Hearst Tower, home of Hearst Media Empire, went through an extensive re-design in 2006. The 42-story tower was built atop the original 6-story building. It features diagonal gridwork and see-through glass panels making the sleek design unique in the world. It’s also recognized as the first green building in NYC with a giant three-story water […]
Mar 28, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
The Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History is a must see for any traveler heading to New York City. Not only does it house the Hayden Planetarium and Space Theater, but an illuminated 87-foot diameter sphere is on display floating in a huge glass cube.
Mar 27, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
The Prada flagship store in SoHo is a must see for fashion and architecture buffs alike. A giant wave of zebrawood greets the patron upon walking in the doors. A staircase on one side guides people upstairs to the main sales floor. That’s a mannequin on display at center.
Mar 26, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
The Conde Nast building has won the ward for the first green skyscraper. Great insulation means the building doesn’t need to be heated or cooled for most of the year. The furniture is made of biodegradable material, and the air-delivery system provides 50% more fresh air than required by the NYC Building Code.
Mar 25, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
One of the best tips we ever got when traveling was to do our research about where to dine before we left.While planning a trip to the Maine coast we happened upon a travel show on Food Network all about Portland, Maine. Here the host ate her way through the city, finding the best local […]
Mar 20, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments
Make sure they’re well behaved and travel worthy. Not every dog was meant to travel the road, sometimes doggy daycare really is the better option.
Be sure to make reservations in advance, searching out dog-friendly hotels and stops along the way.
Bring a piece of home for your dog to connect to, having his favorite toy […]
Mar 18, 2008 | By: Ades | No Comments