unconsumption:

unconsumption:

Bjarke Ingels’ firm has unveiled plans for a recycling facility in Copenhagen, encased within a
manmade hill that could double as a running track, picnic area or even a
snowboarding slope. …

Conceived as “a public space rather than a piece of infrastructure”, the Sydhavns Recycling Center is designed as an artificial hill with
recycling facilities in its centre and a grassy park over its top.

“As a society, our investment in waste management often ends up as utilitarian facilities of concrete boxes that constitute grey areas on
our city maps,” explained BIG in a statement. “What if they could become
attractive and lively urban spaces in the neighbourhoods they form part
of?”

Read more on Dezeen.

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#LocalLens: Zanzibar’s Unique Blend of Island Life

For more scenes of life off the coast of East Africa, follow @nazyxo on Instagram.

“Zanzibar is a unique cultural mix of Arab, Indian, Portuguese, British and African,” explains graphic designer Nasrin Suleiman (@nazyxo) in this edition of #LocalLens. Nasrin recently returned to this East African archipelago after spending most of her life in North America. Her portraits and photos of everyday life capture Zanzibar’s distinct architecture, customs, music and clothing.

Opportunities to capture the essence of island life are many, says Nasrin. There are the lively, meandering streets of Stone Town. “You will hear loads of laughter, clunks of wood as the local carpenters work on wood carvings and taarab — local cultural music — echoing through the old, historical buildings.” Darajani Market, where the stands of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon helped Zanzibar come to be known as “Spice Island,” is another favorite spot. “The aroma is an infusion of exotic spices and produce.”

However, it’s Zanzibar’s coastline, and the people that make their living from its waters, that are among Nasrin’s favorite subjects. She uses portraiture as a way to converse with locals, like the fisherman and sea farmers collecting sea life to sell at the market. “They share a little of part of their lives and I develop a certain connection with them.”

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ahappygirl:

One time when my music theory professor was a student in college, he had to accompany an extremely rude soprano for a recital. She treated him like dirt during rehearsals. Just before going on to perform, she made some really snide remark to him that ticked him off, so he transposed the piece up a half step. She cracked three times.

Always be nice to your accompanists, folks.

There is a special place in hell for people that are rude to their accompanists