OKI Unveils “SUKIT”, a Kiosk Terminal for a Wide Range of Applications

Tuesday, December 16th 2008
OKI Unveils "SUKIT", a Kiosk Terminal for a Wide Range of Applications

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. launched SUKIT(TM), a kiosk terminal with excellent usability, functionality and expandability, which will be offered in markets in Japan and overseas starting today. The chassis is compact with a common platform and basic devices, and enables customers to add optional units such as 2D barcode readers and document readers. This flexibility enables customers to configure settings according to the usage, such as information... 

Elizondo Pavilion by GLR Arquitectos

Tuesday, December 16th 2008
Elizondo Pavilion by GLR Arquitectos

Although the “Pavillion” as we have chose to call it, fulfills certain needs of the original house, such as the swimming pool and some facilities for social events, it cannot be considered an addition to the “Elizondo House”. Although they coexist within the same site, each one has its own access and communicate with each other only through the garden. The project has in fact a very small number of elements in its program,... 

Pavilion at Riesbach harbour in Zurich

Thursday, December 11th 2008
Pavilion at Riesbach harbour in Zurich

The new kiosk is conceived as a pavilion amongst the trees in the listed park by the lake, as an object that is a further link in the chain of leisure amenities stretching along the lakeside landscape. In principle the aim was an integrated treatment of the façades and to largely dispense with the usual differentiation of the front and the back in order to obtain an object-like and sculptural appearance. The new building is principally fabricated... 

Mies Van Der Rohe: 1886-1969 (Basic Architecture Series)

Sunday, November 16th 2008

Less is more: finding perfection in purity Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886?1969) was one of the founding fathers of modern architecture. The creator of the Barcelona Pavilion (1929), the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois (1945?1951) and the Seagram Building in New York (1954?1958), Mies was one of the founders of a new architectural style. Well Well

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust Acquires The Kenmore for $58.3 Million

Thursday, September 4th 2008

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust has acquired The Kenmore, a 374-unit, 270,000 square foot apartment building located in Washington, DC for $58.3 million. The property is located at 5415 Connecticut Avenue, proximate to the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Military Road, a half mile south of Chevy Chase Circle in the established, affluent Upper Northwest submarket in close proximity to Friendship Heights and Chevy Chase. The property... 

Hilton Garden Inn Celebrates Milestone 400th Hotel Opening at Ottawa Airport Location in Canada

Wednesday, September 3rd 2008

Hilton Garden Inn®, one of the fastest growing brands that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, announced today the milestone opening of its 400th location, the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The hotel represents the newest addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of hotels throughout North America and Europe. The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is operated by Bona Building and Management, Ltd., under a license... 

Exquisite Modern Contemporary Barcelona Style Black Leather Sofa Loveseat Chair Ottoman Living Room Set

Thursday, May 29th 2008

Originally designed by Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 for the German pavilion at the Barcelona International Exhibition. This Barcelona Style set has now become a classic example of modern design and a status symbol of our time.

Barcelona Loveseat Sofa by Mies Full Set -White Leather (ottoman+1+2+3 Seat Set)

Thursday, May 29th 2008

The Barcelona Mies chair, ottoman, loveseat, and sofa set was designed by the legendary modernist architect, Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, for the German pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition held in Spain. It has become an icon of important chair design.

Barcelona Lounge Chair – Black on Chrome

Thursday, May 29th 2008

Created by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for his 1929 German Pavilion at the International Exhibition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Collection’s pure composition came to epitomize Modern architecture. From the hand-buffed frame to the individual leather squares carefully welted together, each Barcelona piece is a tribute to the traditional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Cushions are premium quality, highly resilient urethane foam... 

Barcelona Loveseat Sofa by Mies Full Set -Black Leather (ottoman+1+2+3 Seat Set)

Thursday, May 29th 2008

The Barcelona Mies chair, ottoman, loveseat, and sofa set was designed by the legendary modernist architect, Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, for the German pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition held in Spain. It has become an icon of important chair design.