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A storm, flood and termite proof house
A storm, flood and termite proof house
Posted on 8/4/2009
It is pioneering in construction that Aeonian Brick Homes is the first company to design a storm, flood, and termite and fire proof houses. The bricks used to construct these homes are resistant to termites, not damaged by flood water and don’t let the molds and mildew grow. The construction will begin on a one acre land in Summerville, South Carolina in the US in late August, 2009. This house will be brick manufacturer’s first home built with its own waterproof and interlocking bricks. Featu ...
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The making of a mountain home
The making of a mountain home
Posted on 7/27/2009
It is a story of beautiful contemporary mountain house which is situated on the top of a hill in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Brazilian architect Ulisses Morato got inspiration from Portuguese colonial architecture and designed this modern home on steep slope of the hill. The modern mountain home has been built using local materials with traditional and manual construction. It is built on three levels; the unique layout allows an elegant yet functional use of steeply sloping site. The architectural des ...
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World’s 10 Tallest Buildings
World’s 10 Tallest Buildings
Posted on 7/21/2009
Man has discovered wonderful things to enhance his living status. His innovation in the field of world class construction is exemplary. Amazing structures worldwide offer you excellent architectural beauty and facilitate you to do various activities inside them. This story tells you about 10 tallest buildings in the world. Burj Dubai Burj Dubai is the tallest (approx. 2,684 feet height) man made skyscraper in the world. It is located at First Interchange along Sheikh Zayed Road at Doha Street ...
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World’s Most Ancient Cities
World’s Most Ancient Cities
Posted on 7/16/2009
How the world came into existence is the mystery that we are eager to know at every bit of time. We are amused to know stories of ancient architecture and cultural values of our ancestors. This story reveals 10 most ancient cities of the world telling their legendry architecture and contemporary cultural events. Damascus Damascus is the capital of Syria. With the population over 4 billion people Damascus is the oldest city in the world. It is believed that this city was inhabited almost 12, 0 ...
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World’s Most Elegant Cities
World’s Most Elegant Cities
Posted on 7/6/2009
Wonderful things of the world amuse us for their distinct qualities i.e. architecture, interior designing, everlasting beauty, natural surroundings etc. This is about 10 most stylish cities leading the world in fashion and design. The streets of these cities are designed with haute couture, new wave cinema and art nouveau. They have innovative boutiques concepts like Colette, well-known for its avant-garde inventory. Here are given detailed stories of their designs and stylishness. Paris is we ...
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A Crystal Island of Culture
A Crystal Island of Culture
Posted on 6/29/2009
It’s story of a group of architects whose imagination goes beyond the limits of designs. Shenzhen based architects; Urbanus have proved this by designing a cultural center, transport hub, and public landmark in the center of Shenzhen city, southern China. The project has been awarded as the “City Of Design” by UNESCO and proposes for the Crystal Island project, the formation of “Shenzhen Creative Center”: a focal point for city’s creative industries opposite Shenzhen’s iconic city hallway. ...
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The Creation of Sapphire House
The Creation of Sapphire House
Posted on 6/22/2009
Who doesn’t crave for diamonds? I think everyone would feel blessed. When it comes to living in a diamond gallery house which displays owner’s private collection of artwork for family activities and gives a pleasant feel for interior décor of the house, it becomes more pleasing. Los Angeles practice XTEN Architect has made it possible by designing a sapphire gallery perched on the top of an art collector’s house in Los Angeles, California. The extension of gallery is raised for parking, play ar ...
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The High Honor Building
The High Honor Building
Posted on 6/15/2009
A thing of peace and honor matters everywhere. Wilmotte & Associés SA, the architects has proved it by designing a UN Peace Centre in honor of General Secretary of the UNO, Ban Ki Moon in Chungju, South Korea. The project spreading out along the banks of the river Namhangang and to the north of Natural Park Tangeumdae will be new cultural landmark for the city. This cultural building finishes into the design of new UN Memorial Hall creating an innovative structure. The UN Peace Center ...
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The making of your own Taj Mahal
The making of your own Taj Mahal
Posted on 6/8/2009
Do you you want to realize the dream of lodging in Taj Mahal? Now it’s true since Kashmir Handicrafts, an Agra based manufacturer of Marble Inlay (Pietra Dura) preserves majestic art of Taj Mahal. The traditional Marble Inlay (Pietra Dura) craftsmanship of Taj Mahal can be used to design and decorate modern homes and offices like The Taj Mahal of Agra had been constructed in White Marble with semi-precious stones inlaid on its surface. The art of Marble Inlay Pietra Dura consists of cuttin ...
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The Wonder of Egyptian Stone Architecture
The Wonder of Egyptian Stone Architecture
Posted on 6/4/2009
Would you like to enjoy working and shopping in stone building? Zaha Hadid Architects have provided you the facility by designing an office and a shopping complex called Stone Towers situated in Stone Park district of Cairo, Egypt. The architects got inspiration from the patterns and textures of ancient Egyptian stonework and designed Stone Towers. The North and South facades of each stone tower will be covered with recesses and protrusions emphasizing the effects of light and shadow on surfaces ...
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