Friday, 20 July 2012
HP's see-through screen proposals secure US patent
HP's see-through screen proposals secure US patent
Hewlett Packard has been granted a US patent for its see-through screen technology.
The firm describes a system to create transparent displays that would allow users to see both the screen's computer graphics and the backdrop of the room or an object behind the device.
Possible uses include navigation data shown on vehicle windscreens and adverts shown on windows.
Samsung is also known to be working on similar technology.
Al Nusyan Hotel
This project is located in Riyadh city on the northern circular road directly behind Fahd Crown Hotel (King Khalid International Airport road) on total surface area of 15,270m2 and total building surface area of 29,317m2. This project consists of 11 floors, 1 underground floor used for car parking, a main kitchen, and service rooms. This project contains 133 hotel units and 196 parking areas. The ground floor contains a multi-purpose hall, men health club, women health club with an external private entrance, a businessmen centre, external shops, training halls, in addition to the hotel administration offices. There are also private villas with private separate entrances attached to the ground floor, in addition to the lobby and reception area, and waiting longues attached to an internal garden. Designer: Ahmed El Dengawy Project Time 1 Month
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
South Bank Parklands in Queensland, Australia !!
South Bank Parklands in Queensland, Australia !!
South Bank is a cultural, educational and recreational precinct in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The precinct is located in the suburb of South Brisbane, on the southern bank of the Brisbane River.
Landmarks
South Bank Parklands
The South Bank Parklands, which were established on the former site of World Expo 88, are one of Brisbane's most popular tourist attractions. The parklands are home to many restaurants and cafés as well as landmarks such as the Queensland Conservatorium, the Wheel of Brisbane, the Nepal Peace Pagoda, Streets Beach (a free man-made swimming area), and the Grand Arbour. Approximately 11,000,000 people visit the South Bank Parklands each year.
Grey Street & Little Stanley Street
A number of Brisbane's most popular restaurants and fashion boutiques are located on Grey Street, and Little Stanley Street which it runs parallel to. The South Bank Cinemas are also located on Grey Street, along with two five star hotels.
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre contains 44 meeting and event spaces, including four exhibition halls with a combined area of 20,000 m² and three stand alone tiered auditora. The venue has received 119 major industry awards, making it the most awarded convention centre in Australia. The centre has also been ranked among the top three convention centres world-wide by the Association Internationale des Palais de Congres (AIPC) on three separate occasions.
Queensland Maritime Museum
The Queensland Maritime Museum is located next to the Goodwill Bridge at the southern end of the South Bank Parklands. It houses a two level exhibition building, a library, a dry dock, a lighthouse and several retired vessels.
Outside the Queensland Art Gallery
South Bank and the South Brisbane Cenotaph
The Entrance to South Bank Parklands
Streets Beach in the South Bank Parklands
Queensland Museum
"Dinosaur Garden" at Queensland Museum
South Bank Cinemas on Grey Street
Entrance to Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre
Cultural Centre Busway Station, the local busway station for South Bank
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