Apartment inside a Medieval Tower / CMTarchitettiSave this picture! Vito CorvasceSiena, ItalyArchitects: CMTarchitettiAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:140 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2023 PhotographsPhotographs:Vito CorvasceManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Natevo, Antonio Lupi, Cesar Flooring, Desalto, Ditre Italia, FLOS, HD Surface, La Falegnami, Lasaidea, Maraffon Serramenti, OLIVARI, Poltrona FrauMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. The apartment subject to restoration and interior design is located within Palazzo Rinuccini in the historic center of Siena. The building consists of the original core of a medieval towerhouse built between the 11th and 13th centuries, to which, in the early 13th century, an adjacent structure with residential use was added. The apartment is located on the second floor and consists of a living/dining area, a spacious kitchen with a central island, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a storage room.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The living room is entirely carved out within the rectangularshaped medieval tower, and the tower walls, which had been plastered and hidden over the years, were brought back to light through a careful restoration process. The monophore windows, which once served as the only external windows of the tower, have been exposed again. The walls feature alternating layers of two materials: cavernous limestone with "filaretto" masonry and brick. This twotone effect was not only a constructive solution but also a genuine aesthetic detail.Save this picture!To enhance the masonry of the space, we chose to keep the other elements as minimal as possible. Thus, the floor is made of satinfinish resin in a nonreflective light beige color, produced by Hd Surface, while the ceiling, with beams of elm wood and terracotta tiles, was treated with lime to desaturate the colors. The living room also leads, through a flushmounted door plastered with natural lime, to a guest bathroom created within the thickness of the tower's masonry. The old, brickedup monophore window is now an illuminated mirror by Antonio Lupi, and the freestanding orange glass sink with a cork base and floormounted faucet is also by Antonio Lupi.Save this picture!The kitchen is located in an extension built in the 12th century, adjacent to the medieval tower house. The stone masonry inside represents what was once the external facade of the tower. The design includes a large central island, measuring 360x120, with a beige ceramic top and dark Tuscan elm wood side elements. Similarly, the kitchen floor is made of resin, and the ceiling is the original medieval one, with ancient elm beams and terracotta tiles treated with natural lime. The sleeping area consists of two bedrooms, one double and one single, and a bathroom located between the two rooms. The master bedroom has a natural oak plank parquet floor, walls in natural lime-colored paste, and a ceiling with wooden beams and terracotta tiles, also treated with lime. The single bedroom has the same finishes as the master bedroom but features a stone wall beside the bed, which was once one of the external walls of the medieval tower house.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Siena, ItalyLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeCMTarchitettiOfficeMaterialStoneMaterials and TagsPublished on December 20, 2024Cite: "Apartment inside a Medieval Tower / CMTarchitetti" 20 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024694/apartment-inside-a-medieval-tower-cmtarchitetti&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

Throughout the year, we've seen fascinating games that put novel twists on genres, but sometimes, you just want to sit back and enjoy some action. Shooters remain a popular choice for blowing off some steam, and in 2024, we got a healthy mix of new first- and third-person shooter games entering the scene.According to GameSpot sister site Metacritic, new IPs were plentiful in this genre. Sure, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was a shoe-in, but according to the list below, we also got brand-new titles like I Am Your Beast, Anger Foot, and Children of the Sun to introduce some gung-go gunplay to their audiences. We've gathered up all of the best-reviewed games that feature shooting as a key mechanic (as of December 5) and listed them below, and you can scroll down to see which games filled that primal urge to go loud in these action-packed adventures.More Best Of 2024:Our Favorite Games That Didn't Make The Top 10Best PS5-Exclusive Games Of 2024Best Switch-Exclusive Games Of 2024Best PC-Exclusive Games Of 2024Best Xbox Games Of 2024Best-Reviewed Games Of 2024Best Of 2024 hub Kill KnightKill Knight is one of the purest action games of the year, an old-school journey into hell that is unrelenting and incredibly challenging to play. Its core gameplay loop isn't for the faint of heart as it seldom takes its foot off the gas pedal, throwing hordes of demons at you in your quest to reduce the underworld population to single-digit numbers. With its Brutalist art style, pulse-pounding soundtrack, and an arsenal of weapons that adds to its replayability, you can bank on having a hell of a good time.Metascore: 88 Destiny 2: The Final ShapeThe culmination of a decade's worth of storytelling, fine-tuning, and experimentation, Destiny 2: The Final Shape made players feel like apex predators as they brought the Light and Darkness Saga to a close. Mechanically, Destiny 2 has never felt better as its slick gunplay was enhanced by a suite of new powers and abilities that turned players into sci-fi gunslingers who could topple would-be gods. It's that marriage of traditional first-person action with a polished power fantasy, challenging showdowns, and some of the best weapons around that made for a fitting finale to one of gaming's longest-running storylines.Metascore: 89 | Read our Destiny 2: The Final Shape review Mullet MadjackA gauntlet of corridor shootouts, robotic overlords leeching dopamine from a captive audience, and a countdown to carnage makes for a memorable blast of fun in Mullet Madjack. The kind of game that's at its best when you soak up its stylish and dystopian destruction in short bursts, Mullet Madjack keeps you on your toes with its premise of only having a few seconds to live between kills and its satirical take on streamer culture.Metascore: 88 Minishoot AdventuresWhat happens when you mix the 360-degree firepower of Geometry Wars with Zelda-like exploration? You get Minishoot Adventures, a charming adventure that feels consistently satisfying to play. It's not a complex game, but there's beauty in simplicity with this twin-stick shooter, elements that feel amplified by its polished gameplay, and fast-paced action.Metascore: 87 Forgive Me Father 2Like the best boomer-shooters, Forgive Me Father 2 offers everything that fans expect from this growing genre: hordes of enemies to mow down with brutally satisfying gunplay, a relentless pace that'll leave your armpits soaked with concentration-perspiration, and challenging foes that'll require you to evolve your tactics. A Lovecraftian horror experience brought to life with a beautifully illustrated sense of style, it's also got one of the best soundtracks of the year that you can headbang to while you take on Cthulu's minions.Metascore: 83 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Call of Duty's gunplay evolved this year, as the new omnimovement system gave every player the potential to unleash their inner John Wick. Combined with a single-player campaign that channels Cold War-era energy into an action-flick experience, a multiplayer mode that makes the usual refinements, and a Zombies campaign that feels more exciting than ever, and there's enough gung-ho content here to keep you entertained for hours on end.Metascore: 83: Read our Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies reviews. See at Amazon V RisingThere's a caveat here with V Rising, as the open-world vampire game doesn't explicitly focus on shooting. Instead, it's an option that you can choose to invest in, a possible path that is surprisingly fun if you choose it, making the survival-focused gameplay feel great as you specialize in long-distance offense. The rest of the game is bloody good as well, especially if you're looking to become a vampire lord of legend now that V Rising is out of early access.Metascore: 83 Sorry We're ClosedSorry We're Closed has solid arcade-influenced shooting, but the main draw with this adventure is its story. It has a delightfully nostalgic aesthetic that harkens back to PlayStation-era survival-horror games, a fascinating storyline with multiple entries, and unsettling monsters to try out some cool demonic weapons on.Metascore: 82 Helldivers 2Imagine Starship Troopers meets Warhammer 40K, and you'd have a pretty good idea of what to expect from Helldivers 2. One of the biggest surprises of 2024, Helldivers 2 has been an adrenaline rush of chaotic co-op fun and gung-ho action. Best experienced with friends, the Arrowhead-developed game has been praised for its consistent cadence of content and over-the-top firepower that turns every battle into a highlight reel of memes and explosions.Metascore: 82 | Read our Helldivers 2 review See at Amazon Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2From the opening level, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 lets you know exactly what you've signed up for: unrelenting and brutally satisfying action featuring the burliest of Ultramarines as they send heretical scum back to the foul warp that spawned them. It's a game that doesn't try to rewrite the grimdark book on action, instead focusing on what made the original Space Marine game so beloved in the first place. Not only does it nail the fundamentals of in-your-face action and enhance it with some delicious ultraviolence and indulgent finishers, but it looks amazing and feels consistently satisfying to play across its meaty campaign.Metascore: 82 | Read our Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review See at Amazon RobobeatWe've seen quite a few games mix bullets and beats, and this little gem is a fine example of EDM: electronic dance murder. A killer soundtrack coupled with a rich variety of guns and a core gameplay loop that offers solid gunplay makes Robobeat a rhythmic thrill, although the game can be unforgiving until you find your groove.Metascore: 82 Children of the SunThe best sniper games build up to the moment where you squeeze a trigger and deposit a bullet into a poor sap's cranium, but Children of the Sun takes that idea further by turning that pivotal moment into a violent puzzle game. It's a stylish puzzle-shooter that shoots to thrill with its supernatural themes and digestible runtime.Metascore: 81 | Read our Children of the Sun review Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2It turns out that Helldivers 2 isn't the only game with solid gameplay and legions of insect-themed enemies to use for target practice, as Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is a fun--and weird--new entry in the series. The spin-off is EDF at a more approachable level, while also reveling in its absurd premise by giving you strange characters to play as, a bug-filled toybox to play in, and plenty of cool weapons to keep things entertaining.Metascore: 81 See at Amazon DeadlinkThe roguelike and first-person shooter genres aren't strangers to each other, and while we've seen a fair number of fusions between these two over the years, Deadlink puts a clever spin on this formula. While it nails the roguelike fundamentals within its FPS design, the emphasis on player skill within meat-grinder levels and harmonizing that frantic action with special skills that complement the Doom-inspired gunplay makes for a thrilling game.Metascore: 81 Zero SievertAnother novel fusion of genres, Zero Sievert blends the sweat-inducing tension of an extraction shooter with roguelike themes and a top-down perspective. Death is a constant companion in this game as you attempt to complete quests and make it home with some sweet loot, and don't be too surprised if this humble-looking indie game keeps you awake until the early hours of the morning thanks to its engaging and deep design.Metascore: 81 Vertigo 2The PlayStation VR 2 library has been steadily increasing with quality first-person shooters lately, and you can add Vertigo 2 to that list. It's surprisingly big, the gunplay feels fulfilling, and it has a wonderfully cheeky sense of humor. Throw in secret-filled levels that you'll want to revisit so that you can sharpen your skills, and you've got a terrific VR game to spend a few afternoons with.Metascore: 80 I Am Your BeastSpeed, reflexes, and on-the-fly improvisation are the highlights of I Am Your Beast, a fast-paced revenge-thriller from the makers of El Paso, Nowhere. The cel-shaded action game is delightfully violent, giving players well-crafted gauntlets to work their merciless magic through. Powered by one of the best soundtracks of the year, it's a short and rewarding game to spend an afternoon with.Metascore: 79 MechWarrior 5: ClansNot to be confused with the other MechWarrior 5 game that released several years ago, MechWarrior 5: Clans is a nostalgic back-to-basics return for the series. There's a strong single-player campaign on offer, hulking mechs to master, and a vast selection of customization options that you can easily spend hours playing around with in this new highpoint for the franchise.Metascore: 79 Anger FootViolently putting a boot to the ass of crime, Anger Foot doesn't mess around as it throws you into a world of cartoonish carnage. Essentially the danger of Hotline Miami mixed with the exhilarating speed and first-person perspective of Neon White, Anger Foot is brutally challenging but also incredibly satisfying when you nail a perfect run through its well-constructed levels. With a solid grasp of the fundamentals and a chunky arsenal of weapons to master, you'll get a kick out of this game.Metascore: 79 Megaton Musashi W: WiredMechwarrior 5: Clans isn't the only shooter game featuring mechs, as Megaton Musashi W: Wired is another dive into giant robot fun. The difference here? An anime-inspired approach, full of flashy attacks, imaginative mecha designs, and big boss fights. Throw in a few guest appearances from classic mecha anime like Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Combattler V, and Voltes V, and you've got a stylish action game to enjoy.Metascore: 78 Splatoon 3: Side OrderA massive departure from Splatoon 3's PvP-focused fun, Side Order is an experimental detour into roguelike territory for the series. While there's room for improvement, this single-player DLC is still a ton of fun thanks to its imaginative new enemy designs and exciting abilities as you work to bring color back to the Splatlands.Metascore: 78 | Read our Splatoon 3 review See at Amazon Star Wars: Dark Forces RemasterA long, long time ago, Star Wars: Dark Forces was all the rage thanks to its Doom-inspired gunplay and an original story that took you behind the scenes of the Original Trilogy. Nightdive has done a fine job in giving this 1995 classic the glow-up it deserves and working in multiple nuanced tweaks under the hood of this aging shooter, while also adding revamped cutscenes and plenty of extra content to resurrect this classic Star Wars game for new audiences.Metascore: 78 Arizona Sunshine RemakeThe original Arizona Sunshine was a very good excuse to invest in a virtual-reality headset almost a decade ago, and this remake is a reminder of just how magical the original zombie-shooting experience was. You've got the original game, enhanced by all the improvements of its sequel and finished off with a combo of grotesquely gorgeous graphics and several gameplay updates, making one of the best VR games around even better.Metascore: 77 RedactedOpinions might vary on whether or not The Callisto Protocol managed to recapture the essence of Dead Space when it was first released, but that game did manage to create a fascinating new galaxy of terror to explore. Redacted also does just that, as developer Striking Distance Studios puts a fresh new spin on the IP with a twin-stick shooter that takes a lot of inspiration from Supergiant's roguelike masterpiece Hades. The end result is a colorful and challenging game, full of gruesome enemies, intense action, and several interesting twists on the roguelike formula.Metascore: 77 | Read our Redacted review

It's the season of giving, and Steam has a free gift up for grabs to keep you entertained over the holidays.Distant Space 2 is a 2D arcade shooter set in--you guessed it--distant space, and is currently available for anyone to claim for free on Steam. A sequel to the original Space Distant, developer PixelMouse aptly describes the game as "an indirect continuation of the first part" that features "more dynamic gameplay."Distant Space 2 challenges players to pilot a spaceship through 26 levels of enemies, including three special boss ships, which PixelMouse says are especially challenging. On the bright side, players can find unique weapons by destroying and looting enemy ships, which will make those boss fights a little less daunting.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Ubisoft has released a new game called Captain Laserhawk: The Game, which is a top-down multiplayer shooter that utilizes NFTs and blockchain technology. It's currently in early access on PC and somehow features Rayman.According to Game File's Stephen Totilo, the game is based on the Netflix show Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, which itself is based on the Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon spin-off. In Captain Laserhawk: The Game, Rayman is simply the announcer for deathmatches, so he's not actually playable.The game requires players to have a Niji Warrior NFT to play. A Rayman profile picture can also be purchased for 750 virtual coins and attached to your Niji Warrior NFT. That's pretty much the extent of Rayman's involvement in this game. Ubisoft has quietly released this game to little fanfare, as there aren't many social media posts even acknowledging its existence outside of a few Medium posts.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Dandadans debut episode introduced the Serpoinans and their obsession with collecting banana organs to further their evolution. However, they were defeated by the awakening of Ayase Momo and Okaruns powers. Seemingly unwilling to accept defeat, the Serpoians returned in the ninth episode of Dandadan, but with other species like Nessie the Loch Ness monster to finally capture Momo and Okarun, extract their banana organs, and find out more about their powers.

The newly announced spin-off game Elden Ring: Nightreign will mark a new chapter for FromSoftwares Soulsborne games finally embracing a dedicated multiplayer experience. With Elden Ring: Nightreigns focus on co-op multiplayer, the obvious next step for From Software would be a purely PvP-focused game.

Dead by Daylight Mobile will be shutting down over the next few months as publisher NetEase Games shifts its direction and focus regarding the asymmetrical multiplayer survival horror game. Current players will still be able to access Dead by Daylight Mobile on their handheld devices until mid-March 2025, after which the game will still be accessible via consoles and PC.

Last week, we asked you get in the holiday spirit with the newly released Winter Wonter level of Astro Bot, and share moments exploring using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this weeks highlights:VrPhotoGamess shares Astro surrounded by jingle bells in the Festive Fellow outfit.MdeavorVP shares Astro in the Festive Fellow outfit gliding down a railCaGamer_07 shares Astro in the Festive Fellow outfit next to a snowman in an iglooPfannkuchenns shares Astro posing in a photo spot while reindeer and a present-filled sleigh fly bydoodlecep shares Astro in the Festive Fellow costume jumping beside a decorated treeMBaw96 shares the animal bots gathered underneath festive Astro fireworksSearch #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this weeks theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?THEME: Share of the YearSUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on December 31, 2024Next time, were looking back at an amazing year of gaming. Share your favorite moment captured in a game you played in 2024 using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured in Share of the Year.

The end of one year and the beginning of another is my favorite time to catch up on the pile of books on my bedside table. In late December, the nights are dark, the cocoa is hot, and the blankets are cozy, making it oh-so easy to sink into the pages of a coffee-table book full of comforting pixel art. By January, I have that annual urge for self-improvement motivating me to learn something new, like the broadly forgotten histories of long-dead gaming companies.Perhaps, if youre like me, then youve begun to sift through the stacks at your local library or surf through your online bookstore of choice. But what to pick? Throughout 2024, I devoured a bounty of gaming books. Ive narrowed the collection down to six that should appeal to every reader, whether you prefer your gaming books oozing with art and design or loaded with academic research and theory.

If you and your Pals are struggling to take down the tower bosses and Alpha Pals in Palworld, it might be time to upgrade your gear with legendary schematics. Legendary schematics can help you get that extra oomph that you need by increasing your damage output or defense.Read on for a full legendary schematics list in Palworld, plus details on where to find and how to get all legendary schematics.How to get legendary schematics in PalworldLegendary schematics can be found in chests or as rare drops from specific Alpha Pal bosses. There is a low chance that youll find a legendary schematic when you open a chest around the map or at the end of a dungeon. As for Alpha Pal bosses, legendary schematics can be received after you catch, defeat, or butcher them.Currently, the most efficient way to find legendary schematics in Palworld is to catch the Alpha Pal and then butcher them with the meat cleaver to essentially double your chances. If you really want to increase your odds, we suggest that you change the following world settings:Day Time Speed 5Night Time Speed 5Pal Capture Rate 2Pal Appearance Rate 3With these settings, Alpha Pals will spawn quicker, be easier to catch, and spawn in multiples of three. If three bosses are too tough to deal with, drop the Pal appearance rate down to a multiplier that youre comfortable with.As a small note, legendary equipment require a lot more resources than your normal quality gear. In some cases, you may need to gather almost 10 times the materials to create your legendary gear.Where to get legendary schematics from Alpha PalsNot every piece of equipment has a legendary schematic with a fixed location, but there are currently 17 fixed legendary schematic locations. Check out the map below to learn where you can find the legendary schematics in Palworld, and peep the table beyond that to see a list of all legendary schematics.There are 21 legendary schematics you can get from Alpha Pals, with one Pal potentially dropping two schematics. Weve ordered the legendary schematics list below corresponding to the numbers on the map above.NumberLegendary SchematicAlpha PalLocation1Old bowKingpacaOpen world (50, -460)2Cloth outfitChilletOpen world (173, -418)3Feathered hair bandPenkingSealed Realm of the Frozen Wings (114, -352)4Pelt armorAzurobeOpen world (-53, -388)5CrossbowBushiSealed Realm of the Swordmaster (-116, -491)6MusketQuivernSacred Realm of the Winged Tyrant (-256,-131)7Metal armorElizabeeDevouts Mineshaft (32, -183)8Metal helmWarsectSealed Realm of the Stalwart (161, -224)9Handgun, Makeshift HandgunBeakonOpen world (-345, -253)10Single-shot RifleVerdashSealed Realm of the Swift (294, 11)11Double-Barreled ShotgunVaeletSealed Realm of the Guardian (138, -38)12Refined metal helmMenastingDessicated Mineshaft (494, 82)13Heat resistant refined metal armorAstegonDestroyed Mineshaft (-578, -418)14Cold resistant refined metal armorLyleen NoctIceberg Mineshaft (-142, 322)15Pump-action shotgunSuzakuOpen world (404,255)16Assault rifleBlazamutScorching Mineshaft (-434, -532)17Pal metal helmetFrostallionOpen world (-357, 509)18Heat resistant Pal metal armorNecromusOpen world (447, 679)19Rocket launcherJetragonOpen world (-789, -322)20Cold resistant Pal metal armorPaladiusOpen world (447, 679)Where to get Sakurajima legendary schematicsAs part of the Sakurajima update that launched in June 2024, more legendary schematics were added to Palworld. However, unlike the schematics above that can be found both in dungeons and as a drop from Alpha Pals, these can only be found in the big chests on the oil rig in the southeast of the map. The oil rig is a tough area guarded by strong enemies, so it should be treated as an endgame area.That said, the schematics you can find on the oil rig are as follows, courtesy of the Pal Professor (which you should check out to see some specific drop rate information):Quad Missile LauncherMissile LauncherGatling GunGrenade LauncherFlamethrowerLaser RiflePlasteel HelmetPlasteel ArmorLightweight Plasteel ArmorCold Resistant Plasteel ArmorHeat Resistant Plasteel ArmorYou can also find some of the pre-update legendary schematics, like the Assault Rifle or Rocket Launcher, in the oil rig chests.For morePalworldguides, weve got you covered. If youre just starting out, weve got abeginners guide, a list ofall Pals, and atype chart. We also have explainers onbreeding,eggs, and a rundown of howmultiplayerworks.On the hunt for resources? Check out our guides on how to getore,coal,polymer,leather,sulfur,wheat seeds,pure quartz,Ancient Technology Points, andancient civilization parts. For advanced players, consult our lists of alltower boss locations, allpassive skills, allflying mounts, and thebest base locations.