by Novel Property Ventures | Jan 10, 2017 | Blog, NYC |
If you’re looking for ways to escape the urban tundra of New York City this winter, plan on staying in to enjoy a good TV series. The hit Planet Earth TV series returned for another season in the UK in 2016 to provide a portrait of life on Earth. The BBC original...
by Novel Property Ventures | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog, buildings, development, NYC |
New York City, a city seriously lacking in space, may not appear to have much wiggle room when it comes to new building projects. From an architect’s eye, however, creativity and forward thinking come together to build amazing spaces that have purpose in the Big...
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog, historic landmarks, mixed use, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history, sustainable architecture |
From the way city sidewalks are paved to the way parks and buildings are laid out, sustainability projects have changed the way New York City spaces are designed, built, and managed. Parks, in particular, are integral to the New York City landscape and strengthen the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history |
Like the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting or Radio City Rockettes, New York City’s impressive window displays are a vital part of the holiday experience. Here in the city, the holiday season doesn’t officially begin until the city’s biggest retailers...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, historic landmarks, novel property ventures, NYC, NYC history |
As a nexus of commerce, history, and culture, New York City has no shortage of sites worth visiting. Though they aren’t iconic like the Statue of Liberty, and less traveled-by and touristy than the Freedom Tower, among NYC landmarks, these destinations are among the...
by Novel Property Ventures | Oct 21, 2016 | Blog, buildings, novel property ventures, sustainable architecture |
Despite what many people think, architects and developers don’t need to compromise their artistic sensibilities in order to construct a sustainable project. Concerns about a building’s environmental impact often take priority over an architect’s own artistic vision of...
