Issue Contents

January 2003

Feature

Marcel Sedletzky: Architect and Teacher, a new book from Wild Coast Press, examines the homes of a man who designed very distinct.

Artisans Doors of Montana's Resident Artist Program recruits Northwest artists from various disciplines to help create one-of-a-kind doors.

This spec-built hacienda gave pause to many who toured it in September during the HBA of Greater Austin 2002 Parade of Homes in historic Georgetown, Texas.

Custom-designed and -built as a second home for a retired professional couple, this $2.4 million South Florida villa gets its authentic Italian accent from a blend of beautiful finishes, hand-painted details and outdoor garden rooms.

Gaggenau's ED 220 combination steam and convection oven is a gastronomic dream.

Willis Spivey, owner and president of Spivey Construction in Denver, N.C., likens a typical client's knowledge of custom home building to navigating New York City's subway system for the first time.

Far from an ordinary walk-in closet, studiobecker's Ultimate Wardrobe System features a staggered hanging carousel that rotates for easy access and a swing rod that eliminates any strain from reaching up for hangers.

SPD (suspended particle device) technology, developed by Research Frontiers Inc., lets users control the degree of tint on their windows and regulate sunlight stream into the home.

The start of a new year is the perfect time for all company owners, including luxury home builders, to make adjustments to be implemented in the year to come.

Regal yet welcoming, this jewel of a home was designed as the primary residence for a 'captain of industry,' says custom builder Jordan Saper, who calls the $14 million home in Greenwich, Conn., his own - for now.

When it comes to constructing high-end homes for his luxury residential market, custom builder Richard Mladick says he takes his job to the 'extreme' in terms of his commitment to cutting-edge design, new materials and superior energy efficiency...

ThermaSol's modular sauna allows the spa experience to be part of the home experience.

The Fall 2002 Survey of Affluent Americans, conducted by the American Affluence Research Center, shows that even while most wealthy households are increasingly negative about economic conditions overall, many still have plans for new housing.

Product Review

The Best by Broan K7388 stainless steel range hood from Broan-NuTone provides not only a kitchen focal point but also ventilation technology that removes pollutants caused by cooking, heat and humidity.

Dimension One Spas marks its 25th anniversary with the creation of the Sarena Bay luxury spa.

The Icon26 entry phone by Elite Access Systems has a 10-inch LCD that’s visible in any lighting, including direct sunlight, without the use of a hood or special viewing device

The Pompeii vanity, shown in an oat straw finish (sinks not included), is one of several new hand-painted, hand-finished pieces for the kitchen or bath from Habersham Furniture Co.

HAI

Omni Family controllers and mounting plates from HAI are designed for installation in several structured wiring enclosures, including those from Leviton, OnQ, UStec and Siemon as well as open-house type enclosures.

Rid your customers' kitchens of unwanted odors with ovens from KuppersbuschUSA.

The DuraClassic FireShield column is a centrifugally cast, polyester resin marble composite column that Melton Classics says passes the ASTM E 84-01 test for flame spread and smoke development of building materials.

Permanently colored stainless steel roofing tile from Millennium Tiles combines the durability of stainless steel with the design versatility of a richly hued, shingle-style tile.

ODL

Entropy, one of seven new door glass designs from ODL, combines swirls of glass with bevels to create a distinctive entryway.

Cisal bath accessories by Rohl feature brass construction and are designed to harmonize with the company's upscale faucetry.

The RTS 25 DC, an electronic control system from Somfy Systems for window coverings, can be used with all lift/ tilt and lift-only blind applications.

S4SSE and S1S2E primed trim boards by Windsor Mill combine technical engineering with the aesthetics of true wood.

The dual fuel range by Wolf Appliance Co. offers the best of both cooking worlds - a gas cooktop and an electric oven.

 
 


 

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