Industrial Online Auction Company AssetNation, Inc. Formed

AssetNation, Inc. was formed to be the world’s leading industrial online auction provider. AssetNation has created a global marketplace that assembles some of the strongest brands in the online auction community, which include SalvageSale, SalvageSale Ltd (UK) and CapitalAssetSale. The flagship brand, SalvageSale, supports commercial property and casualty insurance companies by dramatically increasing recoveries on damaged commercial and industrial... 

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... 

The Classical Language of Architecture

Classical architecture is a visual ‘language’ and like any other language has its own grammatical rules. Classical buildings as widely spaced in time as a Roman temple, an Italian Renaissance palace and a Regency house all show an awareness of these rules even if they vary them, break them or poetically contradict them. Sir Christopher Wren Wren

Refabricating Architecture: How Manufacturing Methodologies are Poised to Transform Building Construction

This thought-provoking book presents a compelling argument for moving architecture from a part-by-part, linear approach to an integrated one that brings together technology, materials, and production methods. Using examples from several industries that have successfully made the change to an integrated component approach, these visionary authors lay the groundwork for a dramatic and much-needed change change

On Architecture: Collected Reflections on a Century of Change

The architectural revolution of the twentieth century as witnessed by America’s preeminent architecture critic. Known for her well-reasoned and passionately held beliefs about architecture, Ada Louise Huxtable has captivated readers across the country for decades, in the process becoming one of the best-known critics in the world. Her keen eye and vivid writing have reinforced to readers readers

Golden Oak MIMOWCB Mission Modular Office Computer Base

Golden Oak MIMOWCB Marked by sharp right angles and the tight grain beauty of rift-sawn North American Red Oak veneers, Mission is a classic blend of Craftsman and Spanish designs. This dramatic yet straightforward architecture inspired the arts and crafts and art nouveau domestic styles, characterized by simplicity and function. Golden Oaks line mixes understated accents accents

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.... 

HOK and Biomimicry Guild Form Alliance to Integrate Natures Innovations in the Design of Buildings, Communities and Cities Worldwide

HOK and the Biomimicry Guild have forged a first-of-its-kind alliance linking the natural and built environment. This exclusive relationship between one of the world’s largest architectural design firms and the only bio-inspired innovation company will integrate nature’s innovations in the planning and design of buildings, communities and cities worldwide. Established by biologists Janine Benyus and Dr. Dayna Baumeister in 1998, Biomimicry... 

Pinzon Moroccan End Table

Featuring a dramatic open design inspired by the architecture of Morroco, this end table is a handsome addition to any décor. Standing 24-3/4 inches tall, the 24-inch square table features an open design at the base that creates a spacious silhouette. Curved rattan poles are connected with leather strapping to create the open pattern. Rattan, a very good material extensively used to make wooden furniture, is harvested from palm trees. Rattan is... 

Pinzon Moroccan Coffee Table

Featuring a dramatic open design inspired by the architecture of Morroco, this coffee table is a handsome addition to any décor. Standing 18 inches tall, the 40-inch square table is substantial in size, yet the open work of the base creates a spacious silhouette. Curved rattan poles are connected with leather strapping to create the open pattern. Rattan, a very good material extensively used to make wooden furniture, is harvested from palm trees....