Architectural Resource Wins Multiple Design Awards

Wednesday, December 16th 2009
Architectural Resource Wins Multiple Design Awards

Architectural Resource, LLC, a leading Ann Arbor architectural design firm, was honored at the national Remodeling Show 2009 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards, receiving design awards in seven different categories. This marks the second year in a row that Architectural Resource was the single most recognized firm at this prestigious design competition. The awards included two Gold awards; one for Michigan’s first USGBC LEED for Homes Platinum... 

Floridas Landmark Mansion Just Hit Market for $18 Million

Friday, December 11th 2009
Floridas Landmark Mansion Just Hit Market for $18 Million

Perry Snell’s waterfront mansion, considered as one of the most beautiful homes in Florida, was just listed for $18 million, in the St Petersburg/ Tampa Bay area. Alona Dishy with Realty Executives, who specializes in high end, historic and waterfront homes in the Tampa Bay area, is representing the ownership. Built in the 1920′s on Brightwaters Blvd, (famed multimillion dollar homes that hug the waterfront within minutes of ritzy downtown... 

Phoenix Luxury Home by Architect Logan Van Sittert

Monday, December 7th 2009
Phoenix Luxury Home by Architect Logan Van Sittert

This gracious North central Phoenix Luxury home by Architect Logan Van Sittert AIA offers a timeless elegance and high quality materials very seldom found in today’s throw-away world. located on the charming Wilder Road, this home envelopes you with warm and tradition redefined in a contemporary architectural form. With a healthy palette of renewable and durable materials, this home is naturally efficient and effortlesly “Green”. Widely... 

New Custom Estate Home on The Golf Course in Parkland Golf and Country Club.

Friday, December 4th 2009
New Custom Estate Home on The Golf Course in Parkland Golf and Country Club.

The Villa Positano has just been completed by leading Florida Homebuilder, Landmark Custom Homes. Not only is this home the only brand new “move-in-ready” home available in exclusive Parkland Golf and Country Club, it’s likely one of the only newly completed custom homes available in any new country club community in South Florida. The Villa Positano encompasses more than 11,000 total square feet and is situated on two-thirds of an acre of... 

WorkScapes at Newport Beach Welcomes Lionakis, Inc.

Tuesday, November 24th 2009
WorkScapes at Newport Beach Welcomes Lionakis, Inc.

Despite a slow economy, WorkScapes at Newport Beach is bustling with activity, including a new 3,587 square foot lease, signed by Lionakis, Inc. to accommodate the architectural firm’s growing business. The firm specializes in innovative design that integrates sustainability and technology. In addition to its new Newport Beach location at 20371 Irvine Avenue, Lionakis has offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, Modesto, Reno and Seattle. WorkScapes... 

Morgans Hotel Group Announces the Opening of Ames

Sunday, November 22nd 2009
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... 

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Board Announces Plans to Move and Elevate Building

Friday, November 13th 2009
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Board Announces Plans to Move and Elevate Building

The Board of Directors of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library announced today that it is pursuing a plan to move and then elevate its flood-damaged museum building. The museum building will become part of a new and expanded facility. The 15-year-old structure is an architectural icon in Cedar Rapids and the museum’s red roof rising above the 2008 floodwaters depicted the Cedar Rapids disaster around the world. In an effort to... 

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... 

Alcoas Kawneer Architectural Aluminum Products Enhance Learning in an Environmentally Friendly Way

Saturday, November 7th 2009
Alcoas Kawneer Architectural Aluminum Products Enhance Learning in an Environmentally Friendly Way

The Hot Springs Intermediate School, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, may appear to be an everyday, two-story school. But in taking a closer look at the aluminum, glass and brick building it is apparent that there is much more to the building than meets the eye. Sustainability was a key factor in creating the new school. It was important that the Intermediate School incorporate solutions that help provide a healthy, productive learning environment,... 

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...