Revitalization Presses Forward on Jekyll Island, GA, First Redeveloped Condominium Hotel Opens Doors This Week

Although real estate development has stagnated in most parts of the country, it’s moving ahead rapidly on Jekyll Island, Georgia. In October, the board of directors for the Jekyll Island Authority approved revitalization plans for the island paradise, and this week Jekyll Oceanfront Resort becomes the first redeveloped condominium hotel to open its doors to owners and guests on this state-owned barrier island. ADVERTISEMENT “During the... 

Executive Centre Reduces Carbon Footprint and Earns Energy Efficiency Award

The Executive Centre on Merchant Street in Cincinnati, a 521,000-square-foot office building housing General Electric and CINCOM Systems, Inc., recently announced completion of building-wide renovations that will drastically reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in its three buildings. As a result of the renovations, the building’s property manager, CB Richard Ellis, anticipates more than $40,000 in savings per year from reduced energy... 

KMC Corporation is Awarded the 2008 Excellence in Construction Award for the Renovation of The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, Florida, USA

KMC Corporation today announced it has been awarded the ABC Florida East Coast Chapter 2008 Excellence in Construction Eagle Award for the renovation of The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach in the category of Renovations between $30-75 Million, at an event held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday, October 24th 2008. The “Excellence in Construction” Awards are presented by each chapter of ABC and are known throughout the industry.... 

Aloft Breaks Ground in Mount Laurel, New Jersey

aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.® and its stylish, new lifestyle brand AloftSM hotels today announces it will break ground on an Aloft hotel in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. City officials, meeting planners and VIP guests are expected to attend the groundbreaking celebration on September 18, a gala event that will include live music by the Hegeman String Band, cocktails and lavish prizes. Owned by Delco Development and developed... 

Blackstone Hotel: 636 South Michigan Avenue

Considered one of the city’s finest historic hotels, the Blackstone is a fanciful example of the “Modern French” style of Beaux Arts architectural style. The hotel was built in 1908 and designed by the prominent architecture firm of Marshall & Fox. Known as the “Hotel of Presidents,” the hotel has hosted a dozen U.S. Presidents and was also the location of the famous “smoke-filled room” where Warren G. Harding was chosen as the... 

Younan Properties to Acquire 180 North LaSalle in Downtown Chicago; Latest Purchase Increases LaSalle Office Holdings to 1.4 MSF

Younan Properties, Inc., one of the nation’s fastest-growing, privately held real estate investment and asset management firms, announced today that it is under contract to purchase 180 North LaSalle, a 38-story, Class A office building in the heart of Chicago’s Central Business District. Younan represented itself in the transaction. Jamie Fink of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. (HFF) represented the seller, Prime Group Realty Trust. Zaya S. Younan,... 

Chicagos Historic Places Revitalized; 22 Properties to Be Honored at Landmark Preservation Awards

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... 

Vermonts Iconic Resort Proudly Becomes The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the introduction of The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village to The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, a glittering ensemble of more than 69 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 26 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. Owned by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the iconic 195-room resort, which has served... 

Boston Childrens Museum Built by Shawmut Design and Construction

Boston Children’s Museum New Addition and Renovation, Boston, MA Multi-phase project within an occupied museum; 23,000 sf new addition onto the existing building included ticket booth, lobby, flexible exhibit spaces, covered outdoor seating, and Adventure Center, hard scaping site work and landscaping;

Luxury high rise lobby design

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