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Next Landmark 2020
The ninth Next Landmark international contest gets under way "AN EDUCATIONAL GARDEN IN FIORANO MODENESE"
Launched on April 14, 2020 the ninth international online contest Next Landmark, promoted by Floornature architecture and design portal with the support of Iris Ceramica Group Foundation.
This latest call for submissions invites young architects and designers to take on the challenge of redeveloping external areas at a nursery school, focusing on inherent issues in quality of the space, the relationship between the individual and their surroundings, and urban regeneration.
The 2020 contest, entitled "An Educational Garden in Fiorano Modenese", is aimed at a new generation of architects who graduated between 2010 and today. The winner will be announced in June 2020 and awarded a scholarship for a Master's Degree in Sustainable Design at SOS - School of Sustainability, Bologna, Italy.
Promoted by architecture portal Floornature.com with the support of Iris Ceramica Group Foundation and SOS - School of Sustainability, MCA Architects, the ninth Next Landmark international online contest, aimed at young architects and designers from architecture and design disciplines who graduated between 2010 and today, gets under way.
The free-to-enter 2020 contest, entitled "An Educational Garden in Fiorano Modenese", comprises redesigning external areas adjacent to "Casa Coccapani" nursery school in the province of Modena (IT). The project is part of larger building renovation and seismic upgrading works recently carried out on the building.
The ideas contest seeks innovative solutions which take into account various aspects relating to mindful and sustainable design. Designing areas for growth and learning is a feat of immense social responsibility. It is here that future generations are educated; in these places their behavior and attitude to shaping a better future are nurtured.
The 2020 call for submissions invites you to reflect on how a closer relationship between the individual, community and natural space, can be a means of urban redevelopment, driving social cohesion and well-being.
The "Casa Coccapani" outdoor area should be designed as a welcoming play area for learning, exploring and discovering the surrounding world, while ensuring beauty, accessibility, sharing and inclusion for its young guests.
The contest will close on May 30, 2020, the final deadline for submitting entries. The winner will be announced on June 12, 2020 and awarded the prize, a scholarship for a Master's Degree in Sustainable Design at SOS - School of Sustainability, Bologna, Italy.
The award encourages professional education guided by environmental and social sustainability principles for those who will design future projects.
The jury panel for the 2020 Next Landmark contest comprises Federica Minozzi, CEO of the multinational Iris Ceramica Group, architect Mario Cucinella, Founder of MCA Architects, Massimo Imparato, Director of SOS School of Sustainability, Paolo Schianchi, lecturer in Visual Communication and Interaction Design at the Istituto Universitario Pontificio Salesiano, Venice, Francesco Tosi, Mayor of Fiorano Modenese and Don Antonio Lumare, Parish Priest in Fiorano Modenese and President of Foundation Coccapani.
For further information: www.floornature.com/nextlandmark/
To enter the contest: www.floornature.com/nextlandmark/contest/
https://www.designboom.com/competition/next-landmark-2020/


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Potato (41%), Onion, Corned Beef (21%), Water, Butter (Milk), Tomato Purée, White Pepper.
Instructions: Chilled: 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas 5 25-30 mins Place on a baking tray in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 25-30 minutes. Leave to stand for 1 minute after heating. Stir before serving.
Instructions: For best results microwave heat.
Heat on full power for 3 minutes (800W) / 2 minutes 30 seconds (900W).
Peel back film lid, stir, re-cover and heat for a futher 2 minutes 30 seconds (800W) / 1 minute 30 seconds (900W).


A delightful herb producing fine oils!
Habitat & Cultivation: Taken by the pilgrims to the New World around 1620. Native to France and the Mediterranean, now cultivated worldwide for medicinal purposes and perfume production. A sun loving, highly fragrant, perennial shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Back Pain: Seeking a specialist's attention and a good rest is strongly advised when it comes to back pain. Meanwhile, however, some herbal remedies may help to alleviate pain and tension, while delivering comfort. Lavender Oil and John's Wort are worthy remedies if nervous tension is contributing to the issue.
Bites & Stings: Inflamed and swollen area(s) on the skin; a very common and uncomfortable symptoms which usually subsids in a few hours. To ease the irritation, soreness, and inflammation some remedies such as Lavender, John's Wort, or Calendula may be considered.
Option 1: rub fresh Lavender leaves, essential oil, or neat (undiluted) tincture around the area.
Option 2: apply a Calendula ointment, cream, lotion or tincture onto the affected area.
Option 3: apply John's Wort Oil onto the affected area.
Earache: Usually caused by local infection (garlic is very effective in this case) or congestion. To relieve the pain apply 2 drops of essential oil onto a cotton ball and plug it into the ear.
Headaches & Migraine: Very exhausting and unbearable when occurring often. Choosing relaxing and soothing herbs may be the first step in order to alleviate nervous exhaustion. Consider using herbs such as Lavender, Peppermint (an infusion), or Vervain (an infusion) to bring comfort, reduce stress and sooth the nervous system. Rub Lavender Oil with Peppermint essential oil onto the temples. Another alternative is to make an aromatherapy blend by combining 20 drops of essential oil with 1 tsp of a carrier oil and massaging it onto the temples.
Stiff & Aching Joints: The problem ranges from aging, wear and tear, arthritis, inflammation, to waste being built up in those areas. An herbal blend may reduce pain and discomfort. Combine 2 ½ Tbsp. of St. John's Wort Oil or Comfrey Oil with 20-40 drops of Lavender essential oil and gently massage it onto the affected area.
Depression, Nervous Tension: Take a tincture up to 1 tsp. (5 ml) 2x/day.
Insomnia: A very common problem causing exhaustion, nervous suffering, and fatigue. Considering sedative and stimulant herbs – may improve sleeping patterns while reducing feelings of anxiety and stress. Some herbs to consider are German Chamomile, Linden, Lavender, Hops, and Passionflower. The listed herbs should be taken internally at night, prior to going to bed. Choose one of the above herbs and make an infusion by combining 1-2 heaping tsp of herb with ¾ cup (150 ml) of water. Another alternative is taking sleeping pills when 1 pill contains one or all of these herbs - Valerian (Valeriana officinalis), Hops (Humulus lupulus), and Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata).
Insect stings: Apply undiluted essential oil onto the affected area.
Digestive problems: Make an infusion by combining 1 tsp (2-3g) of dried or 2 tsp (4-6g) of fresh flowers with 1 cup of water. Let it steep for about 10 minutes. Take 2 cups (500 ml)/day.
Indigestion: Make an infusion by combining 1 tsp (2-3g) of dried or 2 tsp (4-6g) of fresh flowers with 1 cup of water. Let it steep for about 10 minutes. Take 1/3 cup (75 ml) 2x/day.
Hair Rinse - Head Lice: Use as a final hair rinse. Combine 20 drops (1 ml) of essential oil with a jug of water. Apply a few drops of neat essential oil onto a comb and run it through the hair to remove lice and nits.
Research: To compare Lavender oil with a placebo and a conventional tranquillizer, a study was conducted in 2014, to seek effectiveness on relieving generalized anxiety. The conclusion was that the Lavender oil was more effective in treating anxiety, compared to placebo and conventional tranquilizer. It was also discovered that the Lavender oil acted as an antidepressant.
Other studies confirmed that the Lavender oil was not just an effective antidepressant, but it is also a great relaxant and gentle sedative.
The oil is low in toxicity and has a significant antibacterial and antifungal action.
Lavender flowers and oil have very similar properties.
It has been decided that Lavender flowers have a strong carminative effect and neuroprotective constituents.
When applied externally, extracts are rubefacient (irritant & stimulating to the local circulation) and insecticidal.
Caution: AVOID during epilepsy and fever. Seek advice if suffering from hay fever or asthma. Do not take an essential oil internally, except under supervision of a healthcare practitioner. Avoid high doses during pregnancy, as Lavender is a urine stimulant.


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