Historic Michigan Boulevard District: 610 South Michigan

September 10, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

Michigan Avenue is the most enduring image of the Chicago skyline, and the district contains many historically- and architecturally-significant cultural institutions, clubs, hotels, and office buildings. The site was one of only two vacant lots in the district, and the first new construction project in over 50 years. The new 10-story building for the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies has a unique, faceted-glass curtain wall with butt-glazed joints... 

Denewood Versailles Cast Aluminum Three Piece Bistro Set

June 26, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Denewood CFC002P Versailles Green Cast Aluminum Three Piece Bistro Set Versailles collection 3 piece cast aluminum green bistro set. The Versailles Collection is very high quality craftsmanship that will provide years of use. It adds a nice rich look and feel for your patio, which is great to be placed in any area of your yard.Very high quality craftsmanship that will provide years of use/li Will look fabulous in any garden setting/li Adds character... 

W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony

December 4, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony

Today, luminaries of Los Angeles politics, entertainment and business gathered to celebrate the rise of Hollywood’s newest star at the iconic corner of Hollywood & Vine: the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. The “topping out” ceremony offered a dramatic preview of the property in true Hollywood style; complete with aerial acrobats, streaming banners, plenty of cameras and a clear message: Get ready for the excitement coming in November... 

Home Prices Rise in Some Metros, Buyers More Active in Other Areas

November 18, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Four out of five metropolitan areas recorded lower home prices in the third quarter from a year earlier, while existing-home sales fell in 32 states from the second quarter, according to the latest quarterly survey by the National Association of Realtors®. In the third quarter, 28 out of 152 metropolitan statistical areas(1) showed increases in median existing single-family home prices from the same quarter in 2007; four were unchanged and 120 metros... 

MHI Hospitality Corporation Announces Completion of Crowne Plaza Conversion for Hampton Hotel

October 10, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

MHI Hospitality Corporation (Nasdaq: MDH – News) announced today that the Company has completed the conversion of its Hampton, Virginia hotel to the Crowne Plaza® brand, pursuant to a 10-year franchise agreement through its franchising entity, Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc. with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)]. The Crowne Plaza® Hampton Harborside is the Company’s fourth Crowne Plaza® asset and... 

Campbell Hausfeld 2 Gallon Mini Twin-Stack Air Compressor with 1 1/4" 2-in-1 Brad Nailer / Stapler Kit

February 23, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

The Popular Twin Stack Air Compressor is back in a 2 Gallon Capacity that makes it lightweight, easy to carry, easy to store, and provides an even larger reservoir of air for projects. Combined with the 2″ Brad Nailer/Stapler, this kit is ideal for many projects around the house and garage. Ideal for small nailing projects, air brushing, inflation and much, much more!

OASys Hybrid Air Conditioner

July 19, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

Instead of compressors and refrigerants, the OASys from Speakman CRS uses direct and indirect evaporative cooling to provide energy-efficient air-conditioning. It works by running fresh outdoor air through a heat exchanger, followed by a water-saturated membrane that adds humidity and provides filtration.

Elementary School Complex at Techum by Zerodegree Architecture

May 22, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
Elementary School Complex at Techum by Zerodegree Architecture

The project is framed in the Zuidlanden housing urban project that aims to alter the Dutch suburb. Zerodegree Architecture, the Amsterdam-based office of Japanese architect Yushi Uehara, has designed Elementary School complex on the ancient village core of the area. The building stands next to a monument, a farmhouse built in a local style. Under this large roof there are 15 class rooms on three floors, one sport hall and two kindergardens. The building... 

Punk House: Interiors in Anarchy

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

The “punk house” may come in any number of forms. The most common type is often where a large group of like-minded punks cram into a house usually intended to accommodate two or three people, resulting in low rent and, thus, extended hours of leisure for the residents to pursue their true interests. Punk House features features

Scrap Lights by Graypants

November 25, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Scrap Lights by Graypants

Graypants new pieces furniture of lighting collection has been exhibited At ICFF 2009, one of Graypants’s designer Jonathan Junker show the great pendant light design called Scrap Lights in this exhibition. Jonathan Junker is one of the three guys from the Seattle based design studio Graypants that proudly present his beautiful lighting creation. This collection of pendant lights made from salvaged pieces of corrugated cardboard. Great and beautiful,...