Heartburn Drugs Tied to Stomach Cancer Risk

After treatment for H. pylori infection, people who took proton pump inhibitors were at increased risk of stomach cancer.

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Let’s Hear It for Those With Low Libidos

A reader with chronic pain and mild depression takes medication that interferes with erotic desire, but still wants an intimate relationship.

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Book Review: LOT-EK: Objects and Operations

LOT-EK: Objects + Operations by Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano with Thomas de Monchaux
The Monacelli Press, 2017
Hardcover, 400 pages


[Cover via LOT-EK]

If one architecture firm deserves credit for sticking to its guns, it's LOT-EK. The duo of Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano has incorporated industrial detritus – primarily shipping containers – into their built and unbuilt projects for around a couple decades. Other architects have exploited the potential of inexpensive shipping containers, but none have done it so thoroughly and repeatedly. Projects like the 2008 Wiener Townhouse in the West Village, which I included in my book Guide to Contemporary New York City Architecture, look to have abandoned the reuse of industrial parts, only to subtly reveal they are built with truck containers and ducts. About ten years later, LOT-EK has just completed Drivelines in Johannesburg, a live-work building made from dozens of "upcycled ISO shipping containers."

[Whitney Studio, 2012 | Photo by John Hill]

Objects + Operations, the duo's second monograph, focuses on works this century, be they "built, unbuilt, and in-progress; polemical, practical, and in-between." One thing I'm always drawn to with monographs is organization. Instead of organizing their projects by date, typology, or geography, LOT-EK opts for color: "Projects are sequenced along a spectrum of color, starting and ending at yellow." The choice of yellow is not surprising, given the cover of their first book, the way they use the color repeatedly, and the way yellow peppers much of the "industrial" urban environment: road signs, school buses, construction equipment, etc. But like the shipping containers they use so frequently, color is an important element: something to distinguish one container from another, one project from another, or one place from another.

With color at its core, one could feasibly find a LOT-EK project by flipping through the book and landing in the right part of the spectrum. The Bohen Foundation, one of the few LOT-EK projects I've experienced in person, is red and therefore found in the first half of the book, between the orange and pink projects. The very yellow Van Alen Books, a temporary space I still miss, completes the book, a fitting place in my sentimental mind.


[Spread from book via LOT-EK]

But the book is not all projects. First, their works are situated alongside "Urban Scan," black-and-white photos that document urban environments and organized by geometry, since color is not an option with these images. (LOT-EK's Instagram is a great place to keep up on their "scanning" of New York and other cities.) Second are short, one-page "interviews" – more conversations or statements than interviews – that express how the couple thinks and acts. Third and last are essays by co-author Thomas de Monchaux that "flow throughout the objects section of the book in seven distinct chapters." In the spread above, for instance, the documentation of Apap Open School is on the left, while an "Urban Scan" photo is on the right, above part of de Monchaux's text for his "LOT-EK" essay.

This approach to organizing and presenting the materials that make up LOT-EK's second monograph – this intertwining of four strands of content (projects, interviews, essays, and b/w images) – ultimately prioritizes gradient over compartmentalization, the latter being the norm in most monographs. But in LOT-EK's hands the monograph is a means of situating the reader within their world. Open the book to any page and the reader is confronted with a color (project) and a shape (scan), each a part of a gradient/spectrum that opens and closes in the same color and shape: yellow and circle. So readers are always oriented within the book's content, and therefore within LOT-EK's unique way of looking at the urban environment and their means of responding to it through their projects.



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When the Doctor’s Mother Has Cancer

I braced myself for what would come next: The beginning of every cancer story, when the seemingly innocent cough or dizziness takes a sinister turn.

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Patient Voices: Cystic Fibrosis

A shortened life span, difficulty breathing and digesting and time-consuming treatments: five men and women speak about their experiences with cystic fibrosis.

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Alicia Silverstone’s Very Green Beauty Routine

The actress likes products that are completely natural and vegan. And “they also have to smell great and work great,” she says.

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What to Do When an Inebriated Stranger Stumbles Into Your Home?

Around Penn State, where drinking is a serious problem, a home invader might be a student with no idea where he is. One townie offered a ride home; one grabbed a bat.

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Expectant Fathers Go Mildly Wild During Their ‘Daddymoons’

Taking adventure trips that might be too ambitious with a small baby; or playing golf in Scotland; or just reprising the bachelor party in Las Vegas.

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Trump National Doral Miami to Host Golf Fashion Weekend

The country’s premier golf resort partners with Dunning Golf, Greyson Clothiers, G/Fore and Trendy Golf to launch first-ever golf fashion event, December 8 – 10.

MIAMI, FL (October 30, 2017) – Recognized as one of the world’s top golf destinations, Trump® National Doral Miami is proud to host the sport’s most fashionable event: Golf Fashion Weekend at Trump National Doral. From Friday, December 8 through Sunday, December 10, participants will enjoy exclusive culinary, fashion and golf experiences from leading golf brands Dunning Golf, Greyson Clothiers, G/Fore and Trendy Golf.

The Golf Fashion Weekend at Trump National Doral Package includes:

Two nights of deluxe resort accommodations
Daily buffet breakfast
Two rounds of golf on the Golden Palm and the legendary Blue Monster
Exclusive access to a welcome reception, nightly dinners, an after-hours party and an awards luncheon
One-of-a-kind gifts from participating sponsors
The two-night package is available for $950 per person (single golfer), $750 per person based on double occupancy (two golfers) or $600 per person based on double occupancy (one golfer and one non-golfer). Pricing includes two nights of accommodations, all scheduled events, golf, taxes and resort fees. For event information or reservations, please contact Danielle Arrizurieta at darrizurieta@trumphotels.com.

For general resort information or reservations, please call toll-free (800) 71-DORAL (36725) or visit http://ift.tt/1p29HJI.

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Today's archidose #985

Here are some black-and-white photos of UNStudio's Central Station (2015) in Arnhem, the Netherlands. (Photos: Marc Lankhorst)












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Managing the Storm of a Toddler’s Tantrum

Responding to a child’s anger with adult anger makes things worse, and misses the question of what is going on with the child.

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For My Son With Disabilities, the Joy of Trick-or-Treating With a Buddy

After years of challenges in making friends, I cherish a ritual that other parents can take for granted.

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Trying the Feldenkrais Method for Chronic Pain

Therapists show patients how their posture and behavior contribute to their pain and physical limitations.

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Opioids on the Quad

For one student, it began with a painkiller snorted in a friend’s basement. For another, it was speed, pushed by the boy in the next locker.

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Virtual Reality Gets Naughty

With 240-degree views, headsets and “sweet, musty scents,” a new kind of pornography offers a realism that is exciting to some, disturbing to others.

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Amazon Key Is a Lot Less Scary Than My Post-1-Click Remorse

The ghosts of the sneakers I didn’t buy are following me around the World Wide Web! An in-store purchase is more satisfying, studies confirm.

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Is There Something Odd About Being Single?

In a society that rewards marriage, a woman asks why the single life should have to be condemned, even by the Supreme Court, as one of loneliness.

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A Sunday March, This One Down the Aisle

The Rev. Al Sharpton, the bride’s father, had advice: “You can start life in one place and end up in a better place if you work hard enough and believe in yourself.”

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The Weekly Health Quiz: Weight, Brains and Brawn

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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When the Make-Believe World Is All too Real

I suspected my wife wasn’t going to join me and my son for Halloween because, once again, she was going psychotic.

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Is There Something Queer About Being Single?

In a society that rewards marriage, a woman asks why the single life should have to be condemned, even by the Supreme Court, as one of loneliness.

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The Opioid Crisis: A Guide to Our Coverage

The New York Times has been covering the opioid epidemic — from when it started bubbling up in towns around the United States years ago to now, as it decimates communities and families.

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Marquise Vancouver on Cambie Corridor – Plans, Prices, Availability

At a Glance

• located at Cambie & King Edward
• 6-storey concrete mid-rise
• 50 condos from 1-3 bedrooms
• 8 x 2-storey laneway townhouses
• short walk to Canada Line
• near Queen Elizabeth Park & Hillcrest Community Centre
• close to schools
• goal of LEED Gold certification

Designed with Precision
Marquise is a brilliant collection of 58 flawless residences designed with precision. Located in the centre of Cambie with unobstructed views of downtown and North Shore Mountains. Marquise is just steps from SkyTrain, the shops and restaurants of Cambie Village, and Queen ELizabeth Park.

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Purchasers have a choice of 1- to 3-bedroom condominiums, ranging from 550 – 1,337 sq ft. or 2-bedroom, 1,009 sq ft townhomes. Contact me today to discuss availability and plans according to your needs.

Amenities at Marquise
Residents will enjoy the use of an interior courtyard and a shared rooftop space with superb views of the Vancouver skyline that includes a childrens play area, outdoor dining area with barbecue, and gardening beds. All ground floor homes come with private patios. Level 1 apartments facing the courtyard have a private deck. The laneway townhomes include both private patios and rooftop decks.

Parking and Storage
Marquise will provide residents with 66 vehicle and 85 bicycle parking spaces in two levels of underground. Additional storage space is also available underground.

Maintenance Fees at Marquise
TBD.

Developer Team for Marquise
Mission Group Enterprises is the parent company to a rich set of businesses united by common values. Headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, it focuses on residential and commercial real estate development, and construction. Mission Group Homes has completed several multi-family communities across southern British Columbia. Over the years, the company has received numerous Canadian Home Builders’ Association Tommie Awards including Multi-Family Builder of the Year in 2014, Built Green Builder of the Year in 2012, Outstanding Customer Service in 2012, 2010, and 2008, Townhome Community of the Year in 2010 and Building Company of the Year in 2007.

GBL Architects is a progressive Vancouver-based firm of 38 architects, project managers and technicians with a 25-year reputation of providing a full range of architectural services to the private and public sector. GBL design with the belief that form plays a vital role in defining experience through an ever-changing dynamic between sculptural artistry and social responsibility. To that end, they regularly practice green design through the LEED Canada Program.

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‘Fat but Fit’? The Controversy Continues

Even when overweight people are healthy, they are still more likely to develop heart disease than their peers who aren’t overweight, a new study reports.

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Underweight Women at Risk of Early Menopause

Early menopause is associated with several health conditions, including osteoporosis, depression, dementia, heart disease and early death.

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Driving Cross-Country Without — Gasp! — Checking Your Phone

And: sharing (or not) the story of a stillbirth; a co-worker who criticizes your banter with the boss; resisting a dating temptation.

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November Talks

Just a heads up on a trio of New York-centric events taking place next month. Descriptions are courtesy the respective venues.

November 9 at the Architectural League of New York at 7:00pm:

All the Queens Houses
Photographs by Rafael Herrin-Ferri
Rafael Herrin-Ferri in conversation with Joseph Heathcott

All the Queens Houses is an ongoing photographic survey by architect/artist Herrin-Ferri of the (in)formal qualities of the borough’s attached, semi-detached, and detached houses and small apartment buildings. The survey explores the themes of identity, differentiation, and adaptation in the low-rise housing stock of Queens, often regarded as the most ethnically and linguistically diverse place in the world.

To celebrate the installation, The Architectural League will host a reception and discussion on Thursday, November 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., followed at 7:00 p.m. by a conversation on the changing residential landscape of Queens and the appeal of the spectacular vernacular between Rafael Herrin-Ferri and Joseph Heathcott.

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November 14 at the Skyscraper Museum at 6:30pm:

Mike Wallace Book Talk
Greater Gotham: A History of New York City from 1898 to 1919
Oxford University Press, 2017

Picking up in 1898, where the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gotham left off, Greater Gotham doubles down on detail to cover a remarkable period in New York City's history. Beginning with the consolidation of the five boroughs and ending just after WW1, this long-awaited sequel surveys two decisive decades that saw the city’s physical and population growth into the world's second-largest metropolis and a center of global finance. Join us as Mike Wallace discusses the remarkable book that Publisher's Weekly writes "sets a standard for urban history, capturing both New York's particularities and its protean dynamism."

The Skyscraper Museum offers 1.5 LUs for AIA Members for this program.

Reservations are required, and priority is given to Members and Corporate Member firms and their employees.
All guests MUST RSVP to programs@skyscraper.org to assure admittance to the event.

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November 16 at the Museum of the City of New York at 6:30pm:

Block by Block: Christopher Gray's New York
A talk moderated by Paul Goldberger

As the founder and writer of The New York Times “Streetscapes” column, architectural historian Christopher Gray wrote more than 1,450 articles between 1987 and 2014 in which he lovingly highlighted New York City’s everyday buildings with his characteristically wry sense of humor. Gray's passion for exploring the city’s design also prompted him to create the Office for Metropolitan History in 1975, a research site committed to bringing together disparate sources in individual collections about City buildings, thereby making their history more accessible to everyone, from tenants to scholars. To honor the passing of Christopher Gray (1950-2017), join us for a conversation with his friends and colleagues about his work and lasting legacy.

Paul Goldberger (moderator), architecture critic and Contributing Editor at Vanity Fair
Michael Leahy, longtime editor of Gray’s “Streetscapes” column at The New York Times
Francis Morrone, architectural historian
Suzanne Stephens, Deputy Editor of Architectural Record

Reception to follow.
Price: $15 & up, $10 for MCNY members

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Outsmarting Our Primitive Responses to Fear

The fight, flight or freeze response served us well when we were cave dwellers, but it can get in our way in modern life.

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Why Doing Good Is Good for the Do-Gooder

Volunteering is linked to health benefits including lower blood pressure, decreased mortality rates and changes in the brain.

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Thinking on Your Feet

Standing desks are good for our bodies, but are they good for our minds?

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Modern Love Podcast: Cleopatra Coleman Reads ‘My Body Doesn’t Belong to You’

On this week’s podcast, the actress reads Heather Burtman’s essay about life before the male gaze.

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The Museum of You Does Not Have a Gift Shop

At some point in each life, a massive wave of objects — diaries, photos, letters, clothes, perhaps a piano — breaks over one.

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The More Lavish the Gifts to Doctors, the Costlier the Drugs They Prescribe

“You shouldn’t see doctors who see drug reps,” said the author of a new study on the prescribing patterns of physicians.

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Mindfulness for Children

Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness. It can help parents and caregivers, too. Here are tips for children and adults of all ages for how to be more present, every day.

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Einstein and Wright

I couldn't help being drawn to the fact that a note written by Albert Einsten in November 1922 that just sold at auction for $1.56 million is on Imperial Hotel letterhead.


Architects know the Imperial Hotel was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, who boasted about it surviving an earthquake in 1923, the year it opened. Even with those "strong bones," the building was demolished in 1968 to make way for a larger building for the hotel.

A portion of Wright's Imperial Hotel sits in the Meiji Mura Architecture Museum in Nagoya:


But Einstein wrote the note in November 1922, the year before Wright's hotel opened in September 1923. So what building was Einstein staying in, and why does the letterhead look very "Wright"? I'm guessing that Einstein stayed in an annex that Wright designed in 1919 to replace the old Imperial Hotel that was destroyed in a fire that year. The annex opened in May 1920 but then burned down in fires brought on by the 1923 earthquake, the same one that Wright's main hotel survived. Furthermore, with the old hotel gone and Wright's annex in place in 1922, therefore it makes sense that Wright's letterhead (he created many distinctive letterheads) would have been in place already.

If my amateur sleuthing reveals that Einstein stayed in a Wright building and wrote on Wright letterhead, so what? Well, I'm surprised that none of the articles covering the auction mention Wright, although they all, obviously, mention the Imperial Hotel. But if Wright's name were included as a piece of information in the auction (maybe it was, but I doubt it), would it have fetched more than $1.56 million? Who knows, but I'd wager that two famous names are certainly better than just one when it comes to putting a monetary value on history.

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The Battle of Brains vs. Brawn

If you think hard and exercise intensely at the same time, your muscles’ performance will decline much more than your brain’s will, a new study found.

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Arsenic Reductions in Drinking Water Tied to Fewer Cancer Deaths

Researchers estimate that a new government rule resulted in 200 to 900 fewer lung and bladder cancers and 50 fewer skin cancers annually.

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GOLFTEC Named to Prestigious Inc. 5000 List for Eighth Year

(Englewood, Colo) – GOLFTEC – the world leader in golf lessons, and top employer of PGA Professionals – has been named to the 2017 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, an honor the company has received for five consecutive years and eight times over the last decade. Only one percent of all companies to make the list have been featured as often.

GOLFTEC has experienced unrivaled category growth over the past two decades, including a 98% increase in revenue since 2010. In 2017, the company has opened more than 30 new locations, unveiled a new logo and in-center design and expects to teach nearly 1 million lessons. The largest driver of new business comes from referrals by current customers who have undergone the company’s pioneering programs that have led to a 96 percent success rate among GOLFTEC students.

“Receiving this honor for the first time was incredible, but being included for eight years is a testament to our coaches and staff who work tirelessly to help all golfers improve, and in turn, grow the business,” said Joe Assell, Co-Founder and CEO of GOLFTEC. “Our world-renowned approach to instruction and club-fitting has revolutionized the way that golfers learn and improve, and we’re excited to continue to expand our impact around the world.”

In addition to this award from Inc. Magazine, GOLFTEC was also recently named among the “Most Innovative Companies in Sports” by FAST Company, due to industry-leading initiatives such as the SwingTRU Motion Study™️.

Each GOLFTEC student undergoes a Swing Evaluation to assess their skill, followed by a certified personal coach recommending a specific game plan, which includes fundamental elements like course strategy and a TECfit® club fitting session. While the majority of lessons are taught indoors in private bays, coaches also accompany players for on-course/outdoor lessons to ensure they are comfortable in real world situations.

The renowned, global GOLFTEC coaching team is comprised of experienced professionals, most of whom are PGA professionals and have taught thousands of lessons. Each goes through a rigorous multi-week certification at GOLFTEC University including continued advanced training to master the analysis of golf swing mechanics, the technology utilized by GOLFTEC and the most productive teaching techniques. Committed to strengthening the industry and hiring only the best staff, GOLFTEC is the largest employer of PGA Professionals in the world.

To learn more about GOLFTEC, please visit www.golftec.com or call 877-446-5383.

About GOLFTEC

The world leader in golf lessons and top employer of PGA Professionals has a 96 percent success rate among its students. Since 1995, GOLFTEC Certified Personal Coaches, the vast majority of which are PGA Professionals, have given more than 7 million lessons. The company operates hundreds of centers worldwide and has a presence in almost all major U.S. cities, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea. All lessons are based on the company’s “Five Factors:” Fact-Based Diagnosis, Sequential Lessons, Video-Based Practice, Advanced Retention Tools and TECFIT® club-fitting. To date, more than 600 GOLFTEC Coaches work across a global network of Improvement Centers, consisting of both corporately-owned and franchise-owned locations and employees.

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Mouton Cadet announced as Official Wine of The 2018 Ryder Cup

The prestigious Bordeaux wine brand partners for third time with golf’s greatest team competition

18th October 2017, Le Golf National, Paris: The family-owned company Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Ryder Cup Europe have formally announced Mouton Cadet as Official Wine of The 2018 Ryder Cup.

Founded in 1930 by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902 – 1988), Mouton Cadet is the world’s leading Bordeaux AOC wine. The goal of Baron Philippe was to market high-quality wine to a world of burgeoning quality-conscious, wine consumers. Mouton Cadet found instant success, and is now sold in 150 countries worldwide.

Speaking of the partnership with The Ryder Cup, grandson of the Baron, Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, who joined the two captains at the 2018 One Year to Go Celebrations, said “I am delighted that Mouton Cadet will be served as Official Wine at The 2018 Ryder Cup. Such a prestigious and well-known international golf competition is the perfect partner to Mouton Cadet which has a world-wide reputation for high quality wines. It is therefore a great pleasure for me to announce that a Special Cuvée dedicated to The 2018 Ryder Cup will be launched in March next year. The pursuit of excellence on the golf course fits perfectly with our values as winemakers, and the camaraderie, sportsmanship and entertainment during every competition is the perfect setting for our wines.”

The 2018 Ryder Cup will be the 42nd in its history, and will be played on the Albatros Course of Le Golf National, Paris from 28th to 30th September 2018, with the United States team captained by Jim Furyk looking to retain the trophy they won at Hazeltine last year, while Europe captained by Thomas Bjørn will defend an unbeaten home record which stretches back to 1997. It is the third Ryder Cup with which Mouton Cadet has associated itself, following the internationally recognised wine brand’s presence at the competitions in 2014 (Gleneagles, Scotland) and in 2016 (Hazeltine, Minnesota).

Originally founded by English businessman and golf enthusiast Samuel Ryder in 1927, the biennial Ryder Cup today attracts an audience of millions around the world and is one of the world’s greatest sporting events, serving up three days of exciting competition, drama and tension.

About Mouton Cadet

Produced by the family-owned French company Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Mouton Cadet was created in 1930 and has remained true to its origins whilst evolving into what has now become the world’s leading brand for Bordeaux AOC wines. Sold in 150 countries around the world, Mouton Cadet has been associated since its creation with exclusive and prestigious events, including the Cannes International Film Festival, where it has been Official Supplier since 1992. Mouton Cadet is now involved in golf as Official Supplier to the European Tour and to The Ryder Cup as well as in sailing since 2016 with the 35th America’s Cup.

About The 2018 Ryder Cup

The competition will take place on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, Paris, France from 28th to 30th September 2018. The format is a match-play, team competition between two teams of 12 players each, from the USA and Europe, captained by Jim Furyk and Thomas Bjørn respectively.

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Sage Run Golf Course at Island Resort & Casino to Open June 2018

New Paul Albanese design will complement the award winning Sweetgrass course

HARRIS, Mich. – Sage Run at Island Resort & Casino will be the third new golf course to open in Michigan in the last three years when it comes online next June 2018. The construction, shaping, and seeding have all been completed and now it’s just eagerly waiting and watching it transform into Michigan’s next great modern classic.

It might not sound like a lot of openings when compared to the mid-1980s to mid-1990s golf course construction boom, but it is a lot in the current era and indicates the golf economy is rebounding and that Michigan remains one of the leading golf destinations in America, and in the case the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a fast-growing golf destination.

“When we first built the Sweetgrass course, we wanted to have golf as an amenity for our resort guests,” said Tony Mancilla, the resorts general manager. “But over the years we have had more and more golfers coming to the resort and have evolved into a top golf destination. Adding a second golf course was a natural move for us and something that our golfing guests were demanding.”

The Sage Run course at Island Resort is part of an $8 million renovation aimed at enticing visitors to stay for a few days. It also includes the creation of a full-service spa, renovation of the bingo hall and a new sports bar.

Sage Run joins the celebrated Sweetgrass course at the resort for the Hannahville Indian Community, and offers a contrasting style and design by Paul Albanese, the architect of each course.

“Sweetgrass has been everything we hoped it would be and it has been very good to us,” Mancilla said. “Paul Albanese is an architect who lets the land dictate what the course will be, and at Sage Run the land is 180 degrees in contrast to the land where Sweetgrass was created.”

Sweetgrass, a flowing prairie links style course with gentle rolling hills, fun and challenging greens and beautiful fescue grasses has been a big hit since opening in 2008.

“Sage Run is 75 percent through great trees, very dramatic up and down through the hills with some great long holes going down the hills and some great short holes going up the hills; It’s a lot different,” Mancilla said.

Albanese said his company’s design philosophy is to never try to force a design.

“The property is much different than the property where Sweetgrass is located even though it’s a short few miles away by shuttle,” he said. “The only thing that will be similar is that it fits well with the land it is on like Sweetgrass, but it just so happens this property is very different.”

A natural drumlin, or elongated hill or ridge formed by glacial ice long ago, is the primary feature on Sage Run. Golf hole’s meander off of and around the hill offering a scenic variety of shots creating a fun thrill ride for golfers.

“It is a pretty prominent land form that is featured on the site,” Albanese said. “The holes go around, over and through the drumlin. Golfers will experience great holes through the trees, some in open areas and just a lot of variety in terms of landscape and feel.”

Natural long grasses edge the bunkers, and some of the short par 4s have blind shots to the greens. Albanese said Royal County Down in Northern Ireland, rated among the world’s top courses, served as inspiration.

“Sage Run has that same rough and tumble look with earth tones natural to that landscape,” he said.

The Sage Run name pays homage for the Hannahville Indian Community to the Potawatomi tribal traditions.

“We selected sage because we wanted to highlight another of our four traditional tribal medicines – along with cedar, tobacco and sweet grass,” Mancilla said.

About Island Resort & Casino

Located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula just outside of Escanaba, Island Resort & Casino is one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations. The resort features 314 guest rooms including elegant suites and a 42 –site RV Park. The 194,000 square feet casino offers an award-winning poker room, craps, blackjack, Spanish 21, three card poker, let-it-ride, roulette, and bingo.

The resort’s amenities also include the luxurious Drift Spa offering a variety of high-end spa services with access to the resort’s salt water pool, steam rooms and sauna. Multiple dining options include the signature 5 Bridges Steak and Seafood House, 5 Bridges Pub, Firekeepers Restaurant , T. McC’s Sports Bar, Mexican Express, Coral Reef Grille, Signature Subs & Pizza and an ice cream and bakery shop. The Island regularly hosts headline entertainment in the intimate 1327 seat Showroom as well as weekly bands and comedy entertainers in Club 41. The Island Convention Center provides the perfect venue for special events, business meetings, and weddings.

The award-winning golf has become the centerpiece of the Island Resort & Casino. Sweetgrass, ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses, as well as recognition by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking, features an open layout with some of the game’s most fun greens to putt (Redan, Biarritz, Island, and Double-green). Sweetgrass is also part of the “Road to the LPGA” with its Symetra Tour Island Resort Championship featuring the future of women’s golf. New for 2018 will be the Sage Run course, also designed by Paul Albanese (Sweetgrass) providing a different kind of golf experience where holes flow through the hardwoods and around a drumlin ridge.

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Tagmarshal Pace-of-Play System to Enhance Player Experiences at Advance Golf-Managed Courses

(DALLAS, Texas) – Tagmarshal – the pace-of-play system used by golf courses, country clubs and resorts globally – is operational at several properties managed by Advance Golf, including 7 Lakes Golf Club (Pinehurst, N.C.), Bear Creek Golf Course (Hilton Head, S.C.), Bridlewood Golf Club (Dallas, Texas) and Sky Creek Ranch Golf Club (Fort Worth, Texas).

Courses planning to implement Tagmarshal technology include Back Creek Golf Club (Middletown, Del.), Legacy Golf Club (Bradenton, Fla.), Rolling Green Golf Club (Sarasota, Fla.) and Serenoa Golf Club (Sarasota, Fla.), among others.

Golf’s leading pace-of-play solution, Tagmarshal has prompted faster rounds at daily-fee, resort and private courses by up to 60% in only weeks after install. Average round times routinely decrease by 15 minutes or more, allowing for additional tee-time inventory.

“Advance Golf’s impressive courses will realize even greater pace efficiencies and player satisfaction, loyalty and revenue,” says Bodo Sieber, CEO of Tagmarshal. “Tagmarshal data will help to pre-emptively prevent bottlenecks and appropriate hole-by-hole speed.”

A recent USGA survey shows 74% of golfers believe pace of play is critical to the enjoyment of their rounds. This played into The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (2021 PGA Championship), Whistling Straits (2020 Ryder Cup), Erin Hills (2017 U.S. Open), East Lake (Tour Championship), Carnoustie Golf Links (Open Championship), Ballybunion Golf Club (Irish Open) and many other premier golf destinations deploying Tagmarshal’s discreet data-transmitting tags affixed to golf carts and bags.

“Tagmarshal’s revolutionary system gives our properties a competitive edge to achieve financial and operational success,” says Larry Galloway, Founding Partner of Advance Golf. “Pace-of-play management is vital and directly tied to rounds and revenue trends.”

Partnering with Tagmarshal had caused courses to add prime tee times capable of generating $100,000-plus in incremental revenue annually. Superintendents also use Tagmarshal data to better manage pin placements, wear patterns, hole set-ups and operational efficiencies.

About Advance Golf

Advance Golf is a collection of individual owners and operators at various independent golf courses that provide customized solutions which transform the player experience. It matches course operators with investors to foster new capital opportunities and enact long-term improvements.

More information: advancegolfpartners.com.

About Tagmarshal

Tagmarshal is a pace-of-play management solution that turns pace into an asset. The system uses a series of small “tags” clipped onto one golf bag per group, or installed into carts, which transmit geolocation data. Industry-leading algorithms identify risk groups with accurate, objective support to alleviate pace challenges before they arise. Public, private and resort courses using Tagmarshal realize substantial returns on investments through improved on-course experiences achieved with less staff, as well as increases in daily rounds. Easy-to-use pace analytics, weather data integration and geo-fencing complete the offering.

More information: tagmarshal.com, 725.333.7354.

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Sports Turf Managers Association Kicks Off Fifth Annual ‘Mowing Patterns Contest’

(LAWRENCE, Kan.) – Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) – the organization for 2,600 men and women professionals overseeing sports fields worldwide and critical to athlete safety – kicks off its fifth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest.”

Members craft unique patterns for eligibility to win; only patterns produced with mowing equipment qualify. Entries are submitted via Facebook before Nov. 20. The winner is announced on Dec. 4 and included in a future issue of SportsTurf, STMA’s official monthly publication. Voting is open to all Facebook users.

“This contest serves as a vehicle to raise industry awareness and unite fellow sports turf managers,” says Kim Heck, CEO of STMA. “Through fun and creative playing surfaces, our members challenge each other and their results are amazing works of art.”

Last year’s winner was Britt Barry, Sports Turf Manager at the Dayton Dragons, Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Barry won with his intricate “diamond-patterns” design he crafted at Fifth Third Field, home to the Dragons.

The Mowing Patterns winning design will have a custom poster featured at the 2018 STMA Conference & Exhibition (January 16-19) in Fort Worth, Texas. More than 1,600 leaders in the sports turf industry will gather at the Fort Worth Convention Center for nearly 75 hours of cutting-edge sports turf education, dedicated networking functions and exhibitor demonstrations. With eight educational tracks, topics include turfgrass management, professional development, synthetic, industry developments, pest control, renovation, facility management, and soil science.

Only STMA members are eligible to enter and previous winners will not be considered.

For more information: stma.org, http://twitter.com/fieldexperts, 800.323.3875.

About STMA

STMA is the non-profit, professional association for men and women who manage sports fields worldwide. Since 1981, it has provided education, information and practical knowledge in the art and science of sports field management. More than 2,600 members across 34 local chapters oversee facilities at schools, colleges and universities, parks and recreational facilities, and professional sports stadiums. Sports include football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, rugby and horse racing.

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Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company offers no-charge customization options for Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth Hi and PTx irons

October 23, 2017, Fort Worth, Texas: Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, LLC, announced today it will offer length, lie and grip customization options for its entire iron line. In addition to being able to select shaft material and flex, Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth Hi and PTx irons can now be ordered in ‘non-standard’ lengths and lies, as well as with mid-sized grips.

“Since our relaunch a few months ago, we’ve been focused on simplifying our business. Our product line and offerings have been very limited … primarily because we had found that over 75% of players were using ‘stock’ product specifications” said Scott White, President and CEO of Ben Hogan Golf Equipment. “However, we completely understand that not all serious, committed and accomplished players have the same builds or swing profiles. Now, customers will be able to specify exactly how they want their irons custom built by our craftsmen in Fort Worth, Texas.”

Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company offers its irons with seven (7) different premium shafts … four (4) steel and three (3) graphite … in multiple flexes. Now, Ft. Worth, Ft. Worth Hi and PTx iron lengths can be ordered in any length from 2.0 inches longer than standard to 1.5″ shorter in quarter inch increments. Lie angles can be adjusted by up to three (3) degrees, up or flat. Plus, grips can be ordered in standard sized or mid-sized. Stock / standard set configurations will remain available for both Ft. Worth and PTx irons as well.

True to their innovative factory-direct distribution and pricing strategy, Ben Hogan Ft. Worth and PTx irons will be available for purchase at www.BenHoganGolf.com exclusively.

Ft. Worth iron sets are sold direct-to-consumers for $660.00 / 7-piece set, while PTx irons are offered for $770.00 / set. Ft. Worth Hi utility irons are priced at $95.00 each. All shafts are priced uniformly, and there will be no upcharge for length, lie or grip customization.

About Ben Hogan Golf Equipment

Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, LLC is based in Fort Worth, TX and manufactures premium golf clubs and golf bags that are sold direct-to-consumer. The Company is committed to continue Mr. Hogan’s reputation of innovation, performance, and classical designs. For players who are serious about their games, and the game of golf, there is only one choice: Ben Hogan golf equipment.

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GOLF’S HIGH FLYERS SWOOP INTO SHANGHAI FOR ‘ASIA’S MAJOR’

Fifteen of the World’s Top 20 touch down in China for the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in Shanghai

You’ve heard of ‘flying up the rankings’ but surely this is a step too far?

Not for long-term golf sponsor HSBC, who crafted the mid-air spectacular to launch this year’s World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai.

World Number 1 Dustin Johnson, Swedish superstar and last year’s runner up Henrik Stenson and local hero Haotong Li made sure that ‘Asia’s Major’ got off to flying start as they were suspended in mid-air far above the iconic Shanghai skyline and the watching gaze of defending champion and World Number 4 Hideki Matsuyama who was keeping his feet firmly on the ground.

The action unfurled on the roof of The Peninsula Hotel on Shanghai’s famous riverfront Bund and was directed by Beijing-born contemporary artist Li Wei who specialises in gravity-defying imagery with the use of metal wires and scaffolding.

Following the daredevil launch, the ‘Superhero’ theme this tournament has become known for will play out once again as fifteen of the world’s Top 20 players gather in China for HSBC’s flagship men’s golf tournament to be staged at Sheshan International Golf Club (October 26-29).

The four players lined up as follows: Dustin “The Heat” Johnson, Hideki “The Mountain” Matsuyama, Henrik “The Machine” Stenson and Haotong “The Force” Li.
World Number 1 Dustin Johnson said: “I’ve heard it said I am on the rise, but this is pretty extreme! I have great memories of winning here in 2013 and as always in Shanghai, it’s going to be very competitive, but also a lot of fun.”

Defending champion Hideki Matsuyama agrees: “This tournament was the catalyst for the best twelve months of my career so far and to defend my title would really cap it all off but the WGC-HSBC Champions field just seems to get better and better so I know I’ve got a battle on my hands.”

An HSBC spokesperson said: “Golf has entered a new era of opportunity where the game is embracing innovation in technology and format and where anything is possible. You only need to look at the Majors where eight of the last nine champions have been first-time Major winners – as our long-running campaign says, it’s Anyone’s Game.

“We know golf is changing and we want our WGC-HSBC Champions flagship event here in Shanghai to be a catalyst for that change, as it was for the growth of the game in Asia. We hope that with this kind of promotion where golf is encouraged to go beyond the norm, we will do our part to help open the game up to new audiences. As demonstrated at our launch event today, there is a new type of golf, a more exciting golf– golf without limits.

“This year we have assembled 33 of the Top 50 golfers in the world, and 15 of the Top 20 and it is this strength of field that inspired our superhero theme which is designed to celebrate the incredible talent of players descending on Shanghai to do battle at Sheshan International Golf Club. We’ve come a long way since we first brought HSBC Champions to China in 2005 but on the back of a successful Olympic return and a wave of innovation and technology in the sport, there are even bigger opportunities ahead of us.”

Last year’s runner up Henrik Stenson added: “I always like to get amongst the birdies and eagles but never quite like this before. HSBC Champions is a tournament that I look forward to every year. After finishing tied second here last year, I am hoping to go one better this year and add this fantastic trophy to the collection and end the year on a high. I can’t wait to get started!”

CGA-HSBC China Junior Golf Program graduate and fan favourite Li Haotong said:
“HSBC Champions was the tournament that really helped propel me onto the world stage in 2015. I learned a lot that week, playing alongside Jordan Spieth over the weekend and being in the mix coming down the stretch. As a result, HSBC Champions is a tournament I really look forward to playing and I hope I can give the fans something to cheer about on Sunday afternoon.”

HSBC Champions boasts the toughest qualification criteria of all the World Golf Championships, with the majority of the field qualifying only by winning a key tournament on their Tours or by being ranked in the world’s top 50.

About HBSC
HSBC provides a comprehensive range of financial services to customers through four global businesses; Global Retail Banking and Wealth Management, Global Commercial Banking, Global Banking and Markets and Global Private Banking.

The HSBC Group
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from around 3,900 offices in 67 countries and territories in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2,492bn at 30 June 2017, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.

About HSBC Golf Sponsorships
HSBC’s global commitment to golf encompasses all levels of the game, from grassroots to elite.
HSBC is a proud patron of The Open Championship and this partnership with The R&A creates a centre of gravity to a global golf portfolio that spans HSBC’s key markets. In Asia, HSBC has spearheaded the arrival of world class golf events with its flagship WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai and HSBC Women’s Champions in Singapore. The $9.75m WGC-HSBC Champions is renowned as ‘Asia’s Major’ and has made such an impact, that Rory McIlroy describes China as “an unstoppable force in world golf.” HSBC has been co-title sponsor of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship since 2010 and the event has quickly become one of the biggest events on the European PGA Tour.
However, underpinning those international flagship events is a longer-term ambition to create a legacy from HSBC’s global tournaments through its sponsorship of youth development and grassroots programmes. In China, HSBC supports the HSBC China Junior Golf Program, a sustainable long-term structure and framework upon which the future of Chinese golf is being built. In Hong Kong, HSBC supports the HSBC Hong Kong Junior Golf Programme, a structured pathway for children to try the sport for the first time, develop their skills and, for those talented enough, the chance to represent Hong Kong on the international stage. In the UK, HSBC is sponsor of HSBC Golf Roots – The Golf Foundation’s national development programme which promotes the sport in schools, helps youngsters into clubs and uses golf to promote important life skills.
For more details on HSBC’s golf activities, visit www.hsbcgolf.com

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Lights, Camera and, Yes, Music: Reporting From the Operating Room as Doctors Perform Fetal Surgery

Neil Young was singing, “I want to see you dance again,” as Lexi Royer’s son came into view. He seemed to be kneeling inside her womb.

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The Symptoms of Protracted Dying

The patient was stubborn and exceptional in life, so her family believed she would be exceptional in beating her prognosis.

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When a Student Says, ‘I’m Not a Boy or a Girl’

At some schools, transgender kids are leading the way, driving schools to adopt more inclusive teaching methods.

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How to Fulfill Your Dreams When the Magic-Wand Fairy is Late

A hard-working waitress wonders if she’ll ever be able leave her small town and get a higher education. The answer is yes! And the secret is a list.

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Wyn Lydecker and John Lydecker: 40 Years of Meals Together

“If one person’s desire is stronger than the other person’s desire for something different, then you should be willing to compromise.”

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Make room in your typeface toolbox! It’s time to grab this sweet deal full of more than 10 premium best-selling font families. From Charlie to Sweetie to Sharpeye Type, you’ll get a wonderful variety of fun, curvy fonts that will work perfectly with your latest designs. Use them on everything from T-shirts to logos.

For more amazing font deals, visit the Mighty Deals website!

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Press Pour Over Brewer by Kamp Studio“Part coffee maker, part...

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Press Pour Over Brewer BY Kamp Studio


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Press Pour Over Brewer by Kamp Studio

“Part coffee maker, part sculpture. The Press Espresso Set adds elegance to your morning ritual. Its subtly unique form and luxurious materials make it a coveted object and a cherished personal belonging. The Press Cup and rest are hand cast in porcelain from 3D printed molds. Imperfections from the hand casting and glazing process make each set unique. The set is paired with the Poise Tea Spoon. These are 3D printed in wax and hand cast and finished in raw bronze or brass. The Brewer is paired with the exquisite Gold Cone Dripper by Osaka Coffee.”

Daniel Kamp is an award-winning designer, artist and entrepreneur based in Hong Kong and New Zealand with a portfolio spanning object, space and business. Under the experimental product design practice KAMP.studio, Daniel explores the intersection of 3D printing and handcraft in the creation of sculptural products and projects. Kamp is also the director designer of White Light - a lighting design and production lab using digital craft to create customisable lights for interiors.

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“Nordsjøen is a fictional Norwegian shipping company that I created an identity and annual report for.”

Jesse Ellingson is a graphic designer based in Vancouver, Canada. Driven by perpetual dissatisfaction he analyzes small and large details in order to find a balanced solution to any given problem. His broad interests are allowing him to work well with others, while his introspective nature allow him to think before he acts.

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Stricter Gun Laws Tied to Fewer Firearm Injuries After Gun Shows

Gun shows in a state with weak gun restrictions increase the short-term risk for firearm-related injuries, a new analysis has found.

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Today's archidose #984: Kinda Blue

Just a smattering of recent photos from my archidose Flickr pool that share an emphasis on the color blue. Mouseover/click photos for subject and photographer information.








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Send Us Your Holiday Photo Fails

Do you have regrettable family holiday photos? We’d love to see them.

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Buckle Up a Helmet to Save a Life

Head injuries account for three-fourths of the nearly 700-plus bicycle deaths that occur each year.

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Pediatricians’ New Germ-Control Advice: Bring Your Own Toys

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new policy on how to minimize passing germs around the doctor’s office.

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During Labor, Lie Down

Many doctors recommend that women in labor sit upright or walk to speed things along. But the best bet may be to lie on your side.

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Apple Store Opens in Chicago

Today the Apple Michigan Avenue store opens to the public. Designed by Norman Foster, the store replaces the older Bohlin Cywinski Jackson store a few blocks up Michigan Avenue. Like other recent Apple stores around the world, this one is more lightweight, transparent and outwardly simpler than older stores.


[All photographs courtesy of Apple]

The store is also a symbol of Chicago's move toward the river, something it has been doing with the Chicago Riverwalk (south side of the river, roughly between Michigan Avenue and Lake Street) and projects like this one on the north side of the river and the new CAF location opening across the river from Apple next year.



Although I've yet to see the completed store in person, these photos give the impression that the building is a good neighbor, both in the way it knits and visually connects the plaza at Pioneer Court to the riverwalk below, and in the way the construction fits into the Miesian tradition in Chicago. The latter is most pronounced in the way surfaces appear continuous from inside to outside through the super-clear laminated glass walls, particularly the steps and the wood ceiling. The photos give the impression that it feels like an Apple store, but at the same time it's a very site-specific way of inserting one into the city.



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