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Ali Sultan has successfully summited Peak Minglik Sar (6050m)

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Ali Sultan has successfully summited Peak Minglik Sar (6050m) in record breaking time of five and half hours from Shuverth on 22nd August 2021, and he thanked Zarkon Group for their extended support and encouragement while sharing the amazing moments captured in the harsh weather along with his film crew. W: www.ZarkonGroup.com The post Ali Sultan has successfully summited Peak Minglik Sar (6050m) appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S6LYZ9

Restaurant chain throws virtual Comic-Con afterparty to boost engagement

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Spotted:  For the second consecutive year, San Diego Comic-Con had to take place virtually due to COVID-19. With such digitalisation, brands looked for ways to expand their platforms and engage with pop culture obsessives.  Californian fast-food chain Jack in the Box was particularly successful, with a total of 5,560 members on Discord during the first 24 hours of … Read More "Restaurant chain throws virtual Comic-Con afterparty to boost engagement" The post Restaurant chain throws virtual Comic-Con afterparty to boost engagement appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S6LYYr

5 Architectural Graphics and Diagrams to Powerfully Represent Your Project

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Traditionally, architectural drawings have been confined to three, familiar formats — plans, sections and elevations have been used to communicate an architect’s vision for centuries. In fact, architectural plans can be traced back more than 4000 years ago, and remain a critical part of the creative process that takes a building from concept to construction. … Read More "5 Architectural Graphics and Diagrams to Powerfully Represent Your Project" The post 5 Architectural Graphics and Diagrams to Powerfully Represent Your Project appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S6LYYM

Social housing in Paris uses hempcrete to lower carbon footprint

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Spotted: French architecture firm Barrault Pressacco created a new building in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement for 15 social housing apartments and two ground floor shops. The structure includes two central courtyards that enhance natural lighting as well as provide semi-private outdoor space for residents. Each apartment has bay windows overlooking the street and additional windows that look into the courtyards.   The wood-framed building uses … Read More "Social housing in Paris uses hempcrete to lower carbon footprint" The post Social housing in Paris uses hempcrete to lower carbon footprint appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S6DMVG

These Are The World’s Best Workplace Designs in 2021

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Should your firm be considered among the world’s best architecture firms? Find out more about Architizer’s 10th Annual A+ Awards program, opening this fall: Sign up to receive key program updates and deadline reminders. Flexible schedules and hybrid offices are here to stay, and businesses now need to reimagine their physical workplaces to reflect the changes … Read More "These Are The World’s Best Workplace Designs in 2021" The post These Are The World’s Best Workplace Designs in 2021 appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S6DMRn

Underwater turbine can power 2,000 UK homes

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Spotted: Scotland’s Orkney Islands are home to renewable energy experts Orbital Marine Power. The company’s O2 tidal turbine recently began providing grid-connected power to around 2,000 UK homes. The turbine is also providing energy to the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre.  The O2 is 74 metres long and has two underwater, retractable legs. Ten metre-long, bi-directional blades are attached … Read More "Underwater turbine can power 2,000 UK homes" The post Underwater turbine can power 2,000 UK homes appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S6DMQ1

A Landmark Transformed: Adaptable Lighting Design Revitalizes Iconic Building

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Adaptive reuse projects can be challenging for the simple fact that an existing building presents inherent constraints instead of a blank slate. Limitations, however, have a funny way of resulting in some of the most creative designs. Such was the case for the recent transformation of a 1950s-era fire station into a new office for … Read More "A Landmark Transformed: Adaptable Lighting Design Revitalizes Iconic Building" The post A Landmark Transformed: Adaptable Lighting Design Revitalizes Iconic Building appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S68QQV

The first zero-energy museum in South Korea

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Spotted:  The Dutch architecture studio United Networks Studio and South Korean design firm DA Group have been selected to design the new Chungnam Art Museum in Naepo, South Korea.  The museum will feature artworks and exhibitions to provide an immersive cultural experience for the public to engage with.  “Art has the power to bring people together. It inspires, it teaches, and it … Read More "The first zero-energy museum in South Korea" The post The first zero-energy museum in South Korea appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S68QNs

Using Raw Earth to Reshape Architecture’s Social Agency

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Should your firm be considered among the world’s best architecture firms? Find out more about Architizer’s 10th Annual A+ Awards program, opening this fall: Sign up to receive key program updates and deadline reminders. “In a country where the state struggles with political disputes outside its borders, every architectural project becomes a proposal for internal governing … Read More "Using Raw Earth to Reshape Architecture’s Social Agency" The post Using Raw Earth to Reshape Architecture’s Social Agency appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/S68QL8