Custom Swimming Pool and Spa Designs by Cipriano Landscape Design

December 23, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Home Improvement
Custom Swimming Pool and Spa Designs by Cipriano Landscape Design

Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools & Landscaping’s Gold winning projects include an vanishing edge pool (also known as a infinity or negative edge swimming pool) with a roman end located on 10 secluded mountaintop acres in Kinnelon, NJ. A large spa and a sun shelf at the shallow end were added to allows users a chance for active and passive recreation. The pool include waterline tile consisting of a two-color hand-crafted iridescent glass tile... 

New Glass Mosaic Tiles Manufactured from Recycled Glass

November 25, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
New Glass Mosaic Tiles Manufactured from Recycled Glass

Beauty and environmental responsibility are the hallmark of Granite Transformations’ newest glass mosaic tiles – Cosmic, White Shadow and Unity. The recycled glass used in its manufacture produces a translucent luster that adds beauty and depth to kitchen backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, bathroom vanities or almost any place that needs a splash of color and style. Using every-day recycled bottles and glass containers Granite Transformations... 

The Surrey Debuts In New York’s Upper East Side

November 24, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture
The Surrey Debuts In New York's Upper East Side

Located on East 76th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues, The Surrey sits in the epicenter of New York’s finest cultural institutions and premiere fashion boutiques. The 190-salon luxury hotel encompasses 30 suites, including one-bedroom suites, a Penthouse and Presidential suite. Adding to the cultural magnificence of the neighborhood, the property houses a vast collection of contemporary modern art, including works by Jenny Holzer, William... 

Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

November 22, 2009 Filed Under: Real Estate
Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

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... 

Bisazza’s Metron glass wall and floor tiles

December 10, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Bisazza's Metron glass wall and floor tiles

Metron glass tiles are the first patterned tiles to feature chip mosaic and inlaid motif. They are designed with the aid of computers allowing for versatility and manufactured using laser-cutting, resulting in a smooth level and seamless surface. Bisazza is working with 15 top designers and artists on several ranges of pattered tiles. Other glass tile ranges include Decori and Codex/Logos.

Absolute collection by H&R Johnson Tiles

December 8, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
Absolute collection by H&R Johnson Tiles

The tile, which is made of unglazed porcelain, has two surface effects, a small diamond style or a larger diamond. Fornacis is also part of the Absolute collection. For internal walls and floors, the porcelain tile comes in 10 sizes with a mosaic option and skirting. Part of the new Absolute collection, the Eridanus structured internal wall tile comes in black or white and two sizes, 100 x 100mm and 50 x 50mm.

Green Floral Mosaic Patio Accent Table

November 8, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

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Rubenstein Public Relations Retained to Publicize the Laurel on Manhattan’s Upper East Side

November 5, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate

Alexico Group has hired Rubenstein Public Relations (RPR) for its 31-story luxury condominium tower at 67th Street and First Avenue, Richard Rubenstein, president of Rubenstein Public Relations, announced today. Designed by the renowned Costas Kondylis & Partners, the Laurel is constructed of glass and Indiana Limestone and has earned LEED certification from U.S. Green Building Council. The building’s 129 residences feature high ceilings,... 

Chicago’s Historic Places Revitalized; 22 Properties to Be Honored at Landmark Preservation Awards

September 4, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

The mansions of magnates, the hotel of presidents, the turn-of-the-century homes of Chicagoans, and other community treasures have recently been restored with special attention to historic architectural features. These and other Landmark buildings and their owners, 22 in all, honored today with the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated... 

Stone Mart Presents Glass Tile Collection for Contemporary Design Projects

August 5, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

Glass tile continues to be a widely used material for creative, contemporary and sophisticated design projects, and can now be found in world-class hotels, luxury estates and other distinctive venues. Stone Mart, one of the country’s leading distributors of imported exotic stone and glass tile, offers an extensive collection of glass tile in its Designer Collection showroom in California. This is an exclusive collection that offers homeowners,...