'Electronic City': Quirky love story Nov 22, 2008
Hotel rooms always boast similar architectural designs, similar wallpapers, similar furniture, and even similar reproduced impressionistic paintings, Wawan said. Shopping outlets in every airport now look alike and sell the same stuff you never need, he added. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Chinese animal rights victory takes cats off the menu Nov 15, 2008
We take a look at fashion icon Mark Cheung's show, with its rich colour palette and ancient architectural designs. Nov 1 2008. (Yahoo News -- Animal Rights & Welfare)
High bids forcing WSU to revise wellness complex Nov 15, 2008
Core elements of the building will not be trimmed, and the complex should still resemble architectural designs released by the university in the past, he said. It s a matter of math, Lohide said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Praise for SA ecolodges Nov 12, 2008
Last Updated: 09:04am 12 Nov 2008. 15 19 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
The Steak N Shake Company Reports Full Year and Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2008 Results Nov 11, 2008
A summary of significant non-cash write-offs and other expenditures incurred in the fiscal 2008 fourth quarter resulting from these strategic changes is listed below: (Amounts in $000s) Non-cash charges: Disposal of software and architectural designs $2,190 Disposal of uniforms 400 Other non-cash charges 1,036 $3,626 Other expenses: Severance (1) $1,450 Proxy fees 500 Consulting fees for a fixed asset tax study 435 Accelerate repairs and maintenance 355 $2,740 Total $6,366 Net of tax $4,074 (1)... (PR Newswire)
Volunteering Nov 9, 2008
Gift: Architectural designs for Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston. I just finished up the plans for a 1,100-square-foot home in Needham. (Boston Globe)
Hospital designs differ, with a common purpose Oct 24, 2008
About 120 community leaders were given their first glimpse of architectural designs for the massive rebuilding and expansion of Stanford University's hospitals and medical center Monday. On Tuesday, officials continued informational-outreach meetings to neighborhood groups in Palo Alto. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
New design for $52.4 million expansion of Heritage Center in Bismarck to be unveiled Oct 15, 2008
BISMARCK New architectural designs and a detailed model showing the second phase of expansion of the North Dakota Heritage Center are being unveiled at eight luncheons across the state this month. The luncheons, sponsored by the State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND) and its Foundation, will show detailed design concepts for the 52. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
TORRE: Changing face of fans Oct 8, 2008
That's no accident: Ever since Baltimore's Camden Yards ignited the stadium-building revolution in 1992, the architectural designs of arenas have precisely targeted a demographic that wears pinstripes -- and not the ones on a replica jersey. "If this downturn continues to have less of an impact on sports than previous periods," Leeds said, "it's in part because in terms of gate attendance, the business has hitched its wagon to the higher-end customer.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Government, local partners to raise funds for western railway line Sep 19, 2008
He described the report as very impressive, saying "The report went far to give architectural designs and recommended funding sources". The Chinese Ambassador Yu Wenzhe said Ghana and China's economic relations remained strong, and expressed his government's further commitment to assist Ghana to attain middle income status by 2015. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Even in downturn, condo developer sells units Sep 16, 2008
As part of the licensing agreement with Epcon, Wahlen receives architectural designs, plans and other services from the Ohio company. Epcon also receives a small percentage of the sale price from each condo sold. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Jail expansion could happen by spring Sep 3, 2008
Both jail pods proposed in the architectural designs are replicas of the current pod in size and structure, coming in at 28,300 square feet. The Justice Court and morgue combined are 9,500 square feet. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Sawiris unveils "real-life" village Aug 17, 2008
The Egyptian billionaire this week presented the architectural designs for his "CO2 neutral" village, which will include a luxury hotel, sports complex and 18-hole golf course. "I'm really happy because today is the last day of all the regulations. We've handed in everything necessary to receive a final permit," he told swissinfo on Monday. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Exploring Algeria with a sense of humor Aug 10, 2008
Numerous streets, buildings and places built during the colonial era have retained their French names and their architectural designs are well-maintained. This sight made me think of Indonesia, where most historical buildings have been left in a state of neglect or destroyed to make way for shopping malls. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Teachers recall trip to China Aug 7, 2008
The mix of old and new are very apparent in Beijing where huge metal buildings and wonderful architectural designs are a contrast to residents living a very simple lifestyle. My favorite part of the city, said Carlson, was the little parts you where you see the people making their food, selling their wares and quite literally carrying their lives on a cart. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
San Antonio green homebuilder creates incentives to lure in buyers Jul 22, 2008
Architectural designs on upcoming homes also should be ready by August. Betty Orth, vice president of administration, says the incentive program will likely involve a discount on the market price of the home. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Council okays tattoo business in Lemoore Jul 5, 2008
Campbell said if the state follows approved architectural designs, it will not have towers and barbed fences. The county must provide the state with a proposed site by Aug. 14. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Abu Dhabi Builds Its Architectural Cred Jul 4, 2008
The large budgets of real estate developers in Abu Dhabi -- not to mention the lack of planning permits and historical zoning committees that can slow down projects in cities such as London and New York- -- mean inventive architectural designs can be transformed into concrete, glass, and, well, solar panels more quickly than in other parts of the world. "Abu Dhabi sees it is defining the region," Swinhoe concludes. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Twin Buttes developers face board Jun 25, 2008
Barrett said the development would "be plugged into the city in every way," including through architectural designs and transportation systems. At the same time, he said, the development would be something "exciting and new.". (Durango Herald)
Needham High School students exhibit their passions, reveal their secrets May 29, 2008
Many forms of art, from drawings to ceramics to architectural designs, lined the walls of the recently opened new hallways of the high school s old wing, all part of the high school s annual Art Show, which opened May 20 and will be taken down May 30. The philosophy of this program is that every single human being has the ability to be creative, and we just need to bring that out of them, said David Neves, the fine and performing arts director for Needham Schools. (Needham Tab, MA)
Property manager asks council for help with flooding May 13, 2008
Working with officials from the Keyser Fire Department, the city will present the state with architectural designs for the new facility. What they offered us, it would have been foolish to take the money, Shumaker said, noting ongoing problems with construction of a new fire station in Cresaptown. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Future by design Mar 15, 2008
Jake Dean SHARED VISION: Partners, from left, Yen Ong, Jacob Tindall, Hoang V. Dang, Jeffrey Windler and Scott Lowe have built 5G Studio Collaborative to distinguish itself not only with its architectural designs but also with its understanding of the construction process. Related News. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Neighborhood that lasts: Montana Preservation Alliance to honor founders, advocates of homeowners association Feb 23, 2008
A.J. Gibson set the tone with striking architectural designs Queen Ann, Tudor, Craftsman. The fabulous Spotswood Mansion, built for lumber and mercantile baron Edward L. Bonner, occupied an entire city block to the east of what's now Hellgate High School. (Missoulian, MT)
Award-Winning Florida Home Builder and Architect Join Forces in New Line of Custom Homes Feb 18, 2008
The company is teaming with of Jacksonville-based Residential Designs by Kevin Gray, Inc. on a new series of architectural designs. Over the years, the company has partnered with Gray on more than two dozen design/build projects of. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Up To A Dozen 'Gphone' Prototypes Expected At GSMA Feb 9, 2008
One prototype will belong to ARM Holdings PLC (ARM), a British company that develops architectural designs for chips and sells them to semiconductor manufacturers such Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN), NEC Corp. (6701. TO) and Samsung Electronics Co. (005930. (CNNMoney.com)
Metro Council approves predevelopment for new convention center Feb 8, 2008
The approval frees up funds for aspects of the project such as architectural designs. It also allows for plans related to a proposed hotel and parking garage. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Record crowd attends budget hearing Jan 31, 2008
She said the committee in charge of the project has hired William Sloan Associates to handle architectural designs. The design will be provided in February, with construction to start during the summer, Freedman said. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Less is more for Caroline station Caroline supervisors taken aback by estimate doubling cost of new Sparta fire station Dec 17, 2007
Supervisors agreed to spend about $200,000 on architectural designs for the station. They asked that one design have basic features and another include extras, such as community space. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Pinkcomma aims to showcase innovative architectural designs Dec 13, 2007
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Afaa Michael Weaver: A poet forged in heartbreak Dec 11, 2007
Young Michael Weaver's mind was so hungry for knowledge that, whatever the subject, his interest in it "exceeded the hours in the day," says Weaver, adding: "I still feel that way now." When he was asked to do a research project, he chose for his subject the complex architectural designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. But the careful architecture of Weaver's own life was soon to develop cracks and fissures. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Oct 20, 2007
The result is that like many of the architectural designs he has photographed over his celebrated 70-year career, Shulman has become an icon, with all the approbations and gossamer that accompany such appellations. It has put a smile on his handsome face, and I am happy for him. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Japanese architect Kurokawa dies Oct 13, 2007
Kurokawa, who made his world debut in 1960 at age 26, led a style known as the Metabolism Movement, advocating a shift from "machine principle" to "life principle" in his literally work and architectural designs based on themes including ecology, recycling and intermediate space. His major works include the National Ethnological Museum in Tokyo, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia that encompasses palm trees and rain forest, the National Art Center in Tokyo's posh Roppongi that... (USA Today -- Life)
PARKDALE ENTRY PLANS UNVEILED Sep 20, 2007
Mach told board members that his firm made changes to the initial design in order to create an entrance more in keeping with architectural designs found in the community. Jim Smokowski, who works with Mach, said that the firm had planned the exterior of the entrance and the lobby inside in a bungalow style incorporating stone and other elements found in local buildings. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Danish settlers began strong tradition Sep 18, 2007
New bakeries, motels and distinctive cross-timbered bindingsvaerk architectural designs appeared. Today Solvang is one of California's most popular tourist attractions with windmills, Danish flags, storks atop roofs, and bakeries filled with pancake balls known as aebleskiver, twists of kringle and Danish pastry. (Santa Maria Times)
Anderson Rec eyed as new community center Sep 16, 2007
Cost for each of these projects depends on construction costs, architectural designs and council approval, according to McCaffrey and Dabney. Both said the proposed partnership would help encourage grant money from donors. (Lompoc Record, CA)
2nd Set Of Eyes In Bridge Probe Draws Skepticism Sep 16, 2007
It is known for having a top-notch laboratory and wide-ranging expertise in construction materials, structural systems and architectural designs. "Chances are, we have seen it before -- and if not, no firm is more qualified to break new ground in finding a solution," the company's Web site boasts. (WCCO.com, MN)
The Day I Was Nearly Murdered By Thugs Aug 28, 2007
As we headed for the Central Highway leading out of Capitalville, I was impressed by the architectural designs of the very large office buildings that lined the streets of the city. Soon after, I fell asleep. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Art Explorations: How did Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan Temples land in Japan?' Aug 22, 2007
Frank Lloyd Wright always claimed that his architectural designs were absolute originals. To his contemporaries, Wright vehemently denied the presence of any outside influence in his architecture and dismissed the possibility that his knowledge of Japanese construction might have contributed to his mature style. (Pensacola News Journal)
Kenya: Ministry Opposes City Housing Project Aug 5, 2007
The approval was however subject to the developer meeting five conditions, which included strict adherence to the environmental management plan, compliance with the relevant laws, by-laws and guidelines governing development of such projects in Nairobi, and strict adherence to architectural designs for the zone. Starling Environment Network, who were hired by Dyke Holding Limited, also approved the project. (allAfrica.com)
Alternate universe Jul 27, 2007
A user in Germany could easily partner with a peer in Mexico to form their own mini-community inside Second Life, based on common interests - architectural designs, whatever. "It's basically Tom Friedman's flat world," says Philip Evans, an economist at Boston Consulting Group who studies the industry. (Ninemsn)
Awakening of The Beast Jun 10, 2007
There are even such quirky architectural designs as the grass ditches that define 12 of the 18 holes at Oakmont, some, such as at No. 15, snaking through the rough and running right up to the edge of the fairway. They have been cleaned out and restored to dare players to attempt shots from their grassy depths, even though they are marked as red-staked hazards. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
NYC to get playground by Frank Gehry Jun 7, 2007
Frank Gehry attends the launch of the architectural designs of the museums for the Saadiyat. Elsewhere on the Web. (Yahoo News)
'Green' hospitals cheer patients Jun 5, 2007
New hospital buildings offer holistic, spa-like elements such as fountains, healing gardens and architectural designs that reduce noise. Also like health spas, they bring the outdoors inside, with special window glass and skylights, as well as art elements using indigenous plant and animal motifs. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Updates and Perspectives from Director of Athletics & Recreation John Hardt (UPDATED May 25) May 26, 2007
We have already developed preliminary architectural designs for the project, and I can say with certainty that with your help, we can provide those two programs with some of the finest on-campus athletic venues in the Northeast. For those of you visiting campus this summer, you may notice some other improvement projects, including new state-of-the-art scoreboards in Davis Gym, the installation of a new indoor track surface and playing floor in Gerhard Fieldhouse, and the addition of the Lee... (Bucknellbison.com)
Johnson's Shut-Ins will not open this year Apr 26, 2007
AmerenUE also is finalizing plans for locating and removing debris in the shut-ins that could be a safety hazards and is working on engineering and architectural designs for long-term redevelopment of the park. However, AmerenUE's contractor has not provided definitive timelines for services such as permanent water and wastewater systems that are needed for the park to reopen, DNR Director Doyle Childers said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Students' designs considered for center Mar 22, 2007
Six architectural designs by students from Cal Poly have been selected as possible choices for creating a new community center in Nipomo. Advertisement. (Santa Maria Times)
Legal wrangling may keep Golden Banana closed Feb 1, 2007
She declined comment, but James Cipoletta, an attorney for the Fiumara family, said the club would present architectural designs to Peabody officials in the coming weeks. "It's going to open," said Cipoletta, who could not estimate how much work is needed to be done to bring the building up to code. (Boston Globe -- Local)
'I express, I design and I exhibit' Jan 21, 2007
Students from Petra University in Surabaya presented architectural designs, including the renovation of spa facilities and restaurants in their hometown. "I and my friends decided to take part in this event to see the response of the public here. We want to know how people see our work because the public usually gives an honest comment," Dimas from Petra University told the Post. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
SUZANNE FIELDS: Seeking the elusive state Jan 1, 2007
Chris Anderson, author of "The Long Tail" and a prophet of profits, calls this "the shattering of the mainstream into a zillion different cultural shards." Alain de Botton, the Swiss-born critic of architecture, finds architectural designs in fragments too. If, as he suggests, "buildings speak," many of them speak with forked tongues, the equivalent of the Biblical towers of Babel: "The failure of architects to create congenial environments mirrors our inability to find happiness in other areas... (Washington Times)
