This elegant home is located in the heart of Arcadia with a large front and back yard with fantastic views of Camelback Mountain. The home design has been beautifully renovated inside and out. The Landscaping and patios have just been completed, maximizing Arcadia’s natural beauty preserving the lush vegetation of the neighborhood. The unparalleled personal attention that went into this project will not go unnoticed, built with the attention...
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...
The contemporary three-story home was appraised 18 months ago at over $2.2 Million Dollars. It is uniquely situated on almost 2 acres, with lakeside access to the rear of the estate, and a breath-taking view of another section of the lake in front. The home features soaring ceilings and stunning hardwoods. Besides the four bedroom, four bath home, a separate mother-in-law suite with 1.5 baths also resides on the estate, as does a lakeside kitchen...
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 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...
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...
Decoustics, the custom suspended ceilings line from CertainTeed Ceilings, recently announced that its Quadrillo®, Solo™ and Solo M™ ceilings products are now Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified (SW-COC-004048). This certification guarantees the wood used to manufacture the products is from a certified forest that utilizes environmentally responsible practices that protect soils, waterways and wildlife with respect to workers and neighboring...
This grand and elegant neo-Italian Renaissance mansion is exceptionally wide (45’) and one of the largest and most important townhouses in New York. Commissioned in 1922 by Julius Forstmann, a prominent German merchant, the house was designed by C.P.H. Gilbert, the renowned architect who created majestic mansions for the leading families of the city. Behind a stately and distinguished limestone façade are five floors with an additional garden level...
Located in the coveted pre-war condominium The Sweeney Building, this sun-filled corner 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath apartment features well-proportioned rooms, en-suite marble baths and California-style closets in both bedrooms – a true two bedroom with windows! Exposures south and east from the oversized windows, this unit is perfect for living and entertaining. Other features include open chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances; including...
The Pinnacle House by Richard Cole Architecture is the result of major alterations and additions to an existing 1950′s house with spectacular views from Bilgola Plateau over Avalon Beach. An “L” shaped plan was developed to capture the northern sun and create a contained external space on the spectacular but exposed site. Working in a close collaborative process with the owner builder, the project features off form concrete floors...