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Eggs. Birds’ nests. Pretzels. No, they aren’t menu items – they’re building designs. But is the new architecture in China art, or an affront to tradition?…
Konteh Kunda: The First Phase of Building
Visit the Indiegogo campaign to donate to this school! www.indiegogo.com www.facebook.com Thanks to individuals who made donations, in November 2011 work began on the wall and gate for the Konteh Kunda School of Music in Brikama, The Gambia, West Africa. … Continue reading
Tadao Ando – Architecte du silence pt 1
www.channelbeta.net //////// Tadao Ando is a Japanese architect whose approach to architecture was once categorized as critical regionalism. Ando has led a storied life, working as a truck driver and boxer prior to settling on the profession of architecture, despite … Continue reading
Jan 2010 launch of Caribbean wooden sailing vessel.
A Zemi or Cemi is a Taíno concept, meaning both a deity, or ancestral spirit, and a sculptural object that houses the spirit. This boat was built with all the tradition and passion that is left in the Caribbean wooden … Continue reading
How do I create an elven culture influenced by Japanese culture?
This one would like to devise an elven-style race, and would like to now give them a culture. Being in Japan and having always loved the traditional (in other words old) culture of Japan, I would like to incorporate aspects … Continue reading
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11th Panchen Lama gave a public speech at the second World Buddhism Forum in Wuxi, China
The Second World Buddhist Forum opened in the eastern Chinese city Wuxi Saturday with more than 1700 Buddhist monks and scholars from about 50 countries and regions gathering to discuss how Buddhism can contribute to building a harmonious world. The … Continue reading
Interior Design: Traditional Home for 2011
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Girls would you like this for valentines?
I was thinking about getting this girl (mind you she isn’t my girlfriend, so tell me if you feel this is over the top) some roses for the sake of tradition and then heading to build-a-bear to make her a … Continue reading
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Visit London ‘High Tea’
To celebrate the quintessentially British tradition of high tea and to highlight the many unique places you can enjoy a tasty cuppa, Visit London is taking High Tea quite literally across the capital. On Wednesday 20th May, High Tea will … Continue reading
What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
What is the absolute best thing you get to do on Christmas? Is it drinking eggnog by the fire? Building a snow cave and snowman outside with your family? Reading a story and opening presents? Share your wacky, warm, fun, … Continue reading
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