ZEDfactory, a London-based architectural practice, are proud to have exhibited The ZEDpavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010. With a concept of Zero Energy Development pioneered by Bill Dunster and the ZEDfactory themselves, The ZEDpavilion is projected as a showcase of a holistic approach to urban sustainability; an exemplar of low carbon design of which The ZEDfactory believe to be the key to meeting global commitments to a low carbon future. Based...
British architect John Pawson in collaboration with Salvatori and lighting specialists KKDC exhibited a contemporary architectural installation entitled ‘House of Stone’ at the celebrated 2010 Think Tank Exhibition in Milan. The house was made entirely from recycled material made from a stone residue formulated by Salvatori, consisting of 99% stone scrap and just 1% natural resin to act as a bonding agent. Central to the ‘House of Stone’ layout...
Construction of a 400,000-square-foot office building at 1015 Half St. SE resumed on Monday, April 26, according to the receiver of the property, Douglas Wilson, owner of the Douglas Wilson Companies (DWC). Currently owned by Half Street SE, LLC, construction of the building was halted when the owner’s parent company, Opus East LLC, filed for bankruptcy in mid 2009. The property is located in Southeast Washington D.C.’s burgeoning Capitol Riverfront...
The LENTON® THERMO Balcony System, part of the LENTON® line of concrete reinforcement products from ERICO, is designed to help eliminate the damaging effects of thermal bridging, such as cold spots, energy loss, condensation and mold growth. It can be used in balcony construction, cantilever beams (both concrete and structural steel) and slab-to-wall connections. These building interfaces create the perfect environment for significant energy loss...
A futuristic design of a pavilion enrobed in ten million porcelain tiles, this is what Austria has been presenting at Shanghai Expo 2010, started on May 1 and will be taking place to October. This sophisticated pavilion is a great work of the Vienna-based architect’s offices SPAN in collaboration with architect Arkan Zeytinoglu. According to the theme “Austria – Feel the Harmony” the pavilion addresses all senses through space,...
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) Board today heard a final design report prepared by Pelli Clarke Pelli, the project architect, for the new Transbay Transit Center and Park. The completion of the design will permit construction of this landmark facility to start in August of this year. The TJPA staff also presented a $1.589 billion budget for the first phase of the project, updated to include the cost of building the below ground train box....
With the completion of a new resort-like clubhouse, Sarasota Yacht Club (SYC) is beginning a new chapter in its 84-year history while revitalizing the city’s waterfront scene. Featuring a sail-like fabric roof and modern glass and stucco exterior, SYC’s 22,000-square-foot clubhouse on John Ringling Boulevard is oriented to maximize the site’s waterfront setting, according to Sarasota architect Tom Denslow, DSDG, Inc. “The new clubhouse is...
Interior lightshelves are installed on windows to reflect natural light up onto ceilings, reducing glare and the need for artificial lighting. Most flat, or planar, lightshelves don’t work as well when the sun is low in the sky, but the curved, polished aluminum surface of Suncurve lightshelves reflects this low-angle light farther into the building, improving light dispersion by up to 153 percent, according to the company. Made using Lamcel’s...
An attractive accessible tub that enhances any bathroom and drains 70 gallons in 30 seconds, a minimalist tub full of practical features for a spa-like experience, and a light weight, easy-and-quick assembly sectional shower for late installation or remodeling – these are among the breakthrough products that Aquatic will showcase at the 2010 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), April 16-18, at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Builders, remodelers,...
The collection “Prostheses and Grafts” was ideated by the team of architects of StudioMK27. The furniture is from the project sites of the office, constructed anonymously by civil construction laborers in Brazil. All of the furniture in this exhibit was used at the sites. Normally, with the end of the construction, some of these pieces are lost and others are reused at other sites. The furniture from the projects underwent some small interventions,...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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