Santa Clarita Named Los Angeles County’s Most Business-Friendly City for 2008 by Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation

November 20, 2008 Filed Under: Real Estate

The City of Santa Clarita is the most business-friendly city in Los Angeles County, according to the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). The award was presented to the City of Santa Clarita at the 13th annual Eddy Awards at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. The City of Santa Clarita was recognized among a highly competitive group of cities with populations over 50,000, including Pasadena, Cerritos, Glendale, and Long Beach. “We... 

Skanska to develop and construct “Green Building” on Universitetsholmen in Malmo, Sweden

September 4, 2008 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction

Skanska is continuing with development of the Universitetsholmen in central Malmö. The office building, designated “Bassängkajen,” will be built in seven stories and comprise a total of 19,000 square meters in two stages. Skanska’s investment in the first stage involving 10,000 square meters amounts to about SEK 240 M and is scheduled to be completed in autumn 2010. The new property is expected to be one of the first in Malmö to fulfill the... 

Refabricating Architecture: How Manufacturing Methodologies are Poised to Transform Building Construction

November 16, 2008 Filed Under: Construction

This thought-provoking book presents a compelling argument for moving architecture from a part-by-part, linear approach to an integrated one that brings together technology, materials, and production methods. Using examples from several industries that have successfully made the change to an integrated component approach, these visionary authors lay the groundwork for a dramatic and much-needed change change

House on Lot 23 by Juan Esteban Correa Elejalde

November 3, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
House on Lot 23 by Juan Esteban Correa Elejalde

A Contemporary Holiday house residence that designed to spend the time together enjoying the beautiful day with the family is done by Colombian architect Juan Esteban Correa Elejalde. This architect has designed a hillside house for a family to spend their weekends and holidays in. The design is so nice and clean. open spaces design to let the fresh air and natural site of the surrounding can be viewed, the interior and exterior is designed so EUROPE... 

FlatFish no 1 by Designers at Large

October 5, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
FlatFish no 1 by Designers at Large

Feeling Frustrated living in a small apartment that don’t have enough room to placed any furniture both table or seating is now can be solved by the contemporary furniture that has been design by Kevin Wharton of Designers at Large. This designer show his attractive furniture collection at the IDSWest design show in Vancouver, Canada. Kevin was exhibiting the FlatFish no.1 prototype, which is designed to be used in small apartments, and can... 

Bosch 1591EVSK 6.4 Amp Barrel Grip Jig Saw

February 8, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

When we first heard of barrel grip jig saws, we were pretty skeptical about the comfort and control they could offer, since we were so accustomed to the typical top-handle design. It really was a genuine surprise to feel the difference. The control is amazing, and cutting scrollwork is an absolute delight with this saw, something we can’t honestly say about most top-handle models. With this design, it almost feels as if the cutter is an extension... 

The Drop Stool Series by Jacob Marks for Skram

November 30, 2010 Filed Under: Home Improvement
The Drop Stool Series by Jacob Marks for Skram

Stool Furniture collection called The Drop Stool Series found At the 2009 International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) designed by Skram Furniture. This manufacture furniture has present you their stool series as the debuted in this furniture exhibition that has been designed by American designer Jacob Marks. The initial release of Skram’s Drop Stool Series is a loose grouping of four pieces, bound by function and material. The Drop Stools are... 

Arcos Dining Table Furniture Collections Zuo Modern Furniture Zuo Modern Dining Sets

September 28, 2007 Filed Under: Construction

This table is made from a wood veneer frame,steel attachments and a clear tempered glass. Item Dimensions: Width: 35.5″ Length: 59″ Height: 25.5″View product details at Amazon

Cake and Saboo from MOBAN

April 11, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
Cake and Saboo from MOBAN

Here are the new collection of contemporary outdoor furniture collection from the Thailand based manufacturer MOBAN. This collection from the manufacture includes Cake, a set of table and stools and Saboo seating. Cake is construct of recyclable plastic and wrapped with polyamide-jersey base cloth stools and stainless steel and tempered glass table. While Saboo is an outdoor daybed lounger made from recycled polypropylene, stainless steel and teak.... 

the Glass Fish Bowls and the Glass Soft Vases from Vera Wang

August 10, 2011 Filed Under: Home Improvement
the Glass Fish Bowls and the Glass Soft Vases from Vera Wang

It is quite unexpected that these two collection of contemporary glass art are Spotted at Vera Wang. They are the Glass Fish Bowls (left) and the Glass Soft Vases (right). Two beautiful Glass design that are not only a pleasure to own, but they also make unusual and unique gifts. Both of them designed in style and innovative approach to decorative and artistic glass works. via