creating more spacious and integrated areas it was necessary to break the rigidity of the orthogonal geometry of the original design This approach allowed for a more fluid relationship between the living and dining areas while maintaining the kitchen’s privacy ensuring a balanced spatial redistribution The solution was to explore variations in the dining room’s position to channel natural light and views toward the back of the apartment special fluted glass was used to capture only the light sandblasted glass with a custom design was applied to obscure the rear view The idea was to maximize the front-facing view and light while only allowing softer illumination from the back it became clear that breaking the original compartmentalization not only enabled new spatial connections but also transformed the functional dynamics of the apartment Although not located at the geometric center of the home the living room took on the role of an urban plaza—a central gathering point connecting different spaces This new arrangement redefined interactions between rooms introducing a previously nonexistent spatial fluidity with the introduction of a diagonal movement now reveal themselves to one another gradually The open passage and glass table in the dining area reinforce the lightness of the composition allowing natural light to spread throughout the space while the distinctive blue flooring provides a visual transition between the rooms the kitchen—designed to be enclosed at the residents’ request—prioritizes functionality and everyday practicality A playful detail in the space is the collection of organizer jars shaped like small houses contrasting with the cool texture of the blue tiles and the materiality of the countertop The breaking of orthogonality and the new spatial arrangement introduced lightness making this apartment an authentic expression of the intersection between design and the lifestyle of its residents Brazil1994 / 1995Apartment RenovationPrivate Client155 m²Completed Architecture and Furniture DesignAki Dado Arquitetura Cement production has its challenges—notably, the variability of resources can make kilns difficult to control and manage. Cimento Itambé wanted to optimize kiln productivity Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) worked with Cimento Itambé to implement model predictive control (MPC) technology MPC allowed Cimento Itambé to standardize operational processes and use less energy in their cement manufacturing process Cimento Itambé experienced a 5% increase in productivity Cimento Itambé realized a 5% reduction in energy usage and fewer disruptions in feeding or stops related to high vibrations Learn more about how MPC technology can put cement plants on the path to more stable production Rockwell AutomationRockwell AutomationAbout Rockwell Automation More from Rockwell Automation The Indian volleyball club will face Italy’s Sir Sicoma Perugia in its next Pool A match on Friday Outside hitter Amit Balwan Singh was the highest scorer for the home team with a total of 13 points and was well-supported by A Ramaswamy (7), LM Manoj (7) and Ashwal Rai (5) but their collective effort wasn’t enough to help the Defenders win at least one set in what was a historic occasion for Indian volleyball. Bengaluru became only the second Asian city after Doha, Qatar to host the prestigious Men's Volleyball Club World Championships and the home side rode on a strong support in the Koramangala Indoor Stadium to punch well above their weight. Michael Sanchez top-scored for Minas with 20 points, including 17 spikes and two quality blocks. Paulo Silva and Marcus Coelho chipped in with 10 and 9 points respectively. Ahmedabad Defenders, newcomers to the world stage, got a glimpse of the challenge ahead of them when the Minas attackers went for their booming spikes to clinch the first three points. The Indian club found a place on the scoreboard thanks to a service error. A clever spike preceded by a block from Ashwal Rai saw the home team close the gap and the service errors from the Brazilians only gave the Defenders more confidence as they kept pace with their illustrious opponents till 10-12. But the experience of Minas, playing in the competition for the third time, came to the fore thereafter as B Michael Sanchez and Paulo da Silva came in from the wide to score points with cross court spikes. The eventual winners preferred to attack from the back court to create tight angles, which the Indian team failed to cope with. The reversal in the opening set only made the Defenders more determined. Manoj and Amit kept up the pressure on their opponents by killing the short sets executed by captain A Muthusamy. The home team stayed neck-and-neck with Minas till 20-20, raising hope of winning a set. But Brazilian international Isac Santos came up with a spike and big serve to open up a two-point advantage for Minas and they maintained that advantage to double their set score. The Defenders had their best passage of play in the match at the start of the third set when they clinched three of the first four points with quality blocks. But this is when Santos proved why he is the star of this Brazilian outfit as he helped the team win seven straight points with quality serves to give his team a 5-11 lead. The home side needed a miracle to force a comeback from this setback. To their credit, they did not throw in the towel and kept fighting. But the likes of Santos, Sanchez and Marcus Cohelo were just too powerful with their spikes as they wrapped up the match in three sets and earned three full points. Ahmedabad Defenders will next face defending champions, Sir Sicoma Perugia from Italy, in their second Pool A match from Friday. 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But in a statement issued yesterday (10 July) it was announced  the two companies had reached an agreement and the acquisition could proceed Lactalis said: “With the acquisition of Itambé in Brazil the group will benefit from the expertise acquired by the company over its 70 years of existence and a perfect complementarity of products and geographies across 19 production sites and 8,500 employees. Grupo Lala and Groupe Lactalis successfully reached an agreement related to prior legal proceedings initiated by Lala.” Lala alleged the negotiations broke that shareholders’ agreement in Itambé and initiated legal proceedings that left the proposed deal in limbo Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis But the newly issued statement revealed that Lactalis and Lala have come to terms It said the agreement stipulates “all judicial and arbitral procedures open to date between both companies have been definitively and irrevocably terminated for each party” with both sides responsible for their own costs It also stated the contractual relationship in Mexico between Lactalis subsidiary Parmalat and Grupo Lala has been terminated News agency Reuters said Lactalis will now process 2.3bn litres of milk a year in Brazil and expects its revenue in the country to reach US$2.13bn.  owner of brands such as the aforementioned Parmalat agreed to pay around $600m to acquire Itambé in December 2017 reported the Itambé deal will see Brazil become Lactalis’ fifth-largest market It is the second deal in a matter of days for Lactalis. 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All rights reserved. a 37-year-old from the isolated Brazilian town of Itambe was finally reuniting for Christmas with her parents after months apart due to the pandemic “We really hoped it would be the Christmas of our dreams,” she told Reuters on Tuesday Soon their reunion turned to nightmare, however, as dramatic floods ripped through this portion of Bahia state in northeast Brazil Reis and her parents survived only by swimming out of her house as it filled with water this catastrophe happened,” she recalled of their panicked Christmas while picking through the ruins of her now-flattened home “I just wanted everyone to stay alive.” stands near the rubble of her home which was destroyed by floods in Itambe Her home was one of some 5,000 destroyed in this state of 15 million The flooding has displaced nearly 50,000 people and killed at least 20 The state of Bahia has been suffering from flooding for weeks The situation has deteriorated significantly in recent days and more rain is forecast for some regions Rui Costa, Bahia’s governor, has called the floods the “worst disaster” in the state’s history and said vast swathes of the state looked as if they had been “bombarded.” The federal government on Tuesday released 200 million reais ($35.5 million) in disaster relief funds and said more was on the way another Itambe resident whose house was destroyed said it was hard to believe what she experienced was real all my things destroyed,” she said in tears “Here is everything to me,” she said “Because the only thing I have is my house