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My Journey of Reimagining Life, Love and Education

Design: The Architecture Of Baseball Stadiums (AD)

Hey, batter batter! Michael Wyetzner of Michielli + Wyetzner Architects returns to AD, this time breaking down the architectural details found in baseball stadiums around North America. From some of the earliest homes of the national pastime to current multi-billion dollar behemoths, Michael offers up expert insight on what makes each of them distinct.

Architectural Tour: ‘Way House’ In Perth, Australia

An architectural family house, The Way House stands steeped in history. Originally crafted by Darryl Way Architect, the renovated dwelling by vittinoAshe draws upon its architectural heritage in embracing its future.

Video timeline: 00:00 – Introduction to The Way House 00:28 – The History Behind The Way House 01:16 – The Benefits of Open Plan Living 02:01 – Architectural Features of The Way House 02:24 – Creating Space Through Glass 02:37 – A Tribute to the Original House 03:42 – Introducing Artedomus Products 05:26 – The Embodiment of Family

Settled in close proximity to Perth’s Freshwater Bay, The Way House represents a significant family legacy. Built in 1975 by the client’s father – an established architect – the home stands as a labour of love. As an architectural family house, it was important to respect the built narrative of the residence when executing the modern-day renovation. Internally,

The Way House indicates its status as an architectural family house, with old architectural elements effortlessly cohered with the new. The new studio pays homage to the original house through the replication of clean lines, materiality and finishes. Working with Artedomus – esteemed supplier of natural stone and ceramic tiles – DWA Architects highlights The Way House as an architectural family house. Artetech Ombra Carbone porcelain panels are used as a minimal means of ornamenting the kitchen, positioned in striking contrast to red recycled bricks.

In the bathroom, Artedomus INAX tiles communicate a minimal design language to foster a sense of serenity. Crafting a house that embodies a meaningful history, DWA Architects invests in an ongoing residential narrative. An architectural family house, The Way House articulates the important role that architecture plays in family life and provides an inviting space for the next generation.

Boat Cruise Tours: Nice To Villefranche-sur-Mer (4K)

A one-hour cruise of Nice, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and Villefranche-sur-Mer in August, 2022.

Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat is an exceptional site and one of the most loveliest places on the Mediterranean coast.

The peninsula is situated next to Nice and Villefranche sur Mer and extends out to Cap Ferrat. Its tranquillity and warm climate make it a favourite holiday destination amongst European aristocracy and international millionnaires.

Opinion: Will Trump Run In 2024, Visa-Mastercard, A New British Prime Minister

A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, will Donald Trump run again? Also, the future of the Visa-Mastercard payments duopoly (9:35) and, what kind of prime minister will Britain get? (21:45).

Front Page: Wall Street Journal – August 23, 2022

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U.S. Natural-Gas Prices Hit Shale-Era Highs

The 14-year highs reached this week by U.S. natural-gas futures show the unceasing demand for U.S. shale gas across the Atlantic—and likely point to higher prices ahead.

After Six Months of War in Ukraine, Momentum Tilts Against Russia

Moscow retains a firepower advantage, but Kyiv is starting to take the initiative, while Western support for Ukraine is holding firm despite economic pain.

Cinematic Travel: ‘Onward New York City’ (2022)

Filmed and Edited by: Ted Kim 

New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. At its core is Manhattan, a densely populated borough that’s among the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural centers. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. 

Previews: Smithsonian Magazine – September 2022

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SCIENCE

Cougars Are Killing Feral Donkeys, and That’s Good for Wetlands

Mountain lions play an important role in the Death Valley ecosystem by preying on the introduced species

Sam Zlotnik

SCIENCE

How Long Will It Take to Understand Long Covid?

SCIENCE

The Incredible Story of the Iceberg That Sank the Titanic


SMART NEWS

Why Was a Synagogue Mural Hidden Behind a Wall in a Vermont Apartment?

August 22, 2022 8:35 a.m.


Did Archaeologists Find Saint Peter’s Birthplace?

August 19, 2022


Western States Are Fighting Over How to Conserve Shrinking Water Supply

August 19, 2022

Travel Guide: Mackinac Island In Michigan (4K)

Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. Mackinac Island State Park, with trails, woods and the limestone Arch Rock formation, covers most of the island. Founded in 1780, Fort Mackinac is a walled cluster of military buildings on a coastal bluff. The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum has local works, including Native American art, maps and 19th-century photos. 

Preview: The New Yorker Magazine – August 29, 2022

Illustration of the “Mona Lisa” blocking a view of her face with her palm.

Anita Kunz’s “No Photos, Please!”

The artist discusses the enduring allure of the “Mona Lisa,” the puzzle of celebrity, and which famous people she would invite to dinner.

By Françoise Mouly, Art by Anita Kunz

The Age of Instagram Face

How social media, FaceTune, and plastic surgery created a single, cyborgian look.

By Jia Tolentino

What Bob Dylan Wanted at Twenty-three

A portrait of the artist trying to move past “finger-pointing” songs, and finding a new voice in the process.

By Nat Hentoff