Stone & Youngberg, a leading financial services firm, and Building & Land Technology, a Connecticut-based developer, today announced that they have completed a $145 million financing for the Harbor Point Project in Stamford, Connecticut, a pioneering smart growth project that has been awarded a LEED-ND Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The project is nationally significant and will create thousands of jobs and generate...
The Appeal Group recently commissioned an independent study on the thermal performance of their blinds in a conservatory. This report has shown that Appeal’s blinds play a significant role in the reduction of the internal temperature in the summer, whilst helping to retain heat in the winter. Blinds offer valuable insulation in the cold winter months. The research collected from the independent Faber Maunsell Report shows that the addition of...
The Dessy Group and Pantone LLC announced the 2010 PANTONE WEDDING™ color guide, the ultimate color reference tool for brides and wedding planners. The PANTONE WEDDING color guide is part of PANTONE WEDDING, a collection of color tools that make it easy for a bride to achieve a perfectly color-coordinated wedding – from inspiration to “I do.” With over 190 colors to choose from, the guide provides inspiration for brides to develop unique...
Denihan Hospitality Group (DHG) announced the summer 2010 opening of The James New York. A newly built hotel anchoring the southwest corner of SoHo at Grand and Thompson Streets, The James New York features 114 guestrooms and suites bathed in natural light and unobstructed views of Manhattan. DHG was awarded the management contract for The James New York by owner and developer Brack Capital Real Estate (BCRE). DHG will bring the same attributes found...
The City of Irving announced today that Texas Stadium, the iconic facility that served as home of the Dallas Cowboys for 37 years, will be imploded at daybreak on Sunday, April 11, 2010. “City officials are currently determining logistics such as staging and viewing areas, parking, and how to manage traffic around the stadium.” Interest is building and outlets are being developed so the public can be involved in the demolition progression from...
Xodtec Group USA, Inc. announced the release of LED directional landscape light (Model Number: G0101, G0102), suitable for garden projection lighting, lawn, landscape, and paver lighting. G0101 and G0102 both provide colors of light including red, green, and blue; color temperatures 3000K (warm white) and 6000K (cold white); beam angles 25o and 40o, waterproof rating IP66; life span 20,000 hours, and both have maximum power consumption 12 watts. “Directional...
Xodtec Group USA, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, today announced the addition of LED AR111 (Model Number: LP304) available, suited to applications for architecture, hotels, offices, private homes and shops. LP304 has a round lamp surface of 110mm diameter, 32mm thick and weighs 100±5g. With correlated color temperatures 3000K, 6000K and beam angles 25°, 40°, LP304 provides 4 types of AR111 to meet customers’ needs. LP304 has maximum power...
A development of The Elad Group, The Carlyle Residences is the last luxury hi-rise to be built on the Wilshire Corridor. Data from the Multiple Listing Service shows that the number of properties sold in Los Angeles County is up 10% year to date over 2008 while properties over $3 million are down slightly from 2008. According to Valerie Fitzgerald, Exclusive Sales Agent at The Carlyle, “This event marks the total completion of an extraordinarily...
Morgans Hotel Group Co. opens Ames in Boston, the latest addition to the company’s collection of Originals. Benjamin Franklin meets a supermodel with Morgans Hotel Group’s newest property, Ames in Boston. Morgans Hotel Group, known for introducing the boutique hotel with the opening of Morgans in 1984, is making its next bold move by bringing its provocative style to this rich and historic city. Ames represents a singular and authentic addition...
Sentry Centers, LLC, a national provider of non-residential conference and executive center services in urban cores, today announced Sentry Centers Mid-Town East, a new executive conference and meeting facility located at 730 Third Avenue between 45th and 46th Street. Occupying three full floors, the new facility is positioned as Manhattan’s first purpose built “business class” conference and event facility. The vision for Sentry Centers became...