Mountain Refuge Los Canteros by dRN Architects

Thursday, September 9th 2010
Mountain Refuge Los Canteros by dRN Architects

Nice contemporary architecture modern residence design is done by Architects Nicolás del Río and Max Núñez. These famouse architects have designed a house in the mountains of Chile. This stunning house design is build over a level area of approximately 12×10mts, 7.5mts below the level of the road. Mountain Refuge Los Canteros built through small interior spaces and thick stonewalls with very small openings facades. The unique design of this... 

Cooper Lighting Launches Security Floodlights with Advanced Doppler Technology

Wednesday, May 5th 2010
Cooper Lighting Launches Security Floodlights with Advanced Doppler Technology

Cooper Lighting, the leading provider of high-quality lighting fixtures, introduces Precision Plus Doppler Radar Motion Activated Outdoor Security Floodlights, an innovative system that uses advanced technology to deliver a wider blanket of security coverage than most motion sensors on the market can provide. Many of the motion sensor lights available today use only Passive Infrared (PIR) technology, which picks up side-to-side movement, but can... 

NBBJ and CCDI Break Ground on Hangzhou Sports Park

Wednesday, February 17th 2010
NBBJ and CCDI Break Ground on Hangzhou Sports Park

Like many cities in China, Hangzhou is undergoing rapid urban change. While the city center had historically developed around the West Lake area, opportunities for industry and commerce have shifted the city’s expansion towards the Qian Tang riverfront. New construction has tripled the city’s size in the past 10 years leaving behind a modern architectural fabric that is powerful in scale, yet still in need of public place making. NBBJ, in collaboration... 

Filadelfie Administration Building, Prague, Czech Republic

Sunday, February 7th 2010
Filadelfie Administration Building, Prague, Czech Republic

The structural work for the Filadelfie building complex in Prague with its interesting ground plan is very close to completion. With the help of the PERI formwork solution, the 17-floor multi-storey building – constructed in the form of a four-blade propeller – will shortly be finished. The MULTIFLEX slab formwork system, in particular, showed itself to be extremely flexible and adaptable for forming the curved upper and massive basement slabs. Comprehensive... 

Modern Beach House in Truro by ZeroEnergy Design

Thursday, February 4th 2010
Modern Beach House in Truro by ZeroEnergy Design

Planning for the extreme variation in occupancy was an issue the designers dealt with from the start. The home is split into a ˜Living Bar’ and a ˜Sleeping Bar.’ The Sleeping Bar is the expansion module with numerous bedrooms & bathrooms to accommodate the entire family. The Living Bar includes the living and dining areas, as well as a secondary master bedroom – all that the couple needs when the children are away. This programmatic... 

Capitol Hill: Pre Civil War House to Carbon Neutrality

Monday, February 1st 2010
Capitol Hill: Pre Civil War House to Carbon Neutrality

This Carbon Neutral House is located just four blocks from the Nation’s Capitol in the heart of Capitol Hill. The modest existing wood stick home dates back to the early 19th century. Although it has been vacant for several years in disrepair, the property is a wonderful opportunity to showcase “DC’s first Carbon Neutral Home.” With strict historical standards, well informed neighbors, tight building conditions, tough existing structural conditions... 

In Weekly Cycles: Apartment Walls and Slabs in Fair-faced Concrete Quality

Wednesday, November 11th 2009
In Weekly Cycles: Apartment Walls and Slabs in Fair-faced Concrete Quality

GRIDFLEX, the aluminium grid slab formwork system from PERI, once again showed its numerous advantages during its initial use in Brazil. Within a very short period of time, it has been possible to construct the floor slabs of the MaxHaus Morumbi residential complex with even, ready to-be-painted ceiling surfaces. Modern living in a rectangular form In São Paulo´s Morumbi district, 128 modern apartments are currently being constructed, spread across... 

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Monday, November 2nd 2009
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, set to open in 2010, is the world’s first Ferrari theme park and largest attraction of its kind. It will be an intense multi-sensory experience and a must-visit for enthusiasts, fans and families. The Park pays tribute to the passion, excellence, performance, technical innovation that Ferrari has established over the years and represents today. Its iconic sleek red roof is directly inspired by the classic double curve... 

Geze Slimdrive SL

Saturday, December 6th 2008
Geze Slimdrive SL

The system only lets the doors open and passengers embark once the bus is parked. The door and window control manufacturer’s Slimdrive SL automatic system was used on the bus bays and four main entrance doors. Other safety features include switches that allow station staff to set the doors to off, one-way traffic, reduced opening and fully automatic modes. Passengers and buses are kept safely on either side of the glass doors at Warrington Interchange... 

Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City

Friday, December 5th 2008
Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City

With the building´s structure elegantly wrapped in a cloak-like glass facade, the Al Hamra Tower on the Persian Gulf creates the vision of a highly visible sculpture, rising to an impressive height of 412 metres. As construction progress steadily continues, it becomes clear that the Al Hamra Tower is not only a multi-storey building with a remarkable height but also that a new landmark is being developed through its very distinctive design. After...