Local studio Henkai Architekti has created Pustevny Gateway, a wood-clad visitor centre with a matching bell tower on the Beskydy Mountains ridge in the Czech Republic.Designed to replace an existing service building, the visitor centre and viewpoint are built on micro-piles and topped by a green roof with a diagonal ridge.Henkai Architekti has designed Pustevny Gateway in the Czech RepublicThe structure is made from glued laminated timber (glulam), with the sides of the centre clad in timber shingles in a nod to local construction techniques."Our desire was to sensitively complement an architecturally significant place within its local context," Henkai Architekti co-founder Daniel Baro told Dezeen.The visitor centre is clad in timber shingles"Therefore, we drew inspiration primarily from the valued buildings already standing here," Baro added."I have in mind especially the hermitages by architect Duan Jurkovi from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and the high-quality upper cable car station by Kamil Mrva."It is located on the Beskydy Mountains ridgeHenkai Architekti chose to work with wood as it is a traditional and local material that can also be used in a variety of ways."Traditionally, it has historically been used in the landscape for building all elements of the above-ground parts of buildings," Baro said."It allows for a minimalist material aesthetic. Shingles have historically been used for roofs and cladding of more stressed facades of wooden houses."A covered terrace overlooks the mountain valleyThe material also has practical benefits, according to the architect."In a mountain environment, it fulfils the function of a ventilated facade of a modern wooden building," Baro explained. "At the same time, it is a fulfilment of the socially accepted and demanded principle of connecting to the roots of the local historical building footprint."Read: Crystalline cafe tops Kristal Observation Tower in Slovenia by Korpnik ProdukcijaThe Pustevny Gateway building, which has a waiting room-cafe, facilities for parking lot staff, a bus stop shelter and toilets, is located close to a cable car building designed by architect Kamil Mrva.A terrace covered by a roof extends from the building, offering views over the mountain valley.The visitor centre has a wooden interiorHenkai Architekti also designed a bell tower, set across from the visitor centre, as part of the project."The bell tower is a local traditional symbol of human presence in the landscape," Baro said."It is an orientation and anchoring point that completes the overall spatial composition of the imaginary gate. The bell rings either automatically every hour or manually by rope on special occasions."Henkai Architekti also designed a bell tower and forest gatewayNext to the bell tower, the studio placed a stone "portal" leading to a forest path, as well as seats where visitors can rest.So far, Pustevny Gateway has been well-received by visitors since being completed earlier this year, Henkai Architekti said."From personal encounters with people directly on site, we have received positive feedback," Baro said. "But of course, the surrounding landscape is primarily responsible for this. It can conjure up unique atmospheres. It's always beautiful in the mountains."The building has a cafe insideOther recent viewpoints on Dezeen include an observation tower in Slovenia topped with a crystalline cafe and a sculptural concrete lookout on the Belgian coast.The photography is by Boys Play Nice.Project credits:Architect: Henkai ArchitektiTraffic solutions: Milan KoaStatics: Static Solution [Tom Fremr, Martin Lecin]Main contractor: Navlil stavebn firmaSubcontractor: Ji BlaekInterior contractor: Kraus JoineryThe post Henkai Architekti clads mountain visitor centre in wooden shingles appeared first on Dezeen.

The Royal Institute of British Architects has unveiled its shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize, made up of six British buildings that are "purposeful yet unassuming".All shortlisted projects are in England, with just two of the six located outside of London.These are Phase 2 of the Park Hill estate regeneration in Sheffield by Mikhail Riches and the Wraxall Yard holiday accommodation in Dorset by Clementine Blakemore Architects.Phase 2 of the Park Hill regeneration is on the Stirling Prize shortlistIn London, the four projects vying for the prestigious prize include the Chowdry Walk social housing by Al-Jawad Pike and The Elizabeth Line infrastructure by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and Atkins.Jamie Fobert Architects' overhaul of the National Portrait Gallery with Purcell is also shortlisted, alongside the King's Cross Masterplan by Allies and Morrison and Porphyrios Associates.RIBA president Muyiwa Oki praised the six shortlisted projects "for placing regeneration and restoration front and centre".Wraxall Yard holiday accommodation in Dorset is also on the shortlist"These projects demonstrate the ingenuity and diversity of architecture today," said Oki."From major national infrastructure to brave and brilliant council-led housing, these varied schemes are united in making sensitive contributions to elevating everyday life," he continued."Whether raising the bar for social housing, upgrading city transportation or repurposing dilapidated buildings to create heritage-conscious urban and rural developments, each scheme thoughtfully adapts elements of our existing built environment," added Oki."This is purposeful yet unassuming architecture architecture that brings joy to people's lives and strengthens the fabric of our society."Another housing project on the shortlist is Chowdry Walk in LondonChowdry Walk in Hackney by Al-Jawad Pike comprises 11 homes of which seven are available for social rent.Described by RIBA as "an exemplary blueprint for social housing", the staggered two-storey block runs parallel to a throughway for pedestrians and cyclists.Another housing project on the list is the latest phase of regeneration at the brutalist Park Hill estate in Sheffield, which has been led by Mikhail Riches the studio behind the RIBA Stirling Prize 2019 winner Goldsmith Street.The studio's aim for to preserve as much of the original building fabric as possible for Phase 2, while improving its energy performance and modernising the apartments inside.The Elizabeth Line infrastructure is another London project on the listMikhail Riches is the only shortlisted studio this year to have previously won the prize, which is deemed the UK's highest accolade for architecture.Allies & Morrison was shortlisted in 2008 and 2012 for Royal Festival Hall and New Court Rothschild Bank respectively, while Jamie Fobert Architects was shortlisted in 2018 for New Tate St Ives and Grimshaw for London Bridge Station in 2019.Other projects on the 2024 shortlist involving existing buildings are the renovation of the National Portrait Gallery in London by Jamie Fobert Architects and Purcell, and Wraxall Yard in Dorset.Wraxall Yard is a holiday retreat slotted within the shell of an old dairy farm, designed by Clementine Blakemore Architects with a focus on being highly accessible to wheelchair users.The National Portrait Gallery renovation is in the running for the Stirling PrizeThe largest project on the list is the biggest expansion to London's underground railway network for more than a century The Elizabeth Line.Hailed by RIBA as "a mammoth feat of construction and collaboration", the project was overseen by Grimshaw, Maynard, Equation and Atkins to carry 200 million passengers each year.The sixth and final shortlisted project is the 20-year-long redevelopment of King's Cross by Allies and Morrison together with Porphyrios Associates, which has involved the transformation of industrial wasteland into a range of public spaces, offices and educational facilities.Read: RIBA names UK's best buildings of 2024The RIBA Stirling Prize was first awarded in 1996 and is bestowed annually to the architect behind the building considered as the most significant of the year.As with previous years, the 2024 Stirling Prize shortlist was selected from the winners of the RIBA National Awards, revealed earlier this month. The winner will be announced on 16 October 2024.The winning project will be selected by a jury consisting of architects Alex Ely of Mae and Benedetta Tagliabue of EMBT, alongside Autodesk consulting director David Light, Cambridge university professor Minna Sunikka-Blank and Chanel's head of arts and culture Yana Peel.Another large-scale project on the list is the redevelopment of King's CrossLast year's winner was The John Morden Centre by Mae a daycare centre for the residents of the Morden College retirement community in London.Previous winners include The New Library at Magdalene College by Nall McLaughlin Architects, Newport Street Gallery by Caruso St John and Liverpool Everyman Theatre by Haworth Tompkins.The post RIBA unveils Stirling Prize 2024 shortlist appeared first on Dezeen.

Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis has created four rotating glass pillars for the plaza of Atlanta's High Museum of Art.Panorama consists of four rectangular pillars clad in glass panels of orange and red ombre that rotate to offer visitors "a different perspective of their surroundings" when passing through and around the installation.Sabine Marcelis has created a rotating installation for the High Museum of ArtLocated in the central Woodruff Arts Center's Carroll Slater Sifly Piazza, the installation builds upon an initiative to commission interactive, outdoor works of art and design for the space, which has included pieces by architecture studio SO-IL and Spanish designer Jaime Hayon in the past.Similar to Marecelis's past work, which spans installation, spatial and product design Panorama uses light and glass to manipulate space.It is composed of four pillars clad in glassViewers are meant to pass around and between the rotating pillars, which sit closely together in the centre of the plaza."By entering the space between the pillars as they rotate, visitors are given a seamless visual experience that offers a different perspective of their surroundings," said the team.Read: Sabine Marcelis creates furniture and lighting from same materials as Barcelona Pavilion"As the pillars move, they will act as magnets to their surroundings, pulling light into a desaturated space to generate colorful reflections, increasing the visual impact of the work."The High Museum of Art (the High) is the first major US institution to commission work from the Rotterdam-based designer, according to its team.Visitors can pass around the rotating pieces"Sabine Marcelis creates projects that are sensitive to their surroundings using reflective glass as a material to question our initial impressions," said the High curator Monica Obniski."Through the experience of Panorama, Sabine is asking us to set aside preconceived ideas and embrace an open mind toward new experiences."The installation builds upon the designer's work with reflections and glassPanorama will be on view at the High until 1 December 2024.Located in Atlanta and founded in 1905, the museum features a campus designed by architects Richard Meier and Renzo Piano.Recently, Marcelis designed colourful plinths for the Euro 2024 group games and created a series of domestic scenes within the VitraHaus loft in Germany using the brand's well-known pieces.The photography is by Fredrik BrauerThe post Sabine Marcelis creates spinning pillars for High Museum of Art appeared first on Dezeen.

A lot of 80's cartoons produced in America were made with one purpose in mind, and that was to sell toys. Anyone who grew up at the time remembers their beloved Hasbro collections that they would un-ceremoniously clash together when recreating the latest battle they saw on the TV the night before.

Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Companys newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.At Fast Company, we spend a lot of time talking about how to deal with bad bosses. It makes sensea toxic manager can dramatically impact your daily life, as well as the likelihood youll quickly flee to another role.But its important to talk about the flip side of things too. What makes an especially good leader? Its not just that theyre nice. Is it what they say? How they stick up for you to their boss?3 traits of good bosses Leah Mether, author of Steer Through the Storm: How to Communicate and Lead Courageously Through Change, tackles this very question. She says there are three things they have in common, including prioritizing clear communication, demonstrating genuine care for their team, and setting realistic expectations.While communicating clearly and showing empathy might feel somewhat intuitive, the third skill of setting reasonable expectations is an important thing to highlight. Amid feelings of overwhelm, when so much feels out of control, having realistic and clear expectations from a leader is essential, writes Mether. Leaders must ensure workloads are realistic to prevent burnout and foster a healthy work-life balance or risk having their employees resign or be off work on sick or stress leave.Other good boss traits include consistencyafter all, its off-putting to employees if they never know which version of you to expectand self-awareness. The best bosses are in tune with what it feels like to work for them, Robert I. Sutton, Stanford professor and author of Good Boss, Bad Boss: How to be the Best . . . and Learn from the Worst, tells writer Gwen Moran.If youre looking to cultivate these traits yourself, theres hope. You can start by collecting honest feedback from reports, thinking about the type of leadership you admire, and communicating clearly with your team about how you like to lead.

BMW Motorrad Austria has joined forces with design studio VAGABUND to create a custom CE 02 eParkourer ride. The electric bike has a futuristic vibe and retro flair thatll appeal to Gen-Z and millennials too.Unlike other electric scooters, this one-off ride gives a sneak peek of where the future of two-wheelers is headed. Thats because it has an integrated BT speaker, hidden umbrella and a strapped skateboard grip tape for all your city riding needs.Designer: BMW MotorradThe urban commuter will spark interest in electric bikes that can otherwise have the style and feature-rich element missing. It has a two-tone look which goes perfectly with the needs of the modern crowd. Coming on to the BMW CE 02 bike, it tops at a speed of 59 mph and we expect this special version to have the same 48-volt electric motor and drivetrain. It churns out a peak output of 11 kW and offers a range of 55 miles on a single charge. This bike differs in visual appeal as it has a bit more spark with the contrasted white accents. This white influence is carried onto the half-white wheels.What makes this electric scooter distinct is the integrated OB-4 Magic Radio by Teenage Engineering and a running board with skateboard grip tape. That cool exhaust that you see is for aesthetics, as well as storing a foldable umbrella for the untimely downpour. All these added elements resonate well with the retro-futuristic vibe of the EV. Mixed with the white and black tones is the lively tan of the saddle.BMW Motorrad has not detailed a lot about the CE 02 x Vagabund edition, however, it is ultra-exclusive simply because of the $549 TE speaker that has a minimalistic theme.The post BMW Motorrad x Vagabund electric bike has integrated umbrella and Teenage Engineering speaker first appeared on Yanko Design.

Historical mystery dramas can be a neat combination of genres, especially if theyre like The Apothecary Diaries. Based on Natsu Hygas novel, it tells the story of Maomao, an apothecary taken from her home in the red-light district to serve the emperor. At first, she planned to keep to herself, but after learning the emperors children were critically ill, she examined them in secret and discovered why they were sick.

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Fortnite fans are abuzz with speculation following a recent social media post by well-known rapper Logic, hinting at a potential future collaboration with the popular battle royale game. The post contained subtle clues that suggest Logic might be the next artist to join Fortnite's lineup of musical partnerships.