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Monday, October 27, 2014

Architects design buildings for people to inhabit, forming a direct relationship with the city's population, culture and habits.

In any developing countries, where the demand for fundamental buildings and infrastructure is high, it usually gives rise to a boom in the industry, both mass market and institutional components.

However, as a city gradually transforms and matures, the industry will enter into a low-productivity and self-correcting period, giving rise to only minor developments and improvement projects.

As the situation stands, the nature of the life of an architect is no different to that of a nomad.

But architecture is a highly specialized and location- dependant profession. The limitations for architects entering into foreign markets are often unfair and harsh due to the protective policies imposed by the government, such as the registration of a license to practice, the taxation system and certain handicaps in competition.

Of course, there are advantages in exploring new markets to diversify risk. However, before embarking on such an endeavor, one must first understand some crucial steps.

Limitations: is the local government in favor of foreign professional practices, and what are the taxation, company registration/qualification prerequisites, and the architecture institute and open/invited competitions entry requirements?

Competitive edge: what is the core strength of a foreign architect over local competitors?

Opportunity: are there any secured potential clients, a sustainable project stream, whether with foreign or local clients?

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HOUSTON - The River Oaks District is one of the largest real estate developments in Houston's urban core. A number of luxury brands, including Cartier, Dior, Herms and Tom Ford, have signed agreements to operate stores in the 15-acre complex.

Residential developers are staking their claims on the remaining parcels of land behind the former Westcreek apartments on Westcreek Lane.

Their plans include a cluster of tall buildings to house well-to-do Houstonians who can pay the steep prices that come with living next to one of the city's newest and flashiest mixed-use developments.

"People will be able to walk to restaurants, high-end retail and theaters. It's something that hasn't been offered in Houston," said Robert Bland of Pelican Builders, which is planning a 17-story residential tower on Westcreek Lane.

Bland plans to break ground on the 96-unit building on a 1.5-acre site next summer and have it open two years later. Individual condominiums will average 2,000 sf, and prices will range from $800,000 to $2 million.

Nearby, Randall Davis is in the early stages of planning a condo tower on nearly two acres, developers are building the 25-story SkyHouse River Oaks and Gables Residential is planning to break ground on a 15-story apartment.

An office building, a hotel and two additional high-rise apartment buildings are planned on the remaining Westcreek property.

High-density development will increasingly take the place of low-rise buildings in desirable, close-in areas as more people want to live in the city center and land becomes more expensive.

Additional traffic, Bland said, is the price of progress. However, he also points out that the number of new residential units proposed on the old Westcreek site won't be much higher that what was there originally.

Read more at the Houston Chronicle.

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Published: October 26, 2014 | Last Modified: October 26, 2014 01:01AM

By Andrew Ragali Record-Journal staff

MERIDEN The building at 1-3 Colony St. was targeted earlier this year for redevelopment through Connecticut Main Street Centers Come Home to Downtown program. Since March, the organization worked with the city and property owner Christine Bonito to create a plan for residential units and commercial space in the five-story building at the corner of Colony and West Main streets.

But Bonito recently leased the vacant space in her building and will no longer be going through with the redevelopment effort, Connecticut Main Street Center President and CEO John Simone said.

Its one of those good-news, bad-news situations, Simone said. The spotlight put on Bonitos property through the program made her tenants realize this is an incredible location.

While disappointed, he understands Bonitos situation, Simone said.

The good news is the building is getting more life in it, he said.

Bonito could not be reached for comment.

Connecticut Main Street Center, an organization that aims to revitalize downtowns throughout the state, piloted the Come Home to Downtown program in 2012 along with the Connecticut Housing and Finance Authority. Property owners receive free architectural services through the program to develop more mixed-income housing. In 2014, Meriden was chosen because of its position near the railway, and New Britain was selected because it is along the states new busway.

The organization worked with Bonito and the city to create a blueprint for the redevelopment of existing downtown buildings. A downtown development audit was produced, and a public meeting was held in September to gather input from downtown stakeholders and another will be held in December.

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Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a great week. I'm so excited to introduce you to a new shop that's opened up here in Whitby. It's called Penney & Co. and is owned and operated by the one and only Michael Penney!

Anyone who reads House and Home magazine or watches Sarah 101 will recognize Michael. He'sa decorator, stylist, former magazine editor and now a shop owner!

Hereis his new shop front, how awesome is this colour and display?

Penney & Co. carries a varity of new and vintage items, large and small.

Love this display of simple milk glass.

Blue and white is one of my favourite colour combos and these ceramic stools would look great in my family room.

Beautiful vintage piece.

Blue and white again, it looks so rich.

You can buy one of Michael's sofas or update your own with one of these feather-filled cushions. Anyone who knows my blog knows how much I love cushions and I couldn't walk away without getting one. I wish I had gotten a couple now!

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Matawan, NJ (PRWEB) October 27, 2014

Featuring the best of home improvement projects, this Matawan, New Jersey based company is the area's leader in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and restoration.

Houzz is the new kid on the block when it comes to social media photo sharing sites, but it is quickly gaining popularity as the go-to site for both homeowners and contractors alike. Users can browse through photos of home improvement projects for every room of the home, from the entryway to the backyard and everything in between. With the ability to find a pro right that specializes in your project and can make your dreams come true, this site is a lifesaver to homeowners who want to be able to create their ideal home.

Stone Creek Builders is a favorite of kitchen and bath enthusiasts on the site that want to create a culinary destination or a spa-like oasis in their home. The website allows users to create idea books that allow them to categorize their favorite projects. Within just a few days of being featured on the site, Stone Creek was quickly added to hundreds of Idea books, with homeowners scrambling to book their own consultations with the popular builders.

Stone Creek offers a range of customized solutions that will work well with any budget. Whether you want a whirlpool tub, a bathroom skylight or a state of the art kitchen, the experts at Stone Creek can make that happen. Known for their expert masonry and stone work, the popular contractor offers custom designed plans for luxury features such as heated tiled bathroom floors, built in wine racks and custom made cabinetry. With hundreds of photos of real designs to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect project for your home.

Houzz is quickly becoming a destination of sorts for home enthusiasts, and millions of people have visited the site, creating custom Idea books, posting questions for the builders and leaving their own reviews of quality work. The best place to find a pro online, this site is proud to welcome Stone Creek's Builders to its ranks.

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Located in Matawan NJ, Stone Creek Builders is a remodeling and restoration contractor known for its integrity and craftsmanship. It excels in customer relationships and prides itself on a company culture dedicated to helping clients meet their goals. Possessing a special skill set for kitchen and bathroom remodels, the company works with residential and commercial clients. The company can be contacted through its website http://www.stonecreekbldrs.com or by calling 732-566-0395.

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A fly fisherman stands in the middle of a river, whipping his fishing line back and forth as if he were an artist painting a masterpiece. Its a natural movement, and the 8-foot rod acts like an extension of his person, similar to the weapon he once held fighting in the Iraq War.

A whistling sound echoes as he sends the weightless fly soaring into the clear water where hungry trout await its descent. The trick, some say, is launching the lure with dead-eye accuracy. It is an art that is performed on a four-count rhythm between ten and two oclock, writer Norman Maclean explained in A River Runs Through It.

The art of fly-fishing is being perfected on the Lower Mountain Fork River that flows through southeastern Oklahoma by veterans from Project Healing Waters North Texas. The local organization is a branch of a larger nonprofit, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans.

There are an infinite number of lessons that rivers teach us, Matt Symthe, a veteran, wrote on the nonprofits website. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing works to give [injured veterans] something sustainable something positive that they can carry with them on their journey home, instead of the weight that has followed them back from war.

Former Gunnery Sgt. Lew Duckwall, a Lake Dallas resident, is the man behind Project Healing Waters North Texas. He takes a group of wounded warriors throughout the year to the Lower Mountain Fork River, located at the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains, to spend three days lost in the beauty of Beavers Bend State Park.

I want people to know, said Duckwall, that the person who started this, who will be with them on every outing, understands what theyve been through because Ive been through it, too.

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Like Clint Eastwood in Heartbreak Ridge, Duckwall has a hard-edged presence shaped in part by the Iraq War, Operation Desert Storm, and a skirmish in the 80s in Central America that hed rather not discuss. But theres also something humble about him, seen as he slowly made his way toward a sitting room in the home of a Project Healing Waters volunteer in Corinth, where he discussed the goals of his new chapter that he began early last year.

Its a humbleness of a person whos nearly lost everything yet rediscovered his purpose, a newfound respect toward life, you might say, or an awareness that comes only from experiencing tragedy.

Duckwall comes from a patriotic family. His grandfather served in World War II, and his uncle fought in the Vietnam War. He had always admired people who served their country during times of war, so he joined the military a year after he graduated from high school in 1979.

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John Cagney Nash began composing press releases and event reviews for British nightclubs in 1982. His material was first published in the "Eastern Daily Press." Nash's work focuses on American life, travel and the music industry. In 1998 he earned an OxBridge doctorate in philosophy and immediately emigrated to America.

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