Tribeca Loft / Andrew Franz Architect Architects: Andrew Franz Architect Location: New York, NY, USA Area: 3000.0 ft2 Year: 2013 Photographs: Albert Vecerka/Esto Interior Design: Andrew Franz Architect, PLLC Structural Engineer: Blue Shore Engineering, LLC Mep Engineer: A to Z Consulting Engineers, PC Landscaping: Plant Specialists Av Consultant: Precision Home Theater General Contractor: ZZZ Carpentry, Inc. From the architect. In Manhattan’s landmarked Tribeca North area, the 3,000-square-feet top floor and roof of an 1884 caviar warehouse are reconceived as a residence with large open entertaining zones and a fluid connection with the outdoor environment. Outdoor Connection The residence is transformed by a relocated mezzanine where a sunken interior court with a retractable glass roof connects to the planted green roof garden above. Historic Dialogue Sustainability & Health To add to its sustainable nature, new and energy-efficient mechanical systems and appliances are employed.
The Incredible Tentsile Stingray Tent This is quite easily the coolest tent that I’ve ever come across. It’s called the ‘Tentsile Stingray’ and it’s a tent that can be set up on the ground normally, or suspended in the air with the aid of 3 high-capacity tree-straps. The tent comes as standard with a rope ladder and a triangular, in-floor hatch allowing entry from the ground. It also has a semi-circular, above ground hatch for standard entry (which doubles as a window). When the Tentsile Stingray is set up above the ground, the floor doubles as a 3 person hammock which means you don’t need to carry any bedding with you. These tents only became available in March 2013 so this is a good chance to pick one up before anyone else has even seen them. Grab yours here. Frederich Nietzsche’s Workout for the Spirit Wisdom of German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, is often overlooked due to an unfair reputation that precedes him. Lets explore his thought-provoking concepts that can nourish our soul – the will to power, his conception of Apollonian and Dionysian (explained ahead) and the endless return. It challenges our way of living and invite us to live with bravery, joy and authenticity thus, it can be seen as an advice for strengthening our spirit and to find our inner self. The will to power, Nietzsche says, is what life is; and because we are life, we are also it. We are fundamentally will that wants to overcome its limitations, to rise from the obfuscation to lucidity and to go on with our life in a merry way. Nietzsche writes in his famous book, ‘Thus Spoke Zarathustra’ a powerful metaphor where he describes the three transformations that our spirit undergoes. Nietzsche explains the three transformations that our spirit can undergo Nietzsche says: love your fate that you construct! Photo 2
37-secrets-only-successful-people-know The business of business isn't really all that complicated. While there is, of course, specific knowledge required for specific industries, this post encapsulates everything that you'll need to know to survive and thrive in the business world. The lists below are adapted and condensed from my recently published book, Business Without the Bullsh*t: 49 Secrets and Shortcuts You Need to Know. 1. How to Become More Optimistic EXPECT something wonderful to happen every day.TREAT people as you'd want to be treated.DON'T waste breath fighting about things you can't change.CONCENTRATE on the job at hand, not the results you seek.ASSUME other people mean well.AVOID depressing people and conversations.EAT something delicious every day.TURN OFF the background television.ADOPT an attitude of gratitude.REMEMBER that the best is yet to come. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37.
45 Useful Sets of Photoshop Tree Brushes With Photoshop tree brushes you can easily add trees, palm and bush forms and silhouettes to your designs. Tree brushes are closely related to floral brushes and may be used together with light brushes for great results. Having a large collection of Photoshop brushes is important and an essential toolbox for speeding up the creative design process. I hope you find this collection useful. Advertisement Beyond the Mist by midnightstouch 9 large fog shrouded forest/tree brushes. 6 photoshop tree brushes 6 great tree silhouette tree brushes. They Stand Alone by midnightstouch 35 PS 7 tree brushes. Complete Tree Brush Pack by Horhew Contains about 40 highly detailed tree brushes. Trees Photoshop Brushes by redheadstock A set of 26 brushes made up of various trees. Tree Silhouette Brushes by kuschelirmel-stock 13 high-res brushes. Spooky Tree Brushes by deathoflight 15 brushes, around 2000 pixels each, with cartoon shading. larrydnjr Tree Brush Set by LarryDNJR tree brush by anaRasha-stock 9 tree brushes.
Most underrated songs by the most overrated artists. Songs for when you’re stuck in the friend zone… Requested by Big Teddy Bear · Compiled by BFFE Man, do I know the feeling. 01. Music to find yourself and start all over again to Requested by NLJ89 · Compiled by Bathtub Drain Epiphany These tracks have gotten me through changing majors, applying for grad school, breaking up and the everyday meltdown. 01. songs to drown out the construction going on outside my dorm Requested by rawdrey · Compiled by quomodo Some of these may be headache-inducing, especially in a row, but I think musical cacophony is always preferable to construction cacophony. 01. waving from the Antarctica Requested by drSnow · Compiled by Real Gone 01. music to perform to on a lonely bed Requested by mynahBrrd · Compiled by a plebeian 01. i should be sleeping, but i’m worried about you and thinking about him Requested by dk mermaid · Compiled by birdsvsworms This is a modified version of my “generic depressed night-time” play list. Side A 01. Side B 01. 01. 01. SIDE A. 01.
Authentic and Eudaimonic 8 Acts Of Authenticity "It's the best way to figure out what it feels like to be in someone else's head—and that's what helps us to distinguish our own identity ." — "Meditative absorption creates moments of happiness not contingent on outcomes or external factors or manipulation of the environment . From that platform you can investigate how to create real fulfillment "Authenticity consists in being aware that you have choices and consciously choosing what you do "People often make better decisions when they don't think about them. "Quiet and time for the self are a big plus. "Community is an outlook toward life in which you define yourself in relation to the world around you, rather than only in connection with yourself. "Whether it's taking an art class, playing basketball, running, or just hanging out with friends, doing something you really enjoy allows you to express who you really are The New, True, Eudaimonic You
An Essay by Einstein -- The World As I See It "How strange is the lot of us mortals! Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he sometimes thinks he senses it. But without deeper reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people -- first of all for those upon whose smiles and well-being our own happiness is wholly dependent, and then for the many, unknown to us, to whose destinies we are bound by the ties of sympathy. A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving... "I have never looked upon ease and happiness as ends in themselves -- this critical basis I call the ideal of a pigsty. "My passionate sense of social justice and social responsibility has always contrasted oddly with my pronounced lack of need for direct contact with other human beings and human communities.