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Eaves House, Hamamatsu, Japan - mA-style Architects

[iridescentmirrorsgenshin]

i love reading your fic thoughts!!

are there any fics you'd recommend or read where you like the way they are characterized? i'm a writer and hope i accurately represent them but i'm never sure, but it's fun to see you doing similar things (going over voice lines and scenes to get their voice down and stuff)

and i think inspiration can help!

hiya! ahh thank you so much, i'm glad you found them interesting! and i perfectly understand your struggle :( it's a ritual at this point to watch their interactions so i can get a feel of them for ongoing fics, i'm considering rewatching a parade of providence at some point as a treat <3

and !! i agree! the fanfiction community is a circle of never ending ideas, so it's amazing how we all inspire each other! for characterisation here are some that stand out to me in my mind <3

Patron of the Arts - nevergreengale, volansvultar - ongoing and (hopefully not) discontinued, but a really interesting take in alhaitham asking kaveh to be his architect for him to move in! kaveh's inner monologue is just him, i especially love his musings about altruism, and the rift between him and alhaitham. a nice mystery going on with whatever is occupying alhaitham as well!

Strawberry High - etherealnara - this IS the drunk alhaitham fic for me, i love seeing him interact with inazuma characters, as well as being competitive. the dynamic between alhaitham and kaveh here is sighworthy, you can really feel the strain towards the end!

The City of Gold and Dust - Amayax - ongoing. pov switch with each chapter, mishaps with time and a really intriguing mystery! both voices truly shine here, i particularly love the prose of alhaitham dealing with grief, and how you can feel how much kaveh means to him, whereas kaveh can feel the burden of missing something obvious, but not knowing what. the contrast is lovely!

(self-recommendation) Change is Imp(ur)rative - completed. mentioning this because this is my fav piece of work i've done for them so far! really hoping the characterisation works, this is a slowbuild into the progression of their relationship, i'm a sucker for them actually talking and what them airing their grievances could look like <3

Old Habits, New Beginnings - thvndaga - completed. amnesiac alhaitham. this is such a lovely lovely fic with alhaitham entirely forgetting himself, but knowing that he's in love with kaveh, but kaveh refusing to believe it? very addictive to read and an incredible journey!

in the market for forgiveness - chaoticloutral - this is so cute, the rising tension over the mundane, the major misunderstanding based around (1) interaction. kaveh's perspective is perfectly rationalised, and alhaitham dogging after him to explain himself! also the atmosphere here! lovely!

best of r/relationship_advice - farozaan - completed. reddit style fic, this is HILARIOUS! kaveh coming to terms with his feelings about alhaitham (but really knowing all along) and alhaitham's quiet patinece is just so ahhh it's them <3

When Sun and Moon Align - Undercover_Owl - ongoing. a time travel fic with kaveh being flung back into his days as a student, attempting to fix his vision with his inquisitive best friend/junior alhaitham, all the while alhaitham is struggling to adjust to kaveh's disappearance in present day. LOVELY! the mystery and prose are enticing, and kaveh's shifting understanding of current alhaitham is so scrummy!

To Dream in Shades of Green - Intensely_Reading - completed. this is such an addictive fic, with kaveh being involved in an experiment (courtesy of yae miko) where his dreams become light novels, only for his dream to take the form of an otome game! so fun and the development between dream alhaitham and kaveh, with him comparing this relationship to real alhaitham is so well done! and real alhaitham going about to locate the cause of kaveh's anxiety is so real <3

six ways to friday - mousiekosmos - completed. this fic is INSANE. the prose is so lovely and alhaitham's perspective makes me want to eat my hand. so rational and logical and yet completely overthinking when it comes to matters concerning kaveh. the hesitance and misunderstanding in their initial relationship is so gutwrenching, and kaveh being the one to chase it !!! i thoroughly recommend

bad days, good days - emigmatic - a wonderful oneshot, kaveh's voice really shines through here, the uncertainties and his anxieties and tiptoeing around alhaitham, while alhaitham is so patient, just MWAH.

flower of my flower - bringingglory - completed. hanahaki alhaitham time. the mounting struggle of alhaitham's rationale in not telling kaveh and seeing kaveh worry from the side culminates perfectly! a very addictive read!

Briars and Roses 'Round Your Heart - sonotfine - completed. hanahaki kaveh time. one of my fav hanahaki aus! i love love the tension building from alhaitham's side as kaveh tries to downplay the progression of his sickness. the confrontation scene lives in my head, the suspense culminates perfectly!

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Gardner-Pingree House

128 Essex Street

Salem, MA 01970

This elegantly proportioned Federal-style house is one of Salem architect Samuel McIntire’s finest.

The grand Gardner-Pingree House (1804) was built for John Gardner, a wealthy Salem merchant and nephew of Elias Hasket “King” Derby, mentioned in the preface to Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter.

This elegantly proportioned Federal-style house is one of Salem architect Samuel McIntire’s finest and best-preserved designs and is now a National Historic Landmark. With success at sea as well as a profitable wholesale business on the waterfront, Gardner became highly motivated to build a home to showcase his new wealth. He hired well-known architect and woodworker Samuel McIntire to design and build this massive, elegantly proportioned Federal-style townhouse in the heart of downtown Salem in an up-and coming neighborhood adjacent to Salem Common.

In the early 19th century, houses like this were among the most opulent homes in the country. A mansion like this was particularly active during the winter ball season. Typically an evening gathering in the double parlors would involve music, dining and dancing until sunrise.

[dd20century]

The New Formalist: Edward Durell Stone

“A great building should be universal, not controversial.” --  Edward Durell Stone

New York Times architecture critic Paul Goldberger wrote in his obituary of architect Edward Durell Stone:

Edward Durell Stone's career as an architect was marked by a dramatic reversal of direction. He gave up a position as one of America's leading advocates of the International Style just as that austere modern style was gaining wide public acceptance, and he began instead to evolve a personal style that was lush and highly decorative, the very opposite of the International Style. (1)

This shift would be influenced by a woman, Durell Stone’s second wife, Italian designer Maria Elena Torch. As Durell Stone said, “Maria's fine Italian hand began to show in my attire and my work. Both began to move toward elegance.”

Edward Durell Stone on the right having dinner with (left to right) architect William Wesley Peters, Stone's then-wife Maria Torch Stone, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Photo credit: Charles Rossi.

Edward Durell Stone’s Early Years

Architect Edward Durell Stone was born on March 9, 1902, in the college town of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Durrell’s grandfather Steven K. Stone was a successful businessman, Durrell’s father “Benjamin Hicks Stone (1852-1942) graduated from Emory & Henry College, in Virginia, in 1873 and returned to Fayetteville to run his father's business” (2). In 1885 Benjamin Hicks Stone married Ruth S. Johnson, an English teacher. The couple “had four children, the youngest..., Edward Durell Stone” (2).

Young Edward showed early artistic promise. His mother encouraged him to take up drawing and woodworking. J. William Fulbright was one of Edward’s childhood friends. Fulbright would go on to become a United States Senator. The two men remained life-long friends. Stone attended the University of Arkansas in the early 1920s but was unsuccessful in all of his courses except drawing. His talent came to the attention of the head of the “university's art department, [Elizabeth Galbraith who] recognized Stone's talent and encouraged him” (2).

At that time Edward’s older brother James Hicks Stone was an architect practicing in Boston, MA. Elizabeth Galbraith reached out to the brother asking him “to take an interest in the boy” (2). Edward spent the summer of 1921 in Boston visiting the city’s architectural landmarks with James. The experience made an impression on the young Edward, leading him to his calling. In 1922 Edward moved to Boston and found work as an office boy at the architectural firm of Strickland, Blodgett & Law while he studied at the Boston Architectural Club at night. There Edward met architect Henry R. Shepley who hired him to work as a draftsman at Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott. Shepley would become Stone’s most valued mentor. (2)

Edward Durell Stone, Radio City Music Hall, Auditorium, (1932), New York City. Image source.

Stone’s Early Architectural Career

“In 1925, Stone won a scholarship to Harvard University's School of Architecture” (2) and also studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1927 Stone won the Rotch Travelling Fellowship which gave him the resources to study in Europe for two years. (1, 2) Stone returned to the United States he moved to New York City, just before the start of the Great Depression in October 1929, where he was hired by, “a consortium of architects designing Rockefeller Center. There he worked on what was to be considered his first major early achievement, the design of the interiors of Radio City Music Hall” (2).

 “In December 1930, [Stone] married Sarah Orlean Vandiver (1905-1988), an American tourist he had met and courted in Venice. The couple had two sons, Edward Durell Stone, Jr. (1932-2009), and Robert Vandiver Stone” (2).

Donald Deskey was one of the architects that Stone worked with on the Radio City Music Hall project. This association led to Stone’s ‘first independent commission in 1933, the Mandel House, in Bedford Hills, New York, built for owners of a prominent department store” (2). Deskey served as the interior designer on that project. (2) “The Ulrich Kowalski House, also in Mt. Kisco” (4) was built the following year. With the success of the Mandel and Kowalski Houses, many more commissions followed, and in 1936 (3) Stone established his architectural firm at Rockefeller Center (2).

Edward Durell Stone, Richard M. Mandel House (1935), Bedford Hills, New York. Image source.

Stone and The Museum of Modern Art

From 1936 to 1939 Edward Durell Stone worked on what Newsweek magazine called, "the first large museum in America to be built according to the streamlined, ultra-modern 'international' style of modern architecture."(5) The project was the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. Stone collaborated with Phillip L. Goodwin. Stone served as design architect while Goodwin produced the architectural drawings. (2) During this time Stone was also designing a home in Old Westbury, NY for MoMA president Anson Conger Goodyear. (4)

In 1940 Edward Durell Stone drove across the United States. Traveling to Arizona and Wisconsin, he met with architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Wright’s use of materials and decorative patterning manifests itself in some of Stone’s later work. In San Francisco, Stone appreciated the use of natural materials used in regional architecture. His greatest takeaway from the trip, however, was his disappointment at how extensively Americans had marred the natural landscape. Quoting Durell, “I scarcely encountered a place where land was used wisely and where what has been built is beautiful” (6).

Edward Durell Stone's Service in World War II

As the United States had entered World War II, Edward Durell Stone enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces in the summer of 1942, “and was stationed in Washington, D.C. Stone entered as a captain and was promoted to the rank of major in November 1943. At his instigation, the Army Air Forces established a Planning and Design Section in July 1944” (2).

As chief of this section Stone was responsible for “the master plans for airfields in Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas” (2).  He also designed the Continental Air Command headquarters at what is now known as Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. (2)

Edward Durell Stone, William Thurnauer House (1949), Englewood Heights, New Jersey. Image source.

Stone’s Post-war Work

After the war, Edward Durell Stone reopened his architectural practice. Most of Durell’s commissions during this time were residential. The most notable were the David Stench House (1947) Armonk, NY and the William Thurnauer House in Englewood, New Jersey (1949). (2) Stone’s homes of the late 1940s ‘indicated the increasing influence of Wright — his buildings became lower, more horizontal, and relied more on the use of wood” (1).

 His non-residential projects included the 300-room El Panama Hotel in Panama City, Panama, “notable for its pioneering use of cantilevered balconies in the construction of a resort hotel” (7). In 1948 Stone designed Fine Arts Center for the University of Arkansas in his hometown of Fayetteville, AK. The center featured works by Alexander Calder and Gwen Lux, friends of the architect. (2)

Postcard photo of Edward Durell Stone's El Panana Hotel (1946), Panama City, Panama. Image source.

Read part two of The New Formalist: Edward Durell Stone.

References

Goldberger, P., (7 August, 1978). Edward Durell Stone Dead at 76; Designed Major Works Worldwide. https://www.nytimes.com/1978/08/07/archives/edward-durell-stone-dead-at-76-designed-major-works-worldwide-a.html

R. L. Skolmen and H. Stone, Edward Durell Stone: Life. https://www.edwarddurellstone.org/

Smart, G., (2024). Edward Durell Stone, FAIA (1902-1978). https://usmodernist.org/stone.htm

Wkikpedia.com, (7 February, 2014). Edward Durell Stone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Durell_Stone

"The Glass-Temple Museum: Modern Art Display Takes Over Own Building in New York," Newsweek (22 May 1939): 32.

Edward Durell Stone, The Evolution of an Architect, (New York: Horizon Press, 1962), 92.

Britannica.com, (n.d),.Edward Durell Stone, American architect. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edward-Durell-Stone#ref81069

[lalignedujour]

En dix ans, l'étagère à cartes de visites du cabinet a changé de sensibilité. Avant, il y avait un plombier, un couple de maraîchères, un électricien, une cuisinière, une peintre, une pépiniériste, une antiquaire, une pizzeria, un ferrailleur, un architecte, une coiffeuse à domicile, un élagueur, une couturière. Aujourd'hui, il y a toujours à peu près ces cartes, mais elles ont été envahies par au moins autant de cartes d'un style différent : Doula, soins énergétiques, massages ayurvédiques, médecine chinoise (alors qu'on est dans le Poitou), thérapie craniosacrale biodynamique, Reiki, voyages sonores, réflexologie plantaire, auto-guérison somatique, psychothérapie humaniste, et libération de votre énergie féminine originelle.

Et je ne sais pas à quel moment ces personnes se sont senties assez légitimes pour installer leurs cartes près de vrais métiers.

C'est une sorte de petit remplacement. Des personnes venues des villes, en ont été dégoûtées, ont vu dans nos campagnes un Eldorado pour leurs activités. Elles viennent teinter ce lieu de leur culture, sans nous demander notre avis (les gens sont autonomes, je n'ai jamais donné l'autorisation à qui que ce soit de poser une carte, c'est comme les poubelles dans les stations balnéaires, si t'as un pot de glace abandonné à 14h près d'un banc, les gens suivent, et à 20h, tu as un petit tas de détritus).

Entre deux rendez-vous, j'y pense parfois. Si demain il n'y a plus de pétrole, j'étais à l'aise à devoir faire société avec des maraîchères, un plombier, un électricien et une antiquaire. Je me voyais venir ici à vélo, continuer à recevoir des patient.es. Et puis, je soignerais leurs caries avec les moyens du bord, parfois gratuitement, parfois en échange de trucs à bouffer ou de matériaux de récup pour retaper ma maison.

Je me voyais peut-être aussi donner un coup de main aux maraîchères pour les semaines charnières de la saison. Je me dis qu'entre personnes qui ont des compétences-clé, on peut s'organiser, et créer du surplus pour les personnes handicapées, les enfants, enfin celleux qui peuvent vraiment pas bosser, quoi.

Aujourd'hui, je suis beaucoup moins rassurée. Je vais devoir me mettre à ramasser énormément de patates, traire des vaches et saigner des cochons à la chaîne, car on devra bosser 3 fois plus pour nourrir le type de l'art-thérapie et la dame qui fait des constellations familiales.

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URBEX Guy Clément SERBIA | BEOCIN GRAD | LE CHÂTEAU CASTLE VIDEO -  N'hésites pas à t'abonner à ma chaîne et activer les notifications 🔔pour être informé de mes prochaines explorations et découvertes! Feel free to subscribe my channel and activate notifications 🔔to be aware about my next explorations and discoveries! Le château a été construit dans les années 1890 à la demande de Eduard Spitzer, d'originaire allemande. Il a été conçu  par l'architecte Imre Steindl, qui a dessiné le Parlement Hongrois de Budapest ; iOn trouve les styles roman, gothique, Renaissance et baroque, avec des éléments empruntés à l'Art nouveau. La famille a quitté le lieu avant 1945. Il est inscrit sur la liste des monuments culturels protégés de la République de Serbie. The castle was built in the 1890s at the request of Eduard Spitzer, originally from Germany. It was designed by architect Imre Steindl, who designed the Hungarian Parliament in Budapest; Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles with elements borrowed from Art Nouveau. The family left the place before 1945. It is inscribed on the list of protected cultural monuments of the Republic of Serbia. Das Schloss wurde in den 1890er Jahren im Auftrag von Eduard Spitzer erbaut. Es wurde vom Architekten Imre Steindl entworfen, der das ungarische Parlament in Budapest entwarf; iOn findet die Stile Romanik, Gotik, Renaissance und Barock, mit Elementen aus dem Jugendstil. Die Familie verließ den Ort vor 1945. Er wurde in die Liste der geschützten Kulturdenkmäler der Republik Serbien aufgenommen. Замок был построен в 1890-х годах по просьбе Эдуарда Шпитцера, родом из Германии. Он был разработан архитектором Имре Штайндлем, который спроектировал венгерский парламент в Будапеште; романский, готический, ренессансный и барочный стили с элементами, заимствованными из Модерна. Семья покинула это место до 1945 года. Оно внесено в список охраняемых культурных памятников Республики Сербии. El castillo fue construido en la década de 1890 a petición de Eduard Spitzer, de origen alemán. Fue diseñado por el arquitecto Imre Steindl, que diseñó el Parlamento Húngaro de Budapest; se encuentran los estilos románico, gótico, renacentista y barroco, con elementos tomados del Art Nouveau. La familia abandonó el lugar antes de 1945. Figura en la lista de monumentos culturales protegidos de la República de Serbia. Il castello è stato costruito nel 1890 su richiesta di Eduard Spitzer, di origine tedesca. Fu progettato dall'architetto Imre Steindl, che progettò il Parlamento Ungherese di Budapest; si trova gli stili romanico, gotico, rinascimentale e barocco, con elementi presi in prestito da Art Nouveau. La famiglia ha lasciato il luogo prima del 1945. È iscritto nella lista dei monumenti culturali protetti della Repubblica di Serbia. Retrouvez-moi sur les réseaux / Follow me for daily content: 👍 Facebook:  Urbex Guy Clement  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 👉 Youtube  URBEX Guy Clément  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNhQ... 📸 Instagram:  @abandoned.urbex.world  https://www.instagram.com/abandoned.u...     🎵TikTok: @urbexguyclement https://www.tiktok.com/@urbexguycleme...     🐦Twitter: @GuyPellegrin https://twitter.com/GuyPellegrin   #abandoned #exploration #urbex

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Choosing NVAS Construction means choosing a company that values quality, transparency, and reliability. We are committed to building lasting relationships with our clients through clear communication, timely project completion, and meticulous attention to detail. Our seasoned team of professionals brings a wealth of experience, and we approach each project as a unique opportunity to create something extraordinary. At NVAS Construction, we believe in delivering not only beautiful, durable homes but also in providing a stress-free construction experience for our clients.

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Choosing the Best Sliding Door Handles for Style and Functionality

Sliding door handles are one of the essentials of modern homes, providing a mix of functionality and good looks. Whether you're designing a modern home or renovating a home already in existence, quality sliding door handles can really make all the difference. Today we will explore the advantages that sliding door handles offer through five case studies and statistics.

1. What Makes Sliding Door Handles Special?

Sliding door handles are built to be modern, space-efficient, and practical. They work much better than ordinary door handles in areas where free space is minimal, like small apartments or rooms, as the swinging of the doors into the room will not happen.

According to a recent survey by Interior Design Trends, 68% of homeowners preferred using sliding doors for rooms such as patios and closets. This is mainly because sliding door handles provide a minimalist appeal with excellent functionality.

2. Sliding Door Handles Benefits

Space Efficiency: Due to sliding door handles, doors glide smoothly without any hitch, making them ideal for cramped spaces.

Aesthetic Appeal: Sliding door handles can be supplied in various materials and finishes, thus enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any interior.

Easy Operation: Ergonomic designs make them very easy to use - even for children or those with limited strength.

In 2023, it was found that, among home renovators in London, 45% choose sliding doors since they provide an easy-to-install feature and a clean, modern look.

Case Study 1: Modern Minimalist Apartment in London

A small apartment in London needed renovation in such a way that it would be minimal and free of clutter in order to provide a living environment. Sliding door handles were installed all over the house to use up as much space as possible, especially in the living room or dining room since floor space is scarce. Their minimalist look and brushed steel finishes helped fill out this look. The client felt an increase of about 30% in the impression of available space due to this installation.

4. Case Study 2 Luxury Sliding Door Handles for a Dubai Penthouse

Beautifulhandle installed sliding door handles in a luxury penthouse in Dubai to provide elegance for the sophisticated interior design. Beautifulhandle supplied sleek black sliding door handles in perfect coordination with the modern feel of the space. The elegant and very practical handles allowed the floor-to-ceiling glass doors to slide across without an obstruction. "Adding those sliding door handles really just enhanced the overall sleekness of the design, actually even made the space 'feel' more connected," said the architect.

5. What to Search for in Sliding Door Handles

Characteristics to Watch out for in Sliding Door Handles

Material: Sliding door handles go from brushed steel to chrome, to black matte. Stainless steel is still the best option regarding durability.

 Ergonomics. You must look for handles that are easy to grip and operate smoothly.

Durability: Make sure the sliding door handle does not rust easily. It will come into contact with moisture, like your bathroom and patio doors.

According to Hardware Design Trends, the results of which are depicted below, in a high humidity environment, it was found that stainless steel sliding door handles lasted for 40% longer than brass and aluminum handles.

6. Case Study 3: Sliding Door Handles in Office Spaces

It was a renovation in Central London which aimed to ensure that an office is opened with collaboration space and no privacy loss within the meeting rooms. Beautifulhandle installed sliding door handles on all partitions for the office. This type of sliding door handle provided easy entry to the rooms without utilization of space, making it an appearance of a larger and connected office. Employees saw a 20% increase in their overall satisfaction on the new design since they loved the ease of sliding doors.

7. Case Study 4: Family Home in Manchester

A family was renovating their home in Manchester and would like sliding doors in their sitting room to open up the view of their garden directly to its full extent. Beautifulhandle's recommendation for sliding door handles due to children being stainless steel, which were robust yet sleek. In fact, what it delivered mainly was access to the outdoors with sliding doors having ergonomic handles, improving airflow in the house, and saving them 15% on air conditioning.

8. Case Study 5: Eco-Friendly Home in Brighton

A Brighton couple wished their new renovations to be with as much environmentally friendly appeal as possible, and they wished the same for the sliding door handles for their home. Beautifulhandle proposed an option in selecting their sliding door handles from recycled stainless steel. They provided such handles for their kitchen and patio sliding doors and gave that modern touch desired to achieve while still meeting sustainability aims. The couple was very excited about the end result and mentioned that the handles functioned just as well as new steel and gave their home a contemporary feel.

9. Statistics of Sliding Door Handle Preferences

• 48% of UK homeowners love stainless steel handles for sliding doors because they can withstand heavy-duty usage, are durable, and strong.

• 35% of the London population love black matte handles that give their sliding doors a sophisticated modern touch.

• 30% of interior designers find sliding door handles ideal for small little space rooms.

10. Conclusion: Why You Need to Have Sliding Door Handles

Sliding door handles are an aesthetic feature of your home with useful practicality, especially if you live in homes that are limited in space. Beautifulhandle offers a wide variety of sliding door handles, ranging from sleek, modern designs to robust, long-lasting materials, suitable for every style and budget-from luxurious penthouses in Dubai to eco-friendly homes in Brighton.

Good sliding door handles make it easy with small change big difference improvements toward how functional and designed your house is. Get Beautifulhandle for all of your sliding door handle needs.

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World Nomad Games: A Grand Showcase of Central Asian Traditions

The fifth edition of the World Nomad Games has begun in Astana, Kazakhstan, celebrating the rich cultural heritage and traditional sports of Central Asia. Known as the "Great Gathering on the Steppe," this event brings together diverse communities from across inner Asia to showcase a unique blend of ancient sports, cultural practices, and traditional artistry.

Often likened to a fusion of the Highland Games and the Mongolian Naadam festival, the World Nomad Games offer a glimpse into what the Olympics might have looked like under Genghis Khan’s reign. The games feature a variety of traditional sports, including horseback wrestling and strongman competitions, alongside a vibrant display of Kazakh food, attire, and epic storytelling. The event aims to preserve and promote the nomadic culture that faces threats from modernization, globalization, and climate change.

Held every two years in different locations, the World Nomad Games' next edition in 2026 is expected to return to Kyrgyzstan, the site of the inaugural event in 2014. This year's festivities will conclude on September 13.

A Stunning Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony on September 8 was a dazzling spectacle, with 3,000 athletes from 89 countries parading before an audience of Central Asia’s political elite. The performance traced the history of the Kazakh steppe from ancient Scythian warriors to the rise of the Golden Horde and the Kazakh khanate. The arena was transformed into a symbolic yurt, echoing the traditional gatherings of nomadic confederations.

The Thrill of Kokpar One of the most exhilarating events is kokpar (also known as kok buru, ulak tartysh, or buzkashi), a sport akin to rugby on horseback but with a headless goat carcass as the ball. The game is fiercely competitive, often resulting in injuries as players vie to secure the carcass and score by placing it in a ring. The Kazakh team emerged victorious against Kyrgyzstan in a dramatic final, watched by thousands.

Preserving Traditional Eagle Hunting Hunting with eagles is another highlight, though it’s one of the most endangered sports featured. Skilled eagle hunters (berkutchi) from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia showcase their ability to train golden eagles for hunting foxes, rabbits, and wolves. This ancient practice is deeply rooted in the region's culture and requires years of training.

Horseback Wrestling and More Horseback wrestling (audaryspak) is a central sport, taking place in a 15-meter arena with bouts divided into weight categories. The objective is to unseat the opponent from their horse or push them out of the circle. Other wrestling styles include Kazakh, Turkish, Tatar, and Kyrgyz variations, many of which feature female competitors.

Archery, both on foot and horseback, remains a poignant reminder of Central Asia's warrior heritage, while mas-wrestling, a form of stick tug-of-war from Yakutiya, offers a unique and engaging competition.

Celebrating Nomadic Culture The World Nomad Games go beyond sports to celebrate nomadic culture. The Ethno-aul, a village of yurts, craft shops, and eateries, hosts reenactments and performances of traditional music and folklore. Noteworthy among these are the akim, bards who perform epic poetry accompanied by the dombra, a traditional Kazakh lute.

Preserving Artistry The Games also emphasize traditional crafts. Master artisans, like Bulbul Kapkyzy, showcase skills in weaving, yurt-making, and other traditional crafts. Kapkyzy, a Kazakh from Mongolia, has dedicated over 45 years to preserving these arts.

Astana’s Modern Backdrop Astana's futuristic architecture contrasts with the ancient traditions celebrated at the Games. Known for its cutting-edge design by architects like Norman Foster, the city stands as a modern marvel on the steppe, even though it is one of the coldest capitals in the world.

The World Nomad Games not only highlight the rich heritage of Central Asia but also bring together a global audience to appreciate and celebrate a vibrant, living tradition.

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Everything You Should Know About Hiring an Interior Decorator

Are you tired of your current home design? Unsure of where to start with a refresh?

Well, it sounds like interior decorator in Boston MA could help you the most! These residential professionals are aware of how to select pieces and bring the vision to life for an incredible interior that matches your budget and personal style.

If you are planning to hire interior decorators in Boston – here’s everything you should know about the process.

Interior decorator vs. interior designer

Wondering interior decorators are same as interior designers?

Though the title sounds pretty same – there are certain differences between a designer and a decorator. The biggest of them is their scope of work.

In case you need assistance with stunning design concept with accent, furniture and finishes – a professional decorator is the most appropriate choice for you. These professionals can closely work with the clients and choose the perfect times with a functional layout.

On the other hand, an interior designer certainly helps in the areas and designing – however, they closely work with the architect and contractors to design functional layout. In addition, they suggest beautiful design to make the space more useful and inviting.

Knowing what you are trying to achieve is crucial to select the right professional. In case you want to knock down the wall or remodel the floor plan or make the layout more functional – you need assistance from interior designer.

Similarly, if you want to update the interior aesthetic and refresh the furniture and accent – a decorator would be a suitable choice.

Process of working with an interior decorator

Consultation

In the first meeting you will discuss what you are looking for. Consult the home design with the professional. You need to share your preferences – color palette, aesthetic and preferences. This will help to build a plan together and achieve the design of your dream.

Proposal

Once you share your ideas, the team will review the potential of the design and craft a proposal that include the design mockup. It may not be the exact replica of the final project – it is a small representation to show you the right direction.

Design proposal

If you like their concept and want to move forward – they will provide you with a design proposal. You still have the chance to review the proposal and make the required adjustment.

Procurement

If you are happy with the final proposal – the team will start working on your project. The selected items will be ordered and will be prepared for installing.