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first look at meander house by steven holl architects   The Meander House by Steven Holl Architects welcomed its grand opening during Helsinki Design Week after 18 years in the making. Located in the Finnish cultural district Taka-Töölö along Taivallahti Bay, the 180-meter-long residential complex evokes a sinuous wooden ship inside a glass bottle, shaping void spaces and maximizing views and sunlight for 115 apartments. Varying in height from two to seven floors, the Meander House is carried by load-bearing perpendicular concrete walls and glazed with horizontally hinged glass panels. ‘The cross walls are like a musical score cutting through the building, exposed,’ Holl...

ICON and BIG are 3D printing this 'el cosmico' hotel and campsite across marfa desert nomadic campground sees a radical expansion   Liz Lambert, founder of Marfa’s bohemian hotel brand El Cosmico, has teamed up with ICON and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) to reimagine the future of luxury camping in the Texas desert. ICON, known for pioneering large-scale 3D printing, brings its cutting-edge technology to the project, creating a unique fusion of art, hospitality, and advanced construction methods. This vision aligns with the off-grid, nomadic spirit of El Cosmico, currently a 21-acre desert campground comprised of tents, yurts, teepees, and...

Eco-Clean Painting: Transforming Homes and Building Lasting Relationships in San Luis Obispo County Eco-Clean Painting, a top residential and commercial painting company, celebrates transforming 1,000+ San Luis Obispo County homes, including Paso Robles, Atascadero, Cambria, Los Osos, and more. Their legacy of exceptional customer service, enduring client relationships, and commitment to sustainability sets them apart. Visit ecocleanpainting.com for more info. Paso Robles, CA, October 24, 2023 --(PR.com)-- Eco-Clean Painting, a family-owned and operated painting company, is proud to celebrate over a decade of providing exceptional painting services to the Central Coast of California. Founded in 2012 by Beau Sisemore, a Paso...

Dorian Bernard of Resilient Design: Rebuilding Malibu Rendering of Malibu residence designed by Dorian Bernard Malibu, California coastline Building in wildfire-sensitive areas requires specialized expertise and innovative fire-resistant strategies Fire prevention in the Wildland Urban Interface is critical. I always analyze the site’s topography and select materials and construction details that meet the highest fire safety standards.” — Dorian Bernard, Resilient Design MALIBU, CALIFORNIA, USA, June 21, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Architectural designer Dorian Bernard, founder of Resilient Design, is redefining Malibu's landscape with innovative fire-resistant strategies. Since arriving in Malibu in 2018, Bernard has collaborated on over 70 projects, including...

Loangevity Mortgage Announces Revamped Second Reverse Mortgage Program       Paul Scheper (MBA, CRMP, CSA) announces a better, enhanced Second Reverse Mortgage Program Don't pay off a 3% first loan. It's better to keep the awesome loan you have now, and get a second reverse mortgage loan instead.” — Paul E. Scheper, President LADERA RANCH, CA, UNITED STATES, June  2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today marks the launch of an improved and enhanced Reverse Mortgage Second Mortgage, an innovative reverse mortgage program designed to empower individuals at age 55 to over 100 years old (there is no limit) them with a...