Chicago-area-based Diliberto Real Estate Services, LLC announces today a Puerto Vallarta, Mexico luxury condominium auction, headlined by two units including one nearly crowning the skyscraping Grand Venetian Bay View Grand, one of the tallest new developments in the hotel district right on a private beach astride the Bahai de Banderas. Originally marketed for nearly $3 million, the penthouse suite will now start at under a million dollars. The...
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...
The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show returns to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment,...
Be right at home in Phoenix’s most modern high-rise. Right in the middle of downtown, just steps from the Light Rail, sporting events, shows, First Friday Art and Music, restaurants, bars, library and more. Unit is highly upgraded, most notably with dark Bamboo flooring that gives the condo a modern open look. Building amenities include full gym, pool, spa, pool table, business center, full kitchen for larger parties, and large outdoor deck...
The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) is to construct a 42-storey building for its headquarters in Addis Ababa. The building will be the tallest building ever in Ethiopia. The design is expected to represent CBE’s status as world class bank and portray its strength. Solidity meets transparency. One of the fundamental values in banking is trust. Solidity and integrity are as much a part of trust as transparency and proximity to the customer. This...
A dazzling fireworks display marked the inauguration of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa (formerly known as Burj Dubai) in downtown Dubai. Burj Khalifa opened its doors to the public who rode Otis double-deck elevators to “At the Top, ” the 124th floor observation deck. At 828 meters high and more than 160 stories, Burj Khalifa is 319 meters taller than the previous record-holder Taipei 101. The official inauguration of...
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...
The company, which launched to global acclaim on January 1 2006, said that the two projects demonstrate the strength of the real estate projects in the Holy Cities, set to be further developed over the next decade. The Al-Tilal Project in Madinah allows Muslims from all over the world to purchase permanent villa homes nearly 10 kilometres from the Prophet’s Mosque. The Royal Clock Tower is the central tower in the Abraj al-Bait Project, 50...
Atkins officially celebrated one of the construction industry’s oldest customs, the structural ‘topping out’ of the 32-storey Iris Bay office and retail tower at Business Bay in Dubai. Aside from the distinctive architectural design of this unusually shaped commercial building, Iris Bay was an early opportunity for Atkins to explore the challenges of sustainable design in a hot climate and incorporates both passive and active environmental...
The new Miller SafEscape ELITE Rescue/Descent Device (RDD) by Miller Fall Protection is the next-generation global solution for rescue/descent that lowers cost of ownership, meets all applicable safety standards throughout the world, enhances safety and is easy to use. An automatic descent control device designed to evacuate or rescue personnel from an elevated height, it can accommodate one or two users simultaneously, on multiple descents. It is...
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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