The winners of an open international competition to revitalise and transform a neglected public space in the centre of Peja, Kosovo have been announced Open to everyone and organised by Buildner, the anonymous competition sought proposals to revitalise the site of a 15th-century water fountain which has played a crucial role in the social and cultural history of the settlement but has fallen into disrepair in recent years. Alexandra Ilinca Domnescu, Daria-Alexandra Pirvu, and Mario Eduard Peiciu from Romania won first prize and a student award for their ‘Trace’ proposal featuring an oval amphitheatre and a cultural pavilion. The winning concept features mirrored elements intended to enhance visual continuity with tiered seating designed to improve acoustic performance during events. Second place and the sustainability award went to Jiongyuan Chen from China while third place was awarded to Shpend Pashtriku, Sarah-Alexandra Agill, and Kaltrina Pashtriku from the UK. The €50,000 project, backed by Collective Action for Culture which specialises in rejuvenating urban spaces through artistic expression and community involvement, aims to upgrade the site and deliver a ‘flexible multipurpose pavilion and an engaging outdoor space’ which integrates and celebrates the water fountain. The winning entries will be considered for construction by the project backers. Located in the Rugova mountainous region around 70km west of Pristina, Peja is the fourth largest city in Kosovo with a population of 96,500 people. Local landmarks include the Kinema Jusuf Gërvalla which was constructed in the 1950s and reconstructed following the war at the turn of the Millennium. The Peja Culture Pavilion contest focused on the site of a neglected water fountain located on the city’s main boulevard close to the river and central square. The project aims to revitalise and enhance the site by delivering a new pavilion that provides a ‘versatile environment for social events, art activities, and community gatherings.’ Key aims of the project include transforming the dilapidated public space into a ‘vibrant public hotspot’ and achieving a balance of ‘contemporary architectural advancements with historical conservation.’ Proposals for the €50,000 intervention were required to include a 50-70m² pavilion structure suitable for exhibitions and community meetings, an outdoor amphitheatre, a central feature around the water fountain, green spaces and public art. Competition site: Peja Culture Pavilion, Kosovo

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Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 5060 Ti 16GB graphics card has once again surfaced in leaked benchmarks, showcasing a sizable performance uplift over its predecessor. According to data obtained by VideoCardz, the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB outpaces the RTX 4060 Ti 16GB by approximately 20% in synthetic tests, while trailing the RTX 5070 by nearly 33%. The leaked benchmarks results are primarily from 3DMark’s suite of tests including SpeedWay, Steel Nomad, Port Royal, Fire Strike and Time Spy, suggesting that the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB offers a notable generational improvement over the RTX 4060 Ti.   Recommended Videos As per the shared data, in Speed Way, the card scored 4,055, which is about 25% faster than the 4060 Ti’s 3,239. The Steel Nomad benchmark showed a score of 3,455, roughly 18% ahead of its predecessor’s 2,932. Ray tracing performance in Port Royal was particularly impressive, with the 5060 Ti achieving 9,944 points, marking a 22.6% improvement over the 4060 Ti’s 8,112. Related In DirectX 12 workloads, Time Spy results showed the 5060 Ti pulling 15,389, compared to 13,469 on the 4060 Ti, translating to a 14% gain. In the more demanding Time Spy Extreme, the upcoming card scored 7,136, around 16% better than the 6,153 posted by the 4060 Ti. Traditional rasterization tests also favored the 5060 Ti, with Fire Strike showing a jump to 40,925 from 34,295, an increase of almost 19%. The more intense Fire Strike Extreme saw the 5060 Ti deliver 19,556, beating the 4060 Ti’s 15,937 by around 22.7%. Finally, in Fire Strike Ultra, the card managed 9,175, a notable 25.8% improvement over the 7,294 of the previous generation. This data likely comes from a reviewer, so it should give a reasonable indication of the card’s performance, but since the numbers aren’t official it’s best to approach them with some caution. Interestingly, VideoCardz reports that Nvidia is restricting AIBs from sending out the 8GB variant for reviews, meaning most launch-day coverage will focus on the 16GB model. That’s important to note as the larger memory size can heavily impact performance in VRAM-hungry games. Similarly, leaked Geekbench test results were reportedly spotted a few days ago, further hinting at a consistent generational uplift for the RTX 5060 Ti. Nvidia is expected to launch the RTX 5060 Ti on April 16 in two configurations: 8GB and 16GB. Both versions will feature the GB206-300-A1 GPU, boasting 4,608 CUDA cores and GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit memory interface. With a 180W TGP, the card should arrive with a single 8-pin connector although there might be a few models that feature the infamous 12V-2×6 power connector. With pricing rumored between $400–$450, the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB could be a compelling option for gamers who want a taste of Nvidia’s latest Blackwell architecture without spending an exorbitant amount of money. Editors’ Recommendations

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New dad Sam Altman recommended the Cradlewise crib. Stefano Guidi/Getty Images 2025-04-14T05:57:29Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Sam Altman, a dad and OpenAI's CEO, loves one smart crib for his baby son. His top baby gear picks so far are Cradlewise's crib and lots of burp cloths. At $1,999, Cradlewise is pricer than the Snoo — but it can be used for longer. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, is deep in new-dad life — and he's already sharing strong opinions on baby gear."We bought a lot of silly baby things that we haven't needed," he posted on X on Sunday night. "But definitely I recommend a Cradlewise crib and a lot more burp rags than you think you could possibly need."Cradlewise hasn't made as many headlines as its older and bigger competitor, the Snoo — the sleek, motorized bassinet that's basically the Tesla of baby tech. The Snoo, designed by celebrity pediatrician Harvey Karp, has been the go-to setup for sleep-deprived parents for nearly a decade. It uses motion, white noise, and a built-in swaddle to gently rock babies back to sleep.Retailing at $1,695, or $159 a month to rent, the Snoo has amassed a devoted fan base, including celebrity parents like Justin Timberlake and Zoe Saldaña, who invested in the company.Altman's pick, Cradlewise, works a little differently — and at nearly $2,000, it's the pricier option.Instead of waiting for cries, it bounces the baby gently up and down to preempt fussing. It also skips the built-in swaddle, one of Snoo's signature features, and includes a built-in baby monitor and music features.Parents can use Cradlewise's crib for longer with a growing baby. The Snoo tops out at around six months old. Cradlewise converts from bassinet to crib, so it can be used until the baby turns two years old or meets other milestones, like weight.Neither company responded to Business Insider's request for comment. 'Having a kid changed a lot of things'Altman and his husband, software engineer Oliver Mulherin, welcomed their baby boy in February. The newborn came early and spent some time in the neonatal intensive care unit."I have never felt such love," Altman posted on X shortly after becoming a dad.Speaking at a TED event on Friday, Altman called parenthood "by far the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me.""Having a kid changed a lot of things," he said. "The kind of cost of not being with my kid is just like crazily high."Altman added, "I really cared about like not destroying the world before. I really care about it now."He joked, "I didn't need a kid for that part." Recommended video

Guardhouse and Garage in a Recreational Estate / ARQUITECTURA-GSave this picture!© Maxime Delvaux Architects: ARQUITECTURA-G Area Area of this architecture project Area:  225 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024 Photographs Photographs:Maxime Delvaux Lead Architects: Jonathan Arnabat, Jordi Ayala-Bril, Aitor Fuentes, Igor Urdampilleta More SpecsLess Specs Save this picture! Text description provided by the architects. The project is located next to the main access road of an agricultural property and serves a dual purpose: to store vehicles and serve as a residence for the property's caretaker. This small building replaces an auxiliary structure on the estate that collapsed irreparably. The footprint, volume, and roof material (ceramic tiles) are characteristics inherited, by regulation, from the building it replaces.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The volume combines, under a single roof, two independent elements without internal communication, each at a different level: a garage, open to the north, and a residence, open to the south, which functions as a single-story home. Save this picture!Save this picture!Starting from a predetermined volume, the structure is optimized to create a garage with a large opening and no columns: the north facade of the upper level acts as a large beam, while the side facades stiffen its ends. This self-supporting shell is complemented by a lightweight wooden structure, supported by a large pillar that divides the light on the south facade and also houses the chimney. Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The project incorporates, in addition to the tiled roof, characteristic elements that link it to the architectural language of other buildings on the estate, such as the expressive chimney and the windows facing north, whose dimensions are identical to those of the other houses in the complex.Save this picture! Project gallerySee allShow less About this officeARQUITECTURA-GOffice••• Published on April 14, 2025Cite: "Guardhouse and Garage in a Recreational Estate / ARQUITECTURA-G" [Casa del guarda y garaje en una quinta de recreo / ARQUITECTURA-G] 14 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028804/guardhouse-and-garage-in-a-recreational-estate-arquitectura-g&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save世界上最受欢迎的建筑网站现已推出你的母语版本!想浏览ArchDaily中国吗?是否 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

Nature, Published online: 09 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-08859-6A climatic record from desert speleothems shows that the central Arabian interior experienced recurrent humid intervals over the past 8 million years, which likely facilitated mammalian dispersals between Africa and Eurasia.

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