JDS Architects client desired a free concept and a new form of living without the stereotypical, enclosed transit ways, like entrance and hallway, but instead open spaces with the entrance area being an integrated part of the kitchen and living room. All glass is glued cold without any profiles. The profiles are also submerged into the floor to avoid any thresholds and obstacles between inside and outside. The continuous floor covering, a natural stone tile in Chinese bleu stone, (1×1m, 50kg...
The Vader House is an extension to a Victorian terrace in the dense inner-city. The high boundary walls, built in disregard of existing height regulations long before such rules were created, permitted a non-standard height along the northern boundary. The roofline then abruptly turns to follow the dictated set-back lines, resulting in a playful and telling interpretation of planning rules. All the new works surround an outdoor courtyard space which becomes the new centre of the house- accessed by...
The two houses are conceived so that despite their respective different positions that influence their natural lighting as well as their boundary conditions and associations with the neighbors, the two proprietors’ residential circumstances are as similar as possible and enjoyable throughout the year. For this reason, the houses are varied as corresponding to their position, which also contributes to their identification. The complex is closed towards the exterior of the site, either by the building...
The general concept for the dental clinic creates a radically new typology. The model of a dune landscape with high points and hollows to hide in, as everybody knows it from the beach, was used as a metaphor for an artificial landscape of undulating folded floors reflected by a ceiling of a similar shape. This creates a space that provides a lush definition of introverted protection without distinct enclosure. Visitors to the Dentist KU64 in Berlin receives a dune landscape in sunny sandy colors....
Kubota introduces the U17 zero-tail swing compact excavator, delivering maneuverability, power and performance even in the most confined work spaces. The U17 provides increased hydraulic flow for fast, responsive operation and heightened traction force for tough backfilling jobs, as well as rubber tracks for a smoother ride and lower ground pressure. On the U17, productivity is maximized with a bucket close to the blade while operator costs are reduced with features like a digital control panel....
The highly anticipated Hyatt at Olive 8 opens its doors in the heart of Seattle’s thriving entertainment and dining district. Located at the corner of Olive and 8th, the new hotel – on track to be Seattle’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified hotel – is a striking addition to the city’s skyline and adds a new, more eco-friendly experience to the Pacific Northwest hospitality market. One of the first in a new generation of environmentally conscious hotels...
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 Urban Lighting. Crafted of aluminum and glass,...
In the next few days, JM will start construction of the first stage of residential units in apartment blocks in popular Silverdal, Sollentuna outside of Stockholm. There has been considerable interest in Silverdalshöjden, which is the name of the project. Half of the apartments are already reserved. Silverdalshöjden is located close to Edsviken and Ulriksdal Castle Grounds. The 4-5-story buildings, which will have bright, plaster facades, will be built in a functional style and placed around an...
Wildeck, Inc. selected the ProMat 2009 International Exposition (Booth 1244) to unveil an innovative and new material handling and storage solution known as the MezzCrane™. Working in collaboration with crane manufacturer, Gorbel in Fishers, NY, Wildeck engineers developed an innovative configuration that can be customized to meet individual customer needs. Heralded as an industry first, Wildeck’s new MezzCrane™ system has been designed to deliver the ultimate in material handling efficiency...
MovinCool announced publication of a new, expanded product catalog that conveniently offers complete features and specifications of all MovinCool industrial spot air conditioners and accessories in a single place. The 12-page catalog, which can be downloaded at http://www.movincool.com/catalog, covers the MovinCool PC7, Classic, Classic Plus and Office Pro® Series of portable spot air conditioners, as well as the latest CM12 model, the industry’s first ceiling-mounted spot-cooling unit. “We...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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