[ad_1] Floating Glass Museum, Venice, Italy, concept architecture, Venetian modern architecture, renderingApril 11, 2024Architecture: Luca Curchi ArchitectsLocation: Venice, ItalyRendering courtesy of Luca Curci ArchitectsItalian Float Glass MuseumPresented by Luca Curci Architects, a contemporary art and sustainable design architecture company that responds to climate change Float Glass Museum, a groundbreaking project where the boundaries between art and nature become blurred and water becomes a canvas for contemporary expression. The project was conceived in collaboration with Giulia Tassi Design and an international team of architects and designers, powered by artificial intelligence.Inspired by Venice’s rich cultural heritage and intricate glassmaking techniques, the Floating…
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[ad_1] BPR Properties, led by Birju Patel and Bhupen Patel, has appointed LBA Hospitality to assume overall management responsibility for its entire hotel portfolio. The company intends to shift its focus to new hotel development and enhancement of existing hotels. BPR PROPERTIES has selected LBA Hospitality to assume full management responsibility for its entire hotel portfolio. The company’s 16 hotels are already managed by the Alabama-based hotel management company, with six new hotels added in the past three months. BPR is led by Birju Patel as President and CEO Bhupen Patel. “Making the decision to transition to third-party management is…
[ad_1] Retention, training and employee integration are priorities for Wheatland Bank president and CEO Susan Horton During the first 100 days Glacier Bancorp acquires Spokane-based community bank.In the coming weeks, Wheatland will continue to build relationships with customers in the communities where it operates, add new technology and pursue loan and deposit growth, she said.”We’re going to be very busy that first year,” Horton said. “Wheatland Bank is doubling in size and on a very positive growth path.”Wheatland became a division of Glacier Bancorp on January 31 through an acquisition valued at $80.6 million, according to a previous report by…
[ad_1] Show full screen The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is looking for an architect to lead the restoration of an 800-year-old castle that contains a sealed chamber said to “curse” anyone who enters. The conservation charity said it has been developing a major project at Fievey Castle near Turif, Aberdeenshire, to ensure the protection and future interpretation of the site and its wider heritage. Now it is looking for a team of external experts to carry out some “very important but challenging work”, which includes restoring worn areas and considering what to do with some “interesting previous interventions”. The…
[ad_1] The accounting and finance world has changed in recent years, with a renewed focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies driving good signs of a recruitment recovery. The Budget, rising interest rates and a general return to the office created an uncertain market for the financial recruitment industry last year, but ESG and DEI have become a common focus for businesses in the year ahead. Low-key but positive: taking stock of the current situation Last year, wages stabilized from 30-40% increases in 2022. Employers in the accounting and finance fields have become…
[ad_1] Giza, Egypt Just one mile from the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, designed by Dublin-based Heneghan Peng Architects, is about to open to the public. It is the world’s largest museum building and is designed to house some of humanity’s most precious artifacts. The grand museum is scheduled to open to the public at the end of 2020. The inauguration of this archaeological museum complex dedicated to the Egyptian civilization and housing more than 100,000 artifacts marks an important milestone in the protection and presentation of the cultural heritage of this civilization. Such a vast collection…
[ad_1] Author: Donald Wood Last updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 10:25 AM ET The U.S. Travel Association will celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day on April 11 with the theme “Meetings Matter.”Global Meetings Industry Day is dedicated to championing the undeniable professional, personal and financial benefits of business meetings, trade shows, conferences and conferences. Last year, U.S. meeting and event-related travel spending totaled $119 billion, directly supporting nearly 600,000 jobs. Hosting events, conferences, and trade shows can stimulate regional economies by booking conference facilities, local hotels, and more.“In-person meetings and events are critical to the success of businesses and individuals across…
[ad_1] Javed KhanThe KPMG Saudi Levant Cluster Director brings a unique perspective to HR that is deeply rooted in understanding human narratives. His passion is harnessing the power of personal stories to build successful teams and foster vibrant organizational cultures. Javeed’s vision for the future of HR is progressive. He advocates streamlining talent management through strategic technology integration, prioritizing employee well-being through comprehensive support systems, and further strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Additionally, they believe in embracing agile working models and fostering a culture of continuous learning.Javeed’s HR JourneyMy HR journey began with a love of stories –…
[ad_1] British metalcore band Architects are about to embark on some North American tour, and to mark the occasion they’ve released a new track recorded with former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist Jordan Fish. The song “Curse,” which can be streamed below, is an intriguing look at what the band will offer in future music, and sounds like an intriguing foray into collaborative territory for the band. The song was written by Dan Searle of Fish and Architects and produced by Fish, with drums designed by Adam “Nolly” Getgood and Real World Studies. It was mixed and mastered by Zakk…
[ad_1] Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, The Supremes, Bing Crosby, Ray Charles and Frank Sheen Frank Sinatra and others are just a few of the stars who have performed at the Brooklyn Paramount. The Brooklyn Paramount, a 1928 French Baroque Revival theater, recently reopened at 385 Flatbush Avenue. For decades, this palatial music venue was used as a rather ornate (albeit inappropriate) basketball court by Long Island University. Now, the Brooklyn Paramount Hotel has been restored to its original glory as a mixed-use entertainment center with a grand performance stage, a gilded lobby, a cocktail lounge and other amenities. The grand…