic concepts of intervention in built heritage. The reading and analysis of the different stages, uses, and interventions that occurred in the building allow us to identify which ones added value and which ones went against the original logic of the construction. In this sense, the first task was to clean and select, as well as to consolidate the deteriorated structural elements. On the other hand, one of the major challenges of introducing a museum use in a building of this type was adapting the pre-existing structure to current regulations, especially regarding accessibility, fire protection, temperature and humidity control, and energy efficiency. Thus, the original courtyard of the building, which had been covered with a methacrylate vault in the 1990s, was recovered, delineated by a new faade made of laminated chestnut wood structural elements, which also functions as a solar control and capture device. Inside, the spaces created by the existing masonry walls are utilized to develop the program of needs in the simplest way possible, adding only a circulation core and a service core.Save this picture!Save this picture!The ground floor is understood as a space for interaction with the street, located in the Historic Center of the town and next to the Camino Primitivo de Santiago. In this way, it houses the future tourist office, the lobby of the Cultural Center, and a multipurpose room that can extend to the recovered courtyard. Meanwhile, the first floor is distributed into three. Regarding the use of materials and resources in the intervention, the premise was to use local materials and labor, making it viable both economically and environmentally. The rehabilitation of existing heritage is understood as one of the most basic concepts of sustainability. The abandonment of infrastructure and urban fabric is unproductive and unnecessary, generating more expense.Save this picture!Save this picture!In this same line, and considering the presence of a small industry in the locality dedicated to chestnut sawing, the use of this species of wood was chosen in all available formats: sawn and laminated structural wood, as well as finishes for both flooring and vertical surfaces. On one hand, the commitment to this type of industry allows for maintaining a forestry option away from pine and eucalyptus monocultures, while also being a way to locally regulate the relationships between economy and ecology, contributing to the decarbonization of the construction sector.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Ra Burn n.12, A Fonsagrada, Lugo, SpainLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePublished on March 21, 2025Cite: "Centro Cultural Forges / FIRM architects" [Centro Cultural Forges / FIRM architects] 21 Mar 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1027714/centro-cultural-forges-firm-architects&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

Project Files: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124836740 .In this unreal engine tutorial, I am going to implement a radial progress bar (circular progress bar) widget using UMG. Here we will create a UI material that programmatically create a progress bar and it will be embedded into a UI widget that can be used as a circular progress bar. Full C++ RTS Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTm9yU0zou5_PYxEdjNbAgbVRn-daOga .Unreal Strategy game with Blueprints series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNTm9yU0zou4Eulmi8YIfzHiNZEzfbSMk // ! https://www.patreon.com/codelikeme Patrons will have access to project files of all the stuff I do in the channel and other extra benefitsJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClb6Jh9EBV7a_Nm52Ipll_Q/join Like my facebook page for more content : https://www.facebook.com/gamedevelopersclub/ Follow me on twitter : https://twitter.com/CodeLikeMe2 Follow me on reddit : https://www.reddit.com/user/codelikeme #CodeLikeMe #unrealengine #ue5 #ue4 #indiegamedev

Nature, Published online: 19 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08708-6Whole-gene sequencing of microdissected gastric glands from individuals with and without gastric cancer reveals distinct patterns of somatic mutations and provides insights into influences on the somatic evolution of the gastric epithelium.

Nature, Published online: 19 March 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08695-8Using advanced brain-recording techniques, parrots were found to have a brain organization for vocal control similar to humans, making them an important model for studying speech and for developing potential treatments for communication disorders.

Persona 4 fans are overly excited right now as a new domain, p4re.jp, was registered on March 20 in Japan as spotted by content creator Faz, who also noted that a similar thing happened back in 2023, when the announcement of Persona 3 Reload came three months after the registration of p3re.jp.While theres no official confirmation from Atlus yet, it could mean that the official Persona 4 remake announcement wont be far away if they follow the same approach as for Persona 3.This is actually not the only hint that made fans rejoice. A month ago, a sharp-eyed fan named RUDIGER shared another finding on social media, which shows Japanese singer Shihoko Hirata, who is known for her performance for Persona 4, sharing on Instagram that shes recording for a new game. This caused speculations about whether it would be a Persona 4 remake or Persona 6, which fans have been hoping for since the release of Persona 5 nine years ago, and she liked some comments hoping for Persona 4.The original Persona 4 was released in 2008 and was well-received by game critics and fans. An enhanced version of the game, Persona 4 Golden, was released for PlayStation Vita in 2012 and later ported to Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS 4, Xbox One, and Series X/S in the early 2020s, selling a total of 2.5 million copies globally by June 2021.Join our 80 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 Newly Registered Domain Suggests Official Persona 4 Remake Announcement Could Come Soon appeared first on CG SHARES.