While her freckled, fresh-scrubbed face and wholesome smile may remind you of the girl next door, take a closer look at Suzan Lucas Santiago. She is a woman who makes things happen.
As a principal and the director of interior architecture at GRAD Associates, she and her team of designers at the venerable, century-old firm have created interiors for an impressive roster of blue chip firms, first class hotels, government offices and healthcare facilities.
A 23-year resident of Boonton Township, Santiago’s accomplishments have twice earned her a place in Who’s Who in Interior Design. She has received regional and national design awards from the American Society of Interior Designers, and several of her projects have been featured in major architectural magazines. (more…)
Big 5 2005 was the largest building, building materials and construction exhibition ever held in the Middle East. Last year’s visitor numbers had increased by 14.4% from the year before to 38,535 and it has become an annual meeting place for all industry professionals. The expectations for this year’s expo, therefore, are very high.
Approximately 2,500 companies will exhibit from 60 countries and the show will encompass seven key product sectors: Building and Construction; Water Technology and Environment; Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Cleaning and Maintenance; Glass and Metal; Bathrooms and Ceramics and Marble and Machinery. (more…)
With the London Design Festival (LDF) now clearly on the horizon, the fair’s specific events are beginning to take shape. Now in its fourth year, the festival is bigger than ever, touting more than 200 events and activities taking place across the city from September 15-30. Exhibitions, events, seminars, lectures, and parties cover a broad spectrum, including applied arts, architecture and buildings, creative business, fashion, furniture, graphics and branding, interiors, product, and photography. Most of the events are free and open to the public. (more…)
