Maharashtra govt to invite foreign architects to build Shivaji memorial Mumbai, Aug 9 (PTI) Architects from across the globe will be invited by the Maharashtra government to build the statue and memorial site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian sea.

The government has already zeroed in on a 16-acre islet, which is one-and-a-half kms from the Raj Bhawan.

"We would be publishing advertisement through our DGIPR's website calling in architects from across the world to come forward with their expression of interests to build the statue," city guardian minister and state rural development minister Jayant Patil said yesterday.

The draft of the advertisement is ready and within a fortnight it would be published, he said.

After receiving expression of interests from architects, the state government will describe the plan and designing of the memorial to them.

"At present the National Institute of Oceanography has been conducting environmental survey of the site. It would take another 9-10 months for them to finish the survey," Patil said.

The Shivaji memorial will also house a museum showcasing the Maratha warrior's life, Patil said, adding that it will be a best tourist attraction, which will inspire new generation to know about Shivaji Maharaj.

"The memorial will be of international standards. The journey of tourists will remain incomplete if they do not visit the site. It will also be of national importance," he added.

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Mumbai, Aug 9:

Architects from across the globe will be invited by the Maharashtra Government to build the statue and memorial site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Arabian sea.

The Government has already zeroed in on a 16-acre islet, which is one-and-a-half km from the Raj Bhawan.

We would be publishing advertisement through our DGIPRs Web site calling in architects from across the world to come forward with their expression of interest to build the statue, Mumbai Guardian Minister and Maharashtra Rural Development Minister Jayant Patil had said yesterday.

The draft of the advertisement is ready and within a fortnight it would be published, he said.

After receiving expression of interest from architects, the State Government will describe the plan and designing of the memorial to them.

At present, the National Institute of Oceanography has been conducting environmental survey of the site. It would take another 9-10 months for them to finish the survey, Patil said.

The Shivaji memorial will also house a museum showcasing the Maratha warriors life, Patil said, adding that it will be a best tourist attraction, which will inspire new generation to know about Shivaji Maharaj.

The memorial will be of international standards. The journey of tourists will remain incomplete if they do not visit the site. It will also be of national importance, he added.

(This article was published on August 9, 2013)

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VANCOUVER, Aug. 6, 2013 /CNW/ - Like many architects around the world, Gastown architects, Iredale Group Architecture, have been incorporating sustainability into the built environment for several decades. However, for the month of August, they're incorporating it into every aspect of their personal diet to help bring a new level of conscientiousness to the issue and to their work.

By now everyone has heard of the 100-mile diet, the goal of which is to consume food and beverages that are grown, produced and packaged all within a 100-mile radius of your home. As such, Iredale Group Architecture determined that the diet could be undertaken to help the architects and staff to think innovatively about embedding sustainability into every design decision; to inspire staff and to make the issue of sustainability highly personal. "It's easy to write a piece of narrative for our website that says we care about the environment, it's a lot more impactful to consider energy consumption and preservation every time we reach for an apple or a cup of tea", Katheleen Dixon, Marketing Director, Iredale Group Architecture.

"We've just started the challenge and there is a lot of debate within the office, proponents believe that the 100 Mile Diet is beneficial to help diversify local economies and communities and will help with the overall environmental footprint as food travels far fewer distances. Opponents feel that growing crops or maintaining livestock in climates that haven't traditionally supported such crops will expend far more energy than having the same produce shipped in from other parts of the world" says Stefan Walsh, Project Manager and LEED Professional at Iredale.

Despite the differing of opinions, Denis Gautier, Designer and BIM Technician at Iredale says, "The goal is to bring these questions into our consciousness. I don't know that we'll advocate or oppose the theory of the 100 mile diet in the end, but I like that we're asking questions about our food sources and our communities. I know that everyone in the office is feeling excited, inspired, and empowered by the 'diet' and that will translate into our working relationships and into our design product."

Throughout the month of August, Iredale will be hosting several discussions and in-house events with local thought leaders like Saul Good Ltd., Sole Foods, and Spud.ca. Dixon concludes, "Vancouver is a great place to undertake a challenge such as this, because there are so many great resources. We have set up garden tours and mystery box challenges for staff to help keep us focused and motivated, as well as a design charrette for a Vancouver community at the diet's conclusion so that we can identify and embed the best sustainability ideas into a real workable environment."

Founded in 1980, Iredale Group Architecture is a full service architecture firm, serving clients throughout Canada, from our offices in Vancouver and Victoria. We offer our clients a full array of architectural services, including: architectural design, interior design, master planning, LEED facilitation, heritage rehabilitation, restoration and adaptive re-use, as well as structural engineering and building envelope science. Our firm's focus remains on creating spaces that reflect the flow of human interaction, which promotes culture and community, and reflects the structure's contextual environment. A passionate ambassador for the environment, Iredale Group Architecture investigates the integration of innovative sustainability opportunities into every project.

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The Student Union Building at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico, has opened with design by Diamond Schmitt Architects in conjunction with Studio Southwest Architects. A sunny three-story atrium anchors the 65,000-square-foot facility, clad in black iron spot brick, Corten steel panels, and a glazed aluminum curtain wall.

The university is seeking LEED Gold certification with a number of energy-saving initiatives, including a geothermal well field that is part of the mechanical energy system. A motorized sun tracking louver system on three sides of the building shades the interiors from direct sunlight during the day and opens at night. The third floor is set back under large extending roof planes that reduce the buildings overall scale while providing shade and covered terraces. Green roofs also are planned for the future.

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