AEA House / Jacobsen ArquiteturaSave this picture! Fernando GuerraHousesAngra dos Reis, BrazilArchitects: Jacobsen ArquiteturaAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:19989 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Fernando Guerra Lead Architects: Paulo Jacobsen, Bernardo Jacobsen e Edgar Murata More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Surrounded by a dense forest in Rio de Janeiro's Atlantic Forest, this summer retreat opens out to the sea of Angra dos Reis and some of its 365 islands in the archipelago, considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. It was in this region that, decades ago, Paulo Jacobsen began working with wooden structures. Initially motivated by the easiness in which this material could be transported through coastal waters, wood is nowadays one of the major design hallmarks of his practice. Therefore, it is amidst this abundant nature that the AEA House lightly touches the ground and incorporates the topography. Respecting the location of a previously existing house, this project sought to use natural elements that could create an architectural space in tune with the surroundings.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The house can be accessed in two different ways: by boat, via the pier, or through a winding mountain road that leads to the entrance of the house, at the highest level on the plot, where a garden full of native species welcomes the visitor. Upon entering the residence, a small rock appears in the middle of the wooden floor, being surrounded as if it were part of it. When descending the stairs to the lower floor, its real size is revealed, spanning the entire ceiling height. It is also at this level that the view opens up completely to the sea, blurring the lines between the built and the natural spaces.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The entire project was structurally designed as a mix of metal, concrete and laminated wood, with each element carefully adapted to the surrounding nature. The social program takes place on the lower floor, where the living room, gourmet area, dining room and kitchen are located. On the other side, around the large stone and a reflecting pool, are located the home theater, playroom and gym. Above are the suites, where muxarabis panels made from oxidized wood were used for sun protection on the faade. Their grayish tone is a reference to wooden trunks found on the beach, which, due to salt, sand and sun, lose their color over the years. A long bench surrounds the entire balcony of the rooms, also serving as protection.Save this picture!From the bedrooms balcony the garden below can be seen. The pool, organically shaped, visually transitions the straight lines of the architecture to the free movement of the ocean. Carefully crafted landscaping connects the wild forest to the lawn. Two natural elements limit the sides of the house: on one side, a large rock, even larger than the one inside, lightly touches the building, while, on the other, a huge old tree provides shade to those relaxing near the pool.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeJacobsen ArquiteturaOfficeMaterialsMaterials and TagsPublished on December 18, 2024Cite: "AEA House / Jacobsen Arquitetura" [Residncia AEA / Jacobsen Arquitetura] 18 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1023286/aea-house-jacobsen-arquitetura&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

Apple, Samsung Users Unimpressed by AI on Their Phones: SurveyBy John P. Mello Jr.December 18, 2024 5:00 AM PT ADVERTISEMENTEngage with IT decision makers and key influencers. TechNewsWorld's B2B marketing services deliver sales-ready leads that shorten your sales process. Fill your funnel and grow revenue with our lead gen expertise. Get Started Today. While artificial intelligence has juiced the marketing departments of smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung, it isnt generating much enthusiasm among users, according to a survey released Monday by a used electronics selling site.The survey by SellCell of more than 2,000 iPhone and Samsung users found that 73% of iPhone and 87% of Samsung users said that the AI features on their phones added little to no value to their smartphone experience.Users low opinion of the AI on their phones reflects confusion in the market. While companies are saying now with AI or AI included, theyre not telling users what to do with it, said HP Newquist, executive director of The Relayer Group, a business consulting firm in New York City.Theyre telling users, you now have access to AI. You can now use AI, he told TechNewsWorld. Theyre just saying, here it is. Youve got it now. And quite frankly, thats not a compelling reason to use AI.Were getting AI thrust at us, and I think consumers are completely nonplussed by that, he observed.Were finding the same exact thing in corporate America, he continued. Theyre getting told, you need to use generative AI. You need to use agentic AI. But theyre not being told how specifically it can benefit them. Until thats made clear both at the consumer and the corporate level, you are going to have a fairly tepid response from first-time users.AI Not Well UnderstoodPrivacy concerns may be dampening enthusiasm about AI among iPhone users, contended Mark N. Vena, president and principal analyst at SmartTech Research in Las Vegas. Apple users have high expectations for data protection and skepticism about whether the features offer meaningful improvements beyond what competitors already provide, he told TechNewsWorld.Limited compatibility, with AI features likely restricted to newer iPhone models, may also alienate users of older devices, he added.On the Samsung side of things, Vena continued, Galaxy AI lacks differentiation from other Android-based AI offerings, which may reduce excitement. Samsungs features might appear incremental rather than groundbreaking.Additionally, inconsistent user experiences with Samsungs software and AI across devices could contribute to lower enthusiasm, compared to the more tightly integrated Apple ecosystem, he said. Greg Sterling, co-founder of Near Media, a market research firm in San Francisco, asserted that one of the central problems with Apple Intelligence is that its not well explained or well understood by the public. Apple needs to do more to educate people about what the features are and when they will be available, he told TechNewsWorld.Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies, a technology advisory firm in San Jose, Calif., agreed. AI integration in smartphones is new and not well understood by the average user, he told TechNewsWorld. Google and Apple need to do more tutorial-like posts that show users the new AI features and how to use them.AI requires you to learn how to prompt, and its not easy, added Rob Enderle, president and principal analyst at the Enderle Group, an advisory services firm in Bend, Ore.So we have a lot of training in front of us with regard to users knowing how to use this stuff, he told TechNewsWorld. I would expect the survey to be bad this early simply because Apple Intelligence hasnt been available for very long, and people just dont know how to use it yet.Long Rollout Dampens ExuberanceSterling added that the multiple features clustered under the rubric Apple Intelligence are rolling out incrementally over time, so users havent really seen the concrete benefits yet. In a year or two, I suspect this survey would have different outcomes, he predicted.Will Kerwin, an equity analyst with Morningstar Research Services in Chicago, also cited the drawn-out rollout of Apple Intelligence as a source of consumer apathy toward AI on their iPhones. We believe itll take consumers time to fully bake in how Apple Intelligence is most useful to them and adapt personal habits, he told TechNewsWorld.This all informs our view that Apple iPhone sales driven by AI will be stronger in fiscal 2026 than they are currently in fiscal 2025, he said.Runar Bjrhovde, an analyst with Canalys, a global market research company, added: The stark reality is that most people dont buy phones because of AI. They buy because of different features. If we think of the type of features that AI has enabled, they are not that interesting right now, he told TechNewsWorld.Its honestly not that surprising right now that AI features might disappoint people a bit because theyre not as advanced in reality as some of the marketing and messaging say they are, he said.Bjrhovde maintained that many tech firms are having an existential crisis, where theyve lost the huge hype and interest that people have had in them for the last 20 years.They have to come up with new stories to try and get people interested, he contended. So, AI is a gold mine right now. I believe it can give us some really interesting innovations in a few years. But for now, it is this marketing bubble where people dont actually know what to believe.Decline in LoyaltyThe SellCell survey also found that about one in six iPhone users (16.8%) said they would consider switching to Samsung if it offered better AI features. In contrast, only 9.7% of Samsung users said theyd consider moving to Apple for better AI features.It added that the percentage of users loyal to Apple has declined from 92% in 2021 to 78.9% now. That compares to a decline from 74% to 67.2% over the same period for Samsung.In general, the excitement around Apples annual upgrade cycle has declined a lot, said Ross Rubin, the principal analyst at Reticle Research, a consumer technology advisory firm in New York City.These AI features are an attempt to inject something new and exciting into the experience, he told TechNewsWorld. But consumers are looking for a baseline of functionality and dont think the platform is as much of an issue anymore.Still, the finding that so many Apple users might be willing to jump ship for AI is surprising, he acknowledged. Apple users just tend to be far more likely to opt into Apple services, he explained. Because of the App Store investments, you cant necessarily move all that stuff to another platform. So that makes the reported greater willingness to switch surprising.However, not everyone sees Apples fan base as waning. We dont see brand loyalty slipping in our surveys, Bajarin declared. We expect Apple to have a blockbuster holiday season, with iPhone sales and drawing many switchers to the Apple ecosystem.We also dont think loyalty to Apple is going away, Kerwin added. In our view, iPhone users are significantly likely to remain iPhone users, and AI features are just another means of locking them into Apples ecosystem.John P. Mello Jr. has been an ECT News Network reporter since 2003. His areas of focus include cybersecurity, IT issues, privacy, e-commerce, social media, artificial intelligence, big data and consumer electronics. He has written and edited for numerous publications, including the Boston Business Journal, the Boston Phoenix, Megapixel.Net and Government Security News. Email John.Leave a CommentClick here to cancel reply. 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As the Switch enters the twilight of its era, it's time to look back at the games that earned critical acclaim and positive reviews on the Nintendo hybrid gaming system in 2024. Like previous years, the Switch saw first- and third-party releases aplenty, with indie games outshining Nintendo's biggest releases.That doesn't mean that there weren't a few main-eventers coming out of Nintendo--like a remaster of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and the Legend of Zelda spin-off Echoes of Wisdom--but in 2024, indie games dominated.We've gathered up and crunched the numbers on the most critically acclaimed games of the year from our sister site Metacritic (as of December 5). Ahead of the imminent reveal of the Switch successor, here's a closer look at the puzzle-solving, retro compilations, and metroidvanias that were highlights on the gaming calendar this year. Be sure to also check out our picks for the best Switch exclusives of 2024.More Best Of 2024:Our Favorite Games That Didn't Make The Top 10Best PS5-Exclusive Games Of 2024Best PC-Exclusive Games Of 2024Best Xbox Games Of 2024Best-Reviewed Games Of 2024Best Of 2024 hub Castlevania: Dominus CollectionCastlevania's golden era can be traced back to a trilogy of games released on the Nintendo DS, and at long last, those stellar adventures have gotten a second lease on life. The Dominus Collection--Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia--does a fine job in not only replicating the original DS experience, but it also gives players more options to customize their playthroughs to suit their particular needs. A treasure trove of polished action and labyrinthian level design, this is Castlevania at its best.Metascore: 92 Animal WellIn an age filled with clever metroidvanias, Animal Well stands out from the crowd. The ambitious single-developer project is not only an achievement in stage design but also an unfolding puzzle box of mysteries. With engaging secrets around every corner, it will keep you digging deeper into the well.Metascore: 91 | Read our Animal Well review See at Amazon PentimentIt's a new era for Xbox games as they make their way to non-Xbox platforms, and while Pentiment might seem like an odd choice to kick things off on the Nintendo Switch, it's still an engrossing murder-mystery with a unique look. A passionate project that oozes medieval style and is loaded with clever writing, the shift from Xbox consoles and PC to Switch feels like a natural fit enhanced by rock-solid technical performance.Metascore: 90 | Read our Pentiment review See at Amazon BalatroBalatro is an ingenious rethinking of what a roguelike can be. While so many have taken the form of Dead Cells- or Hades-style action games or FTL-style tactics games, Balatro combines roguelikes with the game of poker, while also introducing numerous rule-breaking wrinkles to the proceedings. This creates an incredibly compelling loop where you have to adapt on the fly to the Jokers (and the bonus effects they provide) you receive over the course of a run and just how wildly you can bend the numbers in your favor.Metascore: 90 | Read our Balatro review See at Amazon NevaNeva is the kind of game that makes an indelible first impression thanks to its striking visuals. Neva looks incredible when it's in motion--no surprise here given that developer Nomada Studio's previous game was Gris--but there's plenty of substance beneath its stylish exterior. A game about grief and how it can consume you, as players have to find the strength to keep moving forward. The end result is a short and hauntingly beautiful combination of action, platforming, and puzzles.Metascore: 86 See at Amazon Unicorn OverlordDeveloper Vanillaware has continually experimented with game genres over its nearly two-decade existence, all while using a striking and instantly recognizable art style. This continues with Unicorn Overlord, an RPG filled with political intrigue and strategic combat, and it builds on the classic Vanillaware aesthetic with some inspiration from Square Enix's HD-2D games. It doesn't fit neatly into one genre--and neither did the studio's previous game, 13 Sentinels--but this unique approach is exactly what makes Vanillaware so special.Metascore: 89 | Read our Unicorn Overlord review See at Amazon Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass MoonVisual novels have found a sizable audience on the Switch console over the last couple of years, and with so much interactive reading material available on the system, you need a heck of a story to stand out from the pack. Fortunately, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is no slouch in this department as this remake of Type-Moon's first-ever visual novel has an attention-grabbing presentation, wild plot twists, and an excellent localization that'll keep your eyes glued to the screen.Metascore: 89 See at Amazon Lorelei and the Laser EyesA head-scratching puzzle game with classic Italian cinematic influences and a Twin Peaks vibe, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is a cerebral challenge for the ages. Combined with its thoroughly engrossing narrative, it looks, feels, and plays like an arthouse experience that makes every "Eureka!" moment from successfully solving a puzzle feel well-earned. Its a captivating adventure that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who plays it.Metascore: 88 | Read our Lorelei and the Laser Eyes review Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownAlthough not traditionally taking the form of metroidvania games, The Lost Crown makes a strong argument for a new direction that should be explored further by the Prince of Persia franchise. With great traversal and combat, The Lost Crown has a very fun world to explore--it's full of compelling stuff to do, with very little in the way of fluff or extraneous side quests. The story isn't especially remarkable, but when it so thoroughly nails everything else you want in a metroidvania, The Lost Crown is well worth checking out.Metascore: 88 | Read our Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review See at Amazon Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year DoorLike the best remasters, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door hits that sweet spot for enhancing an already-terrific game while retaining the charm and personality that made it so beloved in the first place. As imaginative and appealing to play today just as it was 20 years ago, one of Mario's greatest outings looks and feels better than ever on the Switch thanks to a crisp graphical upgrade and welcome quality-of-life changes.Metascore: 88 | Read our Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review See at Amazon Cat Quest 3The cute and cuddly dungeon crawler returns with Cat Quest 3. This feline action-RPG has a pirate theme, letting you traverse the open seas in your ship searching for booty and glory. It's a friendly introduction to the genre that's purrfect for newcomers. (Sorry.)Metascore: 80 See at Amazon Grapple Dogs: Cosmic CaninesThe excellent Grapple Dog received a surprising sequel this year that introduces a new twist. In addition to Pablo's grappling hook abilities, a new dog named Luna comes equipped with a variety of guns and her own moves. The platforming is as tight as ever, but the new set of moves really mixes up the formula in a fresh way.Metascore: 86 Shin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceVengeance takes an already-great RPG and expands on it further, bringing a combination of new content and various quality-of-life improvements that make for the best way to play Shin Megami Tensei V. While maintaining what already made SMTV such a noteworthy game, Vengeance's additions make for a better narrative, while combat also takes a step forward--two essential ingredients when you're contemplating a game you can easily spend 75+ hours with. Whether or not you played the original version, Vengeance is a journey worth taking.Metascore: 86 | Read our Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance review See at Amazon Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King's SecretAdmittedly, Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 doesn't do much to differentiate itself from the first game, but when the foundation for a puzzle-solving game with a '90s vibe is already that good, it doesn't need to. The Dungeons of Dreadrock sequel doubles down on what made the original game so much fun, throws in a few interesting creative curveballs, and wraps it up with beautifully animated pixel-art that makes it one of the best puzzle games of the year.Metascore: 86 Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade ClassicsOver the last couple of years, Capcom has raised the bar for ports of arcade classics to modern systems. Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics doesn't deviate from the company's approach to creating retro collections that make you feel like you've been transported back to the halcyon days of arcade gaming, and this release is a love letter to the fighting games of a bygone age.Metascore: 86 | Read our Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics review See at Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomA Zelda game like no other, Echoes of Wisdom finally puts you in the shoes of the titular princess. But as Zelda, you'll have a much different way of interacting the world than as Link; the entire game is designed around Zelda's newfound ability to clone and summon Echoes, which can be as mundane as a table or as deadly as the very enemies you'll face. This creates a fun dynamic where you're summoning units to deal with foes you come across or various objects to help you navigate the world and solve puzzles. It puts a new spin on the franchise that presents a wide array of ways to approach a given challenge.Metascore: 85 | Read our The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review See at Amazon Qomp 2It turns out that you can build a better mousetrap, or in the case of Qomp2, a better Pong. Translating the back-and-forth nature of Pong into a labyrinthian adventure full of puzzles that'll test your skills, Qomp2 pays homage to Atari's classic game with its polished and varied level design. It looks great, the archaic sound of a bouncing ball in obstacle-filled levels is oddly mesmerizing, and its "just one more level" energy will keep you entertained for hours.Metascore: 85 Ace Attorney Investigations CollectionWho said Phoenix Wright gets to do all the lawyering around here? Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is a modern upgrade of Capcom's Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosector's Gambit. Both star prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, complete with enhanced artwork, quality-of-life improvements, and the option to switch between the new HD style and the original visuals at any time. Sure, prosecutors don't usually make as much as private defense attorneys, but someone's got to handle these fake cases.Metascore: 85 See at Amazon Lil GuardsmanWhat if cult-classic bureaucratic-'em-up Papers Please ditched its grim Iron Curtain influences for a bright and whimsical aesthetic instead? You'd get Lil' Guardsman, a pleasant surprise set in a fantasy world. As Lil, the 12-year-old hero covering their dad's shift at the guard shed, it's up to you to process more than 100 people, dealing with the passes of humans, elves, goblins, and other fantastical creatures to see who's worthy to pass through the castle gates. It's a charmingly silly combo of deduction-based gameplay, puzzles, and storytelling that makes paperwork fun.Metascore: 85 Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil IslandSpike Chunsoft's Mystery Dungeon games have been hard to put down ever since the series debuted many years ago, and Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island doesn't stray from that winning formula. As the wandering warrior Shiren, the game once again leans heavily into its roguelike roots and randomized dungeons, offering clever tweaks to the formula that pushes players to experience everything the game has to offer. It's an appealing combo with deep gameplay mechanics to master, creating yet another strong chapter in Shiren's ongoing journey.Metascore: 84 See at Amazon Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney TrilogyThe follow-up series to Ace Attorney starred newcomer Apollo Justice learning the ropes from an ostensibly retired Phoenix Wright. The trilogy originally appeared on the Nintendo DS but was remastered and released on modern platforms. The series was always made for portables, which makes it a great fit on the hybrid Switch.Metascore: 84 See at Amazon Tetris ForeverRain falls, wind blows, and Tetris remains one of the greatest go-to games to pick up on any device. Tetris Forever is a celebration of the enduring puzzle game, as well as a fascinating look behind the scenes of its creation. If you consider yourself a gaming historian, this is a fascinating peek behind the Iron Curtain spread across 15 classic games.Metascore: 84 Thank Goodness You're HereThank Goodness You're Here is referred to as a "slapformer," as it's essentially a point-and-click adventure in which you'll navigate the world, solving people's problems by slapping people, objects, and everything in between. This is all in service of its deeply British comedy, but you don't need to be from England in order to enjoy the experience. It's short and sweet, with a delightful art style and wonderful voice acting that brings its ridiculous world to life.Metascore: 84 | Read our Thank Goodness You're Here review Botany ManorSome of the best puzzle games of the year have been imaginative, required fast reflexes, and nostalgic blasts of fun. But Botany Manor? It's easily the coziest of the bunch, a game that'll appeal to cottagecore enthusiasts looking to earn a green thumb in detective work as they tackle challenging conundrums and surprisingly heavy subject matter.Metascore: 83 Paper TrailOne part narrative mystery and one part papercraft adventure, Paper Trail's aesthetic is for far more than just looks. As you progress through the dark, puzzle-filled environments, you'll have the opportunity to change the world via folding paper. This means the truth will unfold as the paper folds! It should be a little less confusing for you once you start playing, if you can stop pausing to stare at the gorgeous art.Metascore: 83 Spirit Hunter: Death Mark 2Easily one of the spookiest games to be released on the Nintendo Switch this year, Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II is a visual novel designed to spike your heart rate with its slow-burn suspense and in-your-face gruesome scares. Japanese ghost stories mixed with stunning art makes for another fine chapter in a shocking series of investigative terror.Metascore: 83 See at Amazon Pine HeartsRounding out the list for 2024 on Switch is another cozy little game. Pine Hearts tasks you with exploring not only the great outdoors but also the memories of its protagonist, Tyke. It has metroidvania and Zelda influences, a heartfelt story about Tyke's childhood, and a thoughtful tale at its core that is designed to be both accessible and approachable.Metascore: 83