• Intego VirusBarrier Scanner review something good that costs nothing
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    MacworldAt a glanceExpert's RatingProsRobust virus and malware scanning and removalClean interface, easy to customize scanning, targets, and trusted filesSimple approach and an excellent free option to expensive software suitesConsMinor UI quirks, non-resizable windowsOne malware infection was missed during the scanOur Verdict The free version of Integos antiviral software is simple and effective and even comes with tech support. Price When ReviewedThis value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefinedBest Pricing TodayRetailerPriceIntegoFreeView DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketBest Prices Today: Intego VirusBarrier ScannerRetailerPriceIntegoFreeView DealPrice comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwideProductPricePrice comparison from BackmarketYou cant knock a free thing, especially when it works well and meets almost all of your needs.This is the core philosophy of Integos VirusBarrier Scanner, the free version of its antiviral software, VirusBarrier X9, and arguably the teaser that segues over to its more robust subscription-based products. Here, the developers sought to perform a few tasks well and for the most part have achieved this, VirusBarrier Scanner being a far simpler version of the veritable Swiss army knife of security software suites that have emerged on the market in recent years.If youre looking for something simple and effective, youll find it here. Just download VirusBarrier Scanner from the App Store, grant it full access to your hard drive, and youre ready to go. A simple interface lets you easily customize which areas of your hard drive are scanned, external hard drives and volumes can be dragged onto the window to be scanned, and a daily scan feature allows you to leave your Mac running for it to be scanned throughout the day. Take a look at our round-up of the Best Antivirus Software for Mac, for more options. We also recommend VirusBarrier Scanner and some other free antivirus for Mc apps in our tutorial about how to remove a Mac virus for free.FoundryLike several applications that have come on the market recently, a Trusted Files menu allows you to configure which files are trusted and thus excluded from being scanned and quarantined. Once a scan is underway, it can readily sort through the files on your hard drive, and in my case, I was able to plow through the more than six million files on my M2 MacBook Pro in under 15 minutes.If this level of simplicity sounds like an advertisement or teaser for a more robust commercial product, it is, as the app offers easy access to upgrade to the Mac Premium Bundle X9 which is billed annually for $33.99/23.99 (if you use our link) for the first years subscription to cover a single Mac. The Premium Bundle X9 includes VirusBarrier, NetBarrier, Washing Machine, ContentBarrier and Personal Backup, offering additional features such as real-time, system-wide protection, parental controls, and privacy controls.You can also get Mac Internet Security, which bundles VirusBarrier and NetBarrier for $25.99/20.99 (if you use our link). Weve reviewed Intego Mac Internet Security X9 and its our top choice in our round up of the best Mac Antivirus. If you decide to upgrade to the full version of Intego VirusBarrier X9 it is 17.99/$19.99 with our link. Where tech support is concerned, a good chat-based assistant can be found at support.intego.com, the assistant endeavours to figure out your software version, platform, and the issue at hand, and present you with support articles. If this proves insufficient, the queue is full, or nobody is on hand at Intego to chat, its easy enough to leave a detailed support ticket as to the problem youre encountering, which is appreciated. Still, this is free tech support for a free product, and after reviewing applications where tech support from the developer was entirely absent or demanded a paid subscription, the chatbot and support ticket system were signs that there was someone at the other end who might be able to help you resolve your tech issue.As for the VirusBarrier Scanners overall efficacy, it got just about everything I threw at it, and after I deliberately infected my M2 MacBook Pro with some of the worst viruses and malware for the Mac I could find from recent years, a full scan pinned down and easily quarantined 27 infected files while missing the DazzleSpy backdoor software, which I then removed with a free copy of Malwarebytes. While 27 out of 28 isnt bad by anyones definition, DazzleSpy was detected in the wild years ago, and one wonders why Intego hasnt addressed this.FoundryThere are always a few foibles to nitpick, and the lack of a feature that shows how much time has elapsed since a scan began, a maximize window button or a resizable window seems odd, especially when the rest of the user interface is fresh, clean, and easy to work with. Still, the app ran well, never crashed during testing, and its simple enough to start a full disk scan, minimize VirusBarrier Scanner, and work with other apps on your Mac.Yes, detecting, quarantining, and removing 28 out of 28 malware samples would have been ideal, and a few UI quirks raise ones eyebrow and make one wonder if a quick fix is en route via a software update. Still, VirusBarrier Scanner offers an excellent, reliable scanner for free, making it an excellent option and a worthy candidate for your attention and consideration.FoundryShould you use Intego VirusBarrier Scanner?Whats present here follows the idea of how the software industry should work in that even with its free product, Intego as a company offers something worthwhile, and draws potential customers in to see what else their subscription-based packages could offer. This is a matter of being intrigued by something good as opposed to being semi-coerced into buying a full software suite to attain the functionality one would hope for in the first place, something that speaks to the developers credit and is hopefully replicated by its competitors.
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  • The Download: underage celebrity chatbots, and OpenAIs latest model
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    This is todays edition ofThe Download,our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of whats going on in the world of technology.An AI companion site is hosting sexually charged conversations with underage celebrity botsBotify AI, a site for chatting with AI companions thats backed by the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, hosts bots resembling real actors that state their age as under 18, engage in sexually charged conversations, offer hot photos, and in some instances describe age-of-consent laws as arbitrary and meant to be broken.When MIT Technology Review tested the site this week, we found popular user-created bots taking on underage characters meant to resemble Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, and Millie Bobby Brown, among others.The conversationsalong with the fact that Botify AI includes send a hot photo as a feature for its characterssuggest that the ability to elicit sexually charged conversations and images is not accidental. Instead, sexually suggestive conversations appear to be baked in. Read the full story.James ODonnellOpenAI just released GPT-4.5 and says it is its biggest and best chat model yetWhats new: OpenAI has just released GPT-4.5, a new version of its flagship large language model which it claims is its biggest and best model for chat yet. The new model, which is already available for subscribers to OpenAIs ChatGPT Pro tier, is part of its non-reasoning lineup.Why it matters: OpenAI wont say exactly how big its new model is. But it says the jump in scale from GPT-4o to GPT-4.5 is the same as the jump from GPT-3.5 to GPT-4o. Experts have estimated that GPT-4 could have as many as 1.8 trillion parameters, the values that get tweaked when a model is trained. Read the full story.Will Douglas HeavenHow a volcanic eruption turned a human brain into glassThey look like small pieces of obsidian, smooth and shiny. But a set of small black fragments found inside the skull of a man who died in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Southern Italy, in the year 79 CE, are thought to be pieces of his brainturned to glass.The discovery, reported in 2020, was exciting because a human brain had never been found in this state.Now, scientists studying his remains believe theyve found out more details about how the glass fragments were formed. Read the full story.Jessica HamzelouTo read more about this fascinating story, check out the latest edition of The Checkup, our weekly biotech newsletter. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Thursday.The must-readsIve combed the internet to find you todays most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.1 A judge has blocked mass firings of US federal workersAfter ruling the terminations were probably illegal. (WP $)+ Trumps purges align with his personal campaign against the federal government. (The Atlantic $)+ The DOGE cuts are likely to get much, much worse. (Wired $)2 Donald Trumps migrant crackdown is fuelling a surveillance boomFirms are rushing to ready tracking tech to meet the administrations demands. (The Guardian)+ Things arent looking so rosy for other big government contractors, though. (WSJ $)3 The US is weighing up vaccinating chickens against bird fluThe countrys egg supply is under serious strain. (Wired $)+ More than 35 million birds have been culled this year alone. (BBC)+ Businesses are struggling, and consumers are suffering. (The Atlantic $)+ How the US is preparing for a potential bird flu pandemic. (MIT Technology Review)4 An AI model is capable of solving million-step math problemsFar beyond the capacity of any human. (IEEE Spectrum)+ Why does AI being good at math matter? (MIT Technology Review)5 How map apps deal with government disputes over place namesIncluding the Gulf of Mexico/America. (Rest of World $)6 A new AI system neutralizes call center staffs Indian accentsThe industrys largest operator is preparing to roll it out in Latin America, too. (Bloomberg $)+ How this grassroots effort could make AI voices more diverse. (MIT Technology Review)7 The future of xenotransplantationCross-species organ transplants are on the rise, but risks remain. (Knowable Magazine)+ A woman in the US is the third person to receive a gene-edited pig kidney. (MIT Technology Review)8 This Abu Dhabi royal is obsessed with AIAnd hes willing to splash his colossal wealth to transform his tiny emirate into a major AI player. (WSJ $)9 Alibabas new video model is a big hit among AI porn fansAnd theyre already sharing their creations. (404 Media)+ Three ways we can fight deepfake porn. (MIT Technology Review)10 No good can come from having your read receipts turned onDo yourself a favor and switch em off. (Vox)Quote of the dayI recommend being in the office at least every weekday I think we have all the ingredients to win this race, but we are going to have to turbocharge our efforts.Google co-founder Sergey Brin urges the companys AI teams to work harder to beat its competition to become the first firm to achieve artificial general intelligence, the New York Times reports.The big storyThe US wants to use facial recognition to identify migrant children as they ageAugust 2024The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to collect and analyze photos of the faces of migrant children at the border in a bid to improve facial recognition technology, MIT Technology Review can reveal.The technology has traditionally not been applied to children, largely because training data sets of real childrens faces are few and far between, and consist of either low-quality images drawn from the internet or small sample sizes with little diversity. Such limitations reflect the significant sensitivities regarding privacy and consent when it comes to minors.In practice, the new DHS plan could effectively solve that problem. But, beyond concerns about privacy, transparency, and accountability, some experts also worry about testing and developing new technologies using data from a population that has little recourse to provideor withholdconsent. Read the full story.Eileen GuoWe can still have nice thingsA place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day. (Got any ideas? Drop me a line or skeet em at me.)+ Congratulations to Hilda Jackson, 105 years young and still raving!+ If youre a chronic procrastinator, heres some helpful tips to break the cycle.+ All aboard the dog bus! (thanks Beth!)+ In more canine news, I need a one-way ticket to Puppy Mountain, stat.
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  • Upgrade to iPhone16e, a powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family
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    The powerful iPhone 16e is now available online and at Apple Store locations worldwide.
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    Apple's latest iPhone has just launched, and ESR revolutionizes protection and brings MagSafe functionality to the iPhone 16e. Here's a look at the best iPhone 16e case options available.ESR is ready for iPhone 16e with MagSafe cases and screen protectors. Image source: ESRIt's been a long time coming, but the iPhone 16e is here and it features a classic design, single rear camera, and notched display with Face ID. The device may look similar to an iPhone 14, but legacy cases won't fit.It can be frustrating when Apple releases altered product designs, because it can mean customers will go without must-have protection at launch. However, ESR isn't leaving customers hanging by offering its latest cases and screen protectors today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
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  • Apple customers start receiving the iPhone 16e
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    The iPhone 16e is now available, with shipments of the new budget smartphone starting to arrive on customer doorsteps.Launch day iPhone 16e buyer image credit:geniusmanu_ on ThreadsApple's reincarnation of the iPhone SE line, the iPhone 16e, was opened for preorders on February 21. One week later, and the smartphone is now actually available.Customers who preordered the iPhone 16e will start to receive their orders on Friday, or will be able to pick it up from the Apple Store. It will also be available to purchase without preorder from Apple, major retailers, and carriers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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  • 30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Denmark
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    These annual rankings were last updated on February 28, 2025. Want to see your firm on next years list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studios ranking.The Danes have a longstanding artistic heritage that traces back to the Vikings and is strongly upheld in todays modern world. Historically, the architecture of Denmark was reflected by its reigning sovereign, many of which deeply admired French architecture and commissioned the French to build up its monarchical landscape. One will find that Denmarks various imperial residences, like the Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen, often resemble the formal and aesthetic qualities of French Renaissance chteaux.Notwithstanding the foreign influence, a strong nationalist aesthetic flourished in the 20th century, when Nordic Classicism, Functionalist architecture and Modernism dominated. Denmarks thriving post-war modernist scene positioned many architects like Jrn Utzon and Johan Otto von Spreckelsen on the international map. Denmarks commitment to urban redevelopment, culture-building and public planning has influenced neighboring countries, positioning the nation as a critical player in the global architecture and planning community. Indeed, their expertise is often called upon internationally (think the Sydney Opera House, the Grande Arche de la Dfense near Paris and the Museum of Liverpool).With so many architecture firms to choose from, its challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Denmark based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.How are these architecture firms ranked?The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firms level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firms ranking, in order of priority:The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Project of the Day (2009 to 2025)The number of projects selected as Featured Project (2009 to 2025)The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Denmark architecture firms throughout the year.Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Denmark:30. Danielsen Architecture Danielsen ArchitectureDanielsen Architecture is a multidisciplinary firm founded in 1987. We have since positioned ourselves as a leader in the profession and successfully delivered Architectural and Interior design projects such as offices, housing, factories, hotels and restaurants, both as new construction and renovations. In addition we also offer strong expertise in Space Planning and Programming. Our area of expertise is broad, but the intentions are always the same: functional, elegant architectural solutions with the user in focus from project inception through completion.Our business approach is to address unique requirements in an innovative, creative manner while continuously creating value for our clients.Some of Danielsen Architectures most prominent projects include:Hafdansgade, Copenhagen, DenmarkCPH Airport, Kstrup, DenmarkMetropolis, Copenhagen, DenmarkKajkanten, Copenhagen, DenmarkDuPont, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped Danielsen Architecture achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 5 29. WE Architecture Architekturfotograf Rasmus NorlanderOfficial account of Copenhagen based architecture studio. Our capabilities include architecture, urban planning, tangible design and utopian ideas. WE Architecture strive to push innovative architecture forward to improve the condition of the world. No less.Some of WE Architectures most prominent projects include:MARIEHJ CULTURAL CENTRE, Holte, DenmarkBOAT HOUSE, Svallerup, DenmarkPC BALLERUP PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, DenmarkTNDER TOWN HALL, DenmarkHADERSLEV HOSPITAL The following statistics helped WE Architecture achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 20 28. KHR Architecture KHR ArchitectureKHR Architecture is a Danish architectural company founded in 1946. Over the past 75 years, we have developed knowledge of building requirements in various sectors and building types, and today we work with architecture in the fields of business, culture, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and residences.With a holistic approach, KHR Architecture creates architecture that is functional and long-term sustainable, with the people and context at the core. The company is rooted in a Nordic design tradition and is, in addition to projects in Denmark, also behind a number of projects in Norway, Germany, and Greenland.Some of KHR Architectures most prominent projects include:Haukeland Childrens and Adolescent Hospital, Bergen, NorwayNordre Fasanvaj Client representation and design proposalNukk School Atuarfik Narsasuaq, Nuuk, Greenlandsterport 2, Copenhagen, DenmarkNew Forensic Psychiaty Sct. Hans, Roskilde, Denmark The following statistics helped KHR Architecture achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 6 27. Leth and Gori Leth and GoriLETH & GORI is a young Danish Architecture company based in Copenhagen. The firm is committed to the development of innovative projects within the field of architecture and urban space. It has won several prices in international competitions and has been published and exhibited worldwide.In August 2011 LETH & GORI opened a new combined office and exhibition space in Copenhagen. The storefront space hosts events and exhibitions by architects, artists, designers and curators.Some of Leth and Goris most prominent projects include:Brick House, Nyborg, DenmarkRoof House, Fredensborg, DenmarkFur Diatoms, Skive Municipality, DenmarkVartov Square CopenhagenFRATRES Cultural Centre Rakvere, Rakvere, Estonia The following statistics helped Leth and Gori achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 18 26. SOPHUS SBYE ARCHITECTS SOPHUS SBYE ARCHITECTSThe studio is situated in Copenhagen and is established by Sophus Sbye in 2004. Sophus Sbye Architects performs tasks on a national scale, which have a focus on pointing forward on projects in an international context. The studio has won several prizes for its uncompromising projects that have been published in international journals and magazines. Sophus Sbye Architects was nominated for the Mies Van Der Rohe Award in 2002 for The Future Community Center in Hadsten. For the Scouts and Outdoor Cabin of the Future in Odense the studio received in 2008 the In-situ Award by Dansk Beton and the Architectural Award by the Municipality of Odense.Some of SOPHUS SBYE ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:Mariehj Cultural Centre, Holte, DenmarkMARIEHJ CULTURAL CENTRE, Holte, DenmarkThe new scout hut and village hall, Frederiksberg, Denmark The following statistics helped SOPHUS SBYE ARCHITECTS achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 3 25. MIKKELSEN Architects Sren AagaardMikkelsen Architects is based on the Danish design tradition, and seeks the simple answers that respect and gently relate to the building mass and surroundings. We are looking for sustainable solutions that create value for users and for the climate. Mikkelsen Architects was established by Stig Mikkelsen in 2012, and our design has always been characterized by both a humble and ambitious approach. People the user is at the center. Knowledge of climate and materials inspires and drives the development of our architecture.Some of MIKKELSEN Architects most prominent projects include:Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, DenmarkVelodrome Odense, Odense, DenmarkUDBETALING DENMARK, Vordingborg, DenmarkMedia House for Danish Broadcasting Corporation, restad Denmark, Copenhagen, DenmarkRambll Head Office, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped MIKKELSEN Architects achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 2 Total Projects 8 24. DISSING+WEITLING architecture Cobe, DISSING+WEITLING architectureAt DISSING+WEITLING our goal is to create optimal spaces for human activity at work, in the home and in the public sphere. We have a clear and accommodating approach, characteriszd by user-centric solutions that pay particular attention to the physical, cultural and environmental context of each project. D+W was formed in 1971 to continue the work started by Arne Jacobsen. Since then, the company has refined and developed this Scandinavian design tradition with works that have set new standards in design and architecture.Over the years, we have built up a professional portfolio that includes some of the worlds most spectacular bridges and distinctive international business headquarters, as well as new residential areas, historic building renovations, and interior and product design.Some of DISSING+WEITLING architectures most prominent projects include:Cykelslangen/The Bicycle Snake, Copenhagen, DenmarkKge Nord Station, Kge, DenmarkECCO Hotel & Conference Centre, Tonder, DenmarkResidence for ESO-ALMA, Atacama Region, ChileHisingsbron, Gothenburg, Sweden The following statistics helped DISSING+WEITLING architecture achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 9 23. ESJA Architecture ESJA ArchitectureESJA is an architecture practice based in Copenhagen and Reykjavik. With passion for the great outdoors and urban life alike, ESJA designs spaces in remote locations as well as in the urban realm.Some of ESJA Architectures most prominent projects include:Ring of Bjlfur, Seydisfjordur, IcelandReykjanes Retreat, IcelandHouse for the Heart, IcelandBird Watching House, Skagastrnd, IcelandHerring Hotel, Skagastrnd, Iceland The following statistics helped ESJA Architecture achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 2 Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 5 22. Cubo Martin SchubertCubo Architects has positioned itself around architectural competitions as the creative tool for exploring the future of architecture. For more than 20 years Cubo has offered specialized consultancy for educational- and healthcare buildings, and in the fields of transformation, of cultural and ecclesiastical architecture and various housing typologies. The founding partners are architects Peter Dalsgaard, Bo Lautrup, Ib Valdemar Nielsen and Lars Juel Thiis. In 2014 the partner group expanded from four to eight with the architects Sren Marxen, Sune Nielsen, Per Ravn and Rune Riis. Cubo is located in the transformed industrial interior of an old newspaper factory, Jyllandsgaarden in central Aarhus.Some of Cubos most prominent projects include:Aarhus Social and Health Care College, Aarhus, DenmarkHammerhavn, 3, Snevej, Allinge, DenmarkBuilding S, School of Business and Social Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, DenmarkHouse of Jelling parish, Jelling, DenmarkBergen University College, Bergen, Norway The following statistics helped Cubo achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 6 21. Sweco Architects Denmark Sweco Architects DenmarkSweco Architects is a full-service architecture firm, deeply rooted in the Scandinavian architectural tradition. We are 320 employees working together from offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Silkeborg, Herning and Odense. We create architecture and environments for people to live, learn, work and thrive. Based on an interplay between light, context, functionality, and aesthetics and a deep knowledge of peoples hopes, dreams and needs. We create the settings for our communities and daily life homes, schools, day care institutions, offices, shops and urban areas.Some of Sweco Architects Denmarks most prominent projects include:Arena of the Forest new stadium in Aarhus, Aarhus, DenmarkSirius Advokater, Copenhagen, DenmarkThe AlmanacRigshospitalet North Wing, Copenhagen, DenmarkPostgaarden transformation from royal post office into attractive shops and offices, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped Sweco Architects Denmark achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 11 20. Pluskontoret Arkitekter Helene Hyer MikkelsenPluskontoret is an architecture office based in Aarhus, Denmark, and was founded in 1993. Our method consists of a positive approach based on dialog and collaboration we work with each individual and specific project and throughout this process, we strive to create meaningful architecture.Your values, requirements and visions are the nucleus for creating each project. We transform them into space, light, and sound: Architecture.Some of Pluskontoret Arkitekters most prominent projects include:Skagen School, Skagen, DenmarkSkovbrynet, Odense, DenmarkTankefuld, Tankefuldvej, Svendborg, DenmarkRambll Office Interior, Aarhus, DenmarkQuota House, Nyborg, Denmark The following statistics helped Pluskontoret Arkitekter achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 3 Total Projects 9 19. Lenschow & Pihlmann Lenschow & PihlmannAt Office Kim Lenschow we create architecture that fosters a higher awareness and more authentic engagement with our surroundings.We create and cultivate an expressive architecture that dares to be present and reveal itself, connecting us to the systems we, as humans, are part of.We push the boundaries of modern building practices, knowing that what is built today affects us all. We critically assess industry norms and initiate research projects to create value for our clients while at the same time improving the way we build today.Some of Lenschow & Pihlmanns most prominent projects include:House at Mols Hills, Ebeltoft, DenmarkThe Orangery, Holte, DenmarkStudent Village, Viby, DenmarkHouse on Fan, DenmarkKonkav, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped Lenschow & Pihlmann achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 5 18. Arkitema Architects Arkitema ArchitectsAt Arkitema we agree with Sir Winston Churchill who said We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us in other words designing buildings for people is not to be taken lightly. In our view, buildings are living organisms that influence all human activity.We believe that the architecture of the future must be created as a combination of many different skills architectural, sociological, anthropological, structural, etc. not by a single artistic genius with assistants. This starting point allows us to aim for an architecture with both aesthetic and social awareness.With 250 employees Arkitema is among the largest practises in Denmark.Some of Arkitema Architects most prominent projects include:Casa Spodsbjerg, Rudkbing, DenmarkNrre Vosborg, Ulfborg, DenmarkLyngbygaard Golf Center, rhus, DenmarkUniversity of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DenmarkThe Maintenance-Free House, Nyborg, Denmark The following statistics helped Arkitema Architects achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 52 17. Rosan Bosch Studio KIMWENDT.COMRosan Bosch Studio is an interdisciplinary practice for art, architecture and design. We create learning environments, workspaces and cultural venues with respect for our innate playfulness as human beings. We work strategically with designs that create space for new thoughts and change.Our portfolio ranges from small art and development projects to total designs of schools and libraries. We base each project on the customers specific challenges and customize the design solution to the people who will use it in everyday life. With a focus on creativity and innovation, we convert ideas into physical products and create spaces and environments that make a difference.Some of Rosan Bosch Studios most prominent projects include:The Childrens Library in Billund, Billund, DenmarkVittra School Sodermalm, Stockholm, SwedenVittra School Brotorp , Brotorp, SwedenSheikh Zayed Private Academy, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesKulturen Middelfart, Middelfart, Denmark The following statistics helped Rosan Bosch Studio achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 5 Total Projects 22 16. NORD Architects Adam MrkNORD Architects is a creative office based in Copenhagen, Denmark. We design with empathy and create healthy, remarkable buildings that promote social sustainability.NORD Architects was established in 2003 by founding partners Johannes Molander Pedersen and Morten Rask Gregersen (both b. 1974). Mia Baarup Tofte joined the partnership in 2017. During the years we have employed a multidisciplinary staff of urban planners, architects, landscape architects, process consultants, art historians, academics within social and cultural studies along with our technical staff. We are often asked to lecture and take part in conferences, public debates, exhibitions and publications on several occasions.In recent years, we have designed and innovated educational and welfare related projects in the healthcare sector, daycare centers, sports facilities and urban spaces.Some of NORD Architects most prominent projects include:Healthcare Center for Cancer Patients, Copenhagen, DenmarkOut of the Box the House of Sciences, Bjerringbro, DenmarkVilla Wood, DenmarkAlzheimers Village, FranceEuropean School Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped NORD Architects achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 20 15. EFFEKT EFFEKTEFFEKT is an architectural collaborative based in Copenhagen, Denmark, operating in the fields of architecture, urbanism and research. The company was established in 2007 and currently employ 30 full time staff under the creative direction of the two founders Tue Foged and Sinus Lynge.EFFEKT is the Danish word for impact. At EFFEKT we believe that architecture and urbanism is about creating a lasting positive impact on our surroundings and our planet. We therefore measure our projects on their impact on the EFFEKT.We aim to create a lasting social, economic and environmental effect with everything that we take upon us and we always consider our projects in a local, regional and global context, creating societal value beyond brief and client.Some of EFFEKTs most prominent projects include:Living Places Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DenmarkGAME Streetmekka Viborg, Viborg, DenmarkLivsrum, Cancer Counselling Center, Nstved, DenmarkReGen Villages, Almere, NetherlandsHareskoven Visitor Center, Denmark The following statistics helped EFFEKT achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 4 Total Projects 14 14. Primus Architects STAMERS KONTORPrimus architects was founded 2008 by David Blow, architect MAA and former partner of witraz architects + landscape. Every project is unique, and challenging the program and future users is our key entrance to bringing out the full social and spatial potential of the project. Knowledge and understanding of materials is an integrated part of our design which gives us freedom to explore new spatialities and materials. The understanding of the both aesthetic, physical and mental importance of light is in the core of each design.Some of Primus Architects most prominent projects include:Culture House and Library, Allerd, DenmarkViby Library and Culture House, Viby, DenmarkForest House, Asserbo, DenmarkMagnolia House Kindergarten, Frederiksberg, DenmarkThe Birds Nest, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped Primus Architects achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 6 Total Projects 8 13. JDS ARCHITECTS JDS ARCHITECTSJDS ARCHITECTS is a multidisciplinary office that focuses on architecture and design, from large scale planning to furnitures. Rich of multiple expertises, the office is fueled by talented designers and experienced architects that jointly develop projects from early sketches to on-site supervision. All of which, independently of scale outlines an approach that is affirmatively social in its outcome, enthusiastic in its ambition and professional in its process. At the core of our architecture is the ability to take a fresh look at things through experienced eyes. Our approach aims at turning intense research and analysis of practical as well as theoretical issues into the driving forces of design.Some of JDS ARCHITECTS most prominent projects include:New Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Oslo, NorwayThe Iceberg, Aarhus, DenmarkKalvebod Waves, Copenhagen, DenmarkMaison Stphane HESSEL, Lille, FranceHangzhou Gateway, Hangzhou, China The following statistics helped JDS ARCHITECTS achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 2 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 7 Total Projects 22 12. Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter Quintin LakeDorte Mandrup Arkitekter A/S is an international practice, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded by Dorte Mandrup in 1999. Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter is managed by a professional board of directors and Dorte Mandrup as the sole owner. Chairman of the Board is experienced Flemming Andersen and furthermore 2 members of the board Line Rix and Peter Luke. Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter engages in a wide variety of projects; cultural institutions, buildings for children and youth, sports facilities, education, housing, office buildings and master plans, as well as renovation and alteration of Federally Listed historical buildings. The visionary methods of Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter are based on thorough analysis of every parameter involved in the brief.Some of Dorte Mandrup Arkitekters most prominent projects include:Wadden Sea Centre, Ribe, DenmarkR Day Care Center, Helsingborg, SwedenCommunity Centre Herstedlund, Albertslund, DenmarkMunkegaard School, Dyssegrd, DenmarkChildrens Culture House Amar, Kbenhavn, Denmark The following statistics helped Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 8 Total Projects 18 11. AART AARTThe world calls for positive change and for organizations with the will to take responsibility. At AART, we act responsible through the built environment with an ambition to create architecture that has an impact on people, the environment and society. Based in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Roskilde, Frederikssund, Oslo and Stockholm, we help clients all over Scandinavia develop organizations and communities with architecture as a catalyst.We apply a holistic approach to our work, always seeking to create both economic, social and environmental value. Hence, we create the biggest value for both our clients and society in the long-term. As the first architecture company in Scandinavia, we have established a multidisciplinary impact team comprising architects, anthropologists and economists, who specialize in ensuring and documenting the impact and value creation of architecture.Some of AARTs most prominent projects include:Bricks in Common, Copenhagen, DenmarkVUC Syd, Haderslev, DenmarkMusholm, Aarhus, DenmarkThe Waterfront, Stavanger, NorwaySykehuset stfold Kalnes, Ostfold, Norway The following statistics helped AART achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 11 Total Projects 38 10. Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects Vilhelm Lauritzen ArchitectsWe are a community rounded by the centennial legacy of our founder Vilhelm Lauritzen, one of Denmarks greatest modern architects. Since 1922, we have improved human lives through functional architecture and design rooted in classic Nordic modernism and a strong culture of innovation.Today, we are 200 architects, technicians and administrative staff that design and plan all types of buildings and urban spaces with special competencies in high-complex typologies, such as airports, hospitals and life science. And despite being a century old, we work ambitiously with digitalisation and development projects within A.I.Some of Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects most prominent projects include:Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Herlev, DenmarkLIFE Campus, Lyngby, DenmarkKryers Plads, Copenhagen, DenmarkNovonesis Innovation Campus, 1Hrsholm, DenmarkCopenhagen Airport, Pier E, Kastrup, Denmark The following statistics helped Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 4 A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 12 Total Projects 41 9. Christensen & Co Architects Christensen & Co ArchitectsChristensen & Co is an award-winning international architectural practice based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded by Michael Christensen in 2006. At Christensen & Co every single project is an opportunity to realise a unique architectural potential. People are at the centre of all our projects and we strive to create architecture that strengthens and supports social interaction.We work holistically, which means that the surroundings, the programming, and the users all contribute to the character and identity of our architecture. We build vibrant social environments in close collaboration with the people who populate our buildings. Good architecture makes a difference, and architects with intention, empathy and thoroughness create buildings that can actively change peoples lives.Some of Christensen & Co Architects most prominent projects include:Forsyning Helsingr , Helsingr, DenmarkDTU Energy B310, DenmarkLife Science & Bioengineering DTU B202, Lyngby, DenmarkViby Library and Culture House, Viby, DenmarkDTU B116, Lyngby, Denmark The following statistics helped Christensen & Co Architects achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 6 A+Awards Finalist 4 Featured Projects 9 Total Projects 37 8. CEBRA Adam MrkCEBRA is a Danish architecture and design practice, founded in 2001by architects Mikkel Frost, Carsten Primdahl and Kolja Nielsen. In 2017, architect Mikkel Hallundbk Schlesinger entered the group of partners and four Associates were appointed to consolidate the companys management and business development. CEBRA is owned by the companies four partners, who are at the head of the offices creative work and strategic development.CEBRA currently employs a multidisciplinary international staff of more than 65 architects, constructing architects, urban planners, landscape architects, academics, and administrative personnel. Our head office is in Aarhus, Denmark, with a branch office in Copenhagen, DK. CEBRA has gained recognition through award-winning projects in Scandinavia and a growing international portfolio, counting projects across Europe, the Middle East, Canada, and Russia.CEBRA creates architecture to move people.Some of CEBRAs most prominent projects include:Al Hosn Masterplan and Landscape, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesSkamlingsbanken Visitor Centre, Kolding, DenmarkMalling Dampmoelle, Malling, DenmarkThe Iceberg, Aarhus, DenmarkHF & VUC Fyn, Odense, Denmark The following statistics helped CEBRA achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 4 A+Awards Finalist 5 Featured Projects 16 Total Projects 26 7. ADEPT ADEPTADEPT is a Copenhagen based architecture community focused on creating places with human scale. We believe in Place over Building because we see the city as a changeable organism born from the synergies between people, functions, spaces and places, rather than as a collection of uniquely built icons.We work in all architectural genres from urban planning and strategic development to building architecture, landscapes and public space. Working from big to small, and from strategy to physical form, give us a wider perspective and ensure that our projects can transform both local and global challenges into sustainable solutions.Some of ADEPTs most prominent projects include:Vestre Fjord Park, Aalborg, DenmarkNEW AARCH, Aarhus, DenmarkDalarna Media Library, Falun, SwedenTheodora House, Copenhagen, DenmarkKu.Be, Frederiksberg, Denmark The following statistics helped ADEPT achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 1 A+Awards Finalist 1 Featured Projects 19 Total Projects 30 6. schmidt hammer lassen architects schmidt hammer lassen architectsSchmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, now part of global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will, is one of Scandinavias most recognized and award-winning architectural practices. The company was founded in Aarhus, Denmark in 1986 by Morten Schmidt, Bjarne Hammer, and John F. Lassen, and is led today by all three founding partners along with partners Kim Holst Jensen, Kristian Lars Ahlmark, Chris Hardie, Rong Lu, Mads Kaltoft, Kasper Frandsen, Nathan Smith, Tiago Pereira and Rasmus Kierkegaard. Working out of studios located in Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Shanghai, the firm provides skilled architectural services all over the world, with a distinguished track record as designers of inter-national, high-profile architecture.Some of schmidt hammer lassen architects most prominent projects include:Dokk1, Aarhus, DenmarkGellerup Sports & Culture Campus, Gellerup, DenmarkTranga Christchurch Central Library, Christchurch, New ZealandThe Crystal, Copenhagen, DenmarkCathedral of the Northern Light, Troms og Finnmark fylke, Norway The following statistics helped schmidt hammer lassen architects achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 1 Featured Projects 21 Total Projects 46 5. 3XN Adam MrkAcross diverse typologies and scales, 3XNs work is driven by the conviction that architecture should give something backto people, to communities, and to our planet. Since 1986, we have specialised in transformational projects: projects that give obsolete structures new form and character, that transform dormant neighbourhoods into thriving cultural hubs, or that unite disparate organizations into collaborative communities. A commitment to the highest standards of sustainability and design excellence unites the studios portfolio. Form and performance are not at odds, but rather continuously enhance and shape one another.With offices in Copenhagen (HQ), Stockholm, Sydney, New York, and London, we are a firm of close to 200 professionals spanning a wide range of nationalities, genders, backgrounds, and specialties.Some of 3XNs most prominent projects include:Olympic House, Lausanne, SwitzerlandBlue Planet, Kastrup, DenmarkRoyal Arena, Kbenhavn S, Kbenhavn, DenmarkSydney Fish Market, Sydney, AustraliaSwedbank Headquarters, Sundbyberg, Sweden The following statistics helped 3XN achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 6 A+Awards Finalist 3 Featured Projects 16 Total Projects 25 4. Cobe CobeCobe creates architecture that shapes the future and aspires to create surroundings that actively contribute to extraordinary everyday life.We offer services within urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture and interior design. Every day we strive for extraordinary, long-lasting quality in the cities, buildings and landscapes we shape. Today, the building and construction sector account for 40% of the worlds CO emissions. We know that any newly built neighbourhood, house or urban space requires a certain amount of our planets resources, and we have a profound responsibility to exchange these into resilient, long-term solutions cities, buildings and landscapes that are made to outlast our generation.Some of Cobes most prominent projects include:The Silo, Nordhavnen, Copenhagen, DenmarkUltra-Fast Charging Stations, Fredericia, DenmarkThe Opera Park, Copenhagen, DenmarkKryers Plads, Copenhagen, DenmarkTingbjerg Library and Culture House, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped Cobe achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 5 A+Awards Finalist 8 Featured Projects 17 Total Projects 30 3. Henning Larsen Henning LarsenRooted in the Scandinavian design tradition, merging aesthetic, social, and intellectual design features, we develop vibrant, sustainable architecture that extends beyond itself and provides lasting value to the users and local context.We were founded in 1959 by Danish architect Henning Larsen, whose name we are proud to carry today. Our architectural approach is based on curiosity and artistic audacity, resting on a solid foundation of knowledge-based design and attention to detail. We design our projects as generous gestures, reaching out to their audience and allowing them to experience the unexpected.Our projects are born out of a non-hierarchical work environment and strong local presence.Some of Henning Larsens most prominent projects include:Moesgaard Museum, Aarhus, DenmarkHarpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center, Reykjavik, IcelandVejlands Quarter, Copenhagen, DenmarkKiruna City Hall The Crystal, Norrbottens ln, SwedenKAB Huset, Copenhagen, DenmarkFeatured image: Town Hall Eysturkommuna, Faroe Islands The following statistics helped Henning Larsen achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 3 A+Awards Finalist 6 Featured Projects 28 Total Projects 44 2. BIG Bjarke Ingels Group Iwan BaanBIG is a Copenhagen, London and New York based group of architects, designers and thinkers operating within the fields of architecture, urbanism, research and development. BIG has created a reputation for completing buildings that are programmatically and technically innovative as they are cost and resource conscious. In our architectural production we demonstrate a high sensitivity to the particular demands of contexts and mixed use programs. By practicing programmatic alchemy, BIG often mixes conventional ingredients such as living, leisure, working, parking and shopping into new forms of symbiotic architecture. The Mountain which was completed in 2008, counts as one of the first realized examples of this practice.Some of BIG Bjarke Ingels Groups most prominent projects include:Amagerforbrndingen Waste to Energy Plant, Kbenhavn, DenmarkTHE TWIST / KISTEFOS GALLERY, Viken, NorwayGrove at Grand Bay, Miami, Floridanoma, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Winner 23 A+Awards Finalist 6 Featured Projects 19 Total Projects 77 1. C.F. Mller Architects C.F. Mller ArchitectsC.F. Mller Architects is one of Scandinavias leading architectural firms; with 90 years of award winning work in the Nordics and worldwide. Our award-winning work involves a wide range of expertise that covers all architectural services, landscape architecture, product design, healthcare planning and management advice on user consultation, change management, space planning, logistics, client consultancy and organizational development.C.F. Mller Architects regard environmental concerns, resource-consciousness, healthy project finances, social responsibility and good craftsmanship as essential elements in our work, and this holistic view is fundamental to all our projects, all the way from master plans to the design. C.F. Mller Architects integrated design approach which seamlessly blends urban design, landscape, building design and building component design has been a cornerstone in our work since the practice was established in 1924.Some of C.F. Mller Architects most prominent projects include:Fjordporten Nordic Light, Oslo, NorwayGreenwich Peninsula Low Carbon Energy Centre, Greater London, EnglandOdense Music and Theatre Hall, Odense, DenmarkSTORSTRM PRISON, Guldborgsund Municipality, DenmarkMaersk Tower, Copenhagen, Denmark The following statistics helped C.F. Mller Architects achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in Denmark: A+Awards Finalist 2 Featured Projects 42 Total Projects 81 Why Should I Trust Architizers Ranking?With more than 30,000 architecture firms and over 130,000 projects within its database, Architizer is proud to host the worlds largest online community of architects and building product manufacturers. Its celebrated A+Awards program is also the largest celebration of architecture and building products, with more than 400 jurors and hundreds of thousands of public votes helping to recognize the worlds best architecture each year.Architizer also powers firm directories for a number of AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapters nationwide, including the official directory of architecture firms for AIA New York.An example of a project page on Architizer with Project Award Badges highlightedA Guide to Project AwardsThe blue + badge denotes that a project has won a prestigious A+Award as described above. Hovering over the badge reveals details of the award, including award category, year, and whether the project won the jury or popular choice award.The orange Project of the Day and yellow Featured Project badges are awarded by Architizers Editorial team, and are selected based on a number of factors. 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If you would like to understand more about this ranking list and learn how your firm can achieve a presence on it, please dont hesitate to reach out to us at editorial@architizer.com.The post 30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Denmark appeared first on Journal.
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  • Wonder Woman Cancelled Due to Failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, MultiVersus Rumor
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    Among the reasons for Monolith Productions recent closure and the cancellation of the studios Wonder Woman project might just have been the commercial failure of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. On a recent episode of the Kinda Funny podcast, Bloombergs Jason Schreier spoke about WB Games under the tenure of its former head David Haddad.Schreier brings up the fact that, among Haddads decisions during his tenure include the cancellation of a new IP by Monolith that would have potentially utilize an expanded version of the Nemesis system from Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor/War. This decision had led to all directors at the studio resigning, leading to work on the Wonder Woman project starting from scratch.The Wonder Woman game would have also made use of the Nemesis system before its development was rebooted around a year ago. This time around, it would be a linear action game.Schreier points out that this decision was too late, and the failure of attempted live-service games with licensed characters, including Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and MultiVersus had already put WB Games in a bit of a hole.But by then, it was kind of too late especially because last year was so bad for the Warner Brothers Games organization, said Schreier. Last year Suicide Squad was a humongous flop they wrote off $200 million because of that. MultiVersus and Quidditch Champions, also both flops, [they] wrote off another $100 million because of that.Haddad stepped down from his role as president of WB Games earlier this year after having spent 12 years with the company. His successor is JB Perrette, who is also the CEO and president of Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming and games division.David has thoughtfully and purposefully chosen a time when our release schedule is lighter, which will help minimize disruption to our ongoing projects and strategic plans and allow this team to smoothly prepare for its next record-breaking title, said Perrette about Haddads departure.The closure of Monolith Productions came alongside other studios at WB Games being shut down, including Player First Games and WB Games San Diego. Warner Bros. said that this happened because it had to make some very difficult decisions to structure our development studios and investments around building the best games possible with our key franchises Harry Potter, Mortal Kombat, DC and Game of Thrones.While things may have been somewhat chaotic behind the scenes, comic writer Gail Simone recently commented on her time working with the studio as a long-term consultant for the Wonder Woman project. In a series of posts on X, Simone praised both the studio, as well as Warner Bros., calling both companies enthusiastic and supportive.The game was gorgeous and expansive, wrote Simone. It was beautiful to look at. I am not going to give details for a number of reasons, but every effort was made to make this not just a great game, but a great WONDER WOMAN game. A showpiece epic.And all of that was because of the team. Everyone who worked on it brought their a-game. Programmers, artists, designers, everyone. I dont know that I have ever worked with a team that cared more about making sure the end product was perfect.
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  • Monster Hunter Wilds Crosses 1.28 Million Concurrent Steam Players
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    Capcoms Monster Hunter Wilds is available now worldwide, and despite several issues, the PC version is off to an incredible start. In less than 24 hours, its sitting at 1,286,000 concurrent players on Steam at this time of writing, becoming the seventh most-played game in the platforms history.Its already surpassed the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy and Baldurs Gate 3. Furthermore, its the most successful PC launch for Capcom and far beyond Monster Hunter World (334,684) and Monster Hunter Rise (231,360).This is despite widely reported issues like poor optimization and crashes, earning it a Mixed rating as only 47 percent of over 9,000 user reviews have given it a thumbs-up. Capcom hasnt stated anything on this, but stay tuned for further updates.Monster Hunter Wilds is also available for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. Check out our review for more details we gave it an eight out of ten.
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  • hcma architecture + design expands partnership with three new principals
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    Photo credit: hcma architecture+ designHcma architecture + design has announced that three of its architects have joined the partnership group.As principals, Aiden Callison, Ali Kenyon, and Darin Harding will help the firm generate new possibilities and will work with hcmas seven other principals to shape the firms future direction, particularly its role as a leader in sustainable and inclusive design.Callisonleads a team within hcma focused on working with First Peoples. As a Coast Salish architect and member of the Hwlitsum First Nation, Callison applies his experience, expertise in civic and recreation buildings, and knowledge of inclusive design to support Indigenous communities.Ali Kenyonswork is at the intersection of community and the built environment. She leads the design and delivery of public spaces, development plans and complex community buildings with a unique interdisciplinary background.Darin Hardingmost recently established hcmasnew Calgary office, and is already busy with multiple projects. He is passionate about designing community buildings that foster connection through a human centred approach and leads diverse teams on public space design, civic and institutional projects, community centres, and recreation and aquatic facilities.The addition of Aiden, Ali, and Darin to our partnership reflects hcmas dedication to fostering leadership from within. Each ones unique contribution to our practice has helped to shape how we work, how we build community, and how we push the boundaries of whats possible. With their shared passion and vision, we are in excellent hands for the years ahead, said Darryl Condon, managing principal, hcma architecture + design.This announcement follows the appointment of five new Associate principalsin November 2024.The post hcma architecture + design expands partnership with three new principals appeared first on Canadian Architect.
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  • Semantic understanding, not just vectors: How Intuits data architecture powers agentic AI with measurable ROI
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    From automation to autonomy: How Intuit's 'done for you' agentic AI architecture drives concrete business outcomes.Read More
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