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Its been a December to remember. This month, we got a beefy gaming tower from Origin PCand a reprise of thehandheld MSI Clawthat redeems much of what we didnt like about the last generation. We also finished our long-term review of GooglesPixel Watch 3, which was such a hit that I bought the 45mm version outright. We alsochecked out a watch that can help with rolling dice. There were some bummers, too. They didnt make this roundup, but they still got a shout-out. Samsungs Galaxy Chromebook Plus is light as a feather, but its gorgeous AMOLED display falters when its limited to a 60Hz refresh rateand on a laptop that suggests you stream games with it. Acer also showed that it could make some lovely OLED displays for its laptops, though the Swift 16 AI as an entire package is a major no-no. Plus, a PSA for smart ring wearers, especially those who may have received a Samsung Galaxy Ring for Christmas and are wondering about its durability. Next month is CES 2025. Were already fielding stories about what the industry hopes to position as next and new. Since artificial intelligence permeates everything, it will involve much of that as the selling point. It will also be a great time to tune in if youre trying to upgrade your home entertainment setup, as all the new TVs and smart home technologies are trotted out. And dont forget the weird stuff, like laptops that roll up and out to give you more screen space. Expect next months roundup to be chockful of things as we head for the winter thaw. Google Pixel Watch 3 Florence Ion / Gizmodo In our long-term review update, I finally gave the Pixel Watch 3 the full score it deserves. This is worth a trade-in if youre still waffling on whether or not to get a Pixel Watch. It comes in two screen sizes, big (41mm) and bigger (45mm), and offers better battery life and health tracking than the first two generations. Its still not a perfect watch. For instance, unlike the Apple Watch ecosystem, Googles proprietary watchband connection makes it hard to find neat knockoffs to swap in and out. But this is the best smartwatch in the Android ecosystem, even if you dont use Fitbit.Timestop D-20 Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo This wasnt a full review but a big hit among this monthsGizmodo recommendations. Kyle took the Timestop D-20 to PAX Unplugged, quickly becoming his gaming gadget of 2024. The watch tells time and pretends to roll the dice. It looks cool, wears comfortably, and was designed with RPG and board gamers in mind. The watch likely wont be accepted as dice in any modern RPG, but you dont have to charge it every night like a smartwatch. Origin PC Neuron 3500X Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo The Origin PC Neuron 3500X is a solid gaming machine with top-end specifications. Its quiet fans facilitate excellent airflow, and the RGB lighting makes the case look like a fish tank from the 90s. But even with its discounted high cost, it could be more sturdy. The case is prone to bending, and the panels fly off like pieces of uninspected Boeing fuselage. Everything else about this PC is solid.MSI Claw 8 AI+ Photo: Adriano Contreras / Gizmodo AI is everywhere, even in the name of a second-gen portable gaming console. MSIs Claw 8 AI+ is a revamped version of the last Claw, which wasfine, though it could have been so much better. This new handheld promises better performance for demanding and casual games on a gorgeous bigger screen than its competitors, the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally. While its battery life is good, the software could use some polishing. Overall, the direction that MSI is heading in with its gaming handhelds is more promising than where it was last time. Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Earbuds Photo: Sherri L. Smith/DreamSmith LLC We werent expecting Bowers & Wilkins to make the list of worthy gadgets this month, but the Pi8 wireless earbuds we reviewed are the best Sherri has heard all year. Theyre small, easy to stow, and offer superb audio quality for music and podcasts. Theyre also easier to use than most third-party buds on the market and fit a surprising variety of ear canals.

Collector's House Museum / Atelier DataSave this picture! do mal o menosMuseumMoncarapacho, PortugalArchitects: Atelier DataAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:260 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:do mal o menosMore SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. Brief history of the building: The construction of the chapel began in 1750 under the orders of the Franciscans and was completed in 1772 when the congregation gathered the necessary funds for its completion. With the extinction of religious orders in 1834, the building had various uses, including being used as a local "tavern." In 1954, the father of the current owner acquired the building, and in 2002, his son inherited the property. Regarding the future of the building, the current owner, Joo Calada Correia, explains: "Considering the religious history of this building, and the fact that I am an art collector, I believed the best use for it would be to transform it into a museum, thus giving the property a dignified purpose."Save this picture!Save this picture!Project Strategy: Adapting the building into an exhibition space resulted in an intervention that balanced the preservation and restoration of the existing structure with the introduction of newly built elements that accommodate the distinct collections: sacred art, exceptional canes, and ivory paintings. Given the exceptional nature of the pre-existing building: its large nave and its rear courtyard, the project focused on designing a path that is simultaneously an exhibition space, organizing the three collections in a linear and continuous manner: In the main nave (utilizing its walls and niches), the Sacred Art collection is displayed, symbolically reinforcing the origins of the original construction.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The Cane collection is distributed along a ramp, an element that takes advantage of the building's verticality. This element was designed as a promenade that "floats and rises" in the space, inciting and stimulating the visitors sense of discovery. Moving forward from this element, over the courtyard space, a third structure is proposed a suspended volume that hosts the Ivory Paintings exhibition, ending with a spiral staircase that brings visitors back to the ground floor, more specifically to the patio at the rear of the former chapel.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!In order to create a balance between tradition and innovation, the new elements adopt distinct materialities according to the type of art piece being displayed: The ramp is made of a steel structure, covered with metal sheet, and painted white. It is designed modularly and accommodates an extensive number of canes (with an exhibition surface of approximately 45 linear meters). Its modularity also facilitated its installation within the building. In contrast, the suspended exterior volume, which houses the ivory artworks, adopts a totally dark interior, creating a dimly lit, intimate space that invites the viewer to focus on the details of the small pieces on display. The courtyard space and naves main area, on the other hand, recover the typical materials of Algarvean (southern region of Portugal) constructions: terracotta tile flooring, whitewashed walls, and "canudo" tiles on the main roof.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The main door to the museum made of wood and painted in a blood-red color replicates the original door model that was previously in place. Finally, the lighting strategy aimed to enhance the unique characteristics of the space, particularly its inherent dramatic atmosphere, reflecting its original function as a place of worship. Regarding natural light, this condition was manipulated through targeted openings that create contrasts between strongly illuminated areas and others in shadow. As for artificial lighting, all efforts were focused on spotlights for the pieces and objects on display, as opposed to general, more homogeneous lighting with lower intensity.Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Moncarapacho, PortugalLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeAtelier DataOfficePublished on January 01, 2025Cite: "Collector's House Museum / Atelier Data" [Museu Casa do Colecionador / Atelier Data] 01 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1024946/collectors-house-museum-atelier-data&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

Discover the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures through the Lens of Paul ClemenceSave this picture! Paul ClemenceThis Oscars Season, photographer Paul Clemence turned his lens to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the most famous institution dedicated to the art and science of movies. Designed and revitalized by Gensler and Renzo Piano Building Workshop, the building is located on the famed 'Miracle Mile' in Los Angeles, opening with expansive views towards Hollywood. This year, the museum opened its rooftop terrace for the Oscars Night at the Museum, a unique event to celebrate the 96th Oscars.Save this picture!The Academy Museum opened in 2021 as the first large-scale museum dedicated to cinematography, housing over 13 million objects to showcase and highlight the history, science and cultural impact of the film industry. The design project, which included the revitalization of existing buildings as well as the introduction of new additions, was overseen by Italian architect Renzo Piano. Save this picture!Save this picture!The exterior of the May Company building, now named the Saban Building, underwent extensive refurbishment, including the addition of new limestone and gold leaf tiles. Inside, the museum boasts interactive spaces such as the Spielberg Family Gallery and the Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery, offering visitors immersive experiences and insights into the world of filmmaking. Related Article Annie Beauchamp on Designing the Overall Visual Look of Movies: "A Designers Work Helps to Drive The Plot" Additionally, a spherical structure was erected as an extension, featuring the glass-domed Dolby Family Terrace and housing two state-of-the-art theater hallsthe 1,000-seat David Geffen Theater and the 288-seat Ted Mann Theaterfor film screenings, programming, and special events.Save this picture!Save this picture! The Academy Museum gives us the opportunity to honor the past while creating a building for the futurein fact, for the possibility of many futures. - Renzo Piano Save this picture!Save this picture!As complex and interdisciplinary art forms, architecture and cinematography share a unique relationship. Through scenography, architecture lends itself to becoming the backdrop of movies, influencing the storytelling through its visual aesthetics. Examples such as Stefan Dechant's design for 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' showcase the need for abstracted environments to capture ideas and concepts, rather than historical contexts, while Jacinta Leong's production design for movies such as '2067', 'Alien: Covenant', or 'Mad Max: Fury Road', reveal how movie architecture has the power to "tell us how things are and how things can be."Save this picture!Save this picture!Editor's Note: This article was originally published on March 11, 2024.Image gallerySee allShow lessAbout this authorCite: Maria-Cristina Florian. "Discover the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures through the Lens of Paul Clemence" 01 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1014370/discover-the-academy-museum-of-motion-pictures-through-the-lens-of-paul-clemence&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

Namoncahue House / Schwember Garca-Huidobro ArquitectosSave this picture! Nicols SnchezHousesCunco, ChileArchitects: Schwember Garca-Huidobro ArquitectosAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:5382 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2022 PhotographsPhotographs:Nicols SnchezManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Alfuego, Ingelam, Volcan Lead Architects: Fernando Garca-Huidobro, lvaro Schwember More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. This house is located on the shores of Lake Colico, in the rainy forests of southern Chile. Here, long rainy winters and a brief, warm summer are experienced. The house is situated on a steep lake shore, the southern shore, which is the ideal orientation for the southern hemisphere, as the sun and views coincide. The land, in turn, has a 40% slope, and its soil consists of a thick layer of vegetation and alluvial fillings.Save this picture!Save this picture!The two main requirements requested by the client were: 1) To design a house on stilts to separate it from the soil's humidity. Given the soil's low capacity, this is achieved by default. 2) To avoid rainwater gutters to avoid maintenance and consider generous eaves that protect windows from rain.Save this picture!Save this picture!The low bearing capacity for foundation, the high slope of the land, and the requirement for a house on stilts led us to propose a four-level house. Rather, four half-levels that integrate the life unfolding in the house in a fluid manner. This integration, sometimes visual, sometimes pedestrian, seeks to build a continuum in family life. On the other hand, the four half-levels also help separate situations that seek distance.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!These four levels are: The "earth" level, which is the space generated between the natural soil and the elevated floor of the house. This level was given sufficient thickness to accommodate covered outdoor activities, such as a play area, covered parking, and storage rooms.Then, half a floor above, the "fire" level is proposed, where the family gathering spaces are located, such as the living-dining room, game room, kitchen, and barbecue area. This level enjoys great views to the north and integrated spaces.Save this picture!Subsequently, half a floor above, the "middle" level is organized, which integrates the access hall, visit area, and service area. Part of this level is visually integrated into the collective level, overhanging it, and gaining views of the lake.Save this picture!Finally, the upper level, the "dream" level, corresponds to the family bedrooms, which face north and the distant views.Structurally, the house is founded on a linear retaining wall against the hill and on the stilts that penetrate 3 meters under the natural soil. From level 0 upwards, the house is structured entirely in laminated wood pillar and beam frames.Save this picture!Save this picture!At the faade level, the focus has been on decomposing the volume with different treatments in the faade cladding, so that an 11-meter-high house does not seem likeabuilding.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeMaterialWoodMaterials and TagsPublished on January 01, 2025Cite: "Namoncahue House / Schwember Garca-Huidobro Arquitectos" [Casa Namoncahue / Schwember Garca-Huidobro Arquitectos] 01 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025149/namoncahue-house-schwember-garcia-huidobro-arquitectos&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

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