The Maison Hermes by Renzo Piano

July 16, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture
The Maison Hermes by Renzo Piano

Designed by Renzo Piano Architect, This contemporary Maison Hermes building is located in the Ginza District of Tokyo. Sitting in a place that is known as the most exclusive and expensive shopping areas in Japan this 6,000 square meter building contains shopping space, workshops, offices, exhibition spaces and multimedia areas all topped by a roof garden. A recess that divides the long facade in two forms a courtyard which provides access to the subway... 

BBVA Tower Madrid

December 6, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
BBVA Tower Madrid

BBVA Tower is a skyscraper on the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid. It is a monolithic building that stands on a square solar, formally separated from its surroundings and that is seen from great distances. Its facade was carateriza by having a series of overlapping rings that mark a horizontal streak on the surface that contrasts uniform vertical. Pictures of alvy, Erazo-Fischer and felipe_gabaldon from Flickr CC

The Anello Lamp from Rolf Benz

August 20, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Anello Lamp from Rolf Benz

Here is a contemporary lighting called The Anello Lamp, One of the collection of the manufacture Rolf Benz. A beautiful and elegant black Foot varnish floor lamp that is suitable for Bedroom, Conservatory, Dining Room, Dressing Room, Hallway/Reception, Kitchen, Lounge, Office, Playroom, and Study/Home Office. The Diameter of Anello Lamp is 40 x 171H cm. Anello also available in table lamp version. via

The Amy, Joey, Julie, and Phil beds from Moller Design

April 30, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Amy, Joey, Julie, and Phil beds from Moller Design

During the 2008 imm cologne show, The manufacture Moller Design introduced their new collection of contemporary bed furniture. The collection includes four upholstered beds (Amy, Joey, Julie, and Phil) and they are all available in fabric and leather covers. so great. via

Mini Theater Lift Cabinet

May 20, 2008 Filed Under: Home Improvement

* Lift System: Patented and proprietary, Touchstone’s lift system is ultra smooth and quiet. There are only 2 moving parts and the electronics are separate from the lift itself. You can set the lift at up or down stopping points to exactly fit your TV Lifts. Each lift hasbeen tested for over 30,000 cycles with a 200 lb. weight, and carry the UL approval. * Universal Mounting System: Comes complete with the easy to follow instructions... 

The Ragatta Day Bed by Lifeshop Collection

August 27, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Ragatta Day Bed by Lifeshop Collection

Lifeshop Collection the manufacture that offer such great range of indoor and outdoor furniture just like Sofas, Occasional Chairs, Cocktail and End Tables, Daybed and Chaise lounge, Ottomans, Benches & Stools, Chests, Consoles, Desks & Bookcases, Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Credenzas, Buffets & Entertainment, Beds, Nightstands and so on. and here they present one of their outdoor furniture collection called The Ragatta Day Bed, a comfortable... 

Zaha Hadid Wins Competition for University Library

February 12, 2011 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Zaha Hadid Wins Competition for University Library

The University of Economics & Business, Vienna officially choose Zaha Hadid Architects to be the architects who designed and built the Library and Learning Centre of this university. Designed to be the centerpiece of the University’s new campus This new Library and Learning Centre provide a significant upgrade to the University’s services. In addition to this new library, the LLC not only provide you with the library function but also it is... 

The Cru Wine Rack from Umbra

September 30, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Cru Wine Rack from Umbra

If you are wine collector and love something unique, here is one of the unique accessories for your wine collection called The Cru Wine Rack. This Cru is Designed by Dennis Lin is for the manufacture Umbra. With diameter 12 x 17 x 6″ (30 x 43 x 15 cm) and made of metal, this unusual wine rack designed so unique and beautiful and can hold six full sized bottles and six half-bottles, the elegant Circular shapes with different attachment points... 

Hurriquake 21-Degree Plastic Collated Stick Framing Nails 4,000-Qty. 2-1/2 x .131-inch

January 4, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

The Bostitch Hurriquake Sheathing Nail delivers outstanding performance in roof, wall, and floor sheathing applications. The nail delivers up to 2-times the resistance to high winds and is rated for hurricane wind conditions and gusts up to 170 MPH. The Bostitch Hurriquake Nail reduces the potential for major structural damage and can offer your home up to 50 percent more resistance to earthquake conditions. With its head and shank technology, the... 

Zero Energy Home Participates in Green Buildings Open House

September 24, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

ZeroEnergy Design, an architectural design and mechanical engineering firm, will be showcasing their newly completed net zero energy home as part of both the 2008 Green Buildings Open House held annually by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) and the National Solar Energy Tour held annually by the American Solar Energy Association (ASEA) as sponsored by the US Department Of Energy. Zero Energy Home The modern Cape Cod residence utilizes...