FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Graphic Encounter Fine Art Completes Custom Art Installation at Resorts World – Las Vegas, Nevada ASPEN, CO / LOS ANGELES, CA – Graphic Encounter Fine Art, a premier art consulting firm, has completed a new project in collaboration with Steelman Partners – Las Vegas, Nevada The project involved the custom design and creation of original works of art for the public area of Resorts World – Las Vegas, Nevada The custom-designed artworks were professionally printed on Fine Art Paper and custom-framed to specification for the public areas of this truly iconic Las Vegas Strip Casino Hotel. Working...


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Graphic Encounter Fine Art Completes Custom Art Installation at Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City ASPEN, CO / LOS ANGELES, CA – Graphic Encounter Fine Art, a premier art consulting firm, has completed a new project in collaboration with WATG SOSH Architects of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The project involved the custom design and creation of seven original works of art for the public area of IlVerdi Restaurant, located within the Tropicana Casino and Resort. The custom-designed artwork was infused into large-scale, laminated tempered glass surfaces, transforming the space with a captivating visual narrative. Graphic Encounter...


I’ve had the privilege of working with many large-scale facilities that offer stunning pools and exceptional environments. Yet, one area that’s often overlooked is the pool deck itself—a space that should be seen as a direct extension of the property’s brand and guest experience. At Deckology, we go beyond safety and durability. Our high-performance surfaces are not only slip-resistant and maintenance-free, but they also unlock a world of design possibilities that traditional materials can’t match. This photo illustrates just how impactful even a subtle design change can be. What may seem like a minor enhancement can completely transform the space—elevating...


Event Description: Build with Strength is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International and the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association to fortify decent, affordable and sustainable housing across the U.S. This initiative will help to provide incredibly strong and sustainable homes for dozens of Habitat Partner Families over the course of several years. This build in Santa Fe, NM includes two houses being built side by side. Alongside construction, the NRMCA and partner ICF supplier BuildBlock will be hosting on-site training events and hard hat tours for anyone interested in learning about the benefits of building residential homes with ICFs. This...


I am an electric heat distributor with products from 3 manufacturers available and am interested in adding electric floor heat, snow and ice melt and ice dam prevention products to the projects being built. These are obviously luxury items and items that make hotels, commercial buildings and residences more comfortable and safer to access. IE… tile floors, parking garage entrances, north facing building entrances, roofs over hanging walkways subject to icicle hazards. Tile is a cold but durable and easy to clean product. It is specified in many hotels, commercial buildings and residences. It is always better warm! Adding this...


The annual Interior Design Show (IDS), held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, returned last week, wrapping on Sunday, January 21, after a four-day run. The show featured hundreds of exhibitors, including Metropolitan Floors. The event saw an impressive turnout, with dealers, distributors, architects and design professionals in attendance. For Metropolitan, IDS has been a long-standing tradition. “We’ve been attending IDS for many years,” said Wilf Selfe, vice president, of Eastern Canada, at Metropolitan Floors. “The audience this show brings with architects, builders, and designers is unparalleled. We hope to continue to foster closer relationships with the A&D community, closer...


The state of the hospitality industry—and the trends to watch—are discussed with IMEG Director of Hospitality Bob Winter in the first in a series of episodes featuring the firm’s market leaders. “Last year, 2022, was a tremendous year in the market for design and construction,” Bob says, citing the recovery of occupancy rates as the industry emerged from the pandemic. “I have seen a little bit of a headwind this year with some of our projects due to the cost of construction and the cost of money.” However, he adds, there are still a lot of “pent-up opportunities that are...


Blown Design is a unique custom glass lighting company. Our Art Director, Martin Lukacka, is a former baseball player for the Slovakian national team and an Architect living in Prague. Our Head of Production, Andrej Gulyas, is the proud Dad of two young boys and leads our Workshop in northern Czech. Curtis Neuschaefer, our Blown Director, is a Florida snowbird who spends half the year in Prague and winters by the beach. Brought together by Crystal Glass (and Zoom!), this fusion has been a team for 8+ years, perfecting bespoke lighting in Europe, USA & South America. Our greater production...