Thursday, September 02, 2010

Today's News

Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, known as OMA, has opened new Terminal B at Monterrey International Airport in Mexico.

Italian shipbuilding firm Fincantieri has commenced construction of a 140m superyacht named ‘Victory’, designed by Espen Oeino and the Alberto Pinto.

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) will move into its new headquarter building in Lausanne, Switzerland, which has been remodelled to meet the strictest environmental standards.

The soon to be unveiled Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane features a luxury passenger ship-inspired design by UK-based Eric Parry Architects and French interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon.

California-based LED lighting manufacturer LEDtronics has launched energy-efficient, vibration-resistant T8 and T12/2-pin fluorescent-replacement LED tube lights suitable for passenger buses and railcars.

Passivent, UK-based natural ventilation specialist has made a new addition to its background ventilation range with the Acoustic Overglass Vent Bar.

Design firm Pompei A.D. has completed branding and design concept for Canadian footwear and accessories specialist ALDO Group’s new retail experience named ‘LOCALE’, deriving inspiration from popular neighbourhood places.

Kraft Field in North Dakota, the home field of North Dakota Fighting Sioux baseball team of University of North Dakota (UND), is currently undergoing an extensive renovation project initiated by Grand Forks Park District.

Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Lot and Office Transformation (LOT) Project, which includes Harry and Jack Cohn office buildings and a parking structure in Culver City, California, have been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-Gold certification.

Aecom has designed a new office building at 207 Goode Avenue in Glendale, California for real estate investment firm Maguire Partners, which features flexible and efficient office space improving the quality of Glendale’s urban environment.

Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport in Escambia County, Florida has completed 98% of the $35 million terminal expansion project and will commence a new phase of renovation.

Thailand-based lighting manufacturer Ango has introduced a range of free-style lighting fixtures made of soldered wire.

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