piscina mirabilis is a roman reservoir built in the 1st century AD by by emperor augustus this concept by franchini and bom conselho proposes to conserve the ancient heritage of the structure and bring it up to date without hiding it. to begin the design process, marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho first analyzed the existing architecture under three themes: history the final design encourages visitors to contemplate the memory of the place by carefully revealing it along the exhibition path the architects have considered the materials and the connections with other cities in the region while also engaging with campania’s waste issue the proposal balances between past and present functions by highlighting the original aspect of the tank while creating a contemporary space for artists the proposed exhibition path takes visitors on a journey through the aqueduct that once brought water from its source in serino to the detours of the rocky massifs and vesuvius the path is a sinuous architectural gesture that breaks the rigid geometry of the 48 columns that make up the rectangular plan their proposal also brings water back into the reservoir creating shimmering reflections of the artworks and the space a staircase located against the west wall leads to the ‘mezzanine of contemplation’ offers a panorama that overlooks the rest of the galleries and presents the history of the place and the region punctuate the route and provide multiple views of the works on display. an important aspect of this scheme is the dialogue between the artwork and the architecture an artists residency is included in the project inviting artists to create their work in the bowels of this ancient roman reservoir this production space is designed like a glass box allowing visitors to witness the creative process and transforming the exhibition space into a real laboratory. the fourth structure is an auditorium that can be completely dismantled the floor of this rooftop space is made of copper tubes that will oxidize in time a large roof plane made of copper plate and supported by corten steel pillars covers the volumes thin PV panels are installed on top of the plate to contribute to the energy autonomy of the building this level also includes a diversity of plantlife native to the campania region (holm oak copper is used throughout the project to offer an aesthetic that is both ancient and contemporary the exhibition route is also made of copper tubes marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho have also considered the region’s waste crisis by incorporating recycled PET polyester membranes and insulation into the design project name: digestion: a production center at piscina mirabilis competition: reuse the roman ruin architects: marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style PLYMOUTH - With six children under the age of 13 Kathy Bom Conselho faced a difficult decision as the town contemplated a return to classes last summer Bom Conselho already had issues with the multiple platforms and programs her four school-age children had been learning under last spring The Manomet woman learned the hard way that the Chromebook the district sent home with her oldest child last spring didn’t have parental controls Bom Conselho didn’t relish the thought of having her children spending so much time on computer screens anyway but the prospect of keeping her incoming first-grader connected with her teacher and classmates from home finally forced her hand Before the start of the district’s return to school under a hybrid model in September Bom Conselho and her husband decided their family would be better off if she homeschooled their children this year About 100 Plymouth children are homeschooled during a normal school year The district saw a low of 77 homeschool plans in 2005 and a high of 127 in 2008 But with schools operating on hybrid programs and the potential for a return to full remote learning always a possibility during the COVID-19 pandemic many families embraced homeschooling as a reasonable alternative As schools reopened on the alternating schedule last fall more than 200 children had been signed up for homeschooling plans And the numbers only increased into winter with 221 homeschooling plans now approved by the Plymouth School Committee “We’ve doubled the number in this one year basically,” said Sean Halpin the district’s director of student support services who has overseen homeschooling in Plymouth since 2011 Halpin said the state gives school districts great leeway in how they will handle homeschooling plans the plans must be approved by the School Committee as well as the administration for students ages 6 to 16 Families are required to provide progress reports quarterly Halpin said 10 of the 221 approved plans for this year have either returned to classes or moved out of the district many families homeschooled for religious reason more and more families simply took its as an obligation to educate their own Now at least half are in it because of the pandemic but veteran homeschoolers as well as newcomers say it is also intuitive and rewarding Jennifer McDonough-Floyd started homeschooling eight years ago when her son McDonough-Floyd said her boy was very inquisitive and enjoyed exploring subjects in depth so she decided to try offering him a project-based earning program that would individualize learning was like being thrown into the middle of an ocean during a storm as she tried to navigate through the sea of potential education plans available She settled on a packaged curriculum that suited her son’s interests in history and math. She combined coursework with learning opportunities she found online, like classes available through the Edgerton Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology The center offers science-based programs for students whether they are in school or homeschooled and will even develop a course if enough people are interested McDonough-Floyd’s son, now 15, has gone back to the classroom and is a sophomore at Sturgis Charter School has been homeschooling since first grade and is uncertain whether she’ll ever return to the traditional school model McDonough-Floyd runs a Facebook group called South Shore Homeschoolers that had 500 to 600 members from Cohasset to Sandwich before the pandemic The group helps families get started with homeschooling and connects them with programs and activities while offering support for meeting educational goals the number of members has risen to more than 1,000 as families look for an alternative to the hybrid learning models that are so prevalent in the region this school year McDonough-Floyd said the increase has been crazy but she hopes interests will remain high once the health crisis eases Bom Conselho has already started sending her children back into schools More: Plymouth schools report 20 new cases of COVID-19 More: Plymouth school officials aiming to reopen full-time after April recess Her seventh-grader went back to middle school after he got an individualized educational plan that will offer specialized attention he would not have received through the computer-based hybrid learning model Bom Conselho has three other school-aged children – a first-grader a third-grader and a fifth-grader – and two even younger children – a 2-year-old and a newborn – still at home Isolating the family after the baby first arrived last fall played into the family’s decision to keep the children safely at home But Bom Conselho grew up in a military family and had experience with homeschooling as a child so she knew it was possible to teach and learn at home without a major reliance on a computer She found a program for her elementary school children that is largely based on a textbook format and adapted it to meet her children’s needs She works individually with each on basic concepts while the children practice skills on their own her faith-based curriculum has been sufficient although Bom Conselho added a different math component for her fifth-grader Her fifth- and third-grader started transitioning back to school in January and will return under the hybrid model in March after the family returns from a visit with relatives in Florida Bom Conselho said homeschooling is still a work in progress but it has been the best option for her family in a difficult year “We have to remind ourselves the reason why we do it," Bom Conselho said. "It’s hard and not my personal comfort zone but we’re doing it because it’s best for our family at this time and I think we’ve given ourselves flexibility.” She said she expects all four of her school-age children will return to the classroom if the pandemic eases and life returns to normal a mother of two elementary school students is still not sure what the future holds for her girls Fitzgibbons hadn’t taught for four years when the pandemic hit last spring Fitzgibbons said she has nothing against her daughters’ school or teachers but she didn’t want her girls sitting in front of a computer on their remote learning days and decided that in an uncertain year Rather than following a packaged curriculum Fitzgibbons consulted state frameworks of learning for her third- and first-graders and developed her own curriculum that would incorporate everything the state expects her children to learn She said it was a learning experience for her as well as she came to understand that the school day did not have to be rigid and structured but could be shaped in ways that allow her girls to learn from virtually everything they do - from making muffins for breakfast to taking a walk and exploring the wildlife and nature down by the river that runs behind their home “Once upon a time I would have thought I’d be very regimented," Fitzgibbons said. "You do this at this time of day You go to school your whole life and you become accustomed to that routine but I found that the intuitive way of doing things is the best way to do things.” she set aside her concrete lesson plans and started incorporating learning different concepts into everything she did with her daughters Making breakfast expanded into math and English lessons as the girls measured ingredients created menus and then “sold” their muffins to mom and dad Kicking a soccer ball became an opportunity to practice math facts as mom would rattle off an addition or multiplication problem before making a pass The girls would supply the correct answer before passing the ball back Fitzgibbons fit in plenty of time for reading but made it fun by designing projects around the subject matter The next day they deconstructed a poem and used the same rhythm to make Valentine cards for their grandmother the girls made an itinerary to take their Barbie dolls on a trip to Italy They learned about the country and composed travel brochures They also put math skills to work by skip counting as they booked airplane seats and then accounted for the time differences between their home and their overseas destination We’re able to learn through playing by putting what they need to know into their playing,” Fitzgibbons said “I’ve become more loosey-goosey because I’m finding it’s just happening naturally." Fitzgibbons said she doesn’t know what to expect when the health crisis eases and students can go back to school full time Her oldest is very social and has always embraced school while her first-grader is still a bit clingy I wouldn’t be shocked by two different answers and that’s something I’ll have to figure it out - now that we’ve entered this whole new world McDonough-Floyd is facing the same decision Her daughter has been taking about following her brother at Sturgis but also enjoys the opportunity to travel with her rugby club when she likes and is uncertain if she will go on to high school or continue her studies at home but McDonough-Floyd knows her daughter will have benefited as much as her son from the choices inherent in homeschooling “He had the freedom to learn everything he wanted and as deeply as he wanted," McDonough-Floyd said. "It was so much richer of an experience providing pleasing views to the natural surroundings and featuring biking trails right around its corner the building includes an external extension for biking equipment storage. all images courtesy of marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho have chosen a simple rectangle plan for their design in order to optimize the assembly and construction process the use of the steel structure is due to the large production of it in the region and the use of the cyclopean concrete in the foundations is explained by the large presence of rocks in the natural terrain and the intention to embrace it in the building the façade of the building has a burntwood (shou sugi ban) covering and corten steel doors tissue slider panels were designed at the balcony in order to protect the residence from the intense wind of the slope architects: marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho josé henrique paiva and thomáz marcatto morro do chapéu / nova lima – minas gerais designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: myrto katsikopoulou | designboom The third annual Run to the Beat 5K took place Sunday in East Boston The event raises funds and awareness for ZUMIX an East Boston nonprofit that allows youths to express themselves through art and music To tie in with ZUMIX’s musical emphasis organizers encouraged participants to dress up as their favorite musical icon The race raised more than $20,000 for ZUMIX in the first two years a member of the organization’s board of directors and the race organizer ZUMIX hoped to raise more than $10,000 through Sunday’s race Runners lined up at the starting line Sunday morning at Piers Park waiting for orders to take off for their run through Eastie’s parks of Revere was one of the many runners who dressed up Love was dressed up as SkyBlu of the pop group LMFAO “We wanted to get a good start for Halloween,” said Moriarty whose costume won her honors as best female costumed runner The runners had music and, more importantly, a pep talk from RadioBDC midday hostess Julie Kramer before leaving the start line The outfits weren’t solely the domain of the runners a bass instructor and ZUMIX’s technical director led the runners on bike while dressed as Mozart Runners headed down Marginal Street after getting the command to start Best group costume went a foursome dressed as members of Dr Here are three of the runners: Ashley Rivers The fourth member of the costume-winning group was Drake Schaberg The group admitted they took some liberties with the characters they’re not as distinguishable,” Schaberg said “Slash was recognizable without having to wear too much of a costume,” Sconyers said of East Boston dressed up as a famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete It didn’t fit in with the musical theme “It’s a good way to be out here and help the kids,” he said and then through the Bremer Street Park before coming back to Piers Park runners sprinted down Marginal Street to the finish line ZUMIX serves almost 900 youths through programs it runs in its own facility and in conjunction with local schools Runners crossed the finish line on Marginal Street was the first runner in a costume to cross the finish line Elvis is “probably one of my favorite artists ever and I could do it in a way [that] I could run with it,” he said This foursome dressed as members of the Spice Girls also had a lot of fans Marie Pacelli of East Boston (Scary Spice) and Kelly Neff of Charlton posed after the race Fuller received the award for best male costume “It’s natural,” Pacelli said “It feels all sorts of natural,” cracked Fuller decided 1980s vintage Michael Jackson was the way to go Finding a sequined glove wasn’t a problem she said; a friend had it as part of an old Halloween costume and gave it to her “He’s my idol since I was 11,” she said ZUMIX members performed for the runners after the race Representatives of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Government of Pernambuco met this Monday (25) together with funding partners to present the results of the Integrated Education Program (PEI) initiative of the Education Department of Pernambuco having UNICEF as its technical partner and Instituto Neoenergia This joint mobilization focuses on the learning started in the early stages of schooling seeking to ensure inclusive and quality literacy for each child. The program adopts as a strategy the training of teachers and municipal managers as well as the qualification of pedagogical environments to enhance practices committed to learning at the right time more than 70,000 children in 385 schools in 15 Pernambuco municipalities were benefited The training involved more than 3,800 early childhood teachers as well as those working early schooling years with to build a renewed committed and connected practice with each child. Monday's agenda starts with a breakfast with Governor Paulo Câmara at which time UNICEF representatives and partners will present the results of the Integrated Education Program in 2018 and discuss next steps for 2019 the delegation will go to Di Branco Recepções where the Program State Seminar will take place which is an exhibition of good practices already implemented by teachers participating in the training. The 15 municipalities participating in the program will present some experiences that stood out in classrooms in 2018 based on a sample of the experiences made by the groups of students who will be present The environment will be decorated in a way that simulates the “reading nooks and other experiences" implemented in schools creating a playful and cozy setting that can be well explored in the images and interviews with characters. there are still 2.8 million children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years out of school and 7.2 million who attend school without learning there are 149 thousand children and adolescents from 4 to 17 years old in school exclusion and 388 thousand with two or more years of school delay. • 42 children's literature titles and 11,449 units distributed to municipalities • 15 municipalities served: Afogados da Ingazeira the designers have built ‘casa galpao’ as an uncomplicated environment so that the family’s identity can be projected by the objects and furniture placed in the interior along with the routine formed in the new house all images by jomar bragança upon entering the site on the sloping terrain, it is possible to observe the whole two floor house by marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho. the steel structure the exposed concrete blocks (with sealing inside) and the large glass panels are all visible reinforces the use of industrialized prefabricated materials in addition to the use of cement on all floors and countertops in waterproofed concrete articulates the external space with the building’s social area there is also an accessible guest suite and a utility room at the rear of the building a metal walkway on the upper floor divides the double height of the room and connects the two suites which are placed on opposite ends of the house providing a panoramic view of the mountainous landscape and the lush vegetation. architects in charge: marcos franchini and nattalia bom conselho the interventions were requested by the nucleus of pedagogical innovation in order to create new spaces that support dynamic learning within the school the design process was developed in collaboration with the teachers through brainstorming exercises that resulted in new area concepts for the makerspace relaxation space with different layouts formed by the furniture furniture is a prominent aspect of the project by castro, franchini and haruf with the different formations providing numerous layouts inside the rooms all spaces are adaptable and can house a variety of activities the new makerspace was designed as a place for active learning experiences where thematic workshops can be held by teachers or external guests a customisable wall system with shelves and hangers the makerspace allows more active learning experiences the relaxation space allows students to meet sofas and comfortable upholstered niches installed in the holes of existing wardrobes the ‘T’ shaped partition system can be used as a prop for exhibitions different height surfaces were added to the room that can form a grandstand but can also be used separately as small laptop tables the balcony adjacent to the relaxation space was transformed into a decompression area with low sofas book shelves and roller blinds for sun protection wardrobes transform into comfortable upholstered niches the relaxation space is connected to the balcony the balcony transforms into decompression space for students the makerspace includes a blackboard wall and movable furniture customizable wall system with shelves and hangers name: colégio santa marcelina bh architects: gabriel castro, marcos franchini and pedro haruf location: belo horizonte the ‘IFMG court’ is a roofed sports field in ouro preto, minas gerais, brazil. a collaborative effort between felipe campolina, marcos franchini, and tiago viegas the proposal integrates existing on-site structures and the surrounding plot and simultaneously optimizes views to the towering itacolomi peak nearby ‘IFMG court’ is minimally obstructive — for activities and scenery — and thus is composed of only four pillars that support the metal coverage dividing the roof into three modules that are individually lifted; a side flap is attached once all layers are mounted and metal screen work collectively to provide copious natural entrance — relation with existing buildings tiago viegasengineering & structural consultants: william dener thomas guzellabudget: thomas guzellarenderings: figura designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. the architectural strategy for marcos franchini‘s ‘house 3e30’ develops from a 100m² plot divided into a nine-square grid. this creates 3.30 by 3.30 meter parcels established to set boundaries of environments and structural axes. with the occupations accomplished through modules (either home or work the proposal has the ability to fit the unique needs of each owner satisfying these demands are efficiently dimensioned enclosures for terraces a model residence was constructed from a combination of different compartments organized from a central outdoor patio so that social and intimate environments are gradually separated in relation to street and the backyard of the property the result demonstrates the flexibility of the method as it successfully grants the coexistence of a workspace and dwelling within the same setting an assay was performed to implement a village in the jardim canada district of nova lima where a section of land could be filled. in an urbanized area with 204-by-60 meter blocks and 30-by-12 meter standard lots a repetition and multiplicity of architectures specific to the individuals that inhabit them can create entire communities with dynamic interactions amongst programs. the intent is to illustrate the potential that the use of this system can foster in a consolidated context changing how estates are distributed to homeowners designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here adding character to the Belo Horizonte skyline the JK building received recognition from the Cultural Heritage Council of Belo Horizonte The project revolves around the semi-duplex of block B one of the 13 distinct typologies of JK apartments initially conceived by Niemeyer for the Quitandinha hotel in Petrópolis and later adapted to Minas Gerais’ capital employs the ‘section planning’ technique an approach dating back to the 19th century This strategy not only optimizes spatial arrangements but also enhances privacy and natural ventilation by minimizing collective circulation all images by Jomar Bragança a headboard/gallery is crafted using marine plywood the original concrete structure is exposed to create a contrast against the masonry’s thickness and tone The revealing of support infrastructure is intentionally carried through the apartment renovation the kitchen floor is coated with hydraulic tiles to combat humidity issues the original concrete structure is exposed to create a contrast against the masonry’s thickness and tones the versatile furniture functions as a shelf the apartment’s typology employs the ‘section planning’ technique the spatial arrangement enhances privacy and natural ventilation the renovation focuses on multifunctional furniture design the revealing of support infrastructure is intentionally carried through the renovation name: JK semi-duplex renovation architect: BIRI | @biri.arq collaboration: Luiza Reis e Lima e Vinicius Pinheiro location: Edifício JK (Bloco B) Belo Horizonte photography: Jomar Bragança | @jomarbraganca designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here. edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom you can enjoy all kinds of activities: cultural Inaugurated in 2002, the Metro’s Lilac Line remained disconnected from the rest of the metro network for more than 15 years That’s because it wasn’t until 2018 that the stations connecting it to the city’s other lines were delivered Despite the delay, today the line offers not only quality of life for those who live in the South Zone and need to commute to work But it also allows São Paulo residents to use and abuse the single ticket to enjoy the attractions around the stations That’s why we’ve selected some essential tours for you to take on the Lilac Line of the Metro If you want to discover new places to visit in Campo Limpo, the tip is Sesc This unit is perhaps the most different in the city with temporary facilities made out of containers and tents it does not fail to offer structure for those who want to enjoy the organization’s activities 📍Rua Amador Bueno, 505 – Santo Amaro View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sesc Santo Amaro (@sescsantoamaro) 📍Rua Pires de Oliveira, 356 – Granja Julieta View this post on Instagram A post shared by Secretaria do Meio Ambiente (@svmasp) the park has become a stronghold for those looking for good trails in the city without the hustle and bustle of the larger it has three interconnected artificial lakes and covers 1.6 million square meters 3 and 10) | Avenida IV Centenário – gates 6 and 7A | Avenida República do Líbano – gate 7 which is also accessible by the Lilac Line of the metro aims to preserve and disseminate Brazilian audiovisual production it has the largest collection in South America Ukrainian architect Gregori Warchavchik designed the house in 1928 the Modernist House is part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo You can visit the space from Tuesday to Sunday More than three thousand works by the painter and writer Lasar Segall are housed in the museum which is located in the artist’s former residence A great 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