December 31st, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Unless they’re prepared for it, those passing by the The REEF, the new name for the the LA Mart building, are greeted with a spectacle that at first seems unbelievable. Rising above the Los Angeles skyline is a 40-foot-tall, 24-ton chair that was once the largest chair in America.
Originally constructed by the Promosedia, an association of chair-table manufacturers in Manzano, Italy, for the 35th NeoCon world trade show in Chicago in 2003, the “Big Chair” now “sits” in the Mart’s parking lot. This massive home and furniture store is open exclusively to customers in the furniture trade, so a massive chair that can be seen for miles around is probably the most fitting beacon ever conceived.
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December 31st, 2014 at 10:00 am
There’s a new way to get around in Orange County, and it’s the ARTIC: Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. This state-of-the-art hub serves as the nexus for all public-transportation needs of the region, and will streamline the movement of 3 million residents and up to 40 million tourists each year.
The visionaries responsible for this remarkable structure broke ground on September 18, 2012, and by December 2014 it was ready for passengers to take their first seats on one of the buses, trains, cars and bikes that will make their way through the $190 million central transportation hub. Some of the points of interest that offer direction connections are Disneyland, Anaheim Convention Center and Angel Stadium. This conveniently placed transportation nexus means that tourists as well as regular commuters will have easy and quick access to some of the most high-traffic areas of the region. ARTIC also has more than 12,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, so commuters will have an opportunity to dine and shop while waiting in the comfort of one of the most advanced terminal hubs on the West Coast.
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December 31st, 2014 at 8:00 am
While technology has streamlined much of the way we work, some things are better left unchanged. Architect Richard Sammons preserves the art in architecture by continuing to draw by hand. For him, it’s a more simplistic approach. While his method may seem outdated to some, for Sammons it shows thought and consideration from the very beginning.
Learn why some designs and trends remain timeless and how Sammons got his nickname “Professor of Proportion” in the latest issue of Prestige.
December 30th, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Using mobile devices has become a part of our everyday life. Mobile has changed the way we communicate and altered our workflow. Having an easy way to access information means any time, day or night, consumers can be searching for a property. The ease and convenience of applications and mobile web browsing makes mobile the preferred method to search for listings.
What mobile means for consumers
For those looking to buy a home, mobile offers instant information. Searching for properties has never been easier than it is right now. A variety of apps and web services are available for mobile devices to help consumers narrow their search and find the home of their dreams. It’s so easy that consumers can begin actively searching without ever speaking to a real estate agent. Response times have also improved. When a homebuyer is ready to make an offer, responses are almost immediate thanks to improved communications.
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December 30th, 2014 at 10:00 am
We all have those days — the days where time escapes us, we have too much to do and we simply forgot all about eating. Whether you’re scrambling for lunch or dinner, Meal Gopher, Ventura County’s first home-delivery meal prepper, has you covered. Don’t sacrifice your health. Instead get the convenience of a fast-food drive-thru without all the calories.
Meal Gopher’s goal is simple — to provide a healthier option to fast food and to provide free meals to school-age children in Ventura County. The company offers options to fit your busy schedule. Packages range from three to 30 days, and can include dinners or lunches and dinners.
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