Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

November 13, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Flatiron Infrastructure Projects Win Numerous Awards for Design and Construction

Flatiron, one of the nation’s largest transportation and infrastructure contractors, has been recognized with eight industry awards for infrastructure projects, including the Best Overall Award from the Design-Build Institute of America for rebuilding the new I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis after the old bridge collapsed in 2007. The I-35W Bridge project, recipient of more than 20 industry awards to date, was again recognized with the Design-Build... 

Realty Income Retires $100 Million 8.25% Monthly Income Senior Notes Due November 2008

November 18, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Realty Income Corporation (Realty Income), The Monthly Dividend Company announced that it retired all of its outstanding $100 million, 8.25% Monthly Income Senior Notes, NYSE ticker symbol OUI, due November 2008. The CUSIP number for these Notes is 756109203. The 2008 Notes were retired at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2008 Notes, plus accrued interest. Commenting on the retirement of the Notes, Chief Executive Officer, Tom... 

Pelican Bedside Table by Marc Venot

January 20, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Pelican Bedside Table by Marc Venot

Pelican Bedside Table is a contemporary table furniture design from the French designer Marc Venot. The design is so simple yet useful with beautiful aesthetic design with nice looking and clean finishing. Made of wood and chrome steel finish for exterior, with lacquer finish inside, this Pelican Bedside Table is a simple hand movement activates rotation of the receptacle on a central axis, and opens the compartment. Ditto for closing. The fixed plateau... 

Round Oak Classic Queen Anne Style Jewelry Armoire

May 12, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

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The decorative sinks from Elkay

October 21, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The decorative sinks from Elkay

Elkay Canada Ltd. which has been purchased by Novanni Stainless Inc. provides and offers the Elite stainless steel sinks, Pro stainless steel sinks, Wessan stainless steel sinks and Commercial stainless steel sinks for your bathroom and kitchen improvement. Through this decorative sinks collection, This manufacturer offers offer quality, superior craftsmanship and timeless style of Sinks, faucets and accessories designed to stand the test of time.... 

Custom-Bilt Metals FusionSolar™, Affordable Solar Power System

June 18, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement, Real Estate
Custom-Bilt Metals FusionSolar™, Affordable Solar Power System

FusionSolar, from Custom-Bilt Metals, is a more-affordable rooftop solar power generation system integrated within a standing seam metal roof. A turn-key solution, FusionSolar delivers design simplicity, achieves lower installation costs and qualifies for tax incentives. When builders, contractors and homeowners specify FusionSolar with a standing seam roof, they get a complete system, including all necessary components, detailed schematics and specifications... 

Aqua Tower, Chicago by STUDIO GANG ARCHITECTS

December 12, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture
Aqua Tower, Chicago by STUDIO GANG ARCHITECTS

In an increasingly dense city like Chicago, views from a new tower must be negotiated between existing buildings. Aqua tower considers criteria such as views, solar shading and function to derive a vertical system of contours that gives the structure its sculptural form. Its vertical topography is defined by its outdoor terraces that gradually change in plan over the length of the tower. These terraces offer a strong connection to the outdoors and... 

Old Edgebrook District: 6316 North Louise

September 13, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Located in the far northwest side of the city, this district was originally developed in the 1890s as a railroad suburb. It has large lots and is surrounded by the Billy Caldwell Cook County Forest Preserve, giving the neighborhood a rural feel that is unique for the city. This house was constructed in 1937 and had a one-story sun porch located at the rear that was enclosed some time in the past. The owners expanded their master bedroom with a new... 

5 Bedroom Home with Panoramic Water Vistas

January 31, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
5 Bedroom Home with Panoramic Water Vistas

Positioned on over 25mts of waterfrontage this spacious home features a light and airy design that will accommodate friends and family in space and style. Home Features: Five spacious bedrooms, Four luxurious bathrooms, Well positioned kitchen area that looks out onto the water and pool, 2 Pac finishes with gas cooking and loads of cupboard space, Two spacious living areas, Solid timber flooring to the downstairs family area, Massive outdoor entertaining,... 

Fred Rieffel Duo Sofa Wins 2008 Red Dot Award

February 16, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Fred Rieffel Duo Sofa Wins 2008 Red Dot Award

A 2008 Red Dot design award winner Fred Rieffel, has won this competition for the seating furniture design that he has created. The modular Duo Sofa is the design that bring this designer to the top on this award. This Duo Sofa furniture is designed and created for the Mouchamps, France based furniture manufacturer ARFA, Great and absolutely comfortable sofa seating that is designed into three elements and two different heights that discerns itself...