In BriefPosted:2:56 PM PST January 25, 2025Image Credits:Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto / Getty ImagesTrump administration reportedly negotiating an Oracle takeover of TikTokThe Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would see Oracle take over TikTok alongside new U.S. investors, according to a report in NPR.Lawmakers passed a bill last year forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to either sell TikTok or see it banned in the U.S. The app briefly went dark before the law took effect on January 20 until incoming President Donald Trump said he would issue an executive order delaying the ban.At the time, Trump also outlined his initial thought on a deal to save TikTok creating a joint venture between the current owners and/or new owners whereby the U.S. gets a 50% ownership.NPRs reporting suggests that a deal is now shaping up where Oracle would take control of TikToks global operations while ByteDance retains a minority stake.Trump tried to force TikTok to sell during his first term, with Oracle emerging as a potential buyer. While that didnt happen, TikTok later said it shifted all its U.S. traffic to Oracle servers. And at a press conference on Tuesday, Trump said hed be open to either X owner Elon Musk or Oracle chairman Larry Ellison buying the app.Meanwhile, some of the senators who supported the ban-or-sell bill have expressed confusion about Trumps plans and said the law requires ByteDance to fully divest.Topics

Socrates statue at the academy of athens, copy spacegettyFrom time to time, its a good idea to look at the top use cases of AI as its being used right now in our societies. Theres so much coming along down the pike that that people are excited about, but the applications that are working right now represent the fruits of what weve been able to do up to this point.Im going to go back to a new X post by Ethan Mollick of MIT fame, who has given us a lot of good framing for the ways that AI impacts us. A few weeks ago, I wrote about some of his essays and His contributions to the field.I was reading his X post from January 15 that got nearly 4,000,000 views and 360 responses.In it, he was documenting a new randomized trial of Nigerian students using a GPT model:Six weeks of after-school AI tutoring = two years of typical learning gains, outperforming 80% of other educational interventions, Mollick writes. This tracks with what a lot of other experts are saying about AI - that it is uniquely positioned to provide good student support.MORE FOR YOUTargeted AssessmentsMollick also mentions specific categories of students well served by the AI tutor:(The AI) helped all students, especially girls who were initially behind, he writes.You can see a couple of charts showcasing test scores and days of attendance.The Goal to TeachHeres another resource from MIT from last year, where the writer showcases the work of Patrick Suppes, a National Medal of Science winner, talking about this type of technology in the 1960s.Edtech, he said, would lead to students having the personal services of a tutor as well informed and responsive as Aristotle.Now we have entered the age of generative AI and large language models, such as ChatGPT, the author writes. Is technology finally ready to deliver on the promise of computer-powered tutoring as a scalable technological solution?Mollicks data suggests that it isElements of Student SupportWhen it comes to tutoring, obviously there are some major elements of how the technology works to the students benefit. Theres the time spent reviewing the material, and the access to learning methods. But theres also something that the MIT article talks about as cognitive scaffolding that unlocks the students own thinking.In other words, its the interplay of the student and the technology that produces results.Its like the old saying, two heads are better than one or someone saying I need someone to bounce ideas off of.The article continues:In terms of social connection, it is true that tools like ChatGPT can adopt particular tones and strategies that build up rapport, and they can respond in ways that are sensitive to frustration and other negative emotions, offering encouragement and normalizing struggles.In other words, telling a student that their feelings are normal empowers him or her to push through and do more to overcome obstacles.Education and the Socratic MethodOne of my colleagues, Dr. John Sviokla, has often talked about AI as a tutor and why it is so impressive.You may have heard of the Socratic method, which indicates that the student should be doing 70% of the work, of the expression and communication, and the teacher should be doing 30%. We often see this flipped around in American classrooms. But AI is changing things in a big way. Just ask a teacher or administrator, or review the kinds of results that Mollick has shown us as we launch into 2025.

StrandsNew York TimesLooking for Saturdays Strands hints, spangram and answers? You can find them here:Interesting puzzle today that will test your knowledge of a particular type of science which you may or may not be familiar with, which may make this easy or hard.How To Play StrandsThe New York Times Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search. Its in beta for now, which means itll only stick around if enough people play it every day.Theres a new game of Strands to play every day. The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters. The aim is to find a group of words that have something in common, and youll get a clue as to what that theme is. When you find a theme word, it will remain highlighted in blue.Youll also need to find a special word called a spangram. This tells you what the words have in common. The spangram links two opposite sides of the board. While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be a proper name. When you find the spangram, it will remain highlighted in yellow.Be warned: Youll need to be on your toes.Some themes are fill-in-the-blank phrases. They may also be steps in a process, items that all belong to the same category, synonyms or homophones, The New York Times notes. Just as she varies the difficulty of Wordle puzzles within a week, [Wordle and Strands editor Tracy] Bennett plans to throw Strands solvers curveballs every once in a while.MORE FOR YOUWhat Is Todays Strands Hint?The official NYT hint is more clever than the hint that I will give you below that, but I want to give you that extra boost:Ore so they sayMine is:MineralsYeah mine is a little more straightforward thereWhat Are Todays Strands Answers?The spangram is below and then we will move on to the full list of answers, so spoilers ahead:PUREMETALAnd where you find it:Strands NYTAnd the answer list:TITANIUMIRONALUMINUMNICKELCOBALTCADMIUMStrandsNYTSo, a few common metals, a few more rare like cadmium. I had trouble looping around the letters for aluminum for a minute there as the path through was just a touch confusing. There are a lot of metals that could have gone in here, so even if you know a bunch, finding them would be a bit of a challenge depending on what you were looking for.Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsWhats going on with RDNA 4?Im losing faith, and Im not aloneAMD could still make the RX 9070 XT a successIt looks like I may have played myself again. I was genuinely excited about AMDs RX 9070 XT, but now, Im starting to worry about its future. I always knew that the new AMD flagship wouldnt be able to compete against some of Nvidias best graphics cards, but I had a lot of hope that itd still be a great competitor for a number of other reasons.Im not doubting the performance of the RX 9070 XT. I have no reason to, as we dont know a thing about it and thats exactly why Im worried. Not only are the GPUs still a complete mystery, but theyve also reportedly been delayed. At this rate, I fear that AMD may have lost the war before it even started, and Im not alone.Recommended VideosI felt pretty excited for the RX 9070 XT, but so far, the launch of RDNA 4 has been a harsh lesson in managing your expectations.Get your weekly teardown of the tech behind PC gaming First, the GPUs barely got a mention during AMDs 45-minute-long CES 2025 keynote. Then, the few slides that AMD released to the press offered very little information; we basically only learned a little bit about the RDNA 4 architecture and AMDs performance goals. The information was vague, too think improved ray tracing performance and the like.The GPUs themselves were spotted at CES, but only those made by AMDs partners, and they didnt come with any specifications. So, at this stage, its been revealed that the RX 9070 XT comes with three fans in its Gigabyte design. Thats not a lot.But wait theres hope, or so I thought. AMD told Digital Trends that RDNA 4 would be released in a matter of weeks, and that the company thought that the new RX 9000 series deserved its own event. But only silence has followed.The first update came not from AMD itself, but from B&H. The retailer put the RX 9070 XT up for sale with a January 22 preorder date. The cards had been taken down, but then they reappeared with a release date of March 22. Finally, this tracks.Radeon 9000 series hardware and software are looking great and we are planning to have a wide assortment of cards available globally. Cant wait for gamers to get their hands on the cards when they go on sale in March! David McAfee (@McAfeeDavid_AMD) January 20, 2025David McAfee, AMDs vice president and general manager of the Ryzen CPU and Radeon graphics division, revealed on X (Twitter) that the cards will go on sale in March. McAfee later added that AMD is holding onto the GPUs a little while longer in order to optimize their software stack, including FSR 4.Meanwhile, various leakers and tipsters are having a field day with AMDs troubled RDNA 4 launch. Recent whispers point to AMD still holding off to see how Nvidia fares. At this rate, AMD will likely get to see the RTX 5070 Ti and the RTX 5070 in their full glory before it launches the RX 9070 XT.AMD wanted to announce its new graphics cards alongside Nvidia, but it clearly didnt have a solid plan for actually releasing them. Now, weve had to cobble together various ideas about the cards from leaks, board partners, and social media posts, which doesnt inspire a lot of confidence.As soon as I saw David McAfee announce that RDNA 4 wouldnt be here until March, I knew what was coming and I wasnt wrong. PC gaming enthusiasts, including both AMD and Nvidia fans, werent happy with the way its all gone down.Scrolling through the hundreds of comments under McAfees post reveals just how badly the general public wants to know whats going on.Not even, a proper announcement with slides of performance, features. Could be even "price will be reveled at, a later date". This is so bad PR i have no words. Tomasz Gawroski (@GawroskiT) January 20, 2025Sitting at over 500 likes, a comment from GawroskiT on X makes a dig at AMDs PR team. Not even a proper announcement. [] This is [such] bad PR. I have no words.Another user, PlaysRingle, promises to ditch AMD for Nvidia based on how things are going. AMD is going to make me upgrade my RX 7900 XTX to an RTX 5080. I cant keep defending AMD when it keeps doing these things.I know that Im being fairly critical of AMD here myself, but I cant help feeling bad when reading these comments and seeing the reactions. Some of it is really quite harsh, such as this comment from noremac258: Does AMD ever not fail to capitalize on an opportunity? [] AMDs graphics division is a disaster.What ARE you guys doing? What sort of "marketing" is this "stealth" reveal??? Your CES presence was so uninformative you'd have been better off not showing up at all, and all we get since then is THIS? DGBurns (@davidgburns) January 21, 2025I tried to find more supportive comments, but there are very few of those to be found. However, Hardware Unboxed made a separate post defending AMD, which is what prompted McAfee to clarify that the delayed launch comes down to software optimization.AMD delaying the launch of RDNA4 to March is the right move. The last thing they want is stuffing up the launch yet again, which they risk doing if they launch before Nvidia.And very few people would have bought a 9070 XT just because it launched a week or two before the 5070. Hardware Unboxed (@HardwareUnboxed) January 20, 2025I know that X is a tough crowd, so I decided to check Reddit for more reactions. Long story short it wasnt pretty.The comments under this post, sharing that RDNA 4 wont arrive until March, are still harsh. One commenter said: Nvidias release was looking rather underwhelming, so AMD had to pull out all the stops to make sure they miss the opportunity this time.I perceive this as having no confidence in your own product. [AMD] had the opportunity here to seize this midrange market segment by coming out first, said another user, pointing out that waiting for Nvidias RTX 5070 might backfire.In search of people who are more in favor of AMD than Nvidia, I ventured into the r/AMD community. This post quickly showed me that people arent willing to cut AMD any slack.Other than the top comment thread pictured above, all the other highly-rated comments criticize AMD. Absolute incompetence from AMDs GPU division, again, says one poster. Doesnt a significant amount of retailers already have the cards in stock? What a fumble, adds another.I could go on, but you get the gist. Its clear that people arent pleased, and while the internet at large is hardly ever satisfied, some of this mightve been avoided if AMD had been more forthcoming about the RX 9000 series. People are frustrated with the delay, but also with the lack of information.Jacob Roach / Digital TrendsThings are looking a little bleak for RDNA 4 right now, but the internet is quick to forget. Its still entirely possible for AMD to turn this around and make the launch of the RX 9000 series a success.My opinion is that sharing some information would be better than sharing next to none; even a basic spec sheet would go a long way. Although McAfee plays a key role in AMDs GPU strategy, most fans dont check his X account on a daily basis. Those people are either kept in the dark or theyre left to rely on third parties to tell them whats going on.Letting the general public figure out AMDs plans based on social media means that a lot of people who might have otherwise been happy to wait will now be influenced by people who are decidedlynot happy. If there are hundreds of comments all saying that AMD is doing a bad job, its easy to start believing it yourself if you dont have anyone telling you otherwise.Unfortunately, right now, AMD is really not doing much to dispel that notion. A quick X post, even when coming from an AMD executive, doesnt cut it.Aside from some marketing efforts to drive up the hype, I think its now more important than ever for AMD to lean into that performance-per-dollar metric that makes GPUs like Intels Arc B580 such a great deal. The fact is that the RX 9070 XT might still be an exceptional GPU even if it wont be able to beat all of its Nvidia rivals.Most people wont be spending $2,000 (or more) on an RTX 5090. The GPU market needs graphics cards that provide value while being able to run the latest games, and to that end, AMDs usually done a pretty good job. Strangely enough, some of its best GPUs are the ones that didnt get a lot of love from the marketing department, such as the RX 7900 GRE but thats no reason for the RX 9070 XT to also be launched with so little fanfare.In the consumer graphics market, AMD is a small fish; Nvidia is a massive shark. Following a troubled launch, AMD may therefore now face an uphill climb with the RX 9070 XT but Im still hopeful.If AMD gets the pricing right, the RX 9070 XT might still turn out to be an amazing card. On the other hand, if its too expensive when compared to its Nvidia rivals, it might end up being overlooked regardless of AMDs marketing efforts. And lets hope that those efforts actually begin soon, because so far, Nvidias winning the battle but AMD could still walk away unscathed from the war.Editors Recommendations

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Table of ContentsTable of ContentsCloud storage optionsUse a USB-C cableThe Galaxy S25 series has plenty of storageTheSamsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra do not have SD card slots. In fact, the last Galaxy S device that had an SD card slot was the Galaxy S20; every iteration since that time has had no slot included, somewhat limiting options for expanding your phones storage.However, that doesnt mean there are no options at all. Though it lacks an SD card slot, the Galaxy S25 series charges through a USB-C port, and that means you can also transfer data that way. Lets take a look at what you can do to circumvent the lack of an SD card, and why the default storage on the devices is enough to make additional storage unnecessary for most people.Recommended VideosLike Apple, Samsung has its own cloud storage option in the Samsung Cloud, but this is for keeping your settings homogenous across devices. It doesnt offer proper storage for files and images, although you can sync your Samsung Galaxy device with Microsoft OneDrive for automatic backups.Nirave Gondhia / Digital TrendsAnother option is to use Google Drive. Users receive 15GB for free, and upgrading to 100GB is $2 per month, 2TB is $2.50 per month, and 2TB with AI is $20 per month. There are introductory periods for each of these plans, so you can test them yourself without paying full price.RelatedYou can connect your Galaxy S25 device directly to your computer. It should appear under connected devices as a separate drive, and you can then transfer files by clicking and dragging them where you want.When your phone starts to fill up with images, video, and other applications, you can connect it to your computer and offload any unneeded or unwanted files. Of course, you can also delete them and save yourself a bit of trouble but if you need to hold onto the files, its worth setting up a folder on your PC.Nirave Gondhia / Digital TrendsOne of the major selling points for this new series of phones is their storage. The Galaxy S25 has a base storage of 128GB and a max of 256GB, while the Galaxy S25+ offers 256GB or 512GB. The Galaxy S25 Ultra offers three options: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB. All three phones have the same 12GB of RAM.With a 128GB phone, youre going to run out of storage but the average person isnt likely to fill up a 1TB phone anytime soon. Those who use their devices for work and take professional-grade images and video on it, though, might want to opt for the 1TB configuration.Sure, the 128GB option is likely to be the most budget-friendly, but opt for higher storage capacity if you can. The high resolution of most images and videos mean they take up a significant amount of space, and AI features contribute further to that. You want as much storage as you can afford.Editors Recommendations

After dropping out of college, I worked for AmeriCorps and then became a firefighter in Washington.I often fight wildfires, which can be grueling; I sometimes have little food and terrible shelter.Although it's a difficult job, I'm glad I can help save people's lives and homes.Last year, I fought wildfires on a fire engine with the Washington Department of Natural Resources.I worked in the Washington Methow Valley district, and whenever there was a wildfire in that area, they sent me and my fellow firefighters out to deal with it.While the conditions are sometimes grueling, I'm glad I could help out communities in some way.I took this job because it's where my expertise wasI dropped out of college during the pandemic because I felt that college was not preparing me for real life or developing me into an adult.From there, I joined AmeriCorps and worked a couple of seasons doing green-collar work. During that time, I lived out of my car, built hiking trails, and ripped out invasive trees.It all taught me more than college ever could. On my own, I learned how to manage my finances, how to fix a chainsaw in the field, and how to sneak into a state park for a free shower.When I learned I could make slightly more money working as a firefighter for Washington state and had the necessary skills, I decided to switch jobs and help save communities.The job is often brutal and miserableFirefighting requires a lot of work. For starters, there is no such thing as a work-life balance. If something is on fire, we have to be there until it's out.Sometimes, we'll have to hike two or three miles up a mountain with five gallons of water in bags on our backs to extinguish a lightning-struck tree. Sometimes, we'll have to spend all day digging ditches in the sun to contain a fire, and then we'll have to stay there all night to keep watch.Once, we were sent out to a fire on 10 minutes' notice and spent the next 17 days without a break chasing fast-moving brush fires. You have to be ready to go anywhere and do anything whenever it's required of you.We sleep wherever and whenever we can. Sometimes, the state pays to put us up in hotels. Sometimes, we're in tents or on the cement floor of a rural firehouse. Often, we have to grab sleep in the back of the engine whenever we get 15 minutes of downtime with the understanding that if someone kicks you awake, you have to be ready to go.We eat whatever is available. Sometimes, local restaurants near the fires will cater free meals for us. In emergencies, we eat pre-packaged military rations and whatever we have squirreled away in our packs. It's grueling, and it grinds you down to the nubs.I'm glad I get to help communities stay safeAfter all my experience fighting fires, I'm now very concerned when I watch the fires in Los Angeles on the news. To me, it's clear that the fire season is becoming longer and making fires more intense. As regions across the world get hotter and drier, fires burn brighter and for longer.Wildfires are destroying homes and livelihoods all over the country in towns you've never heard of. I just hope governments are prepared to provide housing, food, and healthcare to us firefighters.Nevertheless, I'm glad to see so many fire crews from around the country and the world gathering to save Los Angeles. Although I haven't been brought down to Los Angeles myself, I'm still glad to be part of this brotherhood determined to save lives and homes. I wouldn't trade that for anything.

Samsung has officially launched its latest smartphone series, the Galaxy S25 Series, with pre-orders now available on its official website. The new lineup includes the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra, all of them offering technology and innovative (AI) features. This pre-order period runs until January 31st (next Friday) and gives you a great opportunity if youre looking for the most premium Android phone at a fraction of its price.See Galaxy S25 Series at Samsung.comMore StorageSamsung has eliminated the 128GB option across its S25 lineup, acknowledging the growing demand for ample storage. Whats more, Samsung offers double the storage for the pre-order period, and this pricing strategy extends to the entire S25 range. It means that you can buy the 512GB version at the 256GB pricing, or the 1TB model at the 512GB cost.Samsung sweetens the pre-order deals further with instant credit ranging from $50 to $150, depending on your chosen model. This bonus can be applied to an array of accessories, many of which are already discounted. Galaxy S25 Ultra or S25+ buyers can get the Galaxy Buds3 Pro for free, while substantial discounts of 50% to 80% are available on Galaxy Watches. Interestingly, you can have the biggest instant credit if you choose the Galaxy S25+ ($150), not the Galaxy S25 Ultra ($130).See Galaxy S25 at Samsung.comSee Galaxy S25+ at Samsung.comSee Galaxy S25 Ultra at Samsung.comTrade-In for Tremendous SavingsThe trade-in program for the Galaxy S25 series is particularly generous this year: Galaxy S25 Ultra buyers can save up to a staggering $900 by trading in their old device. Even those eyeing the base S25 model can benefit from up to $500 in trade-in value, with the S25+ offering up to $700. This program gives a great opportunity to experience Samsungs latest AI features powered by most powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.Its not all. Every purchase through Samsungs official channels earns 1.5% back in Samsung Rewards points. While this may seem modest, these points accumulate over time and can be redeemed across Samsungs extensive product range.When all these offers/discounts/trade-ins are combined, the value proposition becomes compelling. Consider the Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB: starting at $1299 (already discounted from $1419), you can potentially save up to $900 through trade-in, receive $150 in instant credit, and earn 1.5% cashback on your purchase. This means you can get a Galaxy S25 Ultra for less than $400, meaning you save over $1000 when pre-ordering.See Galaxy S25 at Samsung.comSee Galaxy S25+ at Samsung.comSee Galaxy S25 Ultra at Samsung.com

Osari Residence / Mind Manifestation DesignSave this picture! Hemant PatilHousesAmravati, IndiaArchitects: Mind Manifestation DesignAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:241 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Hemant PatilManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Hettich, Kerovit, Lafit lights, The Brick Store Lead Architect: Anand Deshmukh, Chetan Lahoti More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Osari, the native house, situated in Amravati, a city with an Extreme Climate of Hot & Dry summers to chilling winters, is designed for a family of six comprising three generations. It harmonizes the region's traditional architectural principles with contemporary sensibilities, creating a holiday home that aims to foster togetherness and cultural celebration.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Rooted in the local context, the design draws inspiration from the traditional Wada architecture, skilfully integrating its elements such as the verandah or porch abutting an indoor space (Osari) central courtyard (Chowk), guard/ store room (Devadi), living spaces (Dalan/Baithak), worship area (Devghar), and the kitchen (Swayampak Ghar).Save this picture!Save this picture!Anchored by the Tulsi Vrundavan, the courtyard acts as the heart of the home, encouraging family interaction and serving as a vibrant space for festivals and gatherings. The layout prioritizes communal spaces on the ground floor, offering a variety of seating arrangements and playful architectural elements like bridges, Bay Windows (Jharokha), and balconies to promote connection within and beyond, across different levels.Save this picture!There are three bedrooms, including a ground-floor suite designed for senior citizens, ensuring accessibility and comfort. Considering the sun path; the upper-level bedrooms are positioned to shade the central courtyard during the afternoon and evening, corresponding to the region's arid climate.Save this picture!Save this picture!The climate and the nature of the project allowed for experimentation, and as a response to that, semi-circular vaulted roofs, crafted with 3-inch thick Ferro-Concrete, are introduced. These vaults create a distinctive yet contextually harmonious identity and add to the magnificence of the architecture, resembling a traditional wada. The use of metal as a structural element for balconies and bridges, adds a touch of rusticity.Save this picture!A balanced material palette combines exposed brickwork with muted plastered surfaces, maintaining textural contrast and visual warmth. Internal walls finished with lime putty not only contribute to the aesthetic but also provide natural thermal comfort, ensuring the house remains cool during warmer months.Save this picture!This house is a tapestry of spaces designed to encourage familial bonds and cultural traditions. The thoughtful interplay of rustic elements and modern functionality makes it a timeless abode for family gatherings and celebrations.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officePublished on January 26, 2025Cite: "Osari Residence / Mind Manifestation Design" 25 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026014/osari-residence-mind-manifestation-design&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

MN House / Sata Na ArchitectSave this picture! Rungkit CharoenwatHousesBangkok, ThailandArchitects: Sata Na ArchitectAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:305 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Rungkit CharoenwatManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: EDL, TOA, WDC Lead Architect: Chalermchai Asayot More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Art Gallery Home: Reflecting Identity through Living Spaces "Living with Art" is a design concept that seamlessly intertwines art with life, utilizing architecture as the canvas. When a home represents a way of life and living, the residences of art lovers are frequently compared to art galleries, narrating the tale of life through the strategic placement of artwork in every space. An art gallery is a place of tranquility, but given the surrounding chaos, this house is designed to be enclosed by solid white walls to create privacy while offering limited outside views only when necessary.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The house is located opposite the parents' original home. The first floor is designed as an open space for parking, with a passageway connecting to the old house. The lighting design in this house aims to create an experience similar to being in an art gallery. The building's shape is inspired by the curves of a single folded sheet of paper, which helps to bring natural light into the home. The curved walls diffuse the light, creating unique dimensions of light that differ from traditional flat walls and softening the starkness of the white walls, resulting in a more delicate and welcoming ambiance.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The living area is designed to receive natural light through indirect lighting. One side of the living area faces a neighboring house, so the second-floor wall blocks undesirable views. This allows light to enter through skylights. The light from above gently hits the walls and diffuses into the interior, making it appear like a "White Cube" in an art gallery.Save this picture!Save this picture!This house has a courtyard area with a swimming pool on the second floor, which is where the family spends most of their time together. The courtyard serves as the center of the home, connecting key areas such as the living room, dining room, and study. This design allows for visual and functional relationships between rooms, enabling them to be connected even from the third floor, fostering interaction between spaces and residents.Save this picture!The courtyard's position effectively allows natural light to reach various areas, while the swimming pool enhances the living experience by providing the sound of water, sunlight, and a breeze. This creates an airy and spacious atmosphere, even in a compact space.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Every corner of the house is designed as a "scene by scene" through light and lines, creating a unique perception like a photograph frame. Curved lines are applied to the walls and ceilings, establishing harmony and unity. The selection of materials further enhances this theme, with circular patterns incorporated into shelves and built-ins, ensuring cohesion with other design elements throughout the house.Save this picture!Each space within the home seamlessly connects, telling the story of a small family. This house is not just a residence but a place that encapsulates life and experiences through a design that thoughtfully considers context, functionality, and the behavior of its inhabitants. It fosters an atmosphere resembling a living art gallery, vibrant and full of daily life.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeSata Na ArchitectOfficePublished on January 25, 2025Cite: "MN House / Sata Na Architect" 25 Jan 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1025902/mn-house-sata-na-architect&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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