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60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
This loft-style condo is full of natural light and materials. Beautiful cherry wood shaker cabinetry was used to create a rich, earthy base for the kitchen. Sleek glass tile in a subtle striping pattern was used to add interest without overpowering the space. The stainless steel appliances look beautiful against the earth tones throughout the space, and pull the exposed duct-work into the design.
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The ultimate Chef's kitchen! Bosch stainless steel gas cooktop and Zephyr venting hood elevate everyday cooking to an art form. Stone slab countertops and tile backsplashes add elegance and functionality.
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
Concrete GFRC sink in Regeat Square Pittsburgh PA. The finish was a blending of stains by Nicole Santella. The final look displayed petrified wood, copper trivets, integrated sink and custom high backsplashes. This project was featured in 2011 Cheng Concrete Circle of Distinction "Best Concrete Finish" Honorable Mention.
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60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
Definite contrast in this Kitchen. Black granite on countertops and backsplashes, light frosted Maple cabinets and wide wood plank flooring.
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
May 12, 2019 - OneEleven is a residential high-rise (59 floors) located at 111 West Wacker Drive. Design Architects: Handel Architects. Architect of Record: Epstein. It received its LEED Gold Certification in 2015.
"OneEleven was originally designed as an 89-story hotel by a separate firm, but was halted mid-construction, Chicago’s most prominent symbol of the recession. The 28-story building shell sat untouched for five years. In 2011, Handel Architects was engaged to salvage the shell, as well as add an additional 30 stories on top. The building was reprogrammed to luxury residences, turning elements such as an unusually expansive lobby space to the advantage of the design.
Created as a series of interlocking blocks, the tower responds to both the river and its neighbors in the form of a cut that runs from the base to the penthouses, wrapping the building in a recessed glass ribbon. Ascending the building, the ribbon creates opportunities for green space and balconies; at the 25th floor, it ties into the setback of its western neighbor before wrapping again into a green roof atop the building podium and continuing skyward.
Converting the structure involved creating a new grid on top of the existing podium structure, and to accommodate offsets between tower and podium grids, crews erected a 60-inch thick, two-way post-tension transfer slab on the structure’s 30th floor, an undertaking involving 2,253 cubic yards of 6,000-psi concrete and two continuous pours, one of which occurred over a period of 17 hours.
The tower mends a gap on the waterfront, completing the assemblage of one of the most powerful architectural experiences in the city. OneEleven opened in 2014 and includes over 500 apartments. In January 2015, the building was sold, setting a new price record for apartment buildings in Chicago.
Residences feature wide-plank flooring throughout the living areas, Snaidero cabinetry, polished quartz countertops and white marble mosaic tile backsplashes in kitchens, 9- to 10-foot ceilings, spacious customized closets, stainless steel appliances, and full-size washer and dryer units.
Building amenities include lounge areas with city and river views, billiards and screening rooms, and a fitness center overlooking the river. The amenity level also features an indoor spa pool with a retractable wall that opens to a two-tiered sun deck and terrace, complete with a fire pit, private cabanas and outdoor kitchens."
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60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
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FOUR 6" X 6" CERAMIC TILES MEASURING 12" X 12" THAT ARE HANDPAINTED WITH CERAMIC GLAZES AND FIRED FOR A PERMANENT LAST BEAUTY. I USE A STANDARD SIZE TILE THAT YOU CAN GET MATCHING PIECES FOR AT MOST TILE & CERAMIC STORES. I WILL SEND INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT TILES WITH EACH ORDER.
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60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
PARROTS CERAMIC TILE MURAL HANDPAINTED
FOUR 6" X 6" CERAMIC TILES MEASURING 12" X 12" THAT ARE HANDPAINTED WITH CERAMIC GLAZES AND FIRED FOR A PERMANENT LAST BEAUTY. I USE A STANDARD SIZE TILE THAT YOU CAN GET MATCHING PIECES FOR AT MOST TILE & CERAMIC STORES. I WILL SEND INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT TILES WITH EACH ORDER.
THIS MURAL IS OF TWO PARROTS, JUST SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL.
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Tahir and Gwen made this special tile order for a customer. Isn't it beautiful!
The Multani tile pattern is Gwen's design, which she composed on her iMac using Mapdiva's Artboard software. Tahir imprinted the designs on the physical tiles.
Our customer wanted solid tiles in the blue, teal, and white of the Multani tile pattern as she plans to make a mosaic around the central patterned design. But as you can see, the possibilities for her overall table top design are many, as she can choose which portion of the Multani pattern to highlight; which direction she wishes the tiles to face; whether she wants to arrange the solids in stripes, checkered sequences, or randomly; or whether she wants to mix the patterned tiles with the solids.
Each ceramic tile measures 2x2. The entire order of tiles will cover a 22x22 wrought iron table top.
Gwen has several tile designs suitable for kitchen backsplashes, walls, table tops, or display pieces; and can work with different themes and colors.
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
May 12, 2019 - OneEleven is a residential high-rise (59 floors) located at 111 West Wacker Drive. Design Architects: Handel Architects. Architect of Record: Epstein. It received its LEED Gold Certification in 2015.
"OneEleven was originally designed as an 89-story hotel by a separate firm, but was halted mid-construction, Chicago’s most prominent symbol of the recession. The 28-story building shell sat untouched for five years. In 2011, Handel Architects was engaged to salvage the shell, as well as add an additional 30 stories on top. The building was reprogrammed to luxury residences, turning elements such as an unusually expansive lobby space to the advantage of the design.
Created as a series of interlocking blocks, the tower responds to both the river and its neighbors in the form of a cut that runs from the base to the penthouses, wrapping the building in a recessed glass ribbon. Ascending the building, the ribbon creates opportunities for green space and balconies; at the 25th floor, it ties into the setback of its western neighbor before wrapping again into a green roof atop the building podium and continuing skyward.
Converting the structure involved creating a new grid on top of the existing podium structure, and to accommodate offsets between tower and podium grids, crews erected a 60-inch thick, two-way post-tension transfer slab on the structure’s 30th floor, an undertaking involving 2,253 cubic yards of 6,000-psi concrete and two continuous pours, one of which occurred over a period of 17 hours.
The tower mends a gap on the waterfront, completing the assemblage of one of the most powerful architectural experiences in the city. OneEleven opened in 2014 and includes over 500 apartments. In January 2015, the building was sold, setting a new price record for apartment buildings in Chicago.
Residences feature wide-plank flooring throughout the living areas, Snaidero cabinetry, polished quartz countertops and white marble mosaic tile backsplashes in kitchens, 9- to 10-foot ceilings, spacious customized closets, stainless steel appliances, and full-size washer and dryer units.
Building amenities include lounge areas with city and river views, billiards and screening rooms, and a fitness center overlooking the river. The amenity level also features an indoor spa pool with a retractable wall that opens to a two-tiered sun deck and terrace, complete with a fire pit, private cabanas and outdoor kitchens."
Previous text from the following website: handelarchitects.com/project/oneeleven?pagi=residential
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
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Tahir and Gwen made this special tile order for a customer. Isn't it beautiful!
The Multani tile pattern is Gwen's design, which she composed on her iMac using Mapdiva's Artboard software. Tahir imprinted the designs on the physical tiles.
Our customer wanted solid tiles in the blue, teal, and white of the Multani tile pattern as she plans to make a mosaic around the central patterned design. But as you can see, the possibilities for her overall table top design are many, as she can choose which portion of the Multani pattern to highlight; which direction she wishes the tiles to face; whether she wants to arrange the solids in stripes, checkered sequences, or randomly; or whether she wants to mix the patterned tiles with the solids.
Each ceramic tile measures 2x2. The entire order of tiles will cover a 22x22 wrought iron table top.
Gwen has several tile designs suitable for kitchen backsplashes, walls, table tops, or display pieces; and can work with different themes and colors.
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The first thing a passerby might notice about the 602 Flats building, recently completed at the corner of 12th Ave East & East Mercer on Seattle’s Capitol Hill, is one of two forty-foot tall green walls or the solar panel rain screen system. These systems are an uncommon feature for an apartment building, especially in Seattle’s booming market of generic apartment mega-blocks.
These wall systems are expressive of the resourcefulness and innovation required to design, permit, develop, and construct a small, multi-family building in Seattle these days. Rising construction costs and a scarcity of tradespeople in the Pacific Northwest required that the architecture team from BUILD LLC implement a laser-focused design strategy that limited the variables. An overwhelmed building department also posed challenges with constantly moving goalposts, necessitating that the owners and design team exercise creative problem solving and a high tolerance for protracted schedule (aka, pain). Last but not least, soaring land values in Seattle coupled with high entry costs for any project, particularly for small projects, require an owner who is committed to their project and their property for the long haul (like their lifetimes). The time and financial investment of an intricate project like the 602 Flats does not lend well to maximizing value in only the short term. Rather, the owners of the 602 Flats are longtime Seattleites committed to fostering neighborhoods and building community.
The owners were so committed to creating lasting value in the neighborhood, in fact, that they took on the green walls and solar panel walls as personal projects; they were conceived, designed, installed and tested by the clients. Each green wall has an innovative drip irrigation system to regulate water requirements for the carefully selected plants throughout the seasons. The solar panel rainscreen reduces the energy needs of the building while helping to achieve the 4-Star Built Green status of the project.
Composite aluminum rain screen panels create a crisp, machined envelope to the building. These panels were specified to match the finish of the windows; the color and texture of the panels offer a neutral backdrop for the green wall and solar panels to visually pop as design highlights. Aluminum windows (another upgrade that requires longer-term commitment) are used for their durability, slender profile, and refined finish.
Inside, the project continues the clean lines within sensible, modern spaces. There’s no sales theme designed in here – just light-filled spaces, sensibly configured for modern living. Common areas are designed around views of the city and neighborhood, while bedrooms are positioned for optimal natural light and fresh air. Gray-stained Abodian cabinets, Pental Quartz countertops, and stainless-steel backsplashes create a timeless material palette.
Building systems are composed of energy-efficient, but user-friendly, Built Green 4-Star compliant selections. In-floor radiant heat, although an upgrade over traditional apartment heating systems, was selected for its long-term effectiveness, and immediate enjoyment of the apartment dwellers. Electrical and lighting systems were intentionally laid out during early design and fine-tuned during install. Durable and proven appliances and fixtures were selected to keep maintenance (and tenant inconvenience) minimal.
602 Flats consists of two-bedroom units, with the exception of the one-bedroom 4th-floor unit that concedes a bedroom to comply with Seattle upper level setback, but gains a generous terrace with views of the city, Sound, and mountains. As with many aspects of the project, this design move transforms a constraint into a . Care and attention to detail set this building apart and, not surprisingly, the flats were rented out before the project was even completed.
The design team at BUILD LLC would contend that small, dynamic, multi-family buildings like the 602 Flats are a vital part of the urban fabric. They may only play a minor role in the livability and affordability of the city on their own, but en masse, they provide thoughtful density within neighborhoods (replacing dilapidated single-family homes) while maintaining granularity and character. They allow property owners to develop small parcels of underutilized land and give renters a greater diversity of apartment options. These buildings fit in with the proportions of surrounding older buildings and lower-scale neighborhoods. In a contentious city going through as much change as Seattle, we noticed there was curiosity, but no strong or negative reactions to this project. We can only infer that the scale and care make a smaller-sized project like the 602 Flats a welcome new neighbor.
Projects like these also play a role in supporting small to medium-sized architecture firms, and give local design teams the opportunity to exercise innovation and creativity in a city overly populated with apartment building templates. For all these reasons, projects like the 602 Flats are unique and necessary puzzle pieces of the urban fabric.
Given the current laws of building economics in the Pacific Northwest, where land value has reached oxygen-depleted levels and construction costs have soared, future small-scale multi-family projects are in serious jeopardy. When you pile on ever-increasing regulatory hurdles, City agencies that resist coordination, and base utility service fees that border on outlandish…. future innovative projects of this kind are very challenging to conceive and implement.
The design team at BUILD LLC applauds the clients for making a long-range commitment, and, in parallel, for creating an example for others to follow. BUILD also encourages and welcomes the brave souls of Seattle who are willing to play a longer game by adding innovative projects to our city. Many well-meaning neighbors are grasping, and outright fighting, to keep Seattle’s soul intact. It’s a worthy battle with many possible solutions. The architects at BUILD offer that small, thoughtfully designed, multi-family projects can preserve some of Seattle’s grit and character while nourishing its future with a new spirit.
Cheers from Team BUILD
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May 12, 2019 - OneEleven is a residential high-rise (59 floors) located at 111 West Wacker Drive. Design Architects: Handel Architects. Architect of Record: Epstein. It received its LEED Gold Certification in 2015.
"OneEleven was originally designed as an 89-story hotel by a separate firm, but was halted mid-construction, Chicago’s most prominent symbol of the recession. The 28-story building shell sat untouched for five years. In 2011, Handel Architects was engaged to salvage the shell, as well as add an additional 30 stories on top. The building was reprogrammed to luxury residences, turning elements such as an unusually expansive lobby space to the advantage of the design.
Created as a series of interlocking blocks, the tower responds to both the river and its neighbors in the form of a cut that runs from the base to the penthouses, wrapping the building in a recessed glass ribbon. Ascending the building, the ribbon creates opportunities for green space and balconies; at the 25th floor, it ties into the setback of its western neighbor before wrapping again into a green roof atop the building podium and continuing skyward.
Converting the structure involved creating a new grid on top of the existing podium structure, and to accommodate offsets between tower and podium grids, crews erected a 60-inch thick, two-way post-tension transfer slab on the structure’s 30th floor, an undertaking involving 2,253 cubic yards of 6,000-psi concrete and two continuous pours, one of which occurred over a period of 17 hours.
The tower mends a gap on the waterfront, completing the assemblage of one of the most powerful architectural experiences in the city. OneEleven opened in 2014 and includes over 500 apartments. In January 2015, the building was sold, setting a new price record for apartment buildings in Chicago.
Residences feature wide-plank flooring throughout the living areas, Snaidero cabinetry, polished quartz countertops and white marble mosaic tile backsplashes in kitchens, 9- to 10-foot ceilings, spacious customized closets, stainless steel appliances, and full-size washer and dryer units.
Building amenities include lounge areas with city and river views, billiards and screening rooms, and a fitness center overlooking the river. The amenity level also features an indoor spa pool with a retractable wall that opens to a two-tiered sun deck and terrace, complete with a fire pit, private cabanas and outdoor kitchens."
Previous text from the following website: handelarchitects.com/project/oneeleven?pagi=residential
Tahir and Gwen made this special tile order for a customer. Isn't it beautiful!
The Multani tile pattern is Gwen's design, which she composed on her iMac using Mapdiva's Artboard software. Tahir imprinted the designs on the physical tiles.
Our customer wanted solid tiles in the blue, teal, and white of the Multani tile pattern as she plans to make a mosaic around the central patterned design. But as you can see, the possibilities for her overall table top design are many, as she can choose which portion of the Multani pattern to highlight; which direction she wishes the tiles to face; whether she wants to arrange the solids in stripes, checkered sequences, or randomly; or whether she wants to mix the patterned tiles with the solids.
Each ceramic tile measures 2x2. The entire order of tiles will cover a 22x22 wrought iron table top.
Gwen has several tile designs suitable for kitchen backsplashes, walls, table tops, or display pieces; and can work with different themes and colors.
60 Hatteras Convertible with 4 Staterooms This yacht has it all Almost a GT but with a 4th Stateroom custom made by the Hatteras factory Fast dependable Caterpillar C32Acerts This experienced owner set this up as his ultimate fishing and cruising machine This boat is perfect The Hatteras 60 Convertible features a mezzanine cockpit, lightweight construction, tumblehome curvature in the hullsides and an exciting tournament edition option This model also features tumblehome in the hullsides and a completely resin infused hull, rather than one built up of layers of hand laid fiberglass The automated resin infusion process produces a more uniform hull thickness from one hull to the next, as well as the most ideal glass to resin ratio This one two punch produces a boat that weighs significantly less because of the lowered resin content, while providing a more precise fit of bulkheads, stringers and other components for increased strength and durability This yacht has the GT packate engine upgrade to 1,800 hp, custom hull color and a wraparound windshield styling element The 60 Convertible features a luxurious salon with a comfortable L shaped sofa with rod storage beneath, as well as an entertainment center with 42 inch plasma TV Genuine wood veneers in either a high gloss or satin finish provide a warm environment, complemented perfectly by the custom décor scheme from Hatteras in house design team To provide convenience for the crew, the electrical distribution panel is located just inside the sliding door, easily accessed from the cockpit The galley features two under counter Sub Zero refrigerator freezer units A four burner ceramic cooktop and microwave convection oven provide plenty of food preparation options, while deep storage drawers in the galley s fascia offer an abundance of space Amtico strip flooring and solid surface countertops and backsplashes give the galley an elegant look with long lasting durability To starboard, a large dinette features an L shaped lounge with storage underneath The dining table features a solid surface top with decorative pedestal Belowdecks, this 60 is configured with four staterooms and three private heads, providing for ample room for the rugged sportfishing enthusiast as well as the cruiser This yacht has the value added interior amenities four stateroom layout
Seriously, my bathroom is TINY. It is also very strangely shaped and very beige. Since most of that beige is tile (some of which I think is original to the 1910s), there's not a whole lot I can do about it as a renter (I may be willing to paint kitchen cabinets and put up backsplashes, but demoing tile? Not gonna happen!)
But one thing I have done to the bathroom is gotten rid of the hideous roller shade that used to cover the window, and replaced it with a simple cafe curtain that I made out of the remnants of a plain white sheet (the same thing I made the outer shower curtain out of!) I used a tension rod to hang the curtain, and put it at a height that is just above the top of my head when I stand at the window, so it provides privacy, while looking much better than the old roller and still letting in far more light!