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A ‘passion project’ film has been made about the incredible men who often endured atrocious working conditions in the quarries of North Wales. The slate quarrymen of North Wales roofed the world while often working in often appalling conditions. Respite of a sort could be found in the “Caban”, a room in the quarries where […]
L’ardoise est un matériau naturel, utilisé depuis des siècles aussi bien pour des habitations que sur des monuments historiques. Prisée pour ses caractéristiques avantageuses, l’ardoise s’utilise aujourd’hui de manière de plus en plus variée. Particulièrement utilisées pour la couverture de toitures, les ardoises sont tirées d’une roche naturelle, simple à façonner. Appréciée pour ses nombreuses […]
SCIENCE CENTER, RESEARCH CENTER•GILL, UNITED STATES Architects: Flansburgh Architects Area : 3900 m² Year : 2020 Photographs :Robert Benson Manufacturers : Forbo Flooring Systems, Kawneer, Nordic Structures, 9 Wood, Creative Materials Corporation, FilzFelt, Newmont Slate Company Landscape Architect : Brown + Sardina General Contractor : Fontaine Brothers Construction Manager : Scalora Consulting MEP Engineering : […]
An unofficial assault course in the former slate quarry has been creating a buzz among experienced climbers Navigating Dinorwic Quarry can be done the easy way or hard way. An increasing number of people are choosing the latter, heading for Mordor via the Lost World using a series of rusty ladders and iron chains that […]
Sean MacManus recreates Lake Superior and the environments around it. DULUTH — The wind catches small puffs of dust as Sean MacManus chips away at a piece of slate. He stands in the alley behind his home in goggles, gloves and a respirator mask — garage door open. MacManus secures his chisel behind his fingers, […]
El proyecto incluye un enfoque particular, que en la universidad gallega centrarán en buscar un sistema para combatir la maleza Además de la parte común, en la que cada equipo de investigación estudiará el comportamiento del viñedo en función de la frecuencia de riego, el programa cuenta con un enfoque particular que realizará cada uno […]
AMBITIOUS plans to create an ‘adventure tourism experience’ at a Lake District quarry are set to be put forward, it has been revealed. Burlington Stone wants to turn Elterwater Quarry into a tourist attraction with high ropes courses and a rollercoaster. ‘Vantage points’ around the quarry would allow non-participating members of the public to watch […]
A HERD of goats were caught taking a nap near a bus stop in Snowdonia this week The animals could be heard snoring loudly near a large quarry in Dinorwic, north Wales, as they lounged on the grass. John Horrigan, who lives nearby in a former quarry cottage, was amazed to see the animals venture […]
Khaniyara valley, a Dharamshala suburb nestled in the foothills of Dhauladhar mountains in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, boasts of a perfect combination of historic significance, cultural heritage and nature’s delight, and is an attractive option for a whistle-stop tour. Considered among the most scenic places in Himachal Pradesh, the angelic beauty of the valley […]