Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Development

February 17, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Development

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has selected Aloft Tallahassee Downtown as the 2009 New Build of the Year Award winner at the recent Starwood North America Owners Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 162-room property was developed by McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc., of Gainesville, Georgia, and is owned and managed by McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. of Tampa, Florida. Aloft Tallahassee Downtown opened in August 2009 at 200... 

Solar Innovations, Inc. Completes Several Sports Venue Folding Glass Wall Projects Across the Country

February 17, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Solar Innovations, Inc. Completes Several Sports Venue Folding Glass Wall Projects Across the Country

Solar Innovations, Inc., a custom manufacturer of residential and commercial folding glass walls; greenhouses; conservatories; sunrooms; tilting, sliding, and stacking glass doors, walls, windows, and screens; completes several sports venue folding glass wall projects across the country. Solar Innovations® folding glass wall systems are commonly incorporated into retail, restaurant, and hospitality projects, creating flexible commercial space. The... 

Modern Home Design with a Mid-Century flair

February 12, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Modern Home Design with a Mid-Century flair

Here’s your next home! Why mess with a remodel when you can gain all the love and labor it took to create this custom architectural design at a fraction of the original cost? This comprehensive 2008 remodel/update of this three bedroom home includes so much: Master suite with two W/I closets, remodeled baths including master suite addition, Door and Window replacements, New HVAC and distribution, Soaring ceilings, new flooring, fireplace, window... 

Mid-Century Modern Valle Vista Condos Designs

February 12, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Mid-Century Modern Valle Vista Condos Designs

Here’s one for you that’s easy to enjoy: Valle Vista Condos are located in Scottsdale’s Downtown core which offers not only one of the most walkable locations in the Valley, but one of the most interesting and diverse architectural areas as well. Just like the other adjacent vintage Mid-Century Modern designs, this hip condo home offers a strong architecture and clever floorplan. This lovely 2 bedroom loft home is a tremendous value: Great updating... 

1965 Block Ranch Home with Modern Retreat

February 12, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
1965 Block Ranch Home with Modern Retreat

Hayes McNeil and Christoph Kaiser of Plus Minus Studios transformed this unassuming 1965 block ranch home into a modern oasis. Taking advantage of location and views of Squaw Peak, all details were thoughtfully executed. Smoothed walls, all new aluminum dual pane windows/doors, lighting, honed concrete floors, Hand Made butcher block style wood and steel (made reclaimed wood) kitchen island, Bosch appliances, Ann Saks tile, Toto, tankless hot water... 

LMN Architects-designed Vancouver Convention Centre West

February 11, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
LMN Architects-designed Vancouver Convention Centre West

As media from around the world descend upon Vancouver, B.C. for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games, they will experience in the Games’ broadcast media center an unparalleled model of sustainability. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects, in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the Vancouver Convention Centre West (VCC) has just been awarded LEED® Canada Platinum certification, the first convention centre project in the... 

Kelly Hoppen Interior Designer Launches Plantation Shutters Collaboration

February 9, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Kelly Hoppen Interior Designer Launches Plantation Shutters Collaboration

London based interior designer Kelly Hoppen is well known for an opulent clean interior style which created the perfect match for the UK’s premier shutters installation company Shutterly Fabulous. Together these two expert interiors companies have launched a stunning new range of wooden shutters. Kelly Hoppen is renowned for creating designs for private and commercial clients across the globe and has used Shutterly Fabulous for window coverings... 

Back Woods Art Custom Wine Racks

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Back Woods Art Custom Wine Racks

Back Woods Art has created a variety of wine racks and accessories that are unique in design, and are a perfect addition to the homes of any wine enthusiast looking for a fun way to display their treasures. Back Woods Art takes wine racks to a new level. Each wine rack is hand crafted from one of the many logs she finds on her property and beyond in the Rocky Mountains. Back Woods Art creates wine racks in a variety of shapes and sizes. She has... 

Tempest Holdings Launches ShoeTrap Closet Shoe Storage Systems

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Tempest Holdings Launches ShoeTrap Closet Shoe Storage Systems

ShoeTrap™ was created to simplify closet shoe organization. Currently available in three sizes and three popular wood finishes to suit most home décors, the individual ShoeTrap™ displays can easily be arranged to fit tight spaces within a closet, or stacked into a custom furniture piece in an open room. A drop front glass viewing pane allows quick identification of shoes while keeping them dust free. All ShoeTrap™ interiors are lined with genuine... 

Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

Owners Umberto Gibin and chef Staffan Terje saw the need for a more casual option to serve the neighborhood, and when a space next door became available, they engaged CCS Architecture to develop a trattoria that would convert to an enoteca or wine bar at night. The result is Barbacco Eno Trattoria. Barbacco, with 66 seats, occupies a long, narrow room within the 1912 Hind Building. Inspired by traditional wine bars in Milan and Rome, the space is...