INDUSTRY OUTLOOK FOR 2013 DESIGN GRADUATES: TODD BRACHER Q&A

 Strandelier for Swarovski.

 Lightfalls for 3M Architectural Markets.

 Lightfalls for 3M Architectural Market.

 The Hadr chair for Kvadrat's "Hallingdal 65" exhibition.

 The Alodia stacking chair for Cappellini.

 Tools collection for Eva Danmark.

 Nest seating for HBF.

 Strandelier for Swarovski.

 Nest laptop table for HBF.

 Trea chair for Humanscale.

Vas for Italesse.

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Life on the High Line

 Beneath the living area’s 20-foot ceiling stand a sofa covered in linen and horsehair and a linen-wrapped cocktail table, both custom.

 A Steven Klein equine photograph presides over an Arne Jacobsen chair. Flooring is oak.

 In the dining and living areas of a duplex loft, chandeliers by Lindsey Adelman and David Weeks accent the art collection, which includes pieces by Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, and Andy Warhol.

 Danish chairs with wool-covered seats surround an Eero Saarinen table in the dining area.

 In the living area, Italian 1950’s armchairs are punctuated by Christian Liaigre’s end table and floor lamp.

 Dining and living areas of duplex loft

 The kitchen’s island stands opposite from custom cabinets of lacquered plywood.

 In the stairwell, the oak-latticed wall is fitted with custom parchment sconces.

 A cus­tom marble-topped vanity is set against a wall of glass mosaic tile in the master bathroom.

With a Charles and Ray Eames chair nearby, the master suite’s custom bed frame and headboard are covered in wool.

Life on the High Line

Project Name: Duplex loft   Location: Manhattan, New York  Firm: Shamir Shah Design  Square Feet: 1,800

With views of the High Line park and Hudson River through double-height windows, this 1,800-square-foot Manhattan duplex loft was a lily in little need of gilding. Its owners, two women with an enviable art collection and a high-spirited dog, told Shamir Shah comfort was a priority. As was practicality: no fussy fabrics or finishes. 

Glorious though they are, the soaring windows and ceiling needed to be addressed. “I thought it was going to be a challenge in terms of scale but, in the end, it feels well used without being forced,” says the Shamir Shah Design principal. He mounted art up the wall, gallery style, and filled the overhead void with a fixture by David Weeks that extends horizontally and vertically—yet doesn’t overwhelm. Shades filter the frequently intense light, not only protecting artwork and fabrics but also reducing solar gain. (The windows also have an invisible UV coating.) 

Throughout, custom rugs in dark solids, some with subtle patterns and textures, are executed in wool, silk, and hide. For the remainder of the neutral palette, Shah chose an earthy scheme, somewhat lighter than is his wont, but one that made sense with the abundant light. 

Rather than faux travel souvenirs and decorative flourishes, Shah relied on rich textiles and personalized touches to invoke luxury. In the master suite, the bed frame is wrapped in wool with welting details, the custom headboard and the walls are covered in wool flannel. One of the owners has a large collection of eyewear, so Shah built special compartmented drawers in which to house them. She is also an avid equestrian (a passion shared by the architect), thus several of the works of art are photographs of horses. The owners are so pleased, they’ve made a request on behalf of the most honored member of the house­hold—a bed design for the dog.   

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Asthma

                           Asthma

   All over the world, there are more than 150 million patients with asthma. Asthma is a respiratory disease whose cause is still unknown. There are some factors that cause asthma, such as genetics and pneumonia. Asthma's typical characteristic is shortness of breathe. In addition, asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing, shortness of breathe, chest tightness and coughing. Symptoms are often worse at night and in the morning. Some cases can cause the symptoms of asthma that increase it. For example, microbial disease, cold air, dirty air, cigarette smoke, allergen, exercise, and psychological disorders. An acute asthma exacerbation is commonly referred to as an asthma attack. In this case, patients would be a severe shortness of breathe. There are two types of treatment. The first group of drugs are called tranquilizer drugs. This type is also called an inhaler medications. During the crisis, patient squeezes the inhaler, then he or she relaxes. The second group of drugs helps to reduce inflammation in respiratory which is the main problem of asthma. In conclusion, asthma is a disease that should be taken into consideration, and treated.

The School System Between Japan and Turkey

The School System Between Japan and Turkey

  All over the world, the school systems are different. Each country has a specific school system. One of the differences is school year. This essay will show that differences and similarities about school year between Japan and Turkey.

   The school systems in Japan and Turkey are different in that students go to school in different periods. In Japan, school year starts in April, whereas in Turkey, school year start in September. The Japanese and Turkish schools are similar in that they take about 36 weeks. However, there is a different thing between them. Japanese schools have three terms. In contrast, Turkish schools have two terms. In Japan, schools end in March, whereas In Turkey, schools end in June. Turkish students have a holiday for three months. Both Japanese and Turkish schools run Monday to Friday. Japanese schools start at 8.30 a.m, and end at 3.50 p.m. Turkish schools, on the other hand, has two  kinds of hours. First of all, some students go to school from 6.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m, and the others go to school from 12.00 p.m to 17.00 p.m. In this system, students do not eat a lunch school. They do not have a lunch break. Secondly, some students have to be at school from 8.30 a.m to 3.50 p.m. Japanese and Turkish schools are similar in that they have a lunch break.

  Japanese schools are different from Turkish schools in that their school year runs from April to March of next year. As a result, each student's rate of success changes. It is open to discussion which is best.

Traditional Mardin Houses and Safranbolu Houses

     Traditional Mardin Houses and Safranbolu Houses

Why are there differences between two cities where are in different regions? For example, Mardin and Safranbolu. These cities in different regions of Turkey. Mardin and Safranbolu houses are similar in that, they have specific traditional houses. In addition, both Mardin and Safranbolu are very famous with their traditional houses. During the years when Safranbolu and Mardin were becoming a popular destination for tourists, there was a constant stream of visitors to the traditional houses. There are some differences between them. First, facades of the houses are different from each other. Secondly, materials which are utilized are different. Third one is roof.

Facades of the houses are different from each other. First, traditional Mardin houses's facades are ornamented. In contrast, Safranbolu houses are more plain than Mardin houses. In Mardin, Arab-style architecture is located, whereas In Safranbolu, Ottoman-style architecture is located. Both Mardin houses and Safranbolu houses face south across.

The stone was used in building construction both in Mardin houses and Safranbolu houses. However, kind of stones are different from each other. Mardin houses are predominantly made from yellow limestone, whereas Safranbolu houses are made from hard and blue limestone. Courtyard walls resembling castle defenses, monumentally vaults, decorated arches and moldings are the most striking features of the Mardin houses. In addition, the door knockers have a distinctive form resembling the beaks of birds. In Mardin, doors, windows, and small columns are dressed with arches and various motif. In Safranbolu, on the other hand, houses have minimalist structure. However, they are generously made from very good quality wood.

The roof is different from each other. Safranbolu houses have roofs which are made from wood. In contrast, Mardin houses don't have roofs. In addition, there are terraces in Mardin houses which are uses in the summer. Besides, In Mardin, there are one type houses, whereas In Safranbolu, houses were grouped in 2 separate parts of Safranbolu. The first one is known as city and used for winters, and second one is called as summer house and used in summers. 

In conclusion, both traditional Mardin houses and Safranbolu houses have their own architectural specialities. There are some differences between them, such as facades, materials which are used, and roof.  It is clear that, these specialities are depends on climates of these areas. The Turkish art is expressed in its fragile woodwork, indoor knobs, banisters and carved wall ceiling decorations. The ornamental styles and elaborate carvings deport an elegant touch to these beautiful houses. It is a "must see" if you ever visit Safranbolu and Mardin.