The itHouse by Taalman Koch

Tuesday, March 8th 2011
The itHouse by Taalman Koch

Contemporary house residence design, The itHouse has been built in Pioneertown, California, just outside of the Joshua Tree National Park by Taalman Koch Architects. itHouse is a prefab home package which utilizes a series of components prefabricated off-site in order to better control the construction waste, labor, and quality of the finished product. The design is just great, light and so open, simple yet designed with beautiful aesthetic. the architect... 

Capital Gate – World Most Inclined Tower

Saturday, March 5th 2011
Capital Gate – World Most Inclined Tower

The Capital Gate tower is a contemporary construction building that was designed by RMJM Architects. This tower claimed as the “most inclined in the world” and this tower is submitted an application to the Guinness Book of Records. This Capital Gate is built located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, the iconic tower will lean 4 times as far as Leaning Tower of Pisa. Capital Gate leans westward an astonishing 18 degrees. This absolutely stunning... 

NBBJ and CCDI Break Ground on Hangzhou Sports Park

Wednesday, February 17th 2010
NBBJ and CCDI Break Ground on Hangzhou Sports Park

Like many cities in China, Hangzhou is undergoing rapid urban change. While the city center had historically developed around the West Lake area, opportunities for industry and commerce have shifted the city’s expansion towards the Qian Tang riverfront. New construction has tripled the city’s size in the past 10 years leaving behind a modern architectural fabric that is powerful in scale, yet still in need of public place making. NBBJ, in collaboration... 

Retiring to Cyprus and a Five-Star Welcome at Aphrodite Hills

Thursday, February 11th 2010
Retiring to Cyprus and a Five-Star Welcome at Aphrodite Hills

Generous tax concessions and the five-star facilities at luxury golf spa Aphrodite Hills are making retiring to Cyprus an increasingly popular choice for overseas property buyers, report prestige property experts Savills Select Resorts. Pensions tax is just 5.0 per cent in Cyprus which has one of the most generous tax environments in Europe – an added bonus to go with its 340 days of annual sunshine and warm Mediterranean welcome. The benevolent... 

Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of “The 2010 New Home Collection”

Friday, February 5th 2010
Strong Homebuyer Demand Fuels Robust Opening Sales of "The 2010 New Home Collection"

The Irvine Company announced that the grand opening of “The 2010 New Home Collection” resulted in an astounding 70 home sales — the largest number of new home sales on The Irvine Ranch since 2006. More than 10,000 visitors toured the highly anticipated 2010 New Home Collection – a series of 25 consumer-inspired floorplans by many of California’s most-respected homebuilders – located throughout eight neighborhoods in the acclaimed... 

G1TOWER Scheduled for Completion in April

Saturday, January 30th 2010
G1TOWER Scheduled for Completion in April

Hitachi, Ltd. announced that in April of this year, it will complete the “G1TOWER,” a research tower that is currently under construction at an elevator R&D and manufacturing base in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Measuring 213 meters above ground, this will be the tallest elevator research facility in the world. Utilizing the unprecedented height of this new research tower, Hitachi will conduct verification tests on the world’s... 

Bowen Family Homes to be Building New Homes in January

Saturday, January 30th 2010
Bowen Family Homes to be Building New Homes in January

Bowen Family Homes announced today that it will begin building 43 new homes this month. The new construction will include spec homes and presale homes in 11 of their communities. New construction is being scheduled at Autumnbrooke, Berkeley Chase, Brynfield-Woodvale, Caswell Overlook, Deerfield Green, Hanover Place, Preserve at Johns Creek, Kensington Creek Manor, McGinnis Reserve, Stonehaven Pointe and Willoughby Cove. Autumnbrooke in Buford is... 

Camelback Place Townhome by Al Beadle Architect

Wednesday, January 20th 2010
Camelback Place Townhome by Al Beadle Architect

After creating local treasures like Three Fountains and Paradise Gardens, architect Al Beadle drew the clean lines, soaring windows and dramatic spaces at Camelback Place. This spacious townhome features a private front courtyard, large backyard patio with mature shade tree and a two car garage. The interior has been cohesively remodeled with chef’s kitchen, high-end appliances, marble counter, slate floors on main level, cork flooring upstairs,... 

Precast Concrete Company Announces Green River Parkway Job to be Completed February 2010

Saturday, January 16th 2010
Precast Concrete Company Announces Green River Parkway Job to be Completed February 2010

In its largest east-coast project to date Artisan Precast, one of the nation’s leaders in providing precast concrete barrier solutions, will complete the construction of a wall bordering the Green River Parkway in Stuart, Florida this February. Artisan Precast, based in Los Angeles, offers multiple field-tested products which are available nationwide. As indicated by the Florida contract, the company can provide full turnkey installation at any... 

W Hoboken Hotel & Residences redefines by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects

Wednesday, January 13th 2010
W Hoboken Hotel & Residences redefines by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects

With the recent completion of the W Hoboken Hotel & Residences and two additional projects under construction in Manhattan, the W New York-Downtown Hotel & Residences and 400 Fifth Avenue, Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects (GSAA) is redefining the standard for designing luxury hotels & residences. A new landmark on the New Jersey waterfront is the W Hoboken Hotel & Residences, a 26-story metal and glass building that...