What if the constraints and limitations of architecture became the catalyst for design invention? The award-winning young architecture firm Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis calls their answers to this question ‘opportunistic architecture.’ It is a design philosophy that transforms the typically restrictive conditions of architectural practice—small budgets, awkward spaces, strict zoning—into generators of architectural innovation. Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis...
American Campus Communities Inc., one of the largest owners, managers and developers of high-quality student housing properties in the U.S., announced today that the grand opening ceremony for Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe, is to be held 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15. Speakers include ASU President Michael Crow, Dean Mark Jacobs, Craig and Barbara Barrett, Bayless, and ASU honors students. Tours of the campus...
In today’s rapidly changing world, using renewable resources makes sense, even in the kitchen. Joyce Chen’s burnished bamboo utensils are not only earth-friendly, but beautiful and practical. Bamboo, a grass, grows quickly to harvestable size and is considered an environmentally-sound replacement for slow-growing trees. Stronger than wood, the tools in this set won’t scratch nonstick surfaces and are so tough they won’t swell,...
This beautiful creation is Spotted by Tony Worrall in Preston, Lancashire, England. This is some kind of steel or aluminum or whatever but overall this is so awesome and stunning. via
You are planning to go to Thailand yet don’t know where to go and what kind of resort you are going to visit, here we got a little information about one of Thailand’s best Resort to visit called The Kui Buri Resort. The Kui Buri is The first X2 resort located on virgin beachfront land covering over 4 acres (12 Rai) just 3 hour drive south of Bangkok, and half an hour south of the famous beachside resort town of Hua Hin. This beautiful...
American modern contemporary residence design is done by Workshop for Architecture and Design. This architectural firm have completed the Colman Triplex in Seattle, Washington. This apartment is built in 3,750 sq.ft owner-occupied three-unit apartment building in Seattle, Washington. the design is so simple but has an aesthetic art value in every single part of the design. Colman Triplex apartment is designed just like a box that provides direct and...
Japanese architecture located in Tokyo, Japan called Japanese Residential Design is designed by Wiel Arets. The main theme of this modernj architecture is Given this sophisticated house a small space, the interior of the home is fitted out to powerfully relate to its surroundings, to benefit from the strong double-sided perspectives along the two adjacent streets. The closeness to the immediate neighbours requires walling-off to a high degree, to...
Mergers and acquisitions are shaking up the standings of the biggest mortgage originators, according to earnings data analyzed by http://www.MortgageDaily.com. Mergers will continue to reshape rankings through next year. During the third quarter, Bank of America Corp. reported more residential production than any other lender. In July, BoA acquired Countrywide Financial Corp. — which had held the title of biggest mortgage lender during most...
Charter Real Estate Investment Trust announce a $0.01333 per unit distribution for September 2008. The distribution will be paid on October 15, 2008 to unitholders of record on September 30, 2008. Charter REIT currently has 18,016,858 trust units outstanding. Distribution Reinvestment Plan Charter REIT offers a distribution reinvestment plan whereby residents of Canada may elect to have their cash distributions reinvested in additional units of Charter...
The 2008 ‘international project’ of manufacture B-Line‘s presented the collection of outstanding furniture collection from various designers from various parts of the world, the collection included: the Esa Pouf designed by Kazuhide Takahama, the Spun Coat & Umbrella Stand designed by InTheDetail. and the Kup Table & Manhattan Stool designed by Itamar Harari. via
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
Looking for modern interior inspiration for your office, here we got some preview of the contemporary...
The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
Today’s modern house inspiration is coming from Richard Librach Architect, Toronto-based...
The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
Williams-Sonoma, the company that serves cookware, cooks stool, cutlery, electrics, bakeware,...
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