Sugi House / Condon Scott ArchitectsSave this picture! Simon DevittHousesWanaka, New ZealandArchitects: Condon Scott ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:90 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2020 PhotographsPhotographs:Simon DevittManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: FastmountProductstranslation missing: en-US.post.svg.material_descriptionMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. It was on a Japanese ski trip that the owners of this Wanaka house came to appreciate the efficiency of small spaces. Staying in a compact two-bedroom vacation home in the mountains, they saw that a small, carefully designed house could be comfortable and pleasant to live in. Based in Singapore, the family of five took annual trips to Wanaka, usually staying with extended family in an existing four bedroom house on this lakeside site. The idea for Sugi House was conceived to allow for a degree of separation on their trips.Save this picture!Save this picture!After seeing the Kirimoko Tiny House by Condon Scott Architects, the homeowners engaged architect Barry Condon to bring their new holiday house to life. To Barry, delivering on a Japanese aesthetic meant creating something simple and unobtrusive. "The aim was for a refined, precise and crafted aesthetic. We have used this mindset throughout, allocating only as much space as is required to each function. The timber panelling and alignment has been carefully thought through to extend the sense of space indoors."Save this picture!The floorplan is tight but carefully considered. The lower floor contains a double-height living and kitchen space separated from the kids' bathroom and bedroom by the staircase. Upstairs is a double bedroom with ensuite, an office and storage. "Built-in storage spaces were optimised including shoe racks, hidden cupboards, draws within the steps of the stairs, and built-in shelving in the upstairs loft," says Barry. The interiors deliver on the requested Japanese, minimalist look, with black fittings and joinery contrasted against the timber linings, a sculptural ceiling fan, and flush cabinetry. The wet room style of the compact bathroom is reminiscent of a Japanese spa with floor to ceiling, stone-look tiles.Save this picture!The house also has a strong materiality externally, with a singular cladding and roofing material of warm cedar shingles, which has the added benefit of being low maintenance. As the house faces the street, glazing is restrained and aimed towards views to the west of Mt Roy. The southern facade is free of windows to prevent the gaze of neighbours as they approach from the access way.Save this picture!"With some judicious planting on the street, we made the outdoor terrace area quite private, an extension of the living space in the summer with the doors open," says Barry. Due to a high level of insulation and the small footprint of the house, a Stovax wood fire provides enough heating to cut through even the chilliest of Wanaka's winter days. The house was constructed using SIPS panels, with some Passive House techniques employed.Save this picture!Save this picture!"SIPs are taped, sealed and wrapped in a secondary layer of building wrap plus plywood to maximise thermal efficiency," says Barry. "The house and the areas of glazing are orientated to maximise solar gain, with minimal openings on the remaining sides of the house to preserve the thermal envelope. Windows are double glazed low-e glass, argon filled and thermally broken to prevent moisture retention and heat loss."Save this picture!The result is a relaxing and stylish home-away-from-home for this jet-setting family, a place to comfortably reconnect with their loved ones on the other side of the world.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialWoodMaterials and TagsPublished on December 28, 2024Cite: "Sugi House / Condon Scott Architects" 27 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/972681/sugi-house-condon-scott-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

Dying in video games is often inconsequential or a minor inconvenience, with players merely respawning or restarting at the most recent checkpoint and carrying on as if nothing had happened. It can be annoying losing some progress or having to retry a difficult section, but it acts as a safety net and means that players can continue relatively unharmed.

Tulletail is a very rare fish and crafting material in Infinity Nikki. It can only be found in the Stellar Fishing Ground, which is unlocked sometime after completing the main quests concerning the Abandoned District.

Like the rest of the world, Japan was fascinated by animation in the early 20th century. They saw people like Winsor McCay and Walt Disney('s staff) bringing cartoon figures to life and thought they should give it a try too. There were a few early shorts that still survive today, like 1917's The Dull Sword, but to the rest of the world, Japanese animation came into its own during the post-war era when the likes of Astro Boy and Speed Racer started catching on.

In a meeting with employees, Google CEO Sundar Pichai set the stage for 2025, and the expected increase in competition, regulatory hurdles and AI advancements.

Picture the average multi-device setup. A laptop, a mouse, maybe a monitor, and a dock for charging your phone/smartwatch/earbuds. As fairly simple as this sounds, it involves multiple products and multiple wires connecting them. The more devices, the more wires, and the more the promise of productivity without actual productivity. Dongles were born to solve this problem by streamlining cables, but the HubKey does more than most dongles can. The 10-in-1 compact device not only houses multiple ports it comes with its own control panel too, letting you quickly access functions/controls through four intuitive buttons and one satisfyingly large rotary knob.Think of it as your personal command station, set to tackle the daily juggle of multiple tasks and devices. Rather than fumbling with random adapters, you have a 10-in-1 hub that supports 4K@60Hz, 100W fast charging, Ethernet, SD/TF card reading, and more. But the real kicker is its built-in buttons and knob. These let you lock screens, snap screenshots, or tweak volume in seconds, keeping your workflow smooth and intuitive.Designer: HubKeyClick Here to Buy Now: $69 $140 (51% off) Hurry! Only 300 Units Left!At first glance, the HubKey might seem like yet another dongle, but it quickly reveals a more thoughtful edge. By grouping ports and user commands in one solid package, it reduces desktop chaos. Gone are the days of rummaging for a single adapter or wrestling with on-screen controls. A simple press locks your computer, a knob twist tunes audio, a port gives you ethernet access, another controls your 4K display, and a slot lets you quickly draw media from an SD card. Its a synergy that actually fulfils the promise of productivity by giving you crucial tools and features in one singular hub.Those five shortcut keys instantly elevate the experience. Maybe youre the type who takes endless screenshots for design references, or you love toggling your display off for quick breaks. Each key is there to save precious seconds one for locking your machine, one for toggling your monitor, another for quick screenshots, and a fourth button for RGB backlighting. Meanwhile, the knob delivers a tactile sense of control seldom found in standard hubs. Rather than pausing to hunt down software sliders, you can stay focused, adjusting volume or lighting with intuitive fluidity. Setting up the HubKey feels like removing friction from your workflow because theres no need for special drivers or fussy software.Alongside these controls, the 4K@60Hz HDMI port shines for visual tasks and entertainment alike. Designers get crisp details for pixel-perfect edits, while film buffs see vibrant imagery. Theres also a 1000Mbps Ethernet jack, ensuring stable internet for big downloads or glitch-free video calls. Add in the SD/TF card slots, and photographers or content creators benefit immensely from the HubKey, giving them a dedicated dongle for juggling media between cameras, drones, action-cams, and editing machines like a laptop or desktop.For those who crave speed, the 100W PD charging port zaps your laptop back to life in record time. No more lugging an extra charger. USB 3.0 ports deliver up to 5Gbps, letting you transfer files in seconds. You can run resource-heavy processes on your device or game on a Steam Deck without worrying about battery depletion. Gamers, remote workers, and creative pros all benefit from the HubKeys high-performance approach. Oh, and theres even a 3.5mm audio input for gaming or teleconferencing headsets!Despite its robust features, the HubKey remains compact. It nestles easily in a laptop bag, making it a lifeline for digital nomads who bounce between coworking spaces or coffee shops. The aluminum alloy housing dissipates heat and endures travel, while a neon LED strip adds a dash of personality. Whether youre into a cyberpunk glow or a more neutral tone, this accent brings a spark of creativity to your environment serving gamers, designers, and video-editing professionals alike.For privacy buffs, a dedicated screen-lock shortcut offers quick protection in crowded environments. You can duck away from your laptop without fretting over prying eyes. The Mac versus Windows nuance is straightforward: short presses for Windows, longer presses for Mac. Its another illustration of how HubKey caters to varying workflows. No matter the platform, these features encourage a fluid approach to computing, banishing friction and keeping inspiration front and center.Behind every feature lies a story of testing, revising, and collaborating with real users. The developers explored different port layouts, adjusted button sensitivity, and refined the overall weight to accommodate on-the-go workers. Photographers wanted rapid SD reads, gamers demanded reliable LAN stability, and designers favored crisp external displays all of which eventually led to the genesis of the HubKey.The HubKey ships globally and starts at $69 for early bird backers, with the product finally costing $140 when it hits retail shelves. Its designed to work seamlessly with both Windows and Mac devices, although while Windows users can simply tap the buttons to toggle their functions, Mac users will have to long-press the button instead. Thats a fairly small trade-off, if you ask me, also considering the fact that the HubKey is Steam Deck-compatible too, making it perfect for pretty much everything from regular work to leisure, gaming, video-editing, graphic design, photography, or any other form of multitasking that requires quick-access controls and multiple high-performance ports.Click Here to Buy Now: $69 $140 (51% off) Hurry! Only 300 Units Left!The post 10-in-1 USB-C Hub with Shortcut Keys and Knob is the Ultimate Combo of Power, Ports, and Productivity first appeared on Yanko Design.

Will we get a follow-up toNieR: Automataanytime soon? That, as ever, remains the question on everyones mind, but in the meantime,NieR: Automataitself is continuing to sell at a steady pace, even now, close to eight years on from its launch.Taking to Twitter, Square Enix recently announced thatNieR: Automatahas crossed another sales milestone and now stands at over 9 million units sold worldwide to date across all platforms. Thats up from 8 million units sold as of late February earlier this year, which means the action RPG has sold an additional million units in the space of 10 months.Clearly, it continues to attract players in sizeable numbers. How long it maintains that momentum should be interesting to see, but the betterthe acclaimed title sells, the more baffling the lack of a newNieRgame becomes. Hopefully thatll change in the not-too-distant future.NieR: Automatais available on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.# 900 pic.twitter.com/bJx1TVQpvx NieRPR (@NieR_JPN) December 27, 2024

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Bench, a Canada-based accounting startup that offered software-as-a-service for small and medium-sized businesses, has abruptly shut down, according to a notice posted on its website.We regret to inform you that as of December 27, 2024, the Bench platform will no longer be accessible, the notice reads. We know this news is abrupt and may cause disruption, so were committed to helping Bench customers navigate through the transition.The companys entire website is currently offline except for the notice, leaving thousands of businesses in the lurch. Bench touted having more than 35,000 U.S. customers just hours before it was shut down, according to a snapshot saved by the Internet Archive.Bench, which had raised $113 million from high-profile backers such as Shopify and Bain Capital Ventures, developed a software platform to help customers store and manage their bookkeeping and tax reporting documents.The move is a shock to current and former customers. Justin Metros, the co-founder and CTO of Radiator, said years of his companys accounting and tax documents are still stored on the site, although he no longer uses the platform. He learned about the shutdown from TechCrunch.Ive never seen anyone just shut down like that, Metros said. Thats crazy.Others are airing their concerns on social media, with one posting, as a customer, Im pissed, having just migrated from QuickBooks to Bench.Benchs notice says its customers should file a six-month extension with the IRS to find the right bookkeeping partner. It also says customers will be able to download their data by December 30 and will have until March 2025 to do so.The notice recommends customers migrate to Kick, a new accounting startup that announced its $9 million seed raise in October 2024 in a round led by OpenAI and General Catalyst. Kicks CEO and founder, Conrad Wadowski, posted a message on LinkedIn to former Bench users about how Kick is working to get your financials back in your hands.Bench did not respond to requests for comment by TechCrunch as of press time.Wadowski did not respond directly to a question from TechCrunch about details of any possible agreement or other business relationship it had with Bench prior to the shutdown.As you saw on the website, were moving fast and are available to support many of Benchs customers with their bookkeeping needs, he told TechCrunch.Founded in 2012, Bench employed more than 600 staff, according to a snapshot of its About page. The startup was backed by investors, including IT firm Sage, Contour Venture Partners, and Altos Ventures. It was also a member of the TechStars accelerator.Bench last raised $60 million in a Series C round in 2021. Its co-founder and CEO, Ian Crosby, departed shortly after.Crosby posted on LinkedIn today that he was very sad to see Bench shut down, alleging he had been replaced by unnamed board members who wanted to bring in a new professional CEO to take Bench in a different direction.I hope the story of Bench goes on to become a warning for VCs that think they can upgrade a company by replacing the founder. It never works, Crosby wrote.

Image: Square EnixIt's the end of the year and as we round up the best games and all sorts of other interesting facts and figures, Weekly Famitsu's latest issue (released on 26th December 2024) has revealed the "most popular games played in 2024" according to 181 industry figures and "game loving celebrities" in Japan.As explained by Persona Central, each individual shared the top titles they've played this year and that's how this list was put together. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake took out the top spot. Further down the list in 12th place is The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and just below this is the indie hit Balatro. Here are the top 20:Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube790kWatch on YouTube Top 20 TitlesDragon Quest 3: HD 2D RemakeAstro BotMetaphor: ReFantazioFinal Fantasy VII: RebirthBlack Myth: WuKongElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeUnicorn OverlordRomancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the SevenLike a Dragon: Infinite WealthStellar BladeStreet Fighter 6The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of WisdomBalatroShiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil IslandDoraemon Dorayaki Shop StorySilent Hill 2Rise of the RoninTekken 8Zenless Zone ZeroNo Case Should Remain UnsolvedHere on Nintendo Life, we gave Dragon Quest 3: HD-2D Remake eight out of ten stars - calling it a faithful adaptation of a treasured RPG classic. We also praised Balatro and Echoes of Wisdom when they arrived on the Switch this year. Our personal picks for the best Switch games of 2024The wait is finally overHere's the full list of winnersHow many of the games did you play on this list in 2024? What would you nominate for first place? Let us know in the comments.[source x.com, via gonintendo.com, personacentral.com]Related GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related Articles161 Games You Should Pick Up In Nintendo's 'Hits For The Holidays' eShop Sale (North America)Every game we scored 9/10 or higherPSA: Switch 2 Is Getting Revealed In The Next 100 DaysSet your Alarmos54 Games You Should Pick Up In The Nintendo Switch eShop Holiday Sale (Europe)Every game we scored 9/10 or higherBest Nintendo Switch Games Of 2024The finest Switch games of 2024