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Hospitality
Design Goes Zen
The perfect resort has never been built, nor will it. To paraphrase
Gandhi, “Many ideas never get started because of the fear that
they cannot be achieved.”
Timeless Asia Zen
Aman Resort, Phuket,
Thailand
Each Aman resort is quite different in location, look, mood and guest
ex- perience. Yet each leaves an impres- sion, an indelible mark. Aman
resorts have discovered there is an alternate path. That it is possible
to build environmentally friendly and pleasing resorts. That small is
good for business as well as guests. That less is more. Says founder
Adrian Zecha, “I would like to express my admiration for and heartfelt...
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Mountain
Spa Zen
The Therme-Vals,
Switzerland
The remote alpine village of Vals is best known to the world at large
as the home of Switzerland’s popular Valser mineral water. Since
1996, though, architecture fanatics and spa connoisseurs have known
Vals as the home of Peter Zumthor’s Therme spa, an ultra-modernist
design statement in grey Valser quartzite, a place that somehow crafts
a near-religious experience out of little more than stone, water and
judiciously applied light...more
Galinsky
Therme-Vals
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Modern Jungle Zen
Brazil may be all the rage in the fashion and design worlds, but it’s
almost impossible to find a hotel with impressive modern...more
Warapuru
Villas in Warapuru, Itacaré, Brazil
Anouska Hempel
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To follow up our re- cent feature on the Top 10:
Boutique Hotel Designers, we thought it would be great to talk
to the top...more
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Inside view of Warapuru Spa
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Acme Brick
Outstanding curb appeal and versatility have made King Size Brick
the best selling item in the Acme product line. |
Holophane
Hbox luminaires - made for longevity and performance. Fewer luminaires
can be used reducing operating and maintenance costs.
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Won-Door
Revolutionary fire doors including accordion, automatic self closing
and horizontal sliding architectural fire door...
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AGATI
AGATI Furniture is proud to announce that we are now offering “FSC”
certified for “Chain of Custody” wood seating. |
TRACO
TRACO introduces the SPZ Electronic Architectural Catalogue single-source
of high-quality fenestration products.
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Dorma Group NA
Dorma is a leader in the commercial openings market and one of the
world's leading suppliers of automatic door...
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Dazian Creates
Innovative flame retardant, wide-width fabrics for entertainment,
special event, architectural & exhibit display.
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Peter Pepper Products
The Message Center- Stylish way to communicate with a glass writing
surface, analog clock and minimal amount of space,
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Bendheim
Introducing Spirit Collection™, a line of safety laminated specialty
glass, featuring an ethereal white translucent interlayer.
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Cross Aluminum Products
Designed with structural integrity, this entrance has become very
popular for school entrances at any level.
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Kelly-Moore Paint Co
Utilizing quality materials, the most advanced coating technology,
these products are formulated for each...
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Nisus
Protect structures from termites, ants, wood boring beetles, wood
decay, rot, mold & other wood destroying organisms.
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SwissShade + Security
Custom European Security Windows + Doors to protect from intruders,
wildfires, hurricanes or other perilous forces of...
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Avonite
Leveraging the principles of sustainable design to create ecologically
sound products which are cost-effective and...
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Kenyon Appliances
Cool white ceramic of Alpine series gives a stylish custom quality
look to any kitchen. Opaque, durable, and easy to clean.
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ALVAR AALTO
(1898- 1976)
"Form is a mystery that defies description
but brings people pleasure"
ALVAR AALTO is considered one of the five master builders of the modern
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Helsinki University of Techno- logy, Finland,1950
Paimio Chair, 1931 |
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SOM
Skidmore, Owings & Merril
(Est. 1936)
"Their primary expertise is in high-end
commercial buildings, as it was SOM that led the way to the widespread
use of the modern international-style or "glass box" skyscraper."
N.Owings (L), L. Skidmore (R)
SOM was Founded in 1936, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
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LLP is one of
the world's leading architecture... more
SOM
e-Architect
Arbitat
 John Hancock Center Chicago,IL,1973 |
