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....
No other country in the world has seen the creation of so many stupendous structures in recent years as Dubai. Oil deposits have formed the basis for this building boom and have made possible the huge investments in infrastructure over the last few decades. The sheiks love superlatives. At the moment, Dubai is building the largest airport, the largest leisure park and the largest man-made islands. The property company “Emaar Properties PJSC”...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of The St. Regis Bali Resort, located in Nusa Dua, an elite beach enclave on the Southern tip of Bali. Offering an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the best addresses in the world, The St. Regis Bali Resort features 79 luxurious, oversized suites, 42 private villas and two exclusive Residences, as well as world-class restaurants and bars,...
The new Embassy Suites® Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard is open to the public. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the area, the 10-story, 283-suite hotel and conference center offers 80,000 gross square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Featuring a contemporary décor, the hotel is owned by hotel legend Mr. John Q. Hammons and is managed by Springfield-Mo.-based John...
In the UAE’s crowded real-estate market, VIP Waterfront is carving a niche for itself, selectively catering to an exclusive clientele that understands and appreciates royal standards of living. With a team of highly qualified, dedicated professionals experienced in the real-estate markets of Europe and USA, VIP Waterfront has now turned towards the UAE with a fresh perspective on indulgence, the property market, and some prime, luxury real estate...
BRIC International is a full-service, high-end real estate, property management and vacation rental company with offices in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and Scottsdale, Arizona U.S.A., currently operating and managing over 34 million USD in Real Estate Holdings and another 120 million USD under contract, due to release for rent by Q3 of 2009. BRIC International has been chosen by some of the world’s most recognized developers of condominiums and...
The new Andaluz, formerly the La Posada de Albuquerque Hotel, will reopen late this year in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico with a 73-panel solar thermal system from Novan Solar Inc. of Golden, Colorado, that will provide domestic hot water for the hotel. The Novan system is part of the hotel’s redevelopment by Albuquerque developer Gary Goodman, representing one of the first historic remodels in the U.S. to conform to the energy efficiency...
The mansions of magnates, the hotel of presidents, the turn-of-the-century homes of Chicagoans, and other community treasures have recently been restored with special attention to historic architectural features. These and other Landmark buildings and their owners, 22 in all, honored today with the Chicago Landmark Award for Preservation Excellence. ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an honor to recognize these outstanding citizens who are truly dedicated...
Hilton Garden Inn®, one of the fastest growing brands that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, announced today the milestone opening of its 400th location, the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The hotel represents the newest addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of hotels throughout North America and Europe. The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is operated by Bona Building and Management, Ltd., under a license...
Advanced Data Centers (ADC), a leading owner and developer of corporate data centers, announced today that its McClellan Park data center has received Platinum Pre-Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council under the LEED® Green Building Rating System(TM). The McClellan Park facility, located in Sacramento, California, is the industry’s first and only LEED Platinum pre-certified data center. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental...
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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