2010 AIA NATIONAL HONOR AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE
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Washington, DC The American Institute of Architects has given a 2010 Institute Honor Award for Architecture to Step Up on 5th, an affordable housing project by Pugh + Scarpa Architects. The award will be presented at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo in Miami, June 10-12, 2010. This is Pugh + Scarpa¹s 16th National AIA Award.
The new 46-unit mixed-use building provides a home and support services for the mentally disabled homeless population.
The main façade, made from custom water-jet anodized aluminum panels, creates a screen that sparkles in the sun and glows at night, while also acting as sun protection and privacy screens. The material reappears as a strategic arrangement of screens lending a subtle rhythm to the exterior circulation. South-facing walls filter direct sunlight, creating a sense of security for the emotionally sensitive occupants.
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DÉCOR TIPS and QUIPS from AlphabetPIX.com
Bringing Out Your Inner BOLD!
Bill Blass said, “Style is primarily a matter of instinct.” Decorating takes on a new meaning for each individual. Clever and chic for Janie may be yesterday’s yawn-fest for Carol. Different tastes in décor mean different furniture, artwork and color palettes. So what is the rule of thumb for making your place zing if it’s not a certain style, pattern, or color?
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Maintenance-Free Living and Lower Prices Drive Active Adult 55+ Buyers to Matzel Development’s Ocean County Condominium Community, Covington Village
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As baby boomers enter the active adult market, many market-savvy buyers are choosing low pricing coupled with maintenance-free living instead of oversized, over priced homes. Matzel Development’s 55+ community, Covington Village has seen a steady increase in these buyers.
(PRWEB) May 5, 2009 — Due to 2008′s housing downturn, an increasing number of 55+ adults are now in search of cozy condominium communities rather than large, oversized single-family homes. Not only are condominiums typically less expensive, but according to a 2008 poll, 64% of active adults rank low maintenance as a “paramount issue in choosing a home”.
Over the past few years, Matzel Development has seen this trend develop at their 55-plus condominium community, Covington Village in Ocean County, NJ, has seen this trend develop over the past few years, according to Marge Karahuta, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Matzel Development.
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