
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. celebrates the completion of its brand-new store here tomorrow. The 55,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art supermarket, located at 70431 Highway 21 north of New Orleans, features a 24-foot tall open entranceway highlighted by an outdoor farmer’s market featuring fresh produce from local growers. This is the Jacksonville, Fla.-based grocer’s first newly-constructed location since 2004. The Covington location also is the first...

Sybarite’s design for the Marni flagship at the Crystals in Las Vegas was inspired by the image of a cracking whip, seemingly suspended in mid-air as it unfurls. Defining the perimeter, this sinuous ‘lasso’ of stainless steel encircles the boutique, providing hanging space for the RTW collection. At one end it is anchored by the cash and wrap desk, and at the other it morphs into a sculptural wall inset with fibreglass shoe displays. Painted...

Ideal home office scenario. Separate your work environment from your home with a commute of just 50 feet! Rush hour traffic is quail, rabbits, and road runners. The 101 is 15 minutes away and the airport is only 40 minutes. This desert home rests among natural boulder out-cropping’s at the base of Black Mountain surrounded by indigenous plants and commanding views that change throughout the day as the Sun passes over. You are greeted with the...

Looking for a Modernist Architecture of the highest caliber? This home offers a turn-key World-class Modern Design by a award-winning Architectural firm. Like a cool breeze, this home of Steel, Glass, & Concrete floats into the naturalized desert Landscape like a refreshing mirage.The ethereal nature of this desert home is defined by wrap-around galleries of full height, glass halls that flood the home with dappled light and allow access to both...

Despite a slow economy, WorkScapes at Newport Beach is bustling with activity, including a new 3,587 square foot lease, signed by Lionakis, Inc. to accommodate the architectural firm’s growing business. The firm specializes in innovative design that integrates sustainability and technology. In addition to its new Newport Beach location at 20371 Irvine Avenue, Lionakis has offices in San Francisco, Sacramento, Modesto, Reno and Seattle. WorkScapes...

Church of the Reformed Modernist? For those who worship design and architecture, could there be anything better than this historic church renovation? Cathedral-like ceilings (really!) 3 bedrooms plus den, and loft, palatial living-room and dining area, pro-gourmet kitchen, 2 car garage and a wealth of details, all in a superb historic neighborhood location. Completely transformed, it is now a virtual compound of modern design: honed and polished vintage...

A wonderful modern home nestled against the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. Architects Richärd+Bauer have created a perfect expression of contemporary architecture that brings out the best of desert living while maintaining a sense of fun. The acre + lot has great views, and a prized PV area location offering an easy drive to Downtown. Modernist details include dramatic ceiling planes, polished concrete floors, sandblasted concrete block, aluminum, galvanized...

One of the finest examples of modern desert architecture we have ever offered! City-Az/Desert Living selected this internationally recognized, well published, award winning home as one of the ten best examples of Valley Architecture. Superb design and unmatched structural integrity with detailed use of steel, cast concrete and earthen-concrete “poured-earth” construction. Exceptional features include rare select hardwoods, polished concrete...
The first of its kind – floor scrubber, burnisher and vacuum recovery unit powered with an EPA and CARB approved engine – is now available in one machine by Eagle Solutions. The EcoScrub-n-Buff will make a great addition to the janitor’s arsenal of floor maintenance equipment. It can be used on many floor surfaces including tile, VCT, polished or unpolished concrete, marble and terrazzo. The “hybrid” EcoScrub-n-Buff utilizes...
One of the biggest challenges faced by homeowners updating their backyards is determining proper size and placement of a new patio. The Concrete Network has put together a short list of tips covering these challenges. From patio size and dimensions to placement and layout, these tips cover topics such as functionality, shade considerations, types of patios and more. When considering building a patio, it’s important to choose between one large...