The SIDE Hotel by Matteo Thun

The “Zen meets Pop” interior of the 5-star SIDE Hotel in Hamburg, Germany had been designed by Italian architect Matteo Thun The characteristic of this hotels is unique, elegant and having such a great spirit of this place. The architect in designing this hotel combining the bold architecture with stunning interior design and constantly changing lighting in a multidisciplinary venture that dialogues with the human senses. Bringing the Rough, smooth... 

Black and Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench

Manually adjusting a wrench to fit particular nuts and bolts can be a real hassle, especially in tight spaces. Enter Black & Decker’s battery-powered Auto Wrench, a phenomenally handy tool that opens and closes with the push of a button. Boasting 220 foot-pounds of torque, this wrench is powerful enough to handle most household tasks, from car repair to fixing leaks. The Auto Wrench is not meant to replace specialty tools like pipe or torque... 

New National Crane NBT 45

The NBT 45, which features National Crane line’s new nomenclature and color scheme, features a 142 ft, five-section boom, which is the longest in its size range. National Crane’s new 45 USt capacity boom truck – the NBT 45 – was mounted on an International 7600 truck and displayed on Navistar’s booth (N2029) at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo this week in Louisville, Ky. National Crane units can be mounted on many... 

New Condo Building in New York

The building is designed by Neil Denari Architects.The name itself, HL23 is derived from the location where this condo is being built which is next to the High Line on 23rd street on the West Side of Manhattan and this Condo Building consists of 14 floor. via

Neutra Collection by Vincent Van Duysen

Neutra Collection of contemporary seating furniture including armchair, easy chair, footrest, lounger and two accessory tables has been welcomed to you by Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen. This architecture and furniture designer has designed this Neutra collection for Tribù, a Belgian outdoor furniture manufacturer. Available in two basic colors white and black this furniture collection designed with Sober elegance that finds expression in clean,... 

Color Trends 2010

Color trends for 2010 take inspiration from a variety of social and economic influences. In addition, living space personalization continues to act as a driver for color change, with accent walls or niche areas appropriate for small doses of high impact, bold color, while using more subtle hues on broad wall areas. Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Paint Quality Institute(sm), states, “More and more homeowners are taking on the task... 

Clerkenwell Apartment by David Chipperfield Architects

Officially for sale at £2.4 million This Clerkenwell duplex penthouse apartment has been listed by The Modern House Estate Agents located in the heart of the Clerkenwell area of London. This apartment which is designed by David Chipperfield Architects offers you with nice and modern 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom completed with great interior and exterior. via

Khan Shatyrys 150 Metre Mast is Up

Designed by Foster and Partners and working together with Co-architects Linea Tusavul Architecture, Gultekin Architecture, The Khan Shatyry Entertainment Centre is done and completed designed located in Astana, the capital city of Kazhakstan, This building is designed with the erection of its 150 metre-high tripod mast. This absolutely stunning building provide a sheltered environment and contain an urban-scale internal park, shops, cafes, as well... 

Green Building Could Triple by 2013, Says McGraw-Hill Construction

The U.S. green building market is accelerating at a dramatic rate, says McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green Outlook 2009: Trends Driving Change report, released today at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Boston, MA. The value of green building construction starts was up five-fold from 2005 to 2008 (from $10 billion to $36-$49 billion), and could triple by 2013, reaching $96-$140 billion. McGraw-Hill Construction’s Green... 

Vader House by Andrew Maynard Architects

The Vader House is an extension to a Victorian terrace in the dense inner-city. The high boundary walls, built in disregard of existing height regulations long before such rules were created, permitted a non-standard height along the northern boundary. The roofline then abruptly turns to follow the dictated set-back lines, resulting in a playful and telling interpretation of planning rules. All the new works surround an outdoor courtyard space which...