By Kathy Vogeltanz The jobless rate has dropped, the economic outlook is brightening, and, in response, sales are picking up in the Atlanta condo market. The first half of the last decade saw an explosive increase in the construction and renovation of condos and lofts in Atlanta. Homebuyers were dazzled with options that included high-rise […]
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Garden Tours bloom around Intown
The Decatur Garden Tour and the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Gardens for Connoisseurs are both this month with lush landscapes designed to inspire. The Decatur Garden Tour blooms again this year on May 5-6, featuring nine private gardens and three public gardens. This year’s theme is roses, which will be prominent in several gardens, including the […]
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Perspectives in Architecture: Seeking & Enjoying Perfection
By Melody Harclerode I share a love for great architecture with Mark, my husband and fellow architect. Upon his return from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, he raved about his visit to the Kimbell Art Museum, one of the best art museums in the country by architect Louis Kahn. Mark described the art galleries as one […]
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Shutze Awards honor architects, designers
One of Philip Trammell Shutze’s most prestigious landmarks, the Piedmont Driving Club, was the site of the 6th annual Shutze Awards dinner and ceremony. Hosted by the Southeast Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, the evening attracted Atlanta’s most distinguished Neo-Classicist architects, designers, landscape and construction specialists and supporters of the Shutze […]
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Re-imagining Loring Heights
Architecture/landscape firm Tunnell-Spangler-Walsh & Associates (TSW) recently completed a master plan for Atlanta’s Loring Heights neighborhood. The effort was sponsored by the Loring Heights Neighborhood Association (LHNA), which wanted to establish a proactive vision for their neighborhood’s future. The comprehensive plan addresses land use and zoning, transportation, environment, infrastructure and urban design. Both LHNA and […]
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Eco-Fashion, Beauty & Accessories Trunk Show is April 10
EcoStyle South presents the 7th annual Atlanta Eco-Fashion, Beauty & Accessories Spring Trunk Show on Tuesday, April 10, from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 56 East Andrews Gallery in Buckhead. For one day only, 20 of Atlanta’s top sustainable fashion, jewelry, handbag, beauty and home décor companies will showcase their spring collections. Meet the designers in […]
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Reasons to Ride: Bikes have advantages Intown
By Osayi Endolyn I pass by my bicycle every day, but this is the first time I’ve stopped to touch it in months — maybe even a year. Muted grey with multiple gears, it stands off to the side in my garage. This bike has seen open roads and afternoon adventures. Now it collects dust […]
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Midtown Greenprint: Creating the South’s first urban eco-district
By Collin Kelley Editor Last month the Midtown Alliance announced the creation of Greenprint Midtown – a community-wide action plan that will integrate sustainability throughout the neighborhood, establishing the area as the South’s first urban eco-district. The goal of Greenprint is to find solutions to energy and water challenges, clean transportation options, community green-space, and […]
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Spring Home Tours: Druid Hills, Inman Park & More
By Collin Kelley Editor The perennials are in bloom, spring rain makes grass and trees green, the smell of dogwoods pierces the air and some of Atlanta’s finest homes will be opening their doors for spring tours. Whether you are looking to renovate, to move or studying architecture and interior design home tours are a […]
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More Earth Day Events
Join the Decatur community and celebrate Earth Day at the Oakhurst Community Garden on Sunday, April 22 from 12:30 until 4 pm. The event kicks off with an Earth Friendly Parade beginning at Harmony Park in the center of the Oakhurst Business District. The Black Sheep Ensemble will be leading the parade and the community […]