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The Brambell Laboratory at Bangor University has been Grade II-listed, while the Grade I listing for the universitys 1911 Main Arts Building has been expanded to include its New Arts wing, which was added in 1963.Completed in 1971, the Brambell Laboratory was dubbed Eyesore of the Year by a local newspaper in 1970, according to The Twentieth Century Society (C20).The still-operational building in Deiniol Road was designed in the 1960s for Bangor Universitys Zoology department by Welsh architecture practice Sir Percy Thomas and Son.AdvertisementIt formed part of a wider masterplan for Bangor University, unveiled by the architects in 1962, during a period of rapid expansion in higher education provision across the UK.Sir Percy Thomas and Sons masterplan for Bangor involved rebuilding the universitys science campus in modern orthogonal blocks between five and 10 storeys tall.C20 describe the Brambell Laboratory building as possessing a Brutalist sensibility [] based on a clear expression of structure and materials to create a memorable, almost temple-like image. Source:Jonathan ViningIt features a redbrick core, hugged by a colonnade of bush-hammered concrete columns, beneath an inverted ziggurat of upper levels.The building was named after Francis WR Brambell, Bangor Universitys head of zoology from 1930 until his death in the 1960s, whose scientific research and discoveries focused on how immunity is passed from mothers to their young as embryos.AdvertisementAlthough Brambell was heavily involved in the design of the building, he died during its construction and a decision was subsequently made to name the building after him.It continues to be used by the university for zoology and biology teaching and research and has been the home of Northwest Cancer Researchs Bangor Institute since 2004.Meanwhile, Bangor Universitys New Arts building, also by Sir Percy Thomas and Son, is described by C20 as a flat-roofed, concrete-framed Modernist cuboid. It was a 1960s addition to the universitys previously listed, early 1900s Main Arts Building, designed by Henry Hare in the Collegiate Tudor style with Arts and Crafts influences.The two freshly listed Bangor buildings become the first two post-war buildings to be listed in 2025 acrossEngland and Wales.

The finalists include emerging talent Freehaus, which was among the last cohort of AJ 40 under 40 practices in 2020; Paris and Brussels-based New South, which was shortlisted in last years AR Emerging awards; and Office Sian, which featured in the Architecture Foundations 2021 publication, New Architects 4. Selected by the independent Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission, the list is completed by George King Architects, which designed the 2023 Sheffield Covid memorial sculpture, and education and community specialists Curl La Tourelle Head Architecture.The five were chosen from 28 multidisciplinary design entrants into the competition, launched in July last year, which aims to find a bold, fitting and lasting memorial to remember the 72 victims who lost their lives in the 2017 tragedy.AdvertisementAn exact timeline for developing the west London memorial depends on factors beyond the control of the commission, such as the governments decision about the future of the 24-storey Grenfell Tower itself, which is expected next month.However, a final team is expected to be announced in summer this year, ahead of a planning application in late 2026.The shortlisted teams will now face a second round of evaluation, which will include meeting the bereaved families, survivors and the community around Grenfell Tower.According to the competitions backers, significant due diligence checks were carried out on all the shortlisted practices to make sure that any team, organisation or individual potentially working on the memorial did not bear any potential responsibility for the tragedy.Over the next six months, the teams will be asked to show their relevant professional and specialist expertise, including architecture, landscape architecture and structural and mechanical engineering.AdvertisementThe organisers said the designers must also present their strong experience of working collaboratively with communities.The shortlistCurl La Tourelle Head ArchitectureFreehausGeorge King Architects with Grow to KnowNew SouthOffice SianSpeaking today (21 January), the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission said: Having a shortlist of teams brings us another step closer to turning the Grenfell communitys memorial vision into a physical reality.Through this process, we intend to identify and appoint a specialist and worthy design team, one that has proven experience of working on sensitive and community-focused projects, and who can leave no doubt in our minds about the integrity with which they will approach the vital task of designing a beautiful and fitting future memorial.Our 72 loved ones, and our community, deserve nothing less.Thelma Stober and Paul Boateng, co-chairs of the Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission, said: We have given our word, from the outset, that the voices of the entire Grenfell community must take priority in the memorial decision-making process, both now and in the future.The voices of the Grenfell community must take priority in the memorial decision-making processWe hope that bereaved families, survivors and those living close to Grenfell Tower will feel able to participate in the selection of a design team and, later on, contribute to the co-design of the memorial, in whichever way feels appropriate and meaningful for them.They added: This will ensure that the final design embodies a profound tribute to the 72 lives lost and provides a lasting place for loved ones to pay their respects, mourn, and feel connected to their memories.Each of the shortlisted teams is expected to receive a 20,000 honorarium to participate in the competitions second round.In 2021, survivors and relatives of those who died in the fire accused the government of trying to demolish the tower blocks remains without consulting them. Three years later, frustrated at the lack of progress, survivors and representatives of family members of victims criticised the years-long wait for a resolution, with the tower remaining under wrapping. The 340 million cost of maintaining the structure and delivering a memorial, as revealed in a government report published in 2022, was also slammed.Q&A at the launch of the contest in July 2024Paul Boateng, co-chair of the Grenfell Tower Memorial CommissionPaul BoatengWhy are you launching an open search for a design team to work with the Grenfell community to create a new memorial?At the heart of this international design team selection process is a desire to acknowledge the catastrophic events of the Grenfell Tower tragedy and to remember the lives of those that were lost. Through the power of design, our wish is to create a place where people can gather. Where together, or individually, they can reflect on the tragedy, gain strength, and honour the memories of their loved ones.Whether you are from London, from across the United Kingdom or based overseas, the Commissions community representatives, Thelma [Stober] and I strongly encourage you to consider building a team. Please describe your motivation for submitting your expression of interest to design a respectful, bold and lasting memorial to those who lost their lives. We are hopeful that prospective teams will feel honoured and inspired to submit an initial proposal for this highly significant and sensitive design commission.What is the commissions and Grenfell communitys vision for the future form the memorial could take?Our fundamental pledge, from the outset, has been to prioritise the voices and wishes of the entire Grenfell community in the memorial decision-making process, both now and in the future. The Grenfell communitys most frequently-mentioned suggestion is for a landscaped garden to be the memorials central element. This will also be complemented with a building or structure that provides shelter and space for reflection. Additionally, there is a hope to include a monument or artwork.The physical memorial must prominently display and incorporate: the names of the 72 victims; a sense of height; light, and water. We also need to see reflections of the diverse mix of faiths and cultural backgrounds to which those taken from us, and those who survived, belong.Together, these physical features will enrich the memorial to make it truly meaningful, bold and fitting for Grenfell. This must be a place where respect and remembrance resonate in every aspect and detail.What sort of teams would you like to see step forward for this important opportunity? This community deserves, and should get, nothing but the best. Grenfell was a unique tragedy and the memorial, and the successful design team, must be equally unique. Prospective teams should be multi-disciplinary, sensitive, and diverse. We absolutely want to see demonstrable previous experience of working collaboratively with communities. The required professional expertise includes lead design consultancy, landscape architecture, and structural and building services engineering. You may also consider including other areas of expertise such as artists and lighting specialists.This is an opportunity for the successful team to create a globally significant memorial of lasting beauty and impact, which faithfully incorporates the aspirations of a too-often neglected community for a place of remembrance, reflection and restoration.We do hope that the design profession will seize this moment to play a part in healing the wounds of a deadly and systemic failure, brought about by those responsible for the construction and management of the built environment at Grenfell.2025-01-21Richard Waitecomment and share

In my estimation, Disney and Ravensburger have made one of the best games of the last year, overtaking even Magic: The Gathering for the most fun you can have with trading cards. At the London Toy Fair on Tuesday Ravensburger didn't just announce set seven, it also gave us a sneak peek at sets eight and nine.Set seven is called Archazia's Island and features the first original character made for Lorcana. We don't know a lot about Archazia except they have a very cool bird mask and live on an island, but the fact that Disney has created an entirely new character for the trading card game is exciting. I'm looking forward to finding out more about Archazia and their realm in March when set seven is released. RavensburgerAlong with a new character and location set seven brings the standard collection of new starter packs, card sleeves, play mats and troves for you to buy. The play mats show art from Big Hero Six and Tigger, while the card sleeves are Cinderella and Ursula.The Starter decks for set seven are a Ruby/Sapphire, showcasing Belle and Beast, and a Steel/Amethyst set featuring Jafar and Iago. The artwork for "Inventor Belle" and "Beast with a Monocle" are so good, it makes me want to get the Ruby/Sapphire immediately.A glimpse at the future Reign of Jafar looks good but Fabled is giving me all of the happies Ravensburger Upgrade your inbox Get cnet insider From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated. Ravensburger also gave us a sneak peek at what to expect from seasons eight and nine, titled Reign of Jafar and Fabled respectively. "His Crown, His Realm" is the tagline for Reign of Jafar with Ravensburger telling us that Jafar takes over Archazia's Island and tries to make it his kingdom. I'm happy to see that Archazia will be a running theme throughout Lorcana even after set seven is over.Fabled only has the poster to go by but it already looks like classic Disney mixed with the carousel from the Disney Parks. Could it be fantasy land-themed? We don't know but I'm already swooning the old-world look.Archazia's Island will be released in March, followed by Reign of Jafar in June and Fabled will follow along sometime in quarter three of 2025. If you have yet to get into Lorcana now might be the right time. Pick up the Lorcana Gateway game if you've never played, as it's the simplest way to get started.

Our Experts Written by James Bricknell Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. What to consider What material type do you need? Filament (FDM) is best for large useful prints, while resin is great for tiny details. How big do you want to print? If you want to make large cosplay items, a bigger print area is best. 220x220 or more should be the goal. What's your budget? A smaller budget doesn't have to mean a worse machine, but you should expect to tinker. Table of Contents Our Picks Best overall 3D printer Bambu Lab A1 Combo View details $489 at Bambu Lab View details Best 3D printer for quality Prusa MK4S View details $999 at Prusa View details Best enclosed 3D printer Bambu Lab P1S View details $599 at Bambu Lab View details Best budget 3D printer Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo View details $399 at Anycubic View details Best 3D printer for beginners Bambu A1 Mini Combo View details $349 at Bambu Lab View details Best resin 3D printer Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra View details $300 at Elegoo View details Best 3D printer for big projects Anycubic Kobra 2 Max View details $469 at Anycubic View details Best 3D printer for educators Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro View details $469 at Flashforge View details Best 3D printer for miniatures Anycubic Photon Mono 2 View details $149 at Anycubic View details Best budget 3D printer for exotic filaments Qidi Q1 Pro View details $499 at Amazon View details Best 3D printer for small business (mass production) Creality CR-30 View details $799 at Amazon View details Table of Contents Best 3D printers of 20253D printers have come a long way in the past few years, making it easier than ever to bring your ideas to life. But with hundreds of options on the market, choosing the right one for your needs and budget can be tough. I've been testing and reviewing these machines for years, and I've put together this guide to help you find the perfect one for your needs.I started my 3D printing adventure a decade ago by trading my smartphone for a basic printer. Those early days were filled with endless adjustments and experiments, which eventually led me to selling my designs on Etsy. Over the years, I've even bought new machines to try out, testing out all of their strengths and weaknesses. Despite testing hundreds of models since then, I still get a thrill every time I see a finished print emerge from the print bed.After hundreds of hours testing a wide range of printers, I've put together this guide to help you find the right model for your projects and budget. The two most important factors to consider are print speed and accuracy, but if you're looking for more creative options, also consider features like multicolor printing or the ability to use different materials. Whether you're looking to create detailed miniatures for your Dungeons & Dragons game, build large cosplay pieces, or prototype functional parts, here are the best 3D printers you can buy in 2025. This guide also features considerations you might not have considered, such as print speed, build plate size, material costs, print head type and other essential details.Which 3D printer is the best?I've spent almost a decade and countless hours testing 3D printers in as many ways as possible to bring you the best 3D printers in every class. Right now, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo is our frontrunner: It's fast, can produce excellent detail and it's well priced at $489. It also comes with an excellent color system, allowing you to print in four different colors.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFortnites foray into the music industry has been nothing short of amazing, introducing the worlds most recognized singers like Travis Scott and Ariana Grande whose virtual concerts drew millions of fans to the game. These collaborations have resulted in not only exclusive skins and emotes, but also in-game events, leaving players eagerly anticipating each new musical experience.These events not only increased player involvement but also skyrocketed Fortnites popularity in unexpected ways. Looking ahead, there are hints of a potential collaboration with Chappell Roan who is rumored to be joining Fortnite, promising to bring new excitement to the game.Fortnite x Chappell Roan collab leaks and cosmeticsSeveral Fortnite leaks and rumors have hinted that the next big musical artist collaboration in the game will take place with popular singer Chappell Roan and will bring an emote tied to one of her popular songs Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan BBC interview snapshot about Fortnite. Image credit BBC.The collab was teased by the singer herself in a recent interview with BBC Radio One where she shared she wants her own Fortnite skin and teased a Good Luck, Babe! emote coming soon to the game. Furthermore, she added, I dont know if its out yet but I think good luck, babe! is also gonna be a little dance on there.Chappell Roan also mentioned that she played Fortnite on her Nintendo Switch device and also bought the Ariana Grande skin when it came out. At the same time, other leakers have also confirmed at the Chappell Roan emote, but theres been no news or rumors around the skin unfortunately.To those unaware, Chappell Roan is an American singer-songwriter whose lively pop music incorporates 80s synth-pop and a drag-inspired image. She rose to prominence through her YouTube covers before signing with Atlantic Records. Following a brief spell and subsequent departure from Atlantic, Roan returned with her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which had her hit single like Good Luck, Babe!.While you wait for Chappell Roan to arrive in Fortnite, another much-awaited crossover with XXXTentacion is also on the way. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerRelated TopicsFortnite Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Good RiddanceEA is killing its Origin PC app soon, so it's a shame the EA app that replaced it isn't that much betterEA is officially shutting down the old and creaky Origin PC app because it runs on such old code Windows no longer supports it.Image credit: EA News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Jan. 21, 2025 Origin, the original PC app for publisher EA, will be ceasing operations on April 17, 2025. Origin was EAs first foray into creating its own PC store, back when it was common for major publishers to ditch Steam in order to avoid paying a 30% cut to Valve.Origin, of course, was later replaced with the EA app, but because of its lack of features compared to Origin, many kept using it in place of the EA app. Those people will soon be forced to switch.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. EA announced Origins shutdown this week. The decision is the result of Microsoft ending support for 32-bit software on Windows. Origin does not run on 64-bit code - but its replacement, the EA app, does.EA is asking players who still use Origin to migrate to the EA app before Origin is gone forever, and this goes for anyone on Windows 10 as well as Windows 11. If you're on Mac, refer to this support article for more. In theory, all the games you own should transfer over. The same is true for games you currently have installed, too.The only - official - winkle here is cloud saves. If some of your games dont support the feature, youre going to have to migrate those saves manually. Anyone who did the Origin-to-EA app transition in the last couple of years, however, will tell you that some games may not make the jump, and its very common for existing installs not to be recognised by the new app.The best way to do this is install the EA app on top of Origin, essentially letting the installer upgrade Origin into the EA app. This should save you from having to redownload games. In some cases, restarting the app a couple of times may be required for some of your games to show up, so don't immediately panic if you see something missing.No matter what you do, however, its always best to create a backup of your game saves - just in case.Origin originally launched in 2011. It remained the only place to play EA games on PC for nearly a decade, until the publisher decided to return to Steam. By that point, EA was gearing up to replace it with the better-looking - but worse-performing - EA app in 2022.

Just Like ThatGood news, US-based Marvel Snap fans, the card game is back online, and its developer has a slightly surprising plan to make sure it doesn't go down again"Well continue to update with more information as soon as possible!" News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Jan. 21, 2025 After a surprise ban in the US, Second Dinner has confirmed that Marvel Snap is up and running again, but it's also planning some changes.It's been a bit of a whirlwind weekend for apps getting banned and unbanned! This Sunday just gone, January 19, TikTok was banned in the US for absolutely silly reasons, but awkwardly, it came back in less than a day. One surprising effect of the ban, though, was that Marvel Snap was also hit with a ban in the US. That's because the game is published by Nuverse, which is in turn owned by ByteDance, the same company that owns TikTok. It came as a surprise to developer Second Dinner, who seemingly had no idea the ban would affect Marvel Snap too, which is why there was no prior announcement. Luckily, as confirmed on Second Dinner's Twitter account, the game is back and available to play in the US again, but the developer is now planning to find a new publisher.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. "Marvel Snap is back online in the US," Second Dinner wrote. "But to make sure this NEVER happens again, were working to bring more services in-house and partner with a new publisher. This is the start of a new era for Marvel Snap. We know this probably leaves you with even more questions than answers. We appreciate your patience, but in the meantime enjoy playing Marvel Snap. Well continue to update with more information as soon as possible!" Changes like that obviously take a lot of time, so don't expect a new publisher to be ready and waiting next week. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Some players have expressed that they're still having problems, like making in-app purchases, and being unable to download it from the iOS App Store, but according to Second Dinner it's still working on fixing these issues - the PC version of the game seems to be working fine, though. What a mess! Maybe let's not ban an entire social media app without thinking about it a bit more next time, 'ey?

Switch 2 release when?It looks like Capcom is potentially gearing up to release native versions of a bunch of Resident Evil titles for Microsoft and Sony's current generation systems.With the Switch 2 just around the corner, there's a real possibility these titles could show up (again) on Nintendo's next-generation hybrid hardware.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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