[ad_1] Special exhibition showcases the work, life and times of unknown Indian architects who shaped the urban fabric of modern Mumbai Photo credit/Getty Images Churchill knew a thing or two about the behaviors that define an era. Perhaps it was this realization that led him to say: “We shape our architecture; we shape our architecture.” They shape us thereafter. This is especially the case in Mumbai. After all, every inhabitant of the city and its far-flung suburbs is affected by its space, or lack thereof. Starting this weekend, the Art Deco Bombay Trust, in collaboration with the Asia Society…
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[ad_1] The NTT Indy Series paddock club hospitality unit will disappear from the event paddock in 2024 as the series looks to make greater use of on-site facilities. that unit (The picture above is from 2018)It has been a regular fixture in the paddock for many years and has been used for series VIP entertainment, meeting space and catering for IndyCar staff during events. However, upgrades to multiple trackside corporate facilities, coupled with large hospitality suites managed by partners such as Hy-Vee Iowa, have reduced the need for IndyCar’s portable facilities. In many cases, these suites also provide guests with…
[ad_1] Andy Foster2024-02-29T00:06:00 Andy Foster reviews a new book by Gill Hedley that explores the world of architects, clients and architecture in the early eighteenth century Henry Flitcroft was an early Georgian architect. As the title of the book says, a Palladian architect. This makes him appear very contemporary for two reasons. The first is architecture. Palladianism has recently enjoyed a revival among traditional designers and their clients. It was mixed with picturesque gestures and a rather loud Arts and Crafts revival in urban developments such as Poundbury and Dickens Heath. Eighteenth-century aristocrats were happy to live in ordinary…
[ad_1] In May 2021, a girl stood in front of the headquarters of Alibaba Group Holding Co., Ltd. in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. [Photo/Agencies] At the recent Internet and Internet Security Conference, China’s top leader stated that China will work hard to promote Internet innovation and development and build China into an Internet power. In today’s world, the rapid development of information technology has given rise to new changes in social production, created new space for human activities, and expanded new areas of national governance. Whoever can better grasp the general trend of informatization can better adapt to and lead the…
[ad_1] Warren Controls, a respected manufacturer of control valves and specialty fluid handling products, recently made a strategic move by appointing John Grim as Central Region Sales Manager. The decision marks an important step in the company’s efforts to extend its sales leadership and expand its market share in the central region. John Grim brings a wealth of technical knowledge and industry experience and is poised to take Warren Controls to new heights. Recruit strategically to drive sales and market share Grim’s career spans three decades, primarily as a process engineer and in direct sales and sales management positions with…
[ad_1] Qantas launched a labor battle with pilots at its Perth subsidiary Network Aviation last Thursday, amid massive PR issues and a host of distractions surrounding the company’s release of its half-year results. Despite the airline’s poor performance, safety concerns are growing among pilots, engineers and regulators. The drama is fueled by Qantas’ special offer for frequent fliers, the long-overdue addition of free Wi-Fi (but only on international flights) and plenty of pretty pictures of the A220, the newest airliner in the fleet set to replace the venerable B717 . But what Qantas failed to mention is that it is…
[ad_1] In the Brickell neighborhood of downtown Miami, a new luxury brand real estate project, Mercedes-Benz Places, is about to enter the Miami skyline. Like other residential buildings from the luxury automaker’s brand, including the car-forward Porsche Design Tower and the upcoming Bentley Residence, Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming residential project will bring a new model of modern living to Miami . This innovative 2.5 million square foot project is the automotive brand’s first residential project in North America and one of the largest construction projects currently underway in Florida. The luxury carmaker is also building a residential high-rise in Dubai that is…
[ad_1] TFWA’s Asia Pacific exhibitions and conferences in Singapore bring together top industry ideas, technical insights and exclusive seminars. Continue to grow with expectations TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition and Conference, TFWA Plans have been announced for the event, which will be held at marina bay sands exist Singapore May 12-16. As usual, the event kicks off with the TFWA Asia Pacific Conference, where some of the industry’s brightest minds will take to the stage to discuss the industry’s most pressing topics. The conference will open with a speech on the current status of the industry by TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen.…
[ad_1] The rocky coastline of Hubbards, Nova Scotia is dominated by the Atlantic Ocean and its relentless winds. It was here, perched on this rugged terrain, that the boxy, modern resort Rockbound encountered its first quagmire: how to exploit the site without falling victim to it. Toronto and Halifax-based Omar Gandhi Architects are no strangers to the region and maritime vernacular, navigating the landscape through careful material and formal choices. “One thing we always try to maintain in our practice is to use ordinary, solid materials and make them beautiful through exquisite craftsmanship,” says the firm’s eponymous founder and principal.…
[ad_1] courtesy photo The Eagle Valley Transportation Authority has announced the hiring of a director of people and culture and an information technology director. Aryn Schlichting is the agency’s new director of people and culture, filling a human resources position that will allow the agency to build out its management and operations teams. Lance Trujillo is Director of Innovation and IT, responsible for solving key technology issues that will connect the Authority’s future services to its passengers. Schlichting will be part of the upcoming ECO Transit transition from Eagle County to the Eagle Valley Transportation Authority. Schlichting previously served as…