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Celebrating its fourth year, Design and Construction Week is trading in the bright lights of Las Vegas for the bustling hub of the Sunshine State – Orlando, FL. For three days this month, the halls of the Orange County Convention Center will host some 80,000+ design and residential construction professionals and more than 2,100 exhibitors at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show and the International Builders’ Show. KBIS and IBS, hosted by the National Kitchen & Bath Association and the National Association of Home Builders, respectively, are expected to fill more than 900,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with a wide array of products, demonstrations, live presentations and more. Both show floors will be open Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 10-12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On these pages, Kitchen & Bath Design News shares some of the stunning and innovative products that will be at the center of this year’s show. James Martin Furniture ’s (Booth S3828) Brookfield Collection vanity sh...

  Downsizing is a time for new beginnings: for ditching the lawnmower, doing away with dusting rarely used rooms and finally convincing adult children to get rid of all their stuff. More than that, it’s a chance to create a new home, possibly in a new suburb, with features to last for years to come. A new apartment development in Double Bay village has the downsizer market firmly in its sights. 100 million project in Double Bay from developer SJD Property ." /> 1788 Residences is a $ 100 million project in Double Bay from developer SJD Property . Photo: Artist’s impression The $ 100 million project from developer SJD Property , 1788 Residences, will start VIP sales on August 26. The project offers 31 apartments over five levels above ground- floor retail space . Bates Smart has designed both the architecture and interiors. [Downsizing] is an opportunity to consider how the design and location of a new place to live will impact on our wellbeing, independence, social con...

From a crowd- funded smart shovel to a why-didn’t-someone-do-this-sooner scheme for managing traffic in public restroom s, these ideas are noteworthy for creative problem -solving. Here are some of the most intriguing innovations the BD+C community has brought to our attention this year.   1. TRUSS SYSTEM UNDERGIRDS MONUMENTAL STAIR Structure becomes art at a Massachusetts college library To invite exploration of its new academic library, Salem (Mass.) State University selected a light-filled and airy design. The site and program called for deep floor plates , so the Building Team devised a dramatic open staircase as a central feature to help break up the density. The engineering solution consists of a truss that supports the whole stair, with each step created from a triangular box beam that hangs off the truss. Stairs are stringer-free and accented with eye- catching red paint . Glass panels protect users while showcasing the design. The prominent feature is also visible from...