Delineative Prairie-Usonian Architecture in Arizona

Thursday, August 13th 2009
Delineative Prairie-Usonian Architecture in Arizona

This is an amazing example of Prairie-Usonian Architecture very unique and rare in Arizona. Perfect scale and proportions attributed to the best principles of Frank Lloyd Wright Organic Architecture, and likely executed by a Taliesin Associate. Beautiful use of Block, Wood, Glass and Terrazzo flooring. Extensive Custom built in cabinetry. The “U” shaped plan is Brilliantly based upon a triangular grid, and opens by walls of glass and french doors... 

Arcadia Ranch in Old Town Scottsdale

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
Arcadia Ranch in Old Town Scottsdale

idden quietly within the East Arcadia district, this little gem is a superb affordable turn key residence. Almost everything is new! This home boasts new landscape, 2 car garage, concrete floors, new pool, new bath rooms, and is move in ready. Enjoy the 3 sets of sliding glass doors which open to the back yard suggesting indoor/outdoor living at its best or maybe a great evening of entertaining. Once outside the new pool is a perfect place to enjoy... 

Paradise Gardens by Alfred Newman Beadle

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
Paradise Gardens by Alfred Newman Beadle

Al Beadle is best known as one of the Case Study architects, and then regionally for his strong influence on desert modernism. Beadle graced the Phoenix Mountain Preserve with his only single family home project, the Paradise Gardens Subdivision. Avant garde for the era, the clean lines, flat roofs, and more open floorplans now have multi-generational appeal. This Saguaro model is in beautiful original condition. It has been well maintained and mechanical... 

Casa De Luz by Charles Schreiber

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
Casa De Luz by Charles Schreiber

Welcome to Casa De Luz, The House of Light. Originally designed in 1962 by Charles Schreiber. Casa De Luz was defined and recently rejuvenated by nationally acclaimed award winning designer Jeffrey Rausch. Defined as The House of Light for its walls of windows, interior glass doors, and upper perimeter clerestory windows. The East floor to ceiling windows capture incredible views of Camelback, minimalist xeriscape, and the lush desert landscape from... 

The Duke Scottsdale by Circle West Architects

Tuesday, July 28th 2009
The Duke Scottsdale by Circle West Architects

The Duke Scottsdale. This innovative 8-unit group of urban condominium homes is perfectly located just south of the Loloma Arts District in Historic Scottsdale. Each home features two bedrooms plus den, approximately 1330+- square feet (+-), private garage and superb AIA Award Winning modern architecture by CircleWest Architects. Minimalist design and Modern finishes: Stainless Steel-finish GE appliances, Stainless Steel kitchen Counters, white glazed... 

Sliding Glass Doors Can Be Decorated

Tuesday, July 14th 2009
Sliding Glass Doors Can Be Decorated

Many homes have at least one sliding glass door and until now, ‘decorating sliders’ really meant hiding them behind closed curtains or blinds. Now you can affordably decorate sliding glass doors with the look of etched or stained glass. Wallpaper For Windows is a special adhesive-free vinyl film that transforms plain glass doors into expensive-looking custom doors. Instead of closed blinds and a dark room, the room is energized with natural... 

OLTRELUCE Design and cutting edge technology

Wednesday, June 24th 2009
OLTRELUCE Design and cutting edge technology

The Oltreluce project was created to bring together contemporary design and the most advanced technology applied to residential doors and windows. The Oltreluce line is characterised by extremely reduced dimensions for the aluminium part, which gives more space to the glass surface. This line was designed based on the “retractable casement” concept that has a single visible aluminium strip as the casement (the part of the window unit that can... 

Vader House by Andrew Maynard Architects

Thursday, March 26th 2009
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... 

Seattles Newest Hyatt Offers a Fresh Twist on Green

Wednesday, February 4th 2009
Seattles Newest Hyatt Offers a Fresh Twist on Green

The highly anticipated Hyatt at Olive 8 opens its doors in the heart of Seattle’s thriving entertainment and dining district. Located at the corner of Olive and 8th, the new hotel – on track to be Seattle’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified hotel – is a striking addition to the city’s skyline and adds a new, more eco-friendly experience to the Pacific Northwest hospitality market. One of the first in... 

The Landmark Plaza Wins New York Regions Prestigious 2008 Restoration / Renovation of the Year

Friday, December 12th 2008
The Landmark Plaza Wins New York Regions Prestigious 2008 Restoration / Renovation of the Year

The iconic Plaza at the intersection of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue has been selected as the tri-state region’s 2008 Renovation Project of the Year by New York Construction magazine, the authoritative industry monthly published by McGraw-Hill. The publication cited the outstanding three-year, $400 million, lobby-to-roof restoration of the legendary landmark. Miki Naftali, President and CEO of El-Ad Group, owner of the storied castle on the...