LandAmerica Moves Forward

LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. announces that the merger agreement previously executed on November 7, 2008 with Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (“Fidelity”) has been terminated. Under the agreement, Fidelity had sole discretion to terminate on or before November 21, 2008. LandAmerica Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Theodore L. Chandler, Jr. said, “We are disappointed with Fidelity’s decision; however, our attention... 

Furniture line by Frank O. Gehry

One of the more spectacular 70s chairs is Frank O. Gehry’s cardboard chair, Wiggle Side Chair, which is made out of 60 layers of closely compressed corrugated cardboard. The chair was actually an experiment, but at its unveiling in 1972 interest was so overwhelming that Gehry re-called the chair shortly afterwards for fear of becoming better known as a furniture designer than as an architect when architecture was his real passion. Luckily, the... 

New Lighting by Yellow Goat Design Company

Yellow Goat Design Company currently working on designing their new elegant and stunning contemporary lighting collection. The collection includes: ginkgo, hanging basket, points, spirals, spring leaded. via

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Floor’s Sustainability and Safety Features Important to Olympic Aquatic Center

The National Aquatics Center or “Water Cube,” a landmark of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, features floor coverings from nora systems, Inc. More than 107,000 square feet of noraplan® mega covers corridors and high traffic areas throughout the center, offering comfort underfoot as well as safety, maintenance and wear-resistant properties important to athletes and visitors to the site.

Gaiam Natural Laundry Drying Rack, Wall Shelf, Extends to 22″

The wooden Wall Shelf Drying Rack is easy to install on any wall surface. You can put the unit on your porch for solar drying, near back door for easy access or in laundry room for indoor drying. You can also use it as a drying rack for flowers, herbs and pasta. This drying rack is constructed using sturdy, unfinished Eastern White Pine with durable Birch hardwood dowels and four Shaker-style pegs. Fully assembled. Includes mounting hardware. USA.... 

The Moodroom Studio-Workshop in Montreal

Fun and playful, that’s the project design of Moodroom studio in designing The “mood” of Moodroom which is a scene or staging of the space, a theme which varies with the seasons and is used as a creative base for the product displays. With new arrivals every month, the visual installations and the product shelving is constantly updated by stylists to suggest new combination or new purposes for each creation. Such a great interior design... 

SGS Netherlands announces new service to mitigate explosion hazards

Explosion hazards are a recognized issue throughout the world but controlling and mitigating these risks remains complex and an ongoing area of concern. Expert knowledge and experience is required to identify, evaluate and reduce such risks to a tolerable level. To cater the demanding needs of the industry, SGS introduced its new service: Explosion Protection offering consultation, inspection and trainings for explosion safety. The European sector... 

The Orcas Residence by Pb Elemental Architecture

Four unit multi-family house living residence project have been done designed by Pb Elemental Architecture. This architect designed this architectural building project located located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. The total area of each of the house is 1,100 sq. ft. The architect designed this residence completed with concrete radiant flooring, custom open riser stairs, two master suites with private baths and a roof deck... 

The Rising Glen Residence by Janna Levenstein

The Rising Glen Residence is a contemporary modern house design which is currently on sale. The designer that is done such a great and well done job in designing this house residence is Janna Levenstein. Taking model of the mid century modern home.This living residence is built and designed in the hills of West Hollywood, California. The 4 bedroom house is set on over a half-acre above the Sunset Strip. Beautiful interior and exterior with awesome...