Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

Owners Umberto Gibin and chef Staffan Terje saw the need for a more casual option to serve the neighborhood, and when a space next door became available, they engaged CCS Architecture to develop a trattoria that would convert to an enoteca or wine bar at night. The result is Barbacco Eno Trattoria. Barbacco, with 66 seats, occupies a long, narrow room within the 1912 Hind Building. Inspired by traditional wine bars in Milan and Rome, the space is... 

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CircleBath Hospital by Foster + Partners

CircleBath is Foster + Partners’ first hospital and the first in a programme of new independent hospitals which offer a radical departure from orthodox approaches to hospital planning. After a period of commissioning, CircleBath is expected to open to patients in February. The compact design encourages a sense of community and well-being with facilities more comparable to a luxury hotel rather than a traditional hospital. The three-storey hospital... 

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Momentary City – CR Land Hefei Dongdajie Sales Pavillion

Like many other cities in China, Hefei is undergoing a rapid transformation. The original urban fabric was torn apart and discarded, replaced by giant blocks of anonymous structures and forms. The present Hefei is just a fleeting moment on its relentless march toward the future. So, we call it a “Momentary City”. The neighborhoods that were demolished and the new sites that are under construction fill this Momentary City with scabs. We try to... 

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Guardian ClimaGuard Low-E High Performance Glass

Careful glazing selection for specific applications (considering things like climate, orientation, and building type) is critical for optimal energy performance and occupant comfort. Guardian’s ClimaGuard 75/68 is a good choice for the solar-exposed sides of buildings in cold climates where both high solar gain and low heat loss are desired. A U-value of 0.28 (or in triple-pane applications as low as 0.15) keeps heat in, but still allows 75 percent... 

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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... 

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Military History Museum, Dresden, Germany

Located in the northern part of Dresden, a spectacular museum development is taking shape – an eye-catching structure from the renowned architect, Daniel Libeskind. His concept, split between the old and the new, was the eventual winner of the architectural design competition: the former Saxonian arsenal building restored to its original state and supplemented by an integrated, modern new structure. A bold, almost 100-metre long wedge construction... 

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Red Hawk Casino Gears Up for Opening, Announces Property Details

With construction 95 percent complete, Red Hawk Casino is excited to announce several property details that will distinguish it as the premier gaming destination in Northern California. When the property opens later this year, Red Hawk Casino will feature approximately 2,000 slot machines and 75 table games, six restaurants, four bars, more than 3,000 lighted and covered parking spaces, and a gift shop featuring unique merchandise. Red Hawk Casino... 

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MonierLifetile Concrete Roof Tile Is at the Top of the List for Fire Safe Building and Remodeling

Practically everyone has seen television news coverage of homeowners hosing down their roofs while flames threaten to destroy their property. Wildfires cannot be avoided but proper building techniques have proven to greatly reduce the threat to homes and businesses. Concrete roof tile is an important part of the fire safe building equation. The 2007 wildfires in Southern California wreaked a path of destruction but there were communities where fire-safe... 

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Northern Classics 2-Shelf Nightstand

Nightstand with Two Shelves, by Old Adirondack: For the book lover this nightstand is a dream come true. No longer will you need to pile books, papers and glasses on top of your nightstand only to find them tumbling to the floor in total disarray. With this nightstand you will have ample space for everything that you need at your bedside. So pile up your pillows, grab your favorite book from one of the shelves and read until dreamland approaches....