World-Renowned Chef Wolfgang Puck Cooks First Thanksgiving at L.A. LIVEs Ritz-Carlton Residences

Kicking off the holiday season, Chef Wolfgang Puck hosted “the first Thanksgiving” at the most exclusive address in Los Angeles, The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE. The critically-acclaimed chef and restaurateur performed a holiday cooking demonstration before a private audience of 50 in the professional Gaggenau kitchen, featured at the model vignette of L.A. LIVE’s distinctive residences. Showcasing the five-star ambiance... 

TexCote Introduces New Recycled Content for COOLWALL(R) System at Greenbuild 2008

TexCote, one of the largest exterior coating manufacturers in the world, refined the composition of its COOLWALL® System to make it even more environmentally-friendly and provide architects with additional LEED credits. The company will showcase this new formulation at booth #1047 at Greenbuild 2008 in Boston from November 19 to 21, 2008. The recycled composition of the COOLWALL® System is made of recycled glass material that gives architects the... 

Top Projects Showcased In Latest Brick Bulletin

The new edition of Brick Bulletin is out – and it features some astounding projects from around the world. Each story dramatically demonstrates the scope of brick and the qualities that have for so long made it a favourite among architects, developers and the public. Among the case studies, there is an eye-catching spatial housing complex in Tokyo, an Australian nursing complex clad in ‘timber’ planks, and a wine factory built by robot bricklayers.... 

Urban Restaurant and Retail Marketplace Plans to Open in Summer 2009

U.S. Equities Realty, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, announced today that it is beginning construction on MetraMarket. Connected to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in the West Loop, MetraMarket is a 100,000-square-foot restaurant and retail development that will enliven the area through its eclectic mix of dining and shopping options. Several of MetraMarket’s tenants are scheduled to open in summer 2009. MetraMarket will... 

Maverick Landing, East Boston. Design by ICON architecture

Maverick Landing sits squarely at the heart of the redevelopment opportunities in East Boston, commanding spectacular waterfront views. This is a LEED certified sustainable development that includes photovoltaic panels and a cogeneration system by ICON architecture. The urban design concept for Maverick Landing removed the monolithic superblock of the existing site and restored the historic neighborhood street pattern, thereby reconnecting the site...