Sightseeing: New York’s Finest!
Four Buildings, two Museums, one Bridge and a Station
Rockefeller Center
Between Fifth & Seventh Avenues,
47th Street & 52nd Street
Urban architects have tried to imitate the scale and complexity of the Rockefeller Center ever since it was built in the ‘30s, but no one has ever succeeded. It covers two entire city blocks! People hang about the pedestrian spaces between the Maison Francaise and the British Empire Buildings, looking down on the ice-skating rink, which in summer is used as a café. Sunset isthe best time to visit, as the views accompanying the cocktails at the elegant Rainbow Room can be spectacular. The famous art deco Radio City Music Hall is situated on the western side of the complex.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, at 34th Street
The top of the Empire State Building is legendary both in movies and in life. Taking this trip is one of New York’s highlights. The road travelled goes a bit like this… take a high-speed lift up to the 80th floor in under a minute. Take a second lift to the 86th floor. Queue again to continue to the 102nd storey, where there’s a 360-degree view with 50-mile/80-km visibility on a clear day. Think of innovator, Douglas Leigh, the man who worked out how to bathe the tower in different coloured lights using plastic sheets and coloured gels. Try to visit the Empire State Building at sunset when the place is less crowded. You can watch the city lighting up: the view is particularly stunning at dusk.
Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Avenue, at 42nd Street
New Yorker’s have a great fondness for this magnificent building. Although you can’t visit its luminous pinnacle – made of stainless steel arches and shaped like a ‘30s Chrysler car’s radiator cap – you can visit the fabulous art deco lobby of red and brown marble and chrome, with original inlaid wooden elevator doors and a painted ceiling. The façade of white brick is decorated with designs taken from automobile hubcaps. Another romantic New York hotspot: particularly at sunset.
United Nations Headquarters
First Avenue, at East 46th Street
The Modernist headquarters of the United Nations is also an excellent example of ‘50s architecture. Built by a committee of international architects that included Le Corbusier (who eventually renounced any association with the final design) there are three main buildings on the 17-acre/7 hectare site by the East River, plus a library added in the ‘60s. You can visit the foyer and basement of the General Assembly building alone, but to see any of the council rooms and the General Assembly itself, you must take a tour.
Brooklyn Bridge
Probably the most famous and breathtaking bridge in the world; the Brooklyn Bridge was a massive undertaking. It took over 600 men, some 16 years to build and when completed in 1883 was the world’s largest suspension bridge – and the first to be constructed of steel. This bridge is a popular film location, used as a backdrop for films like ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Mo’ Better Blues’. Although you might have seen it on celluloid; nothing beats the wonder of standing on it for the very first time.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Avenue, at 82nd Street
New Yorkers regard this Museum as home-away-from-home during the winter months. Spending endless hours pouring over the art: then retiring to the café for something warm. This treasure trove of 1.4 million square feet of galleries is virtually impossible to do in a single afternoon, but don’t be put off: the art you will see cannot be viewed anywhere else. Friday evenings are particularly pleasant. Relax in splendid surroundings, enjoy a cocktail, and listen to a string quartet.
Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street, between Fifth $ Sixth Avenues
A storehouse of some of the world’s most exciting and contemporary art of the twentieth century, the Museum of Modern Art houses some of the most significant modern paintings, drawings and sculpture. The collection has grown to include 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings, and design objects. MoMA also owns some 22,000 films, videos, and media works, as well as film stills, scripts, posters and historical documents.
Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue, at 88th Street
In 1943, iconoclast architect, Frank Lloyd Wright drew a citrus press, and submitted it to the New York building authorities. 16 years later, this innovative and remarkable design came into being, commissioned by Solomon R Guggenheim to house his notable collection of works by modern artists. It was completed six months after Wright died. The cylindrical design of this building and use of volume and space make it one of Wright’s masterpieces. In January 1990, a new gallery building – designed by Gwathmey & Associates, based on a plan by Wright – was built and opened too much fanfare. The Guggenheim also has a downtown branch in SoHo that is well worth visiting and stays open late.
Grand Central Station
If you’re looking for old-world romance, the most legendary of New York’s romantic havens has to be Grand Central Station. Its faded elegance only adds to the ambience its magnificent origins provide. Once a hubbub of city life – before the airlines took business from the railroads – this Beax-Arts building, which dates from 1903, was once the heart of New York. Inside is still marvelous: the enormous vaulted ceiling is decorated with the constellations of the Zodiac. For great dining views; check out Michael Jordan’s Steak House on the west side of the concourse and Metrazur on the east. The Vanderbilt Hall often hosts visiting art exhibits and other events. Take a moment to stand on the platform and envisage elegant days gone by. How great it is to be in New York!
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Modern Wonders – Wonders of the World …
Apparently, it’s time to turn the page on the original Seven Wonders of the World …
Since only one of them is left standing, and since most people can’t remember what the rest of them are, anyway, this is a good idea for someone who has too much time on their hands and the ability to raise money.
In this instance, that would narrow the candidates down to one Bernard Weber. He’s a Swiss idealist who is behind the New 7 Wonders Foundation, which he founded in 2000.
Weber’s motivation is simply to call attention to the marvels made possible when mankind applies positive energy. In fact, should his foundation actually generate profits, he intends to use at least a portion of them to rebuild lost marvels. Specifically, he cites the Bamiyan Buddha statue, a cultural masterpiece which dated to the Fifth Century AD and was senselessly destroyed as a blasphemous icon by the Taliban when their stilted act tyrannized Afghanistan.
The original Seven Wonders were so anointed by an ancient geek, Philon of Byzantium, and an ancient Greek, Antipater of Sidon. Those were the days before travel agents and tour guides, so perhaps each felt a need to fill the void. Whatever their inspiration, they were not the first to get the idea.
The concept of such a list was first mentioned by Herodotus in his seminal ‘The History’ in the Fifth Century BC. Later, around the Third Century BC, Callimachus of Cyrene, the top logster at the legendary Museum of Alexandria in ancient Egypt, wrote “A Collection of Wonders around the World.” These lists varied in content, but Philon’s prevailed, due in part to its mention in engravings by the Dutch artist Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) and Johann Fischer von Erlach’s ‘History of Architecture.’
Here are Philon’s seven wonders:
1. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, although some historians believe they were an ancient urban legend and never really existed;
2. The Statue of Zeus, which honored the first Olympic games, was later moved to Constantinople and ultimately destroyed by fire;
3. The Temple of Diana at Ephesus, the largest known building in ancient times which took a century to build and was subsequently senselessly destroyed as a blasphemous icon by Christians when their intolerance tyrannized southern Turkey;
4. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, which stood for 1500 years until the Maltese Knights of St John used its stones to build their own mega-castle nearby;
5. The Colossus of Rhodes, which towered 120 feet high at the city’s harbor entrance until it was destroyed in an earthquake, and which later served as the inspiration for French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi when he created the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the USA;
6. The Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, whose beacon had a range of 100 miles and which stood for 1500 years before falling victim to an earthquake in the 1300s; and
7. The Pyramids of Egypt, the lone wonder still standing.
Once Weber confirmed there was no official Seven Wonders of the World being sanctioned by any recognized bodies, he established a website, gathered an impressive list of professionals — architects, engineers and the like — and began the process of nominating structures worldwide as potential Wonders. During the subsequent years, visitors to his site answered his call to vote and the nominees were pared to 77.
Recently, these were winnowed to 21 — another multiple of seven, if you hadn’t noticed — with the voting set to continue throughout 2006. The new Seven Wonders will then be announced on New Year’s Day, 2007.
I’ve gone to Weber’s site, perused the finalists and did my cyber-duty by voting. All are truly worthy choices, but I didn’t find it difficult at all to quickly make my decisions:
- The Great Wall of China, where the term ‘breathtaking’ is an understatement;
- The Easter Island Statues, also known as Stone Clones Gone Wild;
- Petra in Jordan, for its mixture of intricacy and magnitude in its status as the world’s most spectacular city carved out of sandstone;
- Stonehenge, a Druidic version of the ultimate perpetual calendar with a timeless design;
- Neuschwanstein Castle in Füssen, Germany, because that’s the way castles are supposed to look;
- The Taj Mahal at Agra, India, because Richard Halliburton said so in one of my favorite childhood tomes, ‘The Book of Marvels,’ and his vivid description therein sold me on it forever; and
- The Hagia Sophia cathedral at Istanbul, because I think at least one Wonder should contain Viking graffiti, and Halfdan did the honors — which are still prominently visible — during his stint with Byzantium’s Varangian Guard.
One interesting twist to Weber’s foundation is that its home is cited as the Heidi Weber Museum in Zurich, which also happens to be a landmark structure designed by the Swiss architect and visual artist Charles Edouard Jeanneret, who became famous under his nom-d’art of Le Corbusier. This building was commissioned by Mrs Weber, to be named after its designer and to house various artworks created by him. It was completed and opened to the public in 1962. However, disputes arose between the two parties, and when Le Corbusier died, the entity which survived him took up the case against the Webers. Among other things, this resulted in a re-christening of the building to its current title and legal squabbling over everything from exclusivity for artwork sales rights to website domain names.
The Heidi Weber Museum is rarely open these days. The irony of its creative legacy and legal history compared to the mission statement of Bernard Weber’s New 7 Foundation is rich. Clearly, universal harmony in the recognition and preservation of famous structures is easier said than done.
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Luxury and Lifestyle in the Heart of Dubai
Dubai, the land of breathtaking designs and extraordinary architectural developments has now become an international hotspot for property and the demand for real estate is so intense that property prices have seen considerable appreciation in the last two or three years. The main reason behind this surge in property investments in Dubai is the fact that property laws in Dubai allow freehold ownership of land by any foreigner, allowing property owners to sell or rent out the property whenever they want.
Not only this, ownership of freehold property in certain designated areas in Dubai also comes with a 3 year renewable residence visa for the owner of the property. And the other factor favoring real estate investments in Dubai is the relaxation in taxes. You might be surprised to know that no taxes are applied on income or property transactions in Dubai.
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Modern Wonders
Apparently, it’s time to turn the page on the original Seven Wonders of the World …
Since only one of them is left standing, and since most people can’t remember what the rest of them are, anyway, this is a good idea for someone who has too much time on their hands and the ability to raise money.
In this instance, that would narrow the candidates down to one Bernard Weber. He’s a Swiss idealist who is behind the New 7 Wonders Foundation, which he founded in 2000.
Weber’s motivation is simply to call attention to the marvels made possible when mankind applies positive energy. In fact, should his foundation actually generate profits, he intends to use at least a portion of them to rebuild lost marvels. Specifically, he cites the Bamiyan Buddha statue, a cultural masterpiece which dated to the Fifth Century AD and was senselessly destroyed as a blasphemous icon by the Taliban when their stilted act tyrannized Afghanistan.
The original Seven Wonders were so anointed by an ancient geek, Philon of Byzantium, and an ancient Greek, Antipater of Sidon. Those were the days before travel agents and tour guides, so perhaps each felt a need to fill the void. Whatever their inspiration, they were not the first to get the idea.
The concept of such a list was first mentioned by Herodotus in his seminal ‘The History’ in the Fifth Century BC. Later, around the Third Century BC, Callimachus of Cyrene, the top logster at the legendary Museum of Alexandria in ancient Egypt, wrote “A Collection of Wonders around the World.” These lists varied in content, but Philon’s prevailed, due in part to its mention in engravings by the Dutch artist Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) and Johann Fischer von Erlach’s ‘History of Architecture.’
Here are Philon’s seven wonders:
1. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, although some historians believe they were an ancient urban legend and never really existed;
2. The Statue of Zeus, which honored the first Olympic games, was later moved to Constantinople and ultimately destroyed by fire;
3. The Temple of Diana at Ephesus, the largest known building in ancient times which took a century to build and was subsequently senselessly destroyed as a blasphemous icon by Christians when their intolerance tyrannized southern Turkey;
4. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, which stood for 1500 years until the Maltese Knights of St John used its stones to build their own mega-castle nearby;
5. The Colossus of Rhodes, which towered 120 feet high at the city’s harbor entrance until it was destroyed in an earthquake, and which later served as the inspiration for French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi when he created the Statue of Liberty as a gift to the USA;
6. The Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt, whose beacon had a range of 100 miles and which stood for 1500 years before falling victim to an earthquake in the 1300s; and
7. The Pyramids of Egypt, the lone wonder still standing.
Once Weber confirmed there was no official Seven Wonders of the World being sanctioned by any recognized bodies, he established a website, gathered an impressive list of professionals — architects, engineers and the like — and began the process of nominating structures worldwide as potential Wonders. During the subsequent years, visitors to his site answered his call to vote and the nominees were pared to 77.
Recently, these were winnowed to 21 — another multiple of seven, if you hadn’t noticed — with the voting set to continue throughout 2006. The new Seven Wonders will then be announced on New Year’s Day, 2007.
I’ve gone to Weber’s site, perused the finalists and did my cyber-duty by voting. All are truly worthy choices, but I didn’t find it difficult at all to quickly make my decisions:
- The Great Wall of China, where the term ‘breathtaking’ is an understatement;
- The Easter Island Statues, also known as Stone Clones Gone Wild;
- Petra in Jordan, for its mixture of intricacy and magnitude in its status as the world’s most spectacular city carved out of sandstone;
- Stonehenge, a Druidic version of the ultimate perpetual calendar with a timeless design;
- Neuschwanstein Castle in Füssen, Germany, because that’s the way castles are supposed to look;
- The Taj Mahal at Agra, India, because Richard Halliburton said so in one of my favorite childhood tomes, ‘The Book of Marvels,’ and his vivid description therein sold me on it forever; and
- The Hagia Sophia cathedral at Istanbul, because I think at least one Wonder should contain Viking graffiti, and Halfdan did the honors — which are still prominently visible — during his stint with Byzantium’s Varangian Guard.
One interesting twist to Weber’s foundation is that its home is cited as the Heidi Weber Museum in Zurich, which also happens to be a landmark structure designed by the Swiss architect and visual artist Charles Edouard Jeanneret, who became famous under his nom-d’art of Le Corbusier. This building was commissioned by Mrs Weber, to be named after its designer and to house various artworks created by him. It was completed and opened to the public in 1962. However, disputes arose between the two parties, and when Le Corbusier died, the entity which survived him took up the case against the Webers. Among other things, this resulted in a re-christening of the building to its current title and legal squabbling over everything from exclusivity for artwork sales rights to website domain names.
The Heidi Weber Museum is rarely open these days. The irony of its creative legacy and legal history compared to the mission statement of Bernard Weber’s New 7 Foundation is rich. Clearly, universal harmony in the recognition and preservation of famous structures is easier said than done.
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Sightseeing: New Yorks Finest!
Four Buildings, two Museums, one Bridge and a Station
If you only have days in New York, these are the places to see.
Rockefeller Center
Between Fifth & Seventh Avenues and 47th Street & 52nd Street
Urban architects have tried to imitate the scale and complexity of the Rockefeller Center ever since it was built in the ‘30s, but no one has ever succeeded. It covers two entire city blocks! People hang about the pedestrian spaces between the Maison Francaise and the British Empire Buildings, looking down on the ice-skating rink, which in summer is used as a café. Sunset is the best time to visit, as the views accompanying the cocktails at the elegant Rainbow Room can be spectacular. The famous art deco Radio City Music Hall is situated on the western side of the complex.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue, at 34th Street
The top of the Empire State Building is legendary both in movies and in life. Taking this trip is one of New York’s highlights. The road travelled goes a bit like this… take a high-speed lift up to the 80th floor in under a minute. Take a second lift to the 86th floor. Queue again to continue to the 102nd storey, where there’s a 360-degree view with 50-mile/80-km visibility on a clear day. Think of innovator, Douglas Leigh, the man who worked out how to bathe the tower in different coloured lights using plastic sheets and coloured gels. Try to visit the Empire State Building at sunset when the place is less crowded. You can watch the city lighting up: the view is particularly stunning at dusk.
Chrysler Building
405 Lexington Avenue, at 42nd Street
New Yorker’s have a great fondness for this magnificent building. Although you can’t visit its luminous pinnacle – made of stainless steel arches and shaped like a ‘30s Chrysler car’s radiator cap – you can visit the fabulous art deco lobby of red and brown marble and chrome, with original inlaid wooden elevator doors and a painted ceiling. The façade of white brick is decorated with designs taken from automobile hubcaps. Another romantic New York hotspot: particularly at sunset.
United Nations Headquarters
First Avenue, at East 46th Street
The Modernist headquarters of the United Nations is also an excellent example of ‘50s architecture. Built by a committee of international architects that included Le Corbusier (who eventually renounced any association with the final design) there are three main buildings on the 17-acre/7 hectare site by the East River, plus a library added in the ‘60s. You can visit the foyer and basement of the General Assembly building alone, but to see any of the council rooms and the General Assembly itself, you must take a tour.
Brooklyn Bridge
Probably the most famous and breathtaking bridge in the world; the Brooklyn Bridge was a massive undertaking. It took over 600 men, some 16 years to build and when completed in 1883 was the world’s largest suspension bridge – and the first to be constructed of steel. This bridge is a popular film location, used as a backdrop for films like ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘Mo’ Better Blues’. Although you might have seen it on celluloid; nothing beats the wonder of standing on it for the very first time.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Avenue, at 82nd Street
New Yorkers regard this Museum as home-away-from-home during the winter months. Spending endless hours pouring over the art: then retiring to the café for something warm. This treasure trove of 1.4 million square feet of galleries is virtually impossible to do in a single afternoon, but don’t be put off: the art you will see cannot be viewed anywhere else. Friday evenings are particularly pleasant. Relax in splendid surroundings, enjoy a cocktail, and listen to a string quartet.
Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street, between Fifth $ Sixth Avenues
A storehouse of some of the world’s most exciting and contemporary art of the twentieth century, the Museum of Modern Art houses some of the most significant modern paintings, drawings and sculpture. The collection has grown to include 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings, and design objects. MoMA also owns some 22,000 films, videos, and media works, as well as film stills, scripts, posters and historical documents.
Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue, at 88th Street
In 1943, iconoclast architect, Frank Lloyd Wright drew a citrus press, and submitted it to the New York building authorities. 16 years later, this innovative and remarkable design came into being, commissioned by Solomon R Guggenheim to house his notable collection of works by modern artists. It was completed six months after Wright died. The cylindrical design of this building and use of volume and space make it one of Wright’s masterpieces. In January 1990, a new gallery building – designed by Gwathmey & Associates, based on a plan by Wright – was built and opened too much fanfare. The Guggenheim also has a downtown branch in SoHo that is well worth visiting and stays open late.
Grand Central Station
If you’re looking for old-world romance, the most legendary of New York’s romantic havens has to be Grand Central Station. Its faded elegance only adds to the ambience its magnificent origins provide. Once a hubbub of city life – before the airlines took business from the railroads – this Beax-Arts building, which dates from 1903, was once the heart of New York. Inside is still marvelous: the enormous vaulted ceiling is decorated with the constellations of the Zodiac. For great dining views; check out Michael Jordan’s Steak House on the west side of the concourse and Metrazur on the east. The Vanderbilt Hall often hosts visiting art exhibits and other events. Take a moment to stand on the platform and envisage elegant days gone by. How great it is to be in New York!
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How Do You Find the Right Architectural Services For a New Home?
While each architectural design firm has their own unique approach to their work, it is important to find a home architect that has architectural services that fit your needs. You need to be clear on your needs and goals when you are searching for the right architectural design company for your project. This way, you’ll be sure to get the architectural services that you need. Some of the main questions you need to answer when looking for a residential architect include: do you need more space? What activities will go on in the new space? What is your budget for the project and how will it be financed? Will you be doing some of the work yourself? Once you have your questions answered and you know what you need and want, you can begin the process of choosing the right architectural services for your project.
Building Your List of Architecture Firms That Do Modern Design
Now you need to start building your list of architecture firms that can do the project you need. You can start by looking at the architectural design firms in your area that specialize in modern design. If you are seeking a residential architect (rather than building an office), search specifically for residential architects. Contact your local chamber of commerce for recommendations, speak to friends and relatives, or contact the American Institute of Architects. Any of these areas are great ways to find good architectural services for your project.
Custom Homes Architects or Residential Architects?
All custom homes architects are residential architetects, but not all residential architects are custom homes architects. Some residential architects design homes for developments where none of the homes are custom – they are all the same.
Custom home architects design one home at a time. They create a completely custom-made design – one that is unique and has never been created before. They spend the time to get to know their clients, and their clients’ desires, wishes, dreams, styles, tastes, likes and dislikes. The custom home architect wants to create a perfect fit for the client. The client’s new custom home will become a true reflection of the client.
Once you have a list of potential architecture firms that you want to interview, start at the top of your list and start interviewing. You should be able to tell right away if the chemistry is right between you and the architectural design firm that you are interviewing. This means that they should be able to answer all of your questions about modern home design, such as: luxury home plans, green design, minimalist architecture, and even postmodern architecture. If they cannot answer your questions to a degree that makes you feel comfortable with their architectural services, then they are not the architecture firm for you.
In this process, you will meet a custom home architect with whom you will “click” – a person whom you can trust. He or she will not only design the home of your dreams in seamless fashion, but this is a person with whom you will enjoy working with, as you undertake this exciting and fulfilling journey – the custom design of your unique dwelling!
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Providence Downs South Forms a Custom Builders Guild
The Hemhill-Nolan Group has formed a Builders Guild for Providence Downs South. The new Builders Guild at Providence Downs South consists of 10 high quality, experienced home builders who have built numerous homes at Providence Downs South and in Charlotte. Theses builders understand the procedures and processes involved in designing and building homes in Providence Downs South.
The builders were selected because of their commitment and experience in building quality homes. You are invited to familiarize yourself with the Providence Downs South Custom Builders. For information on Providence Downs South contact Rich Talbert at 704-582-2096 or http://www.charlotteluxurycommunities.com
The Providence Downs South Custom Builders Guild:
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1997, the childhood playmates pooled their expertise – Jimmy is a civil engineer, Billy is an electronics engineer and Tommy’s expertise is in sales and marketing – to form Holevas & Holton Custom Home Builders. Today, the firm meticulously crafts about a dozen high-end homes each year. “We specialize in residences starting at 4,000-plus square feet and priced from the $700’s and up,” Tommy explains. “We also work in lot of different architectural styles.”
When it comes to their custom homes, the trio credits their ability to truly listening to their clients’ needs as their main strength. People choose a builder who is easy to talk to. We always indeed, as a builder to have close communication and accessibility to producing a home that truly reflects a clients’ needs.
We meet with a client and take the time to determine what they need and want, and we try to get to a point where everyone is on the same page,” Tommy says. “We don’t want them to have any unpleasant surprises, so from the very beginning, we make sure we’re on the same page as far as allowances.” Couple that accessibility with their strong work ethic – “we’re hands on and on the job site daily,” Tommy says – and a dedication to quality craftsmanship and you have a firm that has been winning rave reviews in a variety of neighborhoods. www.holevasholton.com
JAS-AM, INC.
Jas-Am, Inc. is known for building distinctive homes in Tuscan, French Country and Traditional styles. Jas-Am has built housing in Charlotte for the past 15 years – with each home personally supervised by owner Sajjan Dhaliwal. www.jasamgroup.com
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PERSIS – NOVA CUSTOM HOMES
Persis-Nova Custom Homes builds homes in The Carolina’s ranging from $300,000 to more than $3 million dollars. We can assist the home owner with finding the perfect home site from a number of fine communities such as Chatelaine, The Palisades, The Club at Longview, HighGate, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie, Piper Glen, Providence Downs South, and Seven Eagles.
At Persis-Nova “Communication Is the Key to everything we do.” Frank Arooji and partner Eddie Mowlavi agree that in the custom home business that a close relationship with the customer is the reason for their success and the source of their greatest rewards. www.persisnova.com
STEVENS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
Stevens Construction Group Inc. is a low-volume builder, allowing Ron Stevens to focus more attention on customers. Each of his homes has what he calls “hands-on quality,” which means he personally inspects every aspect of the building process. His services even expand to architectural design and interior design, creating a consistency rarely found in custom home building. He’s also dedicated to making the home-building process easy for buyers and assuring his customers get exactly what they want. www.stevensconstructiongroupinc.com
STYLECRAFT CUSTOM HOMES
Daniel Barbu was born and raised in Europe. His family moved to South Florida in the mid-eighties. Daniel attended Florida International University in Miami, Florida and earned a BS degree in Industrial Engineering.
After living in South Florida for over twenty years, Daniel and his wife and four children moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. Applying his engineering career, two decades experience including years overseeing project management specialists for an international financial services company and his admiration for beautiful architecture and construction, Daniel decided to pursue his long-time dream of building and renovating homes. www.stylecrafthomesnc.com
TRIDENT BUILDERS
Committed to exceeding the client’s expectations, Sonia and Rajeev Bhave have worked diligently at building a house that will cater to the lifestyle and demands of the family that will make it a home. Sonia is one of the few women builders in this male dominated industry. After receiving her MBA and working in senior management, Sonia funneled her demand for excellence and love of building into what has become Trident Builders, LLC. Rajeev Bhave is a registered Architect and runs a successful design firm specializing in commercial, interior and residential architecture. His vast architectural knowledge is what makes designing your dream home a true possibility.
Founded in 2000, Trident Builders, LLC has selectively built new homes and has completed several remodel projects. Their fine quality homes can be found in both Mecklenburg and Union County. They offer a “one stop shop” for their customers. They can guide you through the whole process from site selection, financing options, home design all the way to interior design and selections. They pride themselves for being a true “design-build” company and can assist in selecting home plans from a wide array of resources, make modifications as needed or develop a unique custom plan catered to their home owner’s needs. What sets this custom home builder apart from other competitors is the strict adherence to quality, emphasis on design and above all “business with integrity”. www.tridentbuilders.com
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