Schreder Lighting USA Introduces High Styled, Compact Hestia Street Luminaires Featuring Sealsafe Optical System

Saturday, January 31st 2009
Schreder Lighting USA Introduces High Styled, Compact Hestia Street Luminaires Featuring Sealsafe Optical System

Integrating a compact design with high photometric performance and style in street lighting, Schreder Lighting USA introduces Hestia luminaires with the world-famous Sealsafe(R) Optical System, in the United States. Schreder Lighting USA, the newest of the 40-member Schreder Group G.I.E. located in 36 countries on four continents, is marketing the Schreder brand in the fields of Public Lighting, Floodlighting, Tunnel/Transit Lighting, Industrial and... 

Transitional Mediterranean Estate Home Architecture

Sunday, January 18th 2009
Transitional Mediterranean Estate Home Architecture

Decorative stone details, multiple arched-windows, and collonades create a timeless estate within a naturally-wooded site, accented by the tropical pool and rock fountains. [Affiniti Architects]

Bio Base Europe is granted €21 million to become the first open innovation and education center for the biobased economy in Europe

Tuesday, December 23rd 2008
Bio Base Europe is granted €21 million to become the first open innovation and education center for the biobased economy in Europe

On December 12, Europe, Flanders and The Netherlands have joined forces within the framework of an Interreg IV project and allocated €21 million to Bio Base Europe. Bio Base Europe is the largest Interreg project ever granted to the Dutch-Flemish border region. Bio Base Europe will build research and training facilities for biobased activities, in order to speed up the development of a sustainable biobased economy in Europe. Bio Base Europe is... 

Los Encinos House by GLR Arquitectos

Sunday, December 14th 2008
Los Encinos House by GLR Arquitectos

An interesting site with a difficult slope but excellent views suggested a house open to the city. The requirements of the program resulted in a very uncommon house: master bedroom integrated in the main floor, close to the garage and the kitchen and with a minimum of stairs, as well as a two bedroom apartment with an independent access but integrated to the main house, for usually long family visits. Open and fluid space, high ceilings in social... 

BIP Computers Offices Building Design by Albert Mozó

Thursday, December 11th 2008
BIP Computers Offices Building Design by Albert Mozó

This office building rises between two old houses (1936), and spare parts that were not protected by any laws of historical preservation. The set occupies a site that allows a building of 12 storeys and this sets a high value of land, in turn despises the value of any construction that does not bear that height. With these assumptions and with the aim of giving a value of real estate to a new building for only three floors. Was chosen to lift a laminated... 

Besa Lighting Introduces Sophisticated Damask Glass Décors for Wall and Ceiling Luminaires

Wednesday, December 10th 2008
Besa Lighting Introduces Sophisticated Damask Glass Décors for Wall and Ceiling Luminaires

Besa Lighting introduces Black and White Damask Glass Decors for a sophisticated look. These are featured in the Tamburo, Amelia and Slipstream families of wall sconces, pendants and flush mounts, respectively. Besa Lighting is a leading designer and manufacturer of decorative glass lighting. “Our new Damask Glass Decors harmonize functional light with flair, ” explained Rick Cash, CEO and Founder of Besa Lighting. “Great for contemporary,... 

W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony

Thursday, December 4th 2008
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony

Today, luminaries of Los Angeles politics, entertainment and business gathered to celebrate the rise of Hollywood’s newest star at the iconic corner of Hollywood & Vine: the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. The “topping out” ceremony offered a dramatic preview of the property in true Hollywood style; complete with aerial acrobats, streaming banners, plenty of cameras and a clear message: Get ready for the excitement coming in November... 

Wm Ohs Luxury Bathroom Cabinetry Continues to Gain Popularity in Upscale Market

Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Wm Ohs, Inc., renown for its unique, handcrafted wood luxury kitchen cabinetry, continues to attract attention from consumers seeking to enhance or remodel their bathrooms with elegant cabinetry. In today’s market, customers who are building a new residence or planning a renovation project often desire matching or similar cabinetry in the same wood, color, and style throughout their entire home. Other homeowners frequently decide to add a very personal... 

Kimball Hill Homes Suspends New Construction Starts

Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Kimball Hill Homes today announced that as a result of the severe economic downturn and escalating turmoil in the credit markets, the Company has made the difficult decision to begin the wind-down of its operations with efforts to facilitate a sale of its business or a bulk sale of its assets to continue during this period. The Company also filed its Chapter 11 plan, which is supported by the official committee of unsecured creditors and the Company’s... 

Powell Furniture 502-441 – Antique Black Gathering Table

Wednesday, December 3rd 2008

Powell Furniture 502-441 Transitional elements come together in this counter height dining table featuring square tapered legs. The top is Honey Brown finish on Mindy wood with Antique Black with sand through terra cotta finish on skirt and legs. Features: -Honey brown top finish -Mindy wood with antique black finish -Square tapered legs -Stools not included included