The Rosa Parks Transit Center, a new multimodal facility in downtown Detroit, has been completed. The $22.5 million project was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT). Located at Michigan and Cass Avenues, the Rosa Parks Transit Center is a 25,000-square-foot indoor facility with over two acres of exterior transit access. It enables customers to make connections to 21 DDOT bus routes, the...
This is a retro-esque side table with a lot of personality, if Pee-Wee Herman had an elegant side table to accent his playhouse this would be it. The entire table is handmade, the table top is made of high quality MDF the edges are beveled and painted in a calm, glossy sky blue. The top measures 21″ inches long by 13″ inches wide. The legs are of furniture grade pine and taper in an elegant manner to the floor. Although the table is a...
The world still has very famous historic hotels which still maintain the charm and atmosphere of times gone by, when royals, aristocrats, artists and other celebrities in the world of politics, culture, science, entertainment used to walk over the red carpets laid for them. One of these examples is without doubt the Gran Hotel Duchi of Trieste, which overlooks one of the most beautiful Italian squares, the Piazza Unità d’Italia in Trieste. In...
DuPont announced that Sorona® renewably sourced fiber is now available for the commercial carpet industry. Carpet made with DuPont™ Sorona® fiber offers customers uncompromised performance plus the added benefit of an environmentally sustainable offering. Sorona® polymer for commercial carpet is 37 percent renewably sourced by weight. Carpet made with Sorona® can contribute to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) credits in...
Hitachi Power Tools announced its new 10-Year Lithium Ion Tool warranty. Every Hitachi cordless power tool is designed to the highest standards and is rigorously tested for both performance and durability. Hitachi is proud to offer an exclusive 10-year Lithium Ion tool warranty to the original purchaser on HXP Lithium Ion cordless tools. This Industry Leading 10-year Lithium Ion tool warranty is retroactive and applies to Lithium Ion tools purchased...
Franklin Electric, a global leader in the production and marketing of water and fuel pumping systems, takes bold steps into the competitive water gardening industry. The financially strong, US-based company is investing heavily to prove their commitment to growing the water gardening and outdoor living markets while providing energy efficient and environmentally safe products. In less than three years, Franklin Electric acquired two respected industry...
Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced that it has entered into a management agreement with The Intermark Sdn Bhd, signifying the debut of the award-winning, upscale hotel brand, Doubletree by Hilton, in Malaysia. The Crown Princess Hotel in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur will undergo a multi-million dollar redesign and renovation during the next several months to become re-branded as the Doubletree by Hilton™ Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Scheduled...
Even before the economic stimulus package goes before Congressional vote, the BetaLED™ manufacturing plant is ramped up to manufacture LEDway™, environmentally-friendly LED (light-emitting diode) streetlights, to meet increasing demand from cities across the country. “Governments, municipalities and utilities are planning energy savings and sustainability into their proposals for economic stimulus monies,” says Alan Ruud, president of Beta...
Situated on the top of the Sierra Madre Oriental, in the area of Palmillas, in Garza Garcia, the House towers seeks to establish an intimate contact with the natural environment in which it finds itself. Relatively open to the street, access to the house is through a source, from which emerges a tree so impressive in its size as for its beauty. Once at the gate, we get a big door in the form of a mural done on the basis of marble, wood and steel. At...
Metron glass tiles are the first patterned tiles to feature chip mosaic and inlaid motif. They are designed with the aid of computers allowing for versatility and manufactured using laser-cutting, resulting in a smooth level and seamless surface. Bisazza is working with 15 top designers and artists on several ranges of pattered tiles. Other glass tile ranges include Decori and Codex/Logos.
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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