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sepelios · 3 months ago

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[ olivia cooke, cis-woman, she/her ] look who just landed! WREN PALMER, i sure hope you packed all you need. perhaps you’re not worried as an X CODER at X ACADEMY & INFORMANT for THE GREY LILIES. the city has plenty of spots for a 32 year old HUMAN like you. you’ll be known in the city soon enough as THE TRAITOR, being INQUISITIVE and ANXIOUS.

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EMPLOYEE NUMBER 039278 <BASICS>

full name: wren palmer

nickname: none (but is open to them!)

date of birth: 12th march, 2373

gender: cis woman

pronouns: she/her

sexual orientation: bisexual (women/nb)

romantic orientation: biromantic

current age: thirty two

modification: human

affiliation: x academy the grey lilies

birthplace: melbourne, australia (earth)

current neighbourhood: akumu

occupation: x coder, specialising in android programming

known languages: english, indonesian, japanese

positive traits: inquisitive, compassionate, observant, just

neutral traits: analytical, intelligent, unassuming, inhibited

negative traits: anxious, sensitive, impatient, obsessive

peeves: being interrupted, people who don't apologise, doors left ajar, code that doesn't work, gum chewing

fears: getting caught as an informant by her employers, confrontation in general, hospitals, feeling lonely for the rest of her life

skills: coding and programming, going unnoticed, problem solving, listening attentively

goals: help expose the true nature of x academy, find some sort of closure for the death of her brother

faceclaim: olivia cooke

height: 5’6”

eye colour: dark brown

hair colour: auburn

clothing style: best described as dark academia reimagined by someone who works in tech — typically soft, loose fabrics in warmer earth tones, wide-legged trousers, oversized shirts and knitwear, graphic tshirts, boots or sneakers

jewellery: small hoop earrings, a simple gold necklace with a small star pendant, a gold signet ring

tattoos: a bird in flight on the back of her right shoulder

marks/scars: none

modifications: none

scent/fragrance: violet, musk, bergamot

quote: "i learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

label: the traitor — a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

tropes: cowardly lion; amateur sleuth; fighting from the inside; the atoner; taking up the mantle; beware the quiet ones

parallels: elisa esposito (the shape of water); mabel mora (only murders in the building); peeta mellark (the hunger games); klaus baudelaire (a series of unfortunate events); allison cameron (house)

song: the body is a blade — japanese breakfast

likes: waking up early, the ritual of a coffee and a pastry every morning on her way to work, burning candles, oversized knitwear, avoiding social obligations, antiques

dislikes: sweltering heat, having her photograph taken, ketchup, large crowds, frequent feelings of overwhelming dread

hobbies: visiting the cemetery, cooking for herself, people watching, long runs, weekly phonecalls with her parents that she always tries to avoid

habits: stress smoking, tucking a pen or pencil behind her ear, spending hours walking around the grocery store, cracking her knuckles when nervous

cherished item: the gold ring she wears at all times that belonged to her brother

<SUMMARY> death of a loved one tw

the palmers moved from earth to new jakarta with their two children, having bought into the propaganda of there being a better life available for everyone on mars. as it turned out, this better life was out of reach for them. the only place they could afford to live was the slums in akumu, and the well-paying jobs that they had been promised failed to materialise, forcing them into blue-collar labour for minimal wages.

wren grew up wanting to live a more comfortable life, and when she developed an interest in tech, she used this to drive her, aspiring to one day work for x academy. her twin brother, robin, took a different path, instead growing bitter about the disparity of wealth in the city and wanting to punish those in positions of power who exploited the lower classes.

eventually, wren was accepted at the university in sora around the same time her brother was inducted into the grey lilies. though she didn't judge his choices, and even empathised with him, she didn't engage with that side of his life, though he repeatedly told her that her skills in coding could be useful to the gang. they maintained a relationship, even as she was offered a job at x academy after her graduation and he begged her not to take it, even as he repeatedly put himself in more danger and she tried to get him to stop taking risks with his life. this back and forth, endless worrying about the other, last for several years.

when robin told her that he thought there was a link between the golden tears and x academy, wren dismissed it as a lie designed to get her on his side. the two fought bitterly over it, and she stormed out of his apartment. several days later, wren was notified that he had been killed in a clash with the golden tears.

after taking as much bereavement leave as she was allowed to take, wren returned to work at x academy with her brother's warnings echoing around her mind, and decided that it was finally time for her to hear him out. incrementally, and without drawing attention to herself, she began to look into this where she could, only to discover that he had been correct. horrified at the company for its association with the gang, and at herself for living in denial, she approached the grey lilies with an offer to be their informant, replacing robin.

#ignitedintro #wren — intro #the summary is really badly written but i just wanted the outline of her backstory there #for info purposes

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ratherembarrassing · 2 years ago

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Hello, my well traveled Australian-would you have any recommendations for cafes or restaurants to visit in Melbourne? Also, on the off chance any recommendations for any places worth visiting in San Francisco? Hope the weather is treating you well down south (it is pretty disgustingly humid up in Brissey atm, with absolutely no sign of any actual summer afternoon thunderstorms).

hello! as always, these things really depend on what you are into, but here are some suggestions.

melboure food:

sorry this is almost entirely in the inner north.

literally my favourite place is falco on smith street, which is technically a bakery and where i buy my bread and coffee at least once a week. their toasties are fabulous, i cannot recommend them enough, and they do a meat pie that tastes like a cheeseburger that's incredible.

the current trend is sandos, so there are lots of great lunch places at the mo. a highlight is hector's, who also do a great breakfast sando. they have a few locations, but they just opened in fitzroy.

now some proper brunch recs: mavis the grocer in abbotsford; terror twilight in collingwood; bentwood in fitzroy; faraday's cage also in fitzroy; humble rays in carlton.

restaurants: sezar in the cbd (one of the best meals of my life was here); mejico in the cbd; waiters club in the cbd; hu tong dumpling bar (when i lived in the cbd i practically lived here, their xiaolongbao is chefs kiss); gingerboy in the cbd.

some good pubs/bars: the napier in fitzroy; dr morse in abbotsford (also fun for brunch); embla in the cbd.

after dinner drinks and a cigar if you're into that sort of thing: siglo.

san francisco recs:

i've only been here a couple of times and the last time was 2009, so. a grain of salt from a trip when i was but a poor uni student.

museums: the de young; california academy of science (for the planetarium! if you are into those). these are both in golden gate park, so you can combine adventures.

food: this is more a fun touristy thing, but i love mel's diner for both the fun american diner experience and also the movie history experience. somewhere in my house are the cardboard cars your fries come in.

general touristy walk arounds: berkeley is rad, and if you have a car, the berkeley rose garden is one of my favourite places on earth.

adventures nearby: if you have a car, go for a drive over the golden gate bridge (fun in and of itself, especially if the fog is low) and head north to see the giant trees. i've never seen anything in australia that compares.

again you need a car for this, but do the bendy street!

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tppblogs · 2 years ago

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My name is Joshua Nosce, and I am an international working student born and raised in the Philippines for 25 years. I speak mostly English and speak fluently in Filipino. My knowledge of different sports is high, but my interests are mostly in basketball, baseball, soccer, American football, and Formula 1.

Throughout my history with school and work, I did my secondary and high school diploma at the Kolbe Academy, which is a home school program located in California, USA for 5 years. I went to different schools studying different courses like culinary arts and game development after high school to see where I wanted to be in the future. I had several jobs after becoming a barista at Seattle’s Best Coffee, and then a sales associate at Titan Basketball store. I completed certificate and diploma courses in accounting and sports management respectively. I attended several basketball camps and programs after, mostly with the Filipino Basketball Academy to improve my skills in basketball.

With the very limited options I have in the Philippines and the passion I have for sports, I decided to go to Australia to study any courses that involve sports. When I arrived, I completed a diploma course in Sports Management so I can take up a Bachelor’s degree in sports. I am now completing my last year of studies in the Bachelor of Sports Business at Holmesglen Institute. Throughout my study at Holmesglen, I have discovered many learnings about sports in Australia and skills that I must or can use within the sports industry. My skills have improved in how to interact with people and connect with them within the sports industry, but it still needs to improve on gaining more connections, by talking more with the people around me.

Right now, I am working as a Venue Operations Officer at the Melbourne Sports Centres working and assisting with the events of different sporting organisations. I just recently started my internship as a Data Acquisition Support with Baseball Australia going to Melbourne Aces games and recording every play of the game, which could be my career goal. I am still planning to take up another internship with another sports organisation to gain more connections and experience. At the end of my course, finish my internships, and graduate, I hope to become a Data Analyst or any operational position in an office at basketball, soccer, or any sporting organisation like the NBA, EPL, NFL or Formula 1.

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ovidialee · 4 years ago

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10 Fandoms, 10 Characters, 10 Tags

thanks for the tag @kc-needs-coffee!

1) HP - Bellatrix

2) Twilight - Jacob

3) Smallville - Lex

4) Disney - Belle

5) Street Fighter - Chun-li

6) Victoria - Melbourne

7) Austen - Elinor

8) Star Wars - Vader

9) Vampire Academy - Rose

10) GoT - Hound

tagging: @nonie-star @marshmallowmcgonagall @bunny-bopper @half-a-bloody-hufflepuff @i-day-dream-everytime-help @i-am-the-hungryshark @royalydamned @professor-severus-snape @starrs-fanfics @catohphm

#tag

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architectnews · 4 years ago

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The Dezeen guide to stone in architecture, interiors and design

Thinking of using stone in your project? Our latest Dezeen guide includes 15 popular types of natural rock used in architecture, interiors and design with links to hundreds of examples to inspire your own work.

Alabaster

Alabaster is a soft, fine-grained stone that has been used for centuries to carve elaborate forms and ornaments. However, its solubility in water means that it is best suited for indoor use.

In its pure form, alabaster is white and translucent, which makes it ideally suited to lighting design.

Studio Tack used tubular light shades made from alabaster to softly illuminate a cosy Japanese restaurant in New York (above), while lighting studio Allied Maker used the stone to create ornate totemic floor lamps.

Amarist Studio showcased the sculptural possibilities of the stone in its Aqua Fossil collection, which includes a coffee table with swooping, curved legs.

See projects featuring alabaster ›

Basalt

Basalt is a dark-coloured igneous rock that is formed when lava cools rapidly. It is most frequently used as an aggregate for concrete as it is low-cost and high-strength, but it is also a popular cladding and flooring material, especially when polished.

Examples of this include the facade of a small gallery in Amsterdam by Barend Koolhaas and a Hawaiian holiday home by Walker Warner Architects in which slender basalt cladding tiles are contrasted with cedar detailing (above).

Icelandic studio Innriinnri used two sculpted slabs of basalt stone to create a sculptural table that doubles as a stool or a piece of art, while South Korean artist Byung Hoon Choi polished the stone to create oversized outdoor furniture.

See projects featuring basalt ›

Flint

Flint is a highly durable stone found in abundance as irregular-shaped nodules in sedimentary rocks such as chalk. It has been used as a construction material since the Roman era, though it is not often seen in contemporary architecture.

Flint varies in colour, but it is commonly glassy black with a white crust. In architecture, it is usually knapped – split to expose its glossy inner face – before being laid in mortar.

Skene Catling de la Peña used a combination of knapped and unknapped flint to cover a wedge-shaped house in Buckinghamshire (above), which creates a subtle colour gradient across its facade.

See projects featuring flint ›

Gneiss

Gneiss, a robust metamorphic stone composed of alternating layers of different coloured minerals, is popular to use for flooring and worktops. Hues can range from pinks and golds to greens and dark greys.

Peter Pichler sourced grey gneiss with black-and-white bands from Passeier Valley in South Tyrol to create a large counter in the bar of an Italian Alpine hotel (above).

It can also be used as a cladding material, such as in Bernardo Bader Architekten's ski resort office in Austria and a radio broadcasting station in Nepal by Archium.

Granite

Granite is one of the most widely used stones in architecture and design. It forms from the slow crystallisation of magma beneath the Earth's crust. It is used for everything from load-bearing structures to cladding, worktops and furniture.

Its popularity is down to its high compressive strength, durability and low porosity. Granite is also found in an array of colours, making it suitable for a range of spaces and styles.

Heatherwick Studio recently used green granite to make a trio of its sculptural Spun chairs (above), while Snøhetta has used a grey variety to cover almost every surface of an Aesop store to emulate a rocky coastline.

Architecture studio NOARQ tested the material's strength by elevating a cabin on thick blocks of granite over the entrance to a stone villa in Portugal.

See projects featuring granite ›

Laterite

Rusty-red laterite stone is formed from the leaching of rocks and soil during alternating periods of high temperature and heavy rainfall in tropical areas. This process leaves behind a high concentration of insoluble iron oxides, which gives the rock its colour.

Laterite is typically used in construction in Africa and Asia in the form of bricks, which have excellent thermal mass and a low embodied energy. These bricks are made by cutting the rock out from below the water table when it is moist and leaving it to harden in the air.

Architect Francis Kéré used locally sourced laterite to build the walls of a school in Burkina Faso and Studio Lotus has used it to create the pedestal of a government building in India (above).

Limestone

There are many different types of limestone, a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate. It is considered a good all-round building material as it is easy to cut and carve and usually has a uniform texture and colour.

Popular limestone varieties include travertine (see below) and Portland stone, which is used on notable buildings in London such as St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace.

David Chipperfield Architects recently used limestone to clad the Kunsthaus Zurich museum extension in Switzerland and John Pawson used it to line the surfaces of a minimalist flagship store in Japan for fashion label Jil Sander.

Design projects that utilise limestone include a blocky furniture collection called Dig Where You Stand by students from the Estonian Academy of Arts (above).

See projects featuring limestone ›

Marble

Marble is a metamorphic rock with veins of calcite crystal. It forms from limestone that has been exposed to heat and pressure and is found in many colours. Marble is strong but easily carved and polishes well, making it suitable for numerous applications.

It is most popularly used in kitchen and bathroom designs, but it is often used as cladding too, such as in Alexander Owen Architecture's garden room in London (above).

See projects featuring marble ›

Onyx

Onyx is a translucent gemstone composed of parallel bands of quartz, found in almost every colour. It has a long history of use in sculpture and jewellery but is less commonly found in architecture and design. However, onyx is sometimes used as a facing or lighting.

Projects that use onyx include a mausoleum in Minneapolis by HGA and an office by Anne Claus Interiors where it has been used to clad a multi-coloured bar (above).

See projects featuring onyx ›

Porphyry

Porphyry is a strong and hard-wearing igneous stone that comes in reddish-brown to purple hues. It is composed of large-grained crystals embedded in a fine-grained groundmass.

It has been used in architecture and design since antiquity, though it is rarely seen in contemporary architecture and design. Today it is mostly used as aggregate in the construction of roads in places where cars require studded winter tires.

Pedevilla Architects used a block of porphyry as a kitchen island for a cookery school in South Tyrol, while architect Claudio Silvestrin used it to line the walls of a Milanese fashion boutique.

Quartzite

Formed from sandstone exposed to high heat and pressure, quartzite is a very hard and durable metamorphic rock. It is usually found in white and grey shades.

Quartzite is a popular material for kitchen countertops as it is resistant to staining, but is most commonly used as a decorative cladding or flooring.

Examples of this include a dwelling in Utah by Klima Architecture, Peter Zumthor's Therme Vals spa (above) and a monolithic Parisian library by Agence Pascale Guédot.

See projects featuring quartzite ›

Sandstone

Sandstone is composed of fine silicate grains that have eroded from other rocks, giving it either a warm red, yellow or orange colouration.

Used for construction since prehistoric times, sandstone continues to be a popular choice in architecture and design as it is abundant, durable and easy to handle.

Recent architectural projects that use the material include a cathedral extension by Feilden Fowles, a museum by Álvaro Siza, and an oval-shaped all-girls school in India (above) that is designed to blend into its desert surroundings.

See projects featuring sandstone ›

Shale

This grey fine-grained stone is one of the most common sedimentary rocks on earth. It is formed from the compaction of silt and mud into thin, fissile layers. In architecture and design, shale is usually crushed and processed into bricks, tiles and pottery, or heated with limestone to make cement.

Aketuri Architektai used shale tiles to clad a pointy woodland house in Lithuania (above), while Spaceworkers wrapped the stone around the basement of a Portuguese house to provide it with a raw, rugged aesthetic.

See projects featuring shale ›

Slate

Slate is a dark fine-grained stone that is formed when a sedimentary rock, such as shale, is subjected to high pressure. It is a foliated rock, meaning it is made up of thin sedimentary layers, which allows it to be split – or riven – into thin slabs.

Slate is durable and weather- and frost-resistant, making it a popular material choice for cladding, roofing and paving.

In interior projects, the material is often also used as floor tiles, hearths and kitchen worktops. Natalie Weinmann sanded and polished the stone to create a blocky furniture collection.

TRIAS used it to clad a small writer's retreat in a Welsh valley while Austin Maynard Architects diamond, scalloped and brick-shaped slate shingles to cover a Melbourne house (above).

See projects featuring slate ›

Travertine

One of the most commonly used forms of limestone is travertine, which has been sourced from mineral springs for use as a building material for centuries. The largest building in the world made from this stone is the Colosseum in Rome.

Today, travertine is mostly processed into tiles for internal and external surface coverings, but it is also a popular material for bathroom fit-outs. As it is found with troughs on its surface, processing travertine usually involves polishing its surface.

Projects that use travertine include an extension to a German museum by Bez + Kock Architekten (above), an apartment renovation in Lithuania by 2XJ, and a furniture collection by David/Nicolas.

See projects featuring travertine ›

Recent popular stone projects on Dezeen include an inconspicuous house on the island of Serifos, a monolithic spa by Smartvoll, a collection of luxury lodges on England's Jurassic Coast and a coffee table by Studio Twenty Seven.

The main image is of Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School by Diana Kellogg Architects taken by Vinay Panjwani.

The post The Dezeen guide to stone in architecture, interiors and design appeared first on Dezeen.

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silver-lily-louise · 5 years ago

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Straight Over Their Heads

Summary: ‘And what’s your wife’s name?’ Alec's coming out was certainly something of a statement, just as Magnus said. But that doesn't mean everyone got the message. (Or: the 'damn, straight people are oblivious sometimes' fic.)

Read it on AO3, or below!

~oOo~

‘And could I have some of that more, uh-‘ Alec gestures rapidly, trying to find the right word – ‘bushy greenery?’

The attendant smiles, sliding some of the foliage he’d asked for into place. ‘Of course. I always think the sleeker foliage makes roses look too severe, honestly.’ She begins to wrap the gold cellophane around the arrangement, and asks, ‘So, I take it these are for someone special. Is it a special occasion, too?’ Alec feels his mouth twitch up into a small, private smile. ‘Yeah,’ he says. ‘It’s our anniversary – not our wedding anniversary, that is, but the day we got together.’

‘How sweet,’ she coos, eyes not lifting away from the flowers. ‘And what’s your wife’s name?’

Alec blinks for a moment, assessing. ‘…Magnus,’ he says carefully – preparing himself for her surprise, and hoping it won’t slip into outright disgust. What he doesn’t expect is a cheerful, ‘Oh, like Agnes? How unusual! Well, I’m sure she’ll love these.’ And then she’s turning back to him, handing over the flowers, and telling him his total.

He hesitates, but decides that near to closing time in a mundane flower shop isn’t the moment for this particular conversation, especially with a complete stranger. Instead, he just pays for the flowers, shoots the perky attendant another half-hearted smile, and heads home.

***

‘Yeah, I know – Magn-‘ Alec smiles, a little exasperated, as his husband’s voice raises urgently in his ear. He keeps an eye on the queue – he’s nearly at the front, and he’ll have to hang up in a second so he can be served. He wouldn’t ordinarily bother going out for coffee, but he’s going to need the caffeine if he doesn’t want to fall asleep in the middle of Rafe’s birthday party this evening, and the swill they serve in the L.A. Institute’s cafeteria makes the New York Institute seem like a home for cappuccino connoisseurs. ‘Yes, I remembered to – Mag- hey,’ he says, more insistently, but keeping his tone reassuring. ‘Listen, he’s going to love it, okay? It’s gonna be a great evening, have a little faith.’ He glances up – one customer left between him and the barista. ‘Listen, I gotta go. I’ll see you tonight, okay? Yeah. I love you too.’ He hangs up, shaking his head fondly. ‘Ladies, am I right?’

Alec turns his head towards the voice, finding the tall, well-groomed man directly behind him. ‘Excuse me?’ The man gestures at his phone. ‘Ladies. Can’t get a word in edgeways.’ He chuckles. ‘My Paula’s just the same as your Maggie.’

Alec forces a smile. ‘Hm. Yeah.’ Not worth it, he thinks. This guy’s attitude doesn’t exactly scream open-minded; and although Alec knows he’d win that particular fight, if it came to that, he’d rather just avoid the hassle.

Thankfully, the barista says, ‘Next?’ and he’s spared any further attempts at misogynistic bonding over his non-existent wife. He turns away to give his order, trying to put the exchange out of his mind. He’s got better things to worry about.

***

Alec isn’t sure how coming out is normally supposed to go, but he’s fairly certain ditching your bride-to-be at the altar and then immediately making out with the hot guy who crashed the wedding (‘I was invited, Alexander-‘ ‘Oh, come on, you don’t get to make that entrance and then take offence at being called a wedding crasher.’) is one of the… less subtle methods. That being said, the Shadow World is a big place – and while gossip travels fast throughout it, that doesn’t mean everyone’s always up-to-date.

Case in point – ‘Alec? Alec Lightwood?’ Alec turns around, pleasantly surprised to recognise who he finds after an evening exchanging pleasantries with one-time acquaintances and distant colleagues. ‘Aaron? Wow. Long time no see,’ he greets, holding out his hand with a genuine smile. Aaron accepts the handshake, chuckling a little. ‘Yeah, it has been. You haven’t changed a bit, though,’ he says. ‘How’s life been treating you since the Academy?’ Alec takes a deep breath. ‘Well. Hm. It’s been eventful,’ he says, almost laughing himself at the sheer understatement. ‘I mean, first off – it’s Lightwood-Bane, now,’ he says, holding up his left hand, where his wedding ring glints proudly in the warm ballroom lights.

‘Congratulations,’ Aaron says, raising his champagne in a small toast. ‘Who’s the lucky lady?’ Alec’s taken aback for a moment, but he’s saved from answering when a familiar presence appears at his side. ‘Lucky guy, actually,’ Magnus corrects, linking his left arm through Alec’s and holding out his right. ‘Magnus Lightwood-Bane. A pleasure to make your acquaintance.’

They chat with Aaron for another few minutes, and then Alec excuses them, leading Magnus over to the extensive, near-empty balcony. He leans gratefully against the railing, heaving a deep sigh. ‘Everything okay?’ Magnus asks lightly, the barest thread of concern in his tone. Alec’s gaze flicks from the Melbourne skyline back to his husband, and he smiles reassuringly. ‘Yeah. It was nice catching up with Aaron, but I’ve spent the last two hours making small talk. Needed a break.’ Magnus hums understandingly, shuffling a little closer, looking out over the city lights.

A thought occurs to Alec. ‘That happens quite a lot, y’know,’ he says, not sounding quite as offhanded as he’d like. ‘The whole… lucky lady thing.’ Magnus laughs quietly. ‘And here I thought our love story had made headlines everywhere,’ he teases, coaxing a smile from Alec, before letting his amusement simmer down a little. ‘In all seriousness,’ he says, ‘I can’t say I’m that surprised. Things are better than they used to be, but straight is definitely still seen as the norm.’ He huffs. ‘I’ve lost count of the times I’ve made a new acquaintance and had to use the phrase ‘No, not Alexandra,’’ he says.

Alec raises an eyebrow. ‘Even with that huge picture of us in your office? The one that’s pretty clearly from our wedding day?’ ‘Firstly, it’s not huge, you’re just used to only keeping pictures on your phone. And secondly, yes, even with that. Presumably, they think I’m very close with my best man.’ He smirks. ‘I knew I should have picked the one where we’re kissing.’

Alec rolls his eyes, but can’t quite keep his face straight. ‘I don’t know about that,’ he says, turning to face Magnus. ‘I think I quite like saving this…’ he leans in, pressing a gentle kiss to his husband’s lips, ‘for reality.’ Magnus’ smile softens. ‘Hm. I think I could come around to your way of thinking,’ he murmurs. ‘Perhaps with a little more convincing?’

Alec sets about doing just that. The rest of the world – and all its expectations – falls away, forgotten.

~oOo~

#malec #malec fanfic #shadowhunters #shadowhunters fanfic #shtv #alec lightwood-bane #magnus lightwood-bane #shs #mine #heteronormativity #alcohol cw #food cw #sexism cw

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thatfootballphotog · 6 years ago

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COPA COFFEE - GEORGE MELLS

I always try and find someone with a story that will either inspire future footballers but also the nonfootballing person - we hear stories from a totally different type of lifestyle that can be translated in many other ways for your personal use

motivation is motivation

After my debut in Round 1 against Melbourne Victory, I knew immediately that first-team football was far different to what I had encountered within the academy system.

The game itself was alot faster, much more demanding physically, but above all - I knew I had to have a stronger mentality to make sure a young athlete like myself, can maintain appearances during the course of the season.

I was the first player on the training pitch and the last one to come off each day. I continued to make appearances because I showed maturity and the manager could trust me to do a job because of that fact. In the end, I was fortunate enough to have won the Premiers Plate and the championship all by the age of 18.

If it wasn’t for my hunger to push on and work hard every training session, gym session and game day - I personally would have only made a total of 8 appearances; instead a total of 25 for the season was what I achieved - and that's a goal completed. Don’t ever settle, keep seeking to better yourself - continue to find more within yourself.

One story that I enjoy sharing - is the one game I started in Wellington, New Zealand.

It was the night before the game, I had a feeling I would start on the bench. That night, I was rooming with Bruce Kamau, and at around 10:00pm I heard a knock at the door, it was our coach Guillermo Amor. I was standing there in my boxers and nothing else - I literally had no time to change, I personally did not want to leave the gaffer waiting at such a time to speak with me. So I opened the door and he came in, and sat down in my room, Both Bruce and myself had been sitting there, contemplating why coach was here - what have we done? were we introuble?

The coach looked at me and said “Tomorrow - you will play from the start, Marcelo will start on bench”

We were at a difficult place in our season, and we hadn’t even won a game yet. But the coach showed faith in me. Swapping me, an 18-year-old over our best player. This will always be my “hard work paid off” moment, my forever proof that it all works out if you put in the effort. Especially with a coach that believes in you.

#Copa Coffee #George Mells #Adelaide United #Aleague #Thatfootballphotog #aleksandar #Wellington #Football #Soccer

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jeremystrele · 3 years ago

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A Photographer + Art Director’s Alistair Knox Home

Homes

by Lucy Feagins, Editor

Illum Wikkelsø ‘IW3’ Rocking Chair from Nord. Custom dining table by Fomu. Razor back dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf from CCSS. Pendant from The Society Inc. Artwork by Zoe Grey. Sequoia Pouf by Space Copenhagen from Fredericia. Drop Lamp from CCSS. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Custom dining table by Fomu. Razor back dining chairs from CCSS. Pendant from The Society Inc. Artwork by Paul Williams. White goods by Fisher & Paykel. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Sean, Jess and their children Matilda (2) and Ray (7 months). Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Artwork by Emily Ferretti. Planter by denHolm. Pillar Shelf by Nicole Lawrence. Safari chair from Grandfather’s Axe. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Artwork by Ita Tipungwuti, purchased in the Tiwi Islands. Woven tray from Pan After. White goods by Fisher & Paykel. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Illum Wikkelsø ‘IW3’ Rocking Chair from Nord. Custom dining table by Fomu. Razor back dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf from CCSS. Custom shelving designd by Adriana Hanna. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Illum Wikkelsø ‘IW3’ Rocking Chair from Nord. Basket from Pan After. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Open timber shelving designed by Adriana Hanna divides the living area. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Built-in sofa designed by Adriana Hanna. Custom coffee table from Zachary Frankel. Illum Wikkelsø ‘IW3’ Rocking Chair from Nord. Twentytwentyone Hotaru Buoy Pendant Light by Barber Osgerby from Space Furniture. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Built-in sofa designed by Adriana Hanna. Custom coffee table from Zachary Frankel. Twentytwentyone Hotaru Buoy Pendant Light by Barber Osgerby from Space Furniture. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Twentytwentyone Hotaru Double Bubble Pendant Light by Barber Osgerby from Space Furniture. Built-in sofa designed by Adriana Hanna. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Twentytwentyone Hotaru Double Bubble Pendant Light by Barber Osgerby from Space Furniture. Wardrobe built by Anthony Kleine of AKWT. Bedding by In Bed. Beatrix Bed Head from McMullin & co. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

View of the front garden. Landscape design by Miniscapes. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Basket from Pan After. ferm LIVING Haze Sideboard from Designstuff. Artwork by Ita Tipungwuti, purchased in the Tiwi Islands. Nousaku brass vase from Mr Kitly. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Artwork by Ita Tipungwuti, purchased in the Tiwi Islands. Nousaku brass vase from Mr Kitly. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Light fitting by Marz Designs. Kirsten Perry Stacked Disk sculpture from Pepite. Dulux Baltic Sands paint. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Dulux Baltic Sands paint. Tiles from Academy Tiles. Light fitting by Marz Designs. Towels from Baina. Towel rack from Mr Kitly. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Native garden landscaping by Miniscapes. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

The house can be viewed from nearby Warrandyte State Park. Photos – Sean Fennessy.

The exterior of the Alistair Knox designed home. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Photographer Sean Fennessy, and art director and stylist Jessica Lillico (partners in business and life!) spent 18 months searching for a family home to buy, but found few properties they were passionate about, and even less they could afford.

Rather than a specific number of bedrooms or bathrooms, the couple were seeking a certain ‘feeling’ in home – an inspiring environment for them to live and work.

When they came across this 1969 Warrandyte home designed by Alistair Knox, they knew the search was over. ‘It was an easy decision,’ says Jess. ‘We’re big fans of “bush modernism” and Knox homes in particular, so it was a real thrill to find one in our budget.’

Knox designed over 1000 homes between 1946 and 1986, several of which are located in the Melbourne outer north-eastern suburbs of Eltham and Warrandyte. Nearby properties listed on the Victorian Heritage Database recognise the designer and builder as a leading figure in the development of the ‘Eltham style’ of architecture.

‘His homes somehow manage to feel sophisticated yet unpretentious,’ says Jess of Knox’s work. ‘He was probably one of the first Australian building designers to develop a hyperlocal design vernacular and his approach was an early example of sustainable, passive design.’

A huge selling point of the property for Jess and Sean was its near original condition including brick flooring, timber-lined walls, and hefty ceiling beams. ‘These textures are the heart and soul of the home and served as the touchpoint for the sympathetic update of the internal spaces,’ says Jess. ‘During the course of renovating, our motto eventually became “embrace the brown!”’

Architect Adriana Hanna designed the renovations that saw the former kitchen (featuring joinery by AKWT) and bathroom (painted Dulux Baltic Sands) replaced; a new en suite added; and the internal brick walls rendered. Built-in lounge furniture and open timber shelving in keeping with the era was also designed by Adriana, adding structure to the otherwise open-plan living space.

The couple have also worked with Miniscapes to rip out the old overgrown garden and replace this with natives.

Sean and Jess with their children Matilda (2) and Ray (7 months) love their new neighbourhood with its bushy landscape and great sense of community. ‘On one hand there are a lot of families that have been here for generations, which I think speaks volumes about the appeal of the Warrandyte lifestyle,’ Jess says. On the other hand, there are a growing number of inner-north expat families (like us), so it’s been a lovely bonus to meet so many like minded people in a similar stage of life putting down roots.’

Like many Melburnians, Sean and Jess are planning to spend the summer interstate visiting friends and family, over which time they’ll rent out their home via Airbnb (complete with an outdoor bath currently in the works!). Book now for a quiet staycation, or tranquil Melbourne holiday this summer!

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Tragedy of Jupiter Station - Chapter One

Chapter One

Beep Beep Beep Beep…

The familiar sound of a communicator alert pulled Olivia from the middle of a deep slumber. Burying her head back under the covers she listened to the sounds of her partner stumbling out of bed to the comm. Olivia lost track of the conversation, drifting in and out of slumber, until;

“Gotta go babe, that was the hospital, they need all hands on deck.”

Rolling over Olivia mumbled something incoherent, the sound of someone moving around the room fading as she drifted back to sleep, not knowing that what she awoke to in the morning would test her skill and resilience like nothing she had ever experienced.

Colonel Olivia Robinson woke later that morning to her usual cacophony of alarms mingled incoming communication alerts. Years of serving on a deep space exploration vessel had trained her to react fast to any sort of alarm, and she still hadn’t quite managed to shake the habit, so when the first alarm roused her, she had already run through a dozen or so emergency protocols before she even made it out of bed.

Five years ago Olivia was just a Commander. She was the First Officer aboard Earth’s flagship space vessel, the titan class SS Prometheus. She served under the best Captain in the fleet, Captain James Robinson. As well as being the type of Captain you could find in ancient Earth fiction - strong, handsome, commanding, fair and just - he was her brother. Over a decade Olivia’s senior there was a time when the very last thing she wanted was to follow in his - large - footsteps. That changed with time and when she finally joined United Earth Air Force’s (UEAF) command training academy she had already made a name for herself, one not in any way connected to her famous brother. It was her name, not her his, that was stamped all over the engines, and their patents, that powered Earth’s greatest achievements to date.

Olivia served on the Prometheus for ten years, right up to the day it was decommissioned and memorialized on Earth. Many of the crew considered each other family by that day, having served together under Captain Robinson for most, if not all of his long career. They had been through a great many highs and lows together, but nothing could compare to the day they landed on Earth for the decommissioning and farewell to the Prometheus. That was the day Earth lost a legend and Olivia lost a brother.

Unknown to most of the crew James had been battling a slow decline for months. The hard work of off base doctors, strong medication and an unshakable determination had helped him to hide his condition from the crew. Only one person on the Prometheus had any idea of the Captain’s suffering, his oldest friend, Dr Alex Harris; Archaeologist and Anthropologist. In the last five years, Olivia often found herself wondering if James had ever planned to tell her, if he even would have, without the pushing of Harris, who felt that the sister he damn near raised deserved to say goodbye. As things were James waited until he had mere hours left to live before coming clean, and expressing his wish that Olivia take the promotion she was going to be offered when they made it back to Earth. Her reaction was unexpected to say the least. To the shock of her brother (and probably many of the crew who all thought they would be able to continue serving together under her), Olivia vehemently refused to even consider taking the position - Captain of her own ship - a stranger would have thought her crazy but the few who truly knew her well, knew that she was planning on leaving the military following Prometheus’s decommissioning even if most had no idea why.

Olivia had another intimate connection on the Prometheus. The ships chief medical officer was her partner of years. Doctor Abigail Kelly had been recruited to the UEAF from the Royal Melbourne Hospital where she had just finished her residency. Olivia had met Abigail when they were both new to the academy. Abigail’s quick thinking on that first meeting had kept the sleep deprived Olivia from destroying a perfectly functional coffee machine early one morning when it didn’t want to give her her morning caffeine fix. The two bonded over that first cup, and soon were meeting every other day for breakfast/lunch/dinner or whatever else took their fancy. Neither woman was the type to shout about a relationship from the rooftops so when the brass assigned Olivia and Abigail to the Prometheus, confident that no one knew they were a couple, they decided to continue their now against regulations relationship, waiting for the day when they would be able to be together publicly.

Olivia and Abigail wed days after they touched down on Earth. Their families complained at the speed thinking the two women were rushing into something, or that it was a reaction to Olivia’s grief. Their families had no idea however that the speed was just because they were ready and finally able to be together publicly, and they had already had one ceremony. Only two people in the entire Sol system knew this, but Olivia and Abigail were already married. In a far off corner of the universe a group of aliens had recognized the bond between the Commander and the Doctor and in accordance with their customs had invited Olivia and Abigail to take part in a bonding ritual. Unfortunately for the humans - or fortunately as it turned out - Dr Harris misidentified the ritual as a symbol for the friendship that the aliens wanted to one day share with Earth. Harris took it as a sign that first contact was going very well and so the Captain encouraged his First Officer and CMO to take part. Days later, Mingala, the ships token alien crew member approached first Abigail and then Olivia to extend their well wishes and present the two with a ceremonial vase that on their world would house two seeds the growth and life of which represented the couple’s relationship. It certainly took them by surprise; they’d had no idea that Mingala had picked up on the relationship they’d been successfully hiding for almost a decade. Though confused by the need for secrecy, Mingala agreed to keep the quiet but insisted they keep the vase.

During the course of their time on Prometheus only one other person knew that Olivia and Abigail were involved; Abigail’s closest friend the Xenobiologist Doctor Manu Tapiata. If Olivia had encountered the two Doctors together without knowing at least one of them first, she would have thought they were locked in a vicious rivalry. To this day the time she’d had to explain to the Prometheus's youngest crew member that they weren’t really trying to kill one another after he saw Abigail throw a - sheathed - scalpel at Manu is one of the highlights of her career. Abigail and Manu learned to keep all sports related conversations to their quarters after that. That the crew were sick of hearing about all the All Blacks wins, a large number of them had told Olivia in confidence that they couldn’t wait for the day the Wallabies won just to put Manu back in his place, was simply an added bonus for all.

Dragging herself from memories Olivia glanced at an ornate vase in the corner of the room and with a fond smile queued up a program to filter her incoming messages as she readied herself for what was beginning to look like a busy day. As her coffee brewed she started skimming through her messages. They all appeared to be communications from the base hospital to command informing them on the status of a night-time medical emergency. Logic dictated that the emergency they were discussing was the same one that had pulled Abigail from bed in the small hours. Olivia was about to dismiss the incident as well in hand when a message time stamped hours earlier caught her eye. All thoughts of coffee aside, Olivia yanked on the last of her uniform, grabbed her datapad and started dialing even as she raced for the door.

#TragedofJupiterStation #ToJS #chapter one #original fiction #scifi stories

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baristacourse · 5 months ago

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Melbourne Coffee Academy: Master the Art of Preparing Coffee

If you’ve ever been mesmerised by intricate latte designs or wished to create your coffee masterpieces, Melbourne Coffee Academy courses are the perfect option. Snuggled in the heart of Melbourne, these institutes are renowned for transforming coffee enthusiasts into skilled baristas with their comprehensive coffee art courses.

At Barista Course Melbourne, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the instructors are passionate about sharing their knowledge. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course caters to all levels. The curriculum covers everything from basic coffee brewing techniques to advanced latte art, ensuring you gain a well-rounded understanding of coffee artistry.

Let Your Inner Barista Grow with Expert Guidance

One of the standout features of such courses is the hands-on experience. You won’t just be sitting through lectures; you’ll be actively participating in creating beautiful coffee art under the watchful eyes of experienced baristas. They will guide you through each step, offering relevant tricks and tips that can only be learned through years of practice.

The course also explores the science behind making a perfect cup of coffee. You get to learn about the different types of beans, the importance of grind size, and how water temperature affects the flavour of your brew. This foundational knowledge is crucial for anyone serious about mastering the art of coffee brewing.

Another aspect that sets Barista Course Melbourne apart is its focus on creativity. Students are encouraged to experiment with their designs, pushing the boundaries of traditional coffee art. The supportive environment fosters innovation, allowing you to develop your unique style.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to impress your friends and family with your newfound skills and the confidence to pursue a career in the coffee industry (if you choose). Graduates from our Melbourne coffee academy often find themselves in high demand at top cafes around the city.

So why wait? Dive into coffee art and pick a new skill with Barista Course Melbourne. Enrol today to take the first step towards becoming a coffee connoisseur and artist.

#melbourne coffee academy

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kev-fernando · 4 years ago

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The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM), Sri Lanka’s largest hotel school. It is a joint venture between William Angliss Institute Australia. Based in the SLIIT campus in Malabe, CAHM is a dedicated centre for Hospitality, Tourism, Foods and Events with teachers from the Hospitality Industry, both local and international. Their expertise vary from Hospitality Management, Bar Operations, Administration, Finance…etc., the Academy is visited by several guest lecturers across the year from WAI, Melbourne where the students gain knowledge about coffee, wine and culinary arts. Learn more about their courses at:https://www.cahm.lk/

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samanthaknopper-blog · 7 years ago

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Monday

Apologises for my delay in posting... to be honest... get really tired and can’t be bothered lol. I will try and be more consistent.

So monday..

I had to cook breakfast and lunch for Mariana and silvia ( and me) before i left at 11:30am to get the bus to my first spanish lesson. Mariana’s transport was late and she wanted me to wait for her to leave so i was late leaving and was going to miss my bus so i ended up catching a taxi for the park to GOLL English ( where i went on sunday night). Got there and met the aussie woman Donna from melbourne. She was really nice and chatty , was great to chat so freely.

The spanish lesson went for about an hour and a half and was definately a brain overload as i have missed the pre stuff. We got home work as well.. so i had to do that at home later. When that finished i had an hour and half until i needed to be at the Academy New English for my interview thing. So i went to this massive shopping centre across the road to kill sometime. was looking in a shop and got some pencils and other stationary and as i was walking out i saw a place that was selling frappes.. thought why not, its hot outside and i have 20 min walk.

I asked for the chocolate one... but as i have discovered with the frappes at dome they always have coffee and you have to ask for it without. I was silly to not confirm and i ended up with a hecticly strong coffee frappee with not a hint of chocolate in it.... which is confusing because in the name it said chocolate. I ended up just leaving it on a bench somewhere as i couldn’t push through the disgusting taste.

I started my 20 min walk to the academy and as i got closer i stopped quickly to change from my thongs into my dressy shoes and also just orientate myself as the street address was confusing and the road name didn’t technically exist. I found the place at 3:01pm and as i was walking towards the reception door the receptionist came rushing out and showed me into another door and rushed me up 3 flights of stairs. I was then rushed into a room with about 8 other people. Alberto was there and i finally met him in person, he shook my hand and said if you have any questions just ask me and i said ok. I was sat down in a chair ( luckily right next to the fan) and given a test booklet and answer sheet. I then had to complete an english comprehesion test which had a listening, reading and grammar assessments. I was the first to finish 45 mins later and i went outside to get some fresh air.

5 mins later, the director of the academy came and got me ( he doesn’t speak english which i thought is a bit ironic given he runs an english academy). We went down a flight of stairs to his office where Alberto and Alexandria were waiting. We had a short is meeting about the things he wants to use me for etc. I think his plan is for me to work for a school in the mornings and then do private small group classes in the afternoon. Was a bit confusing as it was translated by Alberto so i could understand him.

After about 30 mins of chatting we went back up stairs as i think the rest of the people had finished the test. I noticed that all of the women had gone and only 3 men remained. We then went into another 1.5 hour meeting with the director talking about the ways we can earn money by working with the academy ( all in spanish) and he wanted to know our financial goals and other goals we wanted to achieve and how the company can support us. I was getting really tired by the end of this meeting as it was a lot of technical spanish to try and understand.

Basically from that 3.5 hours i learnt that i will need to take an english competency test to prove what level i have an understanding goes from A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2. Alberto said that native speakers ususally get B2 or C1. You can only teach to the level one below you capability. Its apparently a 5 hours test... so looking forward to that. But it will be interesting to what level i get.

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exoticlifestyles-blog1 · 6 years ago

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EXPLORE MELBOURNE WITH EXOTIC LIFESTYLES

Melbourne is the waterfront capital of the most populousstate Victoria of Australia and is the 2nd most populous city of Australia. The downtown area has the cutting edge Federation Square advancement with courts, bars, and eateries along the Yarra River. In the Southbank region, some areas have been marked for government and administrative purposes. There is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne, a performing expressions complex and the National Gallery of Victoria with Australian workmanship. Melbourne is both dynamic and cosmopolitan. It is the epicentre of modernity and is rightly called the social capital of Australia where people from different walks of life come together and contribute to enhance social significance. The city was named after erstwhile Prime Minister William Lamb, 2ndViscount Melbourne and later in the year 1847, it was declared as a city by Queen Victoria. Over the years it went thru gradual changes at the turn of historical events and became one of the richest Metropolitan cities of the world. It has 31 municipalities. It occupies much of the coast line of Port Phillip and spreads into the hinterland of Dandenong at one side and to some other destinations like Pakenham, Cranbourne forming well connected suburbs where infrastructures of inbuilt roads, schools, markets, playgrounds, hospitals, entertainment centres, colleges, universities and low height houses, villas, apartments etc. were systematically planned in such a way that sufficient scope remains for further developments and eventually that lead to unprecedented growth. It was due to the Gold Rush in 1851, the settlers from different countries flocked to Victoria and unearthing of gold transformed Melbourne into the wealthiest cities of the British Empire. From the wealth brought in from the gold, the civil construction started and monumental buildings like Parliament House, Treasury Building, State Library, University of Melbourne, Melbourne Town Hall, Custom House, Old Melbourne Gaol etc. were built. Tourists visit them and read the inscriptions laid down for each.Now it is the leading financial centre in Asia Pacific region and ranks 20th in the Global Financial Centres Index. The city is home to manywell-known cultural institutions in Australia such as Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australian Football, Royal Exhibition Building, National Gallary of Victoria, Australian Films & Television Industries, Australian Contemporary Dance Academy and in lawn tennis it holds Australian Grand Prix, Australian Open and Melbourne Cup. Australia rates high in entertainment, sports, tourism, education, health care and ranks 2nd most liveable city in the world. Melbourne Air Port is one of the busiest air port of the world and Australia's busiest port is Port Melbourne. The main terminus of the railways is Flinders Street Station and it has extensive railway net work to facilitate commuters from suburbs as well as from urban areas to have easy access to Melbourne-CBD (Central Business District). The metro rail stations are built almost after every 6 to 7 kilometres on various lines. The central zone has five to six stations like South Yarra, Richmond, Southern Cross, Flag Staff, Flinders Street and Parliament and these have high rise buildings, shopping arcades, night clubs, hotels, restaurants, bars and trade centres. There is a free trams regular service and tramways are built on the roads connecting all these stations for prompt transportations of passengers. There is high level of mobility and frequency so the human traffic and motor vehicles do not experience much of jamming at any hour of day and night. Nowhere else in the world you get this type of urban free trams network. The business thrives in Swanston Street, Collins Street, Flinders Street, Elizabeth Street, Queens Road etc. all in the periphery and you see people thronging. On Friday and Saturday nights, the singers with their musical instruments & sound systems are seen performing at select places on road side passages for pedestrians and the passerby including children enjoy the show. The singers do not beg and ask for money but simply keep an open box in front of them wherein people drop coins to help them. On every corner and at crossing you see yellow jacketed guides and police patrolling personnel for helping you in case you need any type of assistance. These have been planted as a general security cover and even otherwise surveillance is a necessity. Explore the coffee capital of Australia, one of the most liveable cities in the world - Magnificent Melbourne through Exotic Lifestyles City Breaks.

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architectnews · 4 years ago

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The Dezeen guide to stone in architecture, interiors and design

Alabaster

Alabaster is a soft, fine-grained stone that has been used for centuries to carve elaborate forms and ornaments. However, its solubility in water means that it is best suited for indoor use.

In its pure form, alabaster is white and translucent, which makes it ideally suited to lighting design.

Amarist Studio showcased the sculptural possibilities of the stone in its Aqua Fossil collection, which includes a coffee table with swooping, curved legs.

See projects featuring alabaster ›

Basalt

See projects featuring basalt ›

Flint

Flint varies in colour, but it is commonly glassy black with a white crust. In architecture, it is usually knapped – split to expose its glossy inner face – before being laid in mortar.

Skene Catling de la Peña used a combination of knapped and unknapped flint to cover a wedge-shaped house in Buckinghamshire (above), which creates a subtle colour gradient across its facade.

See projects featuring flint ›

Gneiss

Peter Pichler sourced grey gneiss with black-and-white bands from Passeier Valley in South Tyrol to create a large counter in the bar of an Italian Alpine hotel (above).

It can also be used as a cladding material, such as in Bernardo Bader Architekten's ski resort office in Austria and a radio broadcasting station in Nepal by Archium.

Granite

Its popularity is down to its high compressive strength, durability and low porosity. Granite is also found in an array of colours, making it suitable for a range of spaces and styles.

Architecture studio NOARQ tested the material's strength by elevating a cabin on thick blocks of granite over the entrance to a stone villa in Portugal.

See projects featuring granite ›

Laterite

Architect Francis Kéré used locally sourced laterite to build the walls of a school in Burkina Faso and Studio Lotus has used it to create the pedestal of a government building in India (above).

Limestone

Popular limestone varieties include travertine (see below) and Portland stone, which is used on notable buildings in London such as St Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace.

Design projects that utilise limestone include a blocky furniture collection called Dig Where You Stand by students from the Estonian Academy of Arts (above).

See projects featuring limestone ›

Marble

It is most popularly used in kitchen and bathroom designs, but it is often used as cladding too, such as in Alexander Owen Architecture's garden room in London (above).

See projects featuring marble ›

Onyx

Projects that use onyx include a mausoleum in Minneapolis by HGA and an office by Anne Claus Interiors where it has been used to clad a multi-coloured bar (above).

See projects featuring onyx ›

Porphyry

Porphyry is a strong and hard-wearing igneous stone that comes in reddish-brown to purple hues. It is composed of large-grained crystals embedded in a fine-grained groundmass.

Pedevilla Architects used a block of porphyry as a kitchen island for a cookery school in South Tyrol, while architect Claudio Silvestrin used it to line the walls of a Milanese fashion boutique.

Quartzite

Formed from sandstone exposed to high heat and pressure, quartzite is a very hard and durable metamorphic rock. It is usually found in white and grey shades.

Quartzite is a popular material for kitchen countertops as it is resistant to staining, but is most commonly used as a decorative cladding or flooring.

Examples of this include a dwelling in Utah by Klima Architecture, Peter Zumthor's Therme Vals spa (above) and a monolithic Parisian library by Agence Pascale Guédot.

See projects featuring quartzite ›

Sandstone

Sandstone is composed of fine silicate grains that have eroded from other rocks, giving it either a warm red, yellow or orange colouration.

Used for construction since prehistoric times, sandstone continues to be a popular choice in architecture and design as it is abundant, durable and easy to handle.

See projects featuring sandstone ›

Shale

See projects featuring shale ›

Slate

Slate is durable and weather- and frost-resistant, making it a popular material choice for cladding, roofing and paving.

In interior projects, the material is often also used as floor tiles, hearths and kitchen worktops. Natalie Weinmann sanded and polished the stone to create a blocky furniture collection.

TRIAS used it to clad a small writer's retreat in a Welsh valley while Austin Maynard Architects diamond, scalloped and brick-shaped slate shingles to cover a Melbourne house (above).

See projects featuring slate ›

Travertine

Projects that use travertine include an extension to a German museum by Bez + Kock Architekten (above), an apartment renovation in Lithuania by 2XJ, and a furniture collection by David/Nicolas.

See projects featuring travertine ›

The main image is of Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School by Diana Kellogg Architects taken by Vinay Panjwani.

The post The Dezeen guide to stone in architecture, interiors and design appeared first on Dezeen.

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romualddem · 7 years ago

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Home Works

Marie-Fleur Lefebvre, Justyna Wierzchowiecka, Sean Crossley @ The Stable, Waregem 27 Jan—4 Mar, 2018

Home Works, façade of The Stable, Waregem. Photo by Stan d’Haene

The window is only a source of light, not a frame for a view. No segmentation. Contamination of the economic, political and personal is being projected into a box, held in a hand, being swiped by a finger, occasionally leaving fingerprint smudges. Standing with other people in a longitudinal space. Drivers pass by and slow down. Glancing at others through their screens. The eye is turned towards the interior. You see muted colours and a subtle play of light on the wall. For the avid artist, all you need is a low stand or plynth, a cart for supplies, and a place to display your work.

Inviting three Brussels-based artists into the project space The Stable in Waregem, West Flanders, raised certain questions concerning potential thematics and modes of working, transferring studio experience into a different space, emphasising material aspects and limitations, and questioning one’s most frequently used medium. Although works have not arisen in private space, and are not assigned to respond to particular topics, some themes layered throughout our conversations have found a spatial situation. The moment of transfering works to a project space was preceded by a series of studio visits shortly before the installation.

Marie-Fleur Lefebvre, Anonymous n°77, 2017, assemblage. Courtesy the artist

Marie-Fleur Lefebvre (born 1982 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France) collects from range of objects, unfolding acrylic snatches and ‘skin deposits’, betraying interest in often barely visible, subcutaneous features of the environment, eco-illogical consequences of human activity, experimenting with organic themes, using often invasive matters, and puts on display in an almost stocktaking-manner. The artist works with a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture and photography. Her recent work was presented along the solo micro-exhibition ‘(Fausse Alerte)’ at Guest Rooms (2017–2018) and Komplot (2016), among others. She studied in Ecole Nationale Supérieur des Beaux-Arts de Paris (studio of Jean-Michel Alberolà) and was a candidate-laureate at HISK Higher Institute for Fine Arts in Gent (2014–2015).

Justyna Wierzchowiecka, Museum Studies (Table Arrangements), 2017/2018, detail. Courtesy of the artist

Justyna Wierzchowiecka (born 1990 in Koszalin, Poland) whose background lies in photography, puts on display remains of her sculptural works, ponderous and imperfect casts of trivial objects, subtly opposed to candle light. Through her predominantly photographic, video and installation work, the artist looks at how the randomised or on-demand online circulation of incorporeal images interweaves with experiences of looking at works of art. She completed her BA in visual design at ÉSAD Orléans, and she is a graduate of the photography MA program at the La Cambre Visual Arts Academy in Brussels. Wierzchowiecka was the laureate of Showoff 2016 during Cracow Photomonth and one of the participants of Plat(t)form 2017 at Museum Winterthur in Switzerland. Her recent work was presented in solo exhibition by Komplot Brussels (2017) and BIP Liége (2018).

Sean Crossley, Fabrique table I, object, 2018, Port, oil on linen, 2016. Courtesy of the artist

Sean Crossley (born 1987 in Melbourne, Australia) presents a low-lying coffee table, built using the dismantled walls from his previous studio. Alongside this are some paintings from the last two years presented throughout the space, often repeatedly repainted and set in various configurations. His recent works are conceived in multiple configurations as networks or panoramas. Crossley has been presented at the Art Contest exhibition supported by Fondation Boghossian and at Super Deals in Brussels (2017). He obtained his BFA diploma in drawing at RMIT in Melbourne and studied at Hogeschool voor de Kunsten in Utrecht.

Curated by Romuald Demidenko

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