Diner Just Loaf Bangalore / Cochin Creative CollectiveSave this picture!Architects: Cochin Creative CollectiveAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:2890 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Syam Sreesylam, Naresh Andnayan Lead Architects: Madhushitha CA, Lijo John Mathew More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture! Syam SreesylamText description provided by the architects. In the city of Bangalore, we were presented with a modest, modern 40-year-old concrete structure nestled under the shade of a large rain tree. In typical urban plot typology, the building was fenced on both sides by adjacent buildings leaving only the street in front and the sky above, free to grow into. The possibility of a building planned around split levels presented itself out of this impending verticality.Save this picture!The expression of verticality took the form of a striking glass roof mounted on the building in an ode to the rain tree outside, often mimicking the soft, dappled light through the tree canopy. Additionally, the operation of enshrining the roof added much needed floor area for dining purposes thereby making the building commercially viable and worth the premium real estate value of a plot in urban Bangalore. The roof was anchored to the ground structurally by the vertical column, simultaneously linking the community tables at each level while also becoming an aesthetic element. The building now extended upwards to the sky and to the street in front by the strategic additions, maximising space and utilisation of site area.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The street is brought into the building with a modified threshold that doubles up as a vegetated buffer and coffee counter an activated front yard. The balcony railings on the first floor transform into a high table presenting another vantage point to the street. Thematically similar to the first version of Just Loaf, we invoke the simplistic clarity of served and servant spaces; segregating the two identically on all floors. The linking of the community tables is further emphasised by a whimsical use of mirrored surfaces to double up the space and create an illusion of a continuing volume. The pillar also reflects the playful and kitschy nature of the design and becomes an ever changing, ambient lighting element, bathing the interiors in bursts of pop colour. Once again, affording greater design freedom for the customers, the pillar transforms from the standard everyday lighting, to festive, quirky versions on Halloween or Holi.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The choice of colours seem to reminisce the vibrant, quintessential pub culture of Bangalore, while the black and white chequered flooring brings American diners to mind. Within the constraints of a confined space, the material palette manages to expand and enhance the volume within, often deluding the customers into experiencing a deceptively spacious room. The continuity of the same materials on the exterior and the intelligent use of glass creates a seamless linkage of spaces inside and outside. The idea of an ever unfolding community table is articulated by punctures in the floor slab interlinking the vertical volumes dramatically.Save this picture!Natural light filters into the lower levels which otherwise would have been muted and dimly lit. Even at the lowest level, customers are given the rare glimpse of the overhead sky through the puncture and read the passage of time through the day. For an unadorned space, shifting shadows and waning daylight become ornaments, a performative spatial play. Like an impressionist painting, the foliage of the rain tree now becomes a permanent exhibit on the glass roof. Recurring elements from projects past and present reappear in the canvas of the cafe, a graphical representation of decontextualized objects that find new meaning in the space.Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officePublished on February 08, 2025Cite: "Diner Just Loaf Bangalore / Cochin Creative Collective" 07 Feb 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1026526/diner-just-loaf-bangalore-cochin-creative-collective&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

Nature, Published online: 05 February 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-04153-zThe fossilized skull of a bird called Vegavis, which lived in the Antarctic some 68.7 million years ago, confirms it was an early member of the waterfowl group. However, the skull also suggests that, unlike most modern waterfowl, Vegavis used to dive for its fish prey.

Nature, Published online: 05 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08494-7Research on superconductivity in magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene reveals unconventional behaviour, an anisotropic gap and a significant role of quantum geometry, using combined d.c. transport and microwave measurements, suggesting new insights into superconductivity mechanisms.

Take a look at this fascinating effect showcased by 3D Artist shiinareii made in After Effects.The mesmerizing animation of grass shimmering when touched by soft sunlight conveys a peaceful feeling of serenity and bliss, as well as showcases the creators unique artistic vision and high level of expertise.shiinareii shares the artwork streams on Twitch. Have a look at other marvelous work by shiinareii, along with some tips and materials used by the artist:Visualizing grass is a complex task, and various artists have showcased their takes on creating nature-themed animations. For example, check out this Ghibli-style grass made by a 3D Generalist known as Rei using Blender:Casey Sheep, a renownedShader Artist, shared GrassPaint, an animated grass creation tool and asset library:3D Artist and Game Developer Passivestar demonstrated a creative experiment on grass visualization, humorously commenting that realistic vegetation is essential to the games visuals:Game Designer Friedemann, the developer of the relaxing sandbox SUMMERHOUSE, shared a piece demonstrating soft-looking grass:Follow shiinareii on X/Twitter and dont forget to join our 80 Level Talent platform and our new Discord server, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, TikTok, and Threads, where we share breakdowns, the latest news, awesome artworks, and more.Source link The post Have a Look at This Magical Grass Visualization Created in After Effects appeared first on CG SHARES.

According to former Insomniac Games boss Ted Price, a Resistance 4 game was pitched but ultimately wasn't made.In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Ted Price, said, "We did pitch that one. It was a wonderful concept, and in terms of timing and market opportunity, it didn't work out." When asked whether Resistance 3's poor sales at the time impacted the decision to move on from the series, Price didn't answer directly."Resistance 3 was intended to end that chapter of the Resistance franchise," he explained. "With the way we ended with [protagonist] Capelli and closed a lot of loops on various smaller story items...we wanted to do that so we could have more options in the future, whether we would go ahead with more Resistance games or taking another turn."Continue Reading at GameSpot

One of the most famous voice actors working today, Hank Azaria, has published an op-ed for The New York Times in which he discusses artificial intelligence, including his fears about the technology and his optimism for how it could be used in a positive way.Azaria--known for voicing The Simpsons characters like Moe, Chief Wiggum, Lenny, Superintendent Chalmers, and Comic Book Guy--said AI-generated voices can have "enough little things askew" to convince people "there's something missing." He said it's similar to how AI-generated faces in video may look believable to a degree but aren't exactly perfect.Hank Azaria voices Moe on The Simpsons, among many other characters.Azaria said when he's recording lines for The Simpsons, he experiments with a few different things to find what works best. "I'll do a mad take, a glad take, a sad take, a deadpan take, one that's aggressive, one that's really in my feelings. It's hard to tell which one's going to work, but you can always tell in editing," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Dice play a crucial role in Citizen Sleeper 2, much like its predecessor. However, a new mechanic that might confuse newcomers is the dice break feature, which removes a dies slot from your inventory until its repaired. This can be a major setback in high-risk missions where every roll counts, forcing you to navigate challenges with fewer chances.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has a lot of mechanics to juggle at once to keep Henry alive on his journey. One of the base necessities for survive of course is hunger, which needs to be properly managed to make sure he is well fed but also not over fed.

Have you ever been scrolling along, minding your own business, when an ad suddenly hijacks your page with a full-screen warning about a computer virus or account insecurity? These are invariably scams, but to the untrained eye, they could look like a genuine pop-up from a firewall. Thats why Microsoft Edge is using AI to help users spot when someones trying to frighten them into downloading malware or giving up sensitive information.Available now to all users via a preview, the browsers new Scareware blocker is an AI-based tool for dismissing and navigating away from these troublesome interruptions. While Edges built-in Defender SmartScreen tool already blocks known scams, the idea is for Scareware blocker to help address new threats.The tool uses a local AI model to detect when your browser enters full screen mode, a staple of scareware pop-ups, and then examines what youre looking at to see if it resembles a scam. Its been trained on thousands of sample scams that the scam-fighting community shared with Microsoft, and supposedly doesnt save images or send them to the cloud at any point.While users can manually hold the ESC key to exit full screen mode at any point, the model will do this for you, taking a screenshot of the site and moving you over to a page that warns you that it looks suspicious. Youll then have the option to either close the page or continue.In addition to helping protect users susceptible to scams, Scareware blocker also sets out to reduce some of the panic of coming across one of these ads, as theyll often also play loud noises and hide the mouse cursor. By quickly closing them out and taking you to a warning page, the feature aims to help you regain your senses. Credit: Microsoft While I have encountered these ads before, I wasnt able to summon one up while trying to test out the feature, but its easy enough to enable. Simply navigate to Settings > Privacy Search and Services and scroll down a bit until you see the Scareware blocker toggle. Switch it on, and youll be prepared the next time a scammer tries to scare you into selling yourself out.If you dont see the toggle, its possible you might need to update Edge (in Settings > About Microsoft Edge) or restart the browser.

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