Kois Associated architects goal was to create an artificial elevated dreamy landscape which combined functionality with aesthetic poetics, a centre which will be the landmark and the backdrop to the city. The emirate of Umm Al Quwain is located just 40 kilometres from Dubai, and is a place of rich history full of ancient villages and archaeological sites, which contrasts Dubai’s architecture. The project site, located at the fringe of the proposed master plan.The program of the project called for a hybrid of a scientific centre and a conference centre. The scientific centre would promote the sciences and inform about the latest advancements in technology. The conference centre would accommodate conferences and conventions from all over the emirates and the rest of the world. T

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Teak garden benches are the perfect choice for outdoor furniture. They blend beautifully with the natural outdoor environment and look perfect among a natural setting. The garden benches made of teak wood look lovely as stand alone outdoor furniture and are cozy indoor highlight pieces with a few colorful cushions thrown on them.

Teak is traditionally used for furniture in the Southeast Asia as it boasts of huge teak forests. Teak is now grown in plantation settings in countries like Indonesia and the teak tree is considered as a vital part of the economy, so much so that a sapling replaces each fallen teak tree immediately.

What to look for when buying teak garden benches?

When looking for teak garden benches, make sure that the furniture is made of true hardwood.

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The other day, I got a wild hair and decided to make myself a grilled PB&J for lunch. Sure, I could have just opted for a regular old frying pan, but I thought I’d go for gold. So, I unearthed my Le Creuset panini pan from the nether regions of my kitchen cabinet (no doubt banished there for good reason), got it smoking hot, popped my sandwich inside, and ended up with this:

Not exactly the delicious, satisfying lunch I had in mind. If anything, it conjured more of a gag reflex than hunger pains. As I scraped the sorry remnants out of the pan, a series of flashbacks of prior mishaps appeared before my eyes. In reality, this panini pan has plagued me since the day it arrived. I

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At the beginning of every year I often wonder that the next big things are going to be in the wedding industry. It always excites me what crafty people can put together and bring to life. And every year I am more and more excited with where trends have taken us and where we are now.

I wanted to share a look back at some of the biggest trends of 2011 as well as some of the up-and-comers for 2012.

Source: Cake, Dress, Flowers, Napkin, Escort Card

Ombre hit big in 2011! It seemed like all of the sudden these monochromatic details were just the thing needed to create a romantic and elegant look. Of c

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In 2012, Minimalist Houses Still Wanted, home furniture designs, Current trends minimalist house design is not just the house, but also has evolved into interior design. Lifestyle with high activity are required to move fast-paced and practical to make people prefer to build homes with a minimalist design concept. Trends this minimalistic model homes already widely popular since several years ago and certainly will remain popular until several years into the future. In 2012, demand for homes with a minimalist design is estimated to remain high. Trends minimalist house model in 2012 will increasingly highlight the concept of nature. Full Post…