Carpenter & MacNeille Restores Selkirk Ledge

June 11, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
Carpenter & MacNeille Restores Selkirk Ledge

Selkirk Ledge is a massive Shingle Style country home located on Cape Ann, north of Boston. The home’s setting is picturesque – it overlooks the Atlantic Ocean on one side and on the other side offers views of the Annisquam River and a historic lighthouse. The homeowners, who also have residences in Moscow and Luxembourg, were in search of a gathering place where they could be close to their children who were attending school in the U.S.... 

Real Wood Floors: Wood Floors Are Green Building Material

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

One of the big movements in the construction industry right now is green building. Architects and designers are working to implement green building practices in their projects whenever possible. Wood floors are a building product that is recognized as a green building material. One of the most prominent green building organizations is the United States Green Building Council which established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)... 

New miniature slide sleeve valve

March 9, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

Beswick released new ultra miniature M3 threaded slide sleeve valve, M3SV-N. It provides efficient control of gas or liquid in an in-line configuration. The valve can be attached directly in a fluid circuit and does not require panel mounting. The M3SV-N weighs only 4.6 grams and, just as importantly, saves space. It is only about 20 mm long from end to end. The valve is a 2-way device. There is no preferred flow direction. Inlet can be through either... 

Paustian Modular Sofa by Erik Rasmussen

November 14, 2009 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Paustian Modular Sofa by Erik Rasmussen

Paustian Modular Sofa is a popular classic by Erik Rasmussen who started the whole trend of the colorful Lego bricks. Modular sofa was designed back in 1969 – and is still as topical with its unique ability to change expression depending on the module composition and upholstery. It can be composed of modules and corner modules, and you can also get a loose pouf. Sofa modules can be upholstered with textile or leather. Website: www.paustian.dk

The Dress Chair by Anna von Schewen

December 27, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Dress Chair by Anna von Schewen

Provide you with its comfort, the new design of contemporary seating furniture is revealed by the Designer Anna von Schewen. this designer introduced you with the seating furniture collection called the Dress chair. this easy chair has been designer for Swedish furniture manufacturer Gärsnäs. Offers you with the beautiful design that provides comfortable, this chair is a personal interpretation of the timeless club chair which is wrapped in a beautifully... 

Staggered Night Light in Chartreuse Green and Brown Stained Glass

June 12, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Staggered Night Light in Chartreuse Green and Brown Stained Glass Staggered Night Light Series – Adorned Green and Brown This modern night light is a Brazan original design. It was hand crafted using chartreuse green and a heavily textured brown stained glass. Solder and copper wire detailing have been treated with copper patina. It was constructed using the copper foil method. This night light comes with a rotating outlet and 4 watt bulb. It... 

Plastic Lamps from d-VISION at Salone del Mobile

June 11, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Plastic Lamps from d-VISION at Salone del Mobile

Plastic Lamps is found At Salone del Mobile 2010 exhibition, the d-VISION booth is one of the manufacture which exhibit a beautiful lamp called The Poly Lamp (white lamp) and The Organic Plastic Lamp (red lamp), All the pieces were made from plastic, because the work was sponsored by the Keter Group, an Israeli manufacturer of plastic products. Among the lamps that caught our attention were the Poly lamp and the Organic lamp. The Poly Lamp (white... 

Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany

July 18, 2011 Filed Under: Construction
Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany

One of the successful project design in designing a contemporary modern building of UNStudio is The Mercedes-Benz Museum located in Stuttgart, Germany. This museum is an automotive museum and is home to the Mercedes-Benz brand and the international headquarters of Daimler AG. The building’s height and “double helix” interior were designed to maximize space, providing 16,500 square meters (178,000 sq ft) of exhibition space on a... 

The Pasadena Residence of Arthur Swab

April 5, 2011 Filed Under: Real Estate
The Pasadena Residence of Arthur Swab

The old school design of the 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house residence in Pasadena, Californa is being renovated and officially on sale now. This 1959 house used to be the residence of architect Arthur Swab, But now the new owner redesigned this house into a modern one and for sale at $1.75 million. via

Old Chestnut Gate Bombe Console

June 14, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Give your décor a sense of history with this stunning adaptation of the traditional bombé chest. Inspired by a vintage European garden gate, the hand-forged aged iron panel is a wonderfully ornate work of art. Classic details abound. A fossil stone top provides a dramatic display surface, perfect for your prized collectibles. The serpentine base with Old Chestnut Gate finish rests on bun feet. Constructed of hardwood solids and iron, this console...