A triumph of modern architecture in an Alpine setting

February 25, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
A triumph of modern architecture in an Alpine setting

Schooren des Alpes is a 21st-century take on the Tyrolean ski lodge – a bold departure from the traditional ski chalets. Nestled into the pristine Tyrolean paradise Kappl, 4 kilometres from Ischgl, Schooren des Alpes is uncompromisingly modern, but its architecture complements the magnificent scenery spectacularly. Only 12 sleek and ultra-modern mountain homes are available for sale – this is limited edition Alpine living at its best. The serene... 

Barbacco in San Francisco by CCS Architecture

February 5, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
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... 

Factory Expo Home Centers to Exhibit a Mobile Home in 5th Annual Arizona Home & Garden Show

December 23, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Factory Expo Home Centers to Exhibit a Mobile Home in 5th Annual Arizona Home & Garden Show

Factory Expo Home Centers announce that it will exhibit a new cottage style Mobile Home in the 5th Annual Arizona Home & Garden Show. The event that homeowners and green thumbs throughout the Valley have been waiting for, the Home & Garden Show will be returning to Phoenix on January 8th, 2010 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The 3 day show will feature thousands of square feet of exhibits highlighting the latest in home and garden products... 

Intelligent Office Opens Fairfax Location

November 25, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Intelligent Office of Fairfax, part of the Intelligent Office network that spans North America, announced the December 1 opening of its location here to serve the needs of Northern Virginia enterprises that require a Class A office environment with professional reception services, administrative support, leading technology/communications, and access to more than 50 locations in the United States and Canada. Intelligent Office serves the needs of the... 

Green Architecture (25th Anniversary Special Edtn)

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture

When is a house ecological? Does the use of natural materials and solar cells on the roof make a building an example of “green” architecture? Perhaps even Antoni Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright designed “greener” buildings than most contemporary architects, whose low-energy houses scarcely differ outwardly from traditional ones.James Wines puts up the various – and and

Tony and Jeff Vallone to Open New Restaurant in Weingarten’s River Oaks Shopping Center

October 13, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

Weingarten Realty Investors announced that iconic Houston restaurateurs Tony and Jeff Vallone will open a new signature bistro and wine bar at River Oaks Shopping Center in early fall 2009. The yet-to-be-named Italian restaurant and wine bar will be a highlight of the newly redeveloped northwest corner of the center, located at the intersection of Shepherd and West Gray. Featuring a first-floor dining room and outdoor dining area and a second level... 

Top Projects Showcased In Latest Brick Bulletin

October 4, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

The new edition of Brick Bulletin is out – and it features some astounding projects from around the world. Each story dramatically demonstrates the scope of brick and the qualities that have for so long made it a favourite among architects, developers and the public. Among the case studies, there is an eye-catching spatial housing complex in Tokyo, an Australian nursing complex clad in ‘timber’ planks, and a wine factory built by robot bricklayers.... 

Art Cave by Stageberg Architecture: Tim Bade, Jane Stageberg AIA, Martin Cox

August 30, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

The project is a cave for contemporary art, located on a site in Napa Valley that includes an active vineyard, an 1870 farmhouse, and a collection of outdoor artworks. The clients have an extensive collection of contemporary art. Many works are large in scale or otherwise best experienced in an environment more appropriate than the existing traditional interior. The aim of the project was to add a 6,000 square foot controlled environment to house...