Microsoft says its shutting down its UK experience center in London next month, nearly six years after it first opened as a 21,000-square-foot Microsoft store. To better align with its focus on digital growth, Microsoft has decided to exit the lease at the Microsoft Experience Centre in London early, says an unnamed Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to Windows Central.The store originally opened in July 2019, just months before the pandemic lockdowns began. Microsoft then quickly transitioned it to an experience center alongside closing its stores in the US in 2020.I visited the London flagship store for its opening day, at a time when the company had more than 80 retail stores worldwide. The big, bold, and British store included Surface devices on every floor, HoloLens headsets, a big Xbox gaming lounge, and even a real-life McLaren Senna sports car that you could sit in and play Forza.It was quite the venue, set in the heart of Oxford Circus and inside a historic building with windows and ceilings from the 1920s. Microsoft spent two years renovating the space, with giant 4K video walls and an opening party that included British celebrities like Peter Crouch.After transitioning the UK Microsoft store to an experience center, the software giant regularly used the space for business meetings and partner events turning it into a showcase for Microsoft products and services in recent years. A similar experience center still exists in New York City, but I suspect its only a matter of time until that meets a similar fate to the one across the pond.

Mortal Kombat 1s big Conan the Barbarian update launched this week and with it came the arrival of a secret fight with Floyd, the pink ninja developer Ed Boon had been teasing for years. Not only that, but if you defeat Floyd you unlock cool exclusive rewards, including a coveted new stage.But how exactly do you trigger the secret Floyd fight? Players are working together to try to crowdsource the answer. This community effort, led by Mortal Kombat modder and dataminer thethiny, has done much to unravel the mystery, but the exact process remains unknown.Heres what fans have worked out: a number of Floyd challenges must be completed before the fight with Floyd triggers. How many, no-one knows. Which challenges must be completed, and in which order? No-one knows that either. Worse, it appears different for each player. Thats not much help, is it?PlayIGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!IGN's Twenty Questions - Guess the game!To start:...try asking a question that can be answered with a "Yes" or "No".000/250What is helping is thethinys Google Doc that lists the various challenges players have discovered and the requirements for each. When youve completed a challenge the Floyd icon will pop up on the left of the screen and youll hear a guitar riff. Requirements include taunting four times in a match, winning without jumping, and winning using sweeps only. Some of these challenges can be completed using any character, some with certain characters only. 37 Floyd clues have been discovered so far. Maybe there are more!It appears to be the case that you do not have to complete all 37 Floyd challenges to fight Floyd. It also appears to be the case that players have different active challenges, so there isnt a single process fans can rely upon. It's all a bit confusing, but the best advice right now is to do as many of these challenges as you can, and eventually, hopefully, you'll fight Floyd.Occasionally, Floyd himself will appear at the start of the match to give you a clue (klue?) to one of your active challenges. Thethiny's data suggests it can take hundreds of ladder matches to get one of these clues from Floyd to pop up. Players are working through all this right now, and some are spending a lot of time doing so. Some are trying to increase their chances by restarting matches, but that comes with the risk of missing the Floyd clue because they only appear at the end of the match.What is clear is that the Floyd fight has breathed new life into Mortal Kombat 1. The new stage, the field seen in Mortal Kombat 1s announcement trailer, is gorgeous, so the reward for all this effort is a good one. And Floyd himself is sparking a deeper dive as modders try to work out the details of his moveset and which characters from the Mortal Kombat games have inspired it. Its just a whole lot of fun to be a part of and watch unfold.Meanwhile, weve got the T-1000 guest character to look forward to, and potentially more DLC to come, although NetherRealm has yet to confirm that. Hopefully whatever happens, the developer will throw in more secret fights over time, perhaps with Mortal Kombats iconic Pit stage as a reward.Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Cardy, Matt, and Wes are here to talk through January 2025's Xbox Developer Direct and the impressive quartet of games featured; Doom: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Ninja Gaiden 4. Plus, there's also some time for some hands-on impressions of Assassin's Creed: Shadows thanks to Matt's sneaking and slashing around rural Japan. Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com.IGN UK Podcast 784: Doom, Doom, Doom, Doom, I Want You in My RoomPlay

Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, says the company, after concerns were expressed about the presence of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in a number of smartwatch bands.PFAS has been linked to a number of health concerns, and is known as a forever chemical as it doesnt break down in the body or the environment University of Notre Dame PFAS studyResearch by the University of Notre Dame found that PFAS was found in nine different smartwatch and fitness tracker brands. The specific brands which tested positive are not identified, but the study does say Apple bands were included.Results showed that nine of the 22 bands tested contained elevated levels of a type of PFAS called perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA). Elevated levels of PFHxA were more prevalent in higher-priced watchbands, or those costing more than $15 []The chemicals migrate from treated surfaces onto skin and into dust and air, creating multiple paths of exposure including inhalation, ingestion and dermal absorption. Peaslee and his team cited this as a significant concern regarding wearable consumer products []Forever chemicals have been linked to multiple health conditions including immunosuppression, hormonal dysregulation, developmental delays in children, low birth weight and accelerated puberty, high blood pressure in pregnant women, and an increased risk of certain cancers, such as kidney and testicular cancer.One particular concern raised by the team is that PFAS can pass through the skin, though it says more research is needed on the extent to which this occurs.Class action lawsuit targets three Apple Watch bandsThe Register reports that Apple is now facing a PFAS lawsuit in respect of three Apple Watch bands.The lawsuit, filed yesterday in the Northern District of California, specifically targets three Apple Watch bands: The Sport Band that comes stock with new basic model Apple Watches, the Ocean Band, and the Nike Sport Band that ships with Nike-branded Apple Watches. Apple describes all three as being made from fluoroelastomer, which the lawsuit alleges conceals the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS.Apple says bands are safe, but will phase out PFASApple acknowledges that PFAS is present in some of its products, with fluoropolymers described as having the highest concentrations. However, it says that its bands are safe.Apple Watch bands are safe for users to wear. In addition to our own testing, we also work with independent laboratories to conduct rigorous testing and analysis of the materials used in our products, including Apple Watch bands.Despite this, Newsweek reports the companys plans to phase out PFAS over time.Apple also said it plans to completely phase out the use of PFAS in its products. In a November 2022 document, the company said: We started with an assessment of the PFAS class with the highest use volume in our productsthe fluoropolymers.The company says this is unrelated to safety concerns.While our analysis indicated that these materials are safe during product use, we felt it important to broaden our scope to consider manufacturing along the supply chain. We concluded that our goal needs to restrict the use of all PFAS compounds. A complete phaseout of PFAS from Apple products and processes will take time.Apple does refer to PFAS as harmful, but this may refer to the environmental impact of a chemical which can never be properly disposed of.We need to ensure that the non-PFAS alternatives do not result in regrettable substitutionswhere alternatives are as harmful as, or even more harmful than, the PFAS being replaced.Image: 9to5Mac collage of Apple imagesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Scheduled Threads posts are now available to all, after the company first began rolling it out to a small number of users last month. Additionally, users in a few countries can now highlight and annotate parts of other peoples posts when sharing them Instagram head Adam Mosseri made the announcement.Some Threads updates today to help manage your presence on the app: You can now schedule posts on Threads, and metrics for individual posts are rolling out in Insights.Were also adding the ability to markup a post that youre resharing so you can add your creative take, starting with a few countries with more to come soon. More to come soon.Responses to the post were mostly unenthusiastic. Some take exception to the markup feature.Markup as in people can alter and draw on top of your artwork?? NO thank you. Its hard enough with people stealing art already.Marking up a post sounds terrible for artists and other creatives.So many artists are fighting for their stolen/copied artwork and content. Meta is trash if they roll this out.Though Engadget reports that users can opt out.A Threads spokesperson confirms that the feature will function similarly to quote posts in that the original user is notified if someone chooses to mark up their post. You can also use the who can reply and quote setting to disable markups on your own posts.Others say these are just not the kind of features people have been requesting.Just here to remind you that nobody asked for this and if you look, not even hard, you can find exactly what people want from the platformThese updates are NOT what most of us wanted or asked for. Who does scheduled posts? We asked for chronological, better algorithm and no BOTS, yet here we are with none of that but scheduling is best.What about passkeys? When will we get those?There are also comments on Metas decision to cancel fact-checking and allow hate speech on the companys platforms.Any chance well be able to schedule fact checkingNow you can schedule your hate messages to any LGBTQ+ person easily with Threads!What about updating Threads so that gay people like myself cant be called mentally ill or women objects?Image: MetaAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Jan 24, 2025Ravie LakshmananTelecom Security / VulnerabilityA group of academics has disclosed details of over 100 security vulnerabilities impacting LTE and 5G implementations that could be exploited by an attacker to disrupt access to service and even gain a foothold into the cellular core network.The 119 vulnerabilities, assigned 97 unique CVE identifiers, span seven LTE implementations Open5GS, Magma, OpenAirInterface, Athonet, SD-Core, NextEPC, srsRAN and three 5G implementations Open5GS, Magma, OpenAirInterface, according to researchers from the University of Florida and North Carolina State University.The findings have been detailed in a study titled "RANsacked: A Domain-Informed Approach for Fuzzing LTE and 5G RAN-Core Interfaces.""Every one of the >100 vulnerabilities discussed below can be used to persistently disrupt all cellular communications (phone calls, messaging and data) at a city-wide level," the researchers said."An attacker can continuously crash the Mobility Management Entity (MME) or Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) in an LTE/5G network, respectively, simply by sending a single small data packet over the network as an unauthenticated user (no SIM card required)."The discovery is the result of a fuzzing exercise, dubbed RANsacked, undertaken by the researchers against Radio Access Network (RAN)-Core interfaces that are capable of receiving input directly from mobile handsets and base stations.The researchers said several of the identified vulnerabilities relate to buffer overflows and memory corruption errors that could be weaponized to breach the cellular core network, and leverage that access to monitor cellphone location and connection information for all subscribers at a city-wide level, carry out targeted attacks on specific subscribers, and perform further malicious actions on the network itself.What's more, the identified flaws fall under two broad categories: Those that can be exploited by any unauthenticated mobile device and those that can be weaponized by an adversary who has compromised a base station or a femtocell.Of the 119 vulnerabilities discovered, 79 were found in MME implementations, 36 in AMF implementations, and four in SGW implementations. Twenty-five shortcomings lead to Non-Access Stratum (NAS) pre-authentication attacks that can be carried out by an arbitrary cellphone."The introduction of home-use femtocells, followed by more easily-accessible gNodeB base stations in 5G deployments, represent a further shift in security dynamics: where once physically locked-down, RAN equipment is now openly exposed to physical adversarial threats," the study noted."Our work explores the implications of this final area by enabling performant fuzzing interfaces that have historically been assumed implicitly secure but now face imminent threats."Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

John Edwards, Technology Journalist & AuthorJanuary 24, 20255 Min ReadThomas Pajot via Alamy Stock VectorLike a tag that warns sweater owners not to wash their new purchase in hot water, a virtual label attached to AI content could alert viewers that what they're looking at or listening to has been created or altered by AI.While appending a virtual identification label to AI-generated content may seem like a simple, logical solution to a serious problem, many experts believe that the task is far more complex and challenging than currently believed.The answer isn't clear-cut, says Marina Cozac, an assistant professor of marketing and business law at Villanova University's School of Business. "Although labeling AI-generated content ... seems like a logical approach, and experts often advocate for it, findings in the emerging literature on information-related labels are mixed," she states in an email interview. Cozac adds that there's a long history of using warning labels on products, such as cigarettes, to inform consumers about risks. "Labels can be effective in some cases, but they're not always successful, and many unanswered questions remain about their impact."For generic AI-generated text, a warning label isn't necessary, since it usually serves functional purposes and doesn't pose a novel risk of deception, says Iavor Bojinov, a professor at the Harvard Business School, via an online interview. "However, hyper-realistic images and videos should include a message stating they were generated or edited by AI." He believes that transparency is crucial to avoid confusion or potential misuse, especially when the content closely resembles reality.Related:Real or Fake?The purpose of a warning label on AI-generated content is to alert users that the information may not be authentic or reliable, Cozac says. "This can encourage users to critically evaluate the content and increase skepticism before accepting it as true, thereby reducing the likelihood of spreading potential misinformation." The goal, she adds, should be to help mitigate the risks associated with AI-generated content and misinformation by disrupting automatic believability and the sharing of potentially false information.The rise of deepfakes and other AI-generated media has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish between what's real and what's synthetic, which can erode trust, spread misinformation, and have harmful consequences for individuals and society, says Philip Moyer, CEO of video hosting firm Vimeo. "By labeling AI-generated content and disclosing the provenance of that content, we can help combat the spread of misinformation and work to maintain trust and transparency," he observes via email.Related:Moyer adds that labeling will also support content creators. "It will help them to maintain not only their creative abilities as well as their individual rights as a creator, but also their audience's trust, distinguishing their techniques from the content made with AI versus an original development."Bojinov believes that besides providing transparency and trust, labels will provide a unique seal of approval. "On the flip side, I think the 'human-made' label will help drive a premium in writing and art in the same way that craft furniture or watches will say 'hand-made'."Advisory or Mandatory?"A label should be mandatory if the content portrays a real person saying or doing something they did not say or do originally, alters footage of a real event or location, or creates a lifelike scene that did not take place," Moyer says. "However, the label wouldn't be required for content that's clearly unrealistic, animated, includes obvious special effects, or uses AI for only minor production assistance."Consumers need access to tools that don't depend on scammers doing the right thing, to help them identify whats real versus artificially generated, says Abhishek Karnik, director of threat research and response at security technology firm McAfee, via email. "Scammers may never abide by policy, but if most big players help implement and enforce such mechanisms it will help to build consumer awareness."Related:The format of labels indicating AI-generated content should be noticeable without being disruptive and may differ based on the content or platform on which the labeled content appears, Karnik says. "Beyond disclaimers, watermarks and metadata can provide alternatives for verifying AI-generated content," he notes. "Additionally, building tamper-proof solutions and long-term policies for enabling authentication, integrity, and nonrepudiation will be key."Final ThoughtsThere are significant opportunities for future research on AI-generated content labels, Cozac says. She points out that recent research highlights the fact that while some progress has been made, more work remains to be done to understand how different label designs, contexts, and other characteristics affect their effectiveness. "This makes it an exciting and timely topic, with plenty of room for future research and new insights to help refine strategies for combating AI-generated content and misinformation."About the AuthorJohn EdwardsTechnology Journalist & AuthorJohn Edwards is a veteran business technology journalist. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous business and technology publications, including Computerworld, CFO Magazine, IBM Data Management Magazine, RFID Journal, and Electronic Design. He has also written columns for The Economist's Business Intelligence Unit and PricewaterhouseCoopers' Communications Direct. John has authored several books on business technology topics. His work began appearing online as early as 1983. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, he wrote daily news and feature articles for both the CompuServe and Prodigy online services. His "Behind the Screens" commentaries made him the world's first known professional blogger.See more from John EdwardsNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also LikeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore Reports

Anup Purohit, Executive Council Member and Global CIO, Wipro Limited January 24, 20254 Min ReadAndriy Popov via Alamy StockArtificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept -- its here, promising to revolutionize industries by unlocking unparalleled efficiency and innovation. Yet, despite this immense potential, AI adoption remains elusive for many organizations. Businesses are grappling with challenges like skill shortages, unpredictable cloud pricing, and high computing demands. These barriers have left AI out of reach for many companies, especially those with limited resources. But the good news is that new technologies are changing this landscape, making AI more accessible and affordable than ever before. From edge computing to no-code platforms and AutoML, businesses are increasingly finding ways to democratize AI, allowing them to leverage its power without breaking the bank. Emerging technologies are paving the way for AI adoption, offering businesses new opportunities to leverage these advancements for greater efficiency and innovation.Overcoming the Barriers to AI AdoptionThe barriers to AI adoption are well-documented. For many organizations, the cost of high-performance computing hardware, such as GPUs, and the unpredictability of cloud pricing have made AI investment seem risky. Additionally, a growing skill gap is preventing companies from finding the talent to manage and implement these technologies effectively.Related:Whats more, as AI systems become more complex, the need for highly specialized knowledge and tools to manage them grows. Organizations need solutions that simplify AI development and make it more cost-effective to deploy -- without the need for extensive technical expertise.Technologies Making AI More AccessibleSeveral key technologies are stepping up to tackle these barriers, providing businesses with the tools to integrate AI effectively.1. Edge computingEdge computing brings AI capabilities closer to data sources, allowing businesses to process and analyze data in real time. This proximity reduces latency and improves decision-making speed -- crucial for industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and retail that rely on real-time insights. By decentralizing data processing, edge computing lowers the demand for centralized cloud resources and reduces overall costs.2. No-code/Low-code platformsNo-code and low-code platforms are a game-changer for businesses that lack deep technical expertise. These platforms empower non-technical users to create and deploy AI models without writing complex code, making AI development more accessible and enabling a wider range of businesses to participate in AI-driven innovation, even with limited resources.Related:3. AutoMLAutomated machine learning (AutoML) simplifies the process of building AI models. AutoML tools automatically handle model selection, training, and optimization, allowing users to create high-performing AI systems without requiring data science expertise. By streamlining these tasks, the technology significantly lowers the barrier for businesses looking to integrate AI into their operations, making deployment easier and faster.4. AI on CPUsAIs computational demands, especially for tasks like training large language models, have traditionally required expensive GPU hardware. However, recent innovations are making it possible to run some AI models on more affordable CPUs. Techniques like quantization and frameworks like MLX are enabling smaller AI models to run efficiently on CPUs, broadening AIs accessibility and reducing the need for costly hardware investments.Collaboration: The Key to AI DemocratizationOrganizations cannot travel alone on the journey to making AI accessible. Collaboration between businesses will be essential to overcoming the barriers to AI adoption. By pooling resources, sharing expertise, and developing tailored solutions, companies can reduce costs and streamline the integration of AI into their operations.Related:Moreover, collaboration is critical for ensuringAI is implemented ethically and safely. As AIs role in society grows, organizations must work together to establish guidelines and best practices that foster trust and prevent misuse. Transparency in AI development and deployment will be key to its long-term success.Upskilling the Workforce to Build Trust in AIAnother challenge that organizations face is the need to upskill their workforce. As AI systems become more prevalent, employees must have the skills to manage, work alongside, and trust these technologies. Upskilling workers will alleviate concerns about data privacy, security, and job displacement, allowing for smoother AI adoption.Investing in training programs will not only help employees adapt to AI systems but also ensure that organizations maximize the benefits of these technologies. A skilled workforce can collaborate effectively with AI, leading to improved productivity and innovation. The broader IT skills shortage is expected to impact nine out of 10 organizations by 2026, leading to $5.5 trillion in delays, quality issues, and revenue loss, according to IDC.Unlocking AIs Potential Across IndustriesThe future of AI is bright, but its potential can only be fully realized when it becomes accessible to all. By leveraging technologies like edge computing, no-code platforms, and AutoML, businesses can overcome the barriers to AI adoption and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation.Business leaders who invest in these technologies and prioritize upskilling their workforce will be well-positioned to thrive in an AI-powered future. With collaboration and a commitment to ethical implementation, AI can become a transformative force across industries, reshaping how we work, communicate, and innovate.Its time to embrace AIs possibilities and take the next step toward a more accessible, inclusive future.About the AuthorAnup PurohitExecutive Council Member and Global CIO, Wipro Limited Anup Purohit, Executive Council Member and Global CIO at Wipro Limited, leads the companys digital transformation with over 25 years in finance and tech, focusing on AI-driven security and business intelligence.See more from Anup PurohitNever Miss a Beat: Get a snapshot of the issues affecting the IT industry straight to your inbox.SIGN-UPYou May Also LikeWebinarsMore WebinarsReportsMore Reports

Submitted by WA ContentsOODA completes u-shaped Oeiras House in Oeiras, PortugalPortugal Architecture News - Jan 24, 2025 - 13:31 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Portuguese architecture firm OODA has completed an U-shaped residence within the nature in Oeiras, Portugal.Named The Oeiras House, the 350-square-metre house is shaped according to the boundaries of the site. The design is inspired by an existing slope that helps alleviate a dull and inconvenient environment at a higher level.In order to believe in the affirmation and configuration of architecture through a regulating and distributing patio for the program, the method entails facing and balancing artificial and natural facts.Natural and environmental values that are beneficial to the home are highlighted by rationalistic geometry and volumetry. The idea's raw material is the geography, which appears to be hostile.The entrance patio's half-buried condition and lack of lighting are offset by a water element in the form of a picturesque pool. A transparent and absent spatiality that dematerializes to articulate the entrance connects the three sides of the center void, which are diluted in the terrain and have individual and societal purposes, respectively.The bulk, which is dense and firmly fixed to the slope, floats to allow the soil to move and advance between the patio's exterior and center while maintaining the coherence and continuity of the plant.Different transparencies created by the negative of the sloped and accessible ceiling confirm the transversal section's static horizontality, which is agitated by diagonal cross movements.This is because of the topography, which gives the roof additional dimensions and functions that extend the house's story.The adopted materiality validates this overall and global dimension through the house closings. As usual, the architecture seems transformational, yet it can also provide the environment solidity and quality.OODA, recently, unveiled design for a new high-rise that comprises a pair of "fragmented" volumes in the center of Tirana, Albania. In addition, the firm completed a student residence with colonnaded skin in the City of Porto, Portugal.OODA is led by four partners Diogo Brito, Francisco Lencastre, Joo Jesus, Julio Pinto Leite, and Rodrigo Vilas-Boas. Over fifty architects of various nationalities make up OODA's team, which works on a variety of projects of various sizes and initiatives.Project factsProject name: The Oeiras HouseArchitects: OODALocation: Oeiras, PortugalDate: 2018-2024Size: 350m2Landscape: p4 Engineering Tekk, A3R LdaAll images Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Architectural Photography.> via OODA

Submitted by WA ContentsOODA completes u-shaped Oeiras House in Oeiras, PortugalPortugal Architecture News - Jan 24, 2025 - 13:31 html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"Portuguese architecture firm OODA has completed an U-shaped residence within the nature in Oeiras, Portugal.Named The Oeiras House, the 350-square-metre house is shaped according to the boundaries of the site. The design is inspired by an existing slope that helps alleviate a dull and inconvenient environment at a higher level.In order to believe in the affirmation and configuration of architecture through a regulating and distributing patio for the program, the method entails facing and balancing artificial and natural facts.Natural and environmental values that are beneficial to the home are highlighted by rationalistic geometry and volumetry. The idea's raw material is the geography, which appears to be hostile.The entrance patio's half-buried condition and lack of lighting are offset by a water element in the form of a picturesque pool. A transparent and absent spatiality that dematerializes to articulate the entrance connects the three sides of the center void, which are diluted in the terrain and have individual and societal purposes, respectively.The bulk, which is dense and firmly fixed to the slope, floats to allow the soil to move and advance between the patio's exterior and center while maintaining the coherence and continuity of the plant.Different transparencies created by the negative of the sloped and accessible ceiling confirm the transversal section's static horizontality, which is agitated by diagonal cross movements.This is because of the topography, which gives the roof additional dimensions and functions that extend the house's story.The adopted materiality validates this overall and global dimension through the house closings. As usual, the architecture seems transformational, yet it can also provide the environment solidity and quality.OODA, recently, unveiled design for a new high-rise that comprises a pair of "fragmented" volumes in the center of Tirana, Albania. In addition, the firm completed a student residence with colonnaded skin in the City of Porto, Portugal.OODA is led by four partners Diogo Brito, Francisco Lencastre, Joo Jesus, Julio Pinto Leite, and Rodrigo Vilas-Boas. Over fifty architects of various nationalities make up OODA's team, which works on a variety of projects of various sizes and initiatives.Project factsProject name: The Oeiras HouseArchitects: OODALocation: Oeiras, PortugalDate: 2018-2024Size: 350m2Landscape: p4 Engineering Tekk, A3R LdaAll images Fernando Guerra | FG+SG Architectural Photography.> via OODA