Big Time Design's Callin Fortis speaks with Aspire, a business and luxury magazine exclusively published for business class and first class flights on Etihad airways. The article, Castles in the Clouds, says, "They're bold, beautiful and guarentee a good time. Discover why nightclub designers are the life of a million...
Continue ReadingIn June of 1999 we ascended on Miami Beach with a crew of qualified nightclub builders to pull off the most daunting task of the decade; to build CROBAR MIAMI. The problem with Miami is in its inherent transient nature. You need to check and double check all...
Continue ReadingI am Mister P. Some know me as the mayor of Pug Town. I am sick. I am not ready to die. I have been through two major surgeries in the past 5 days. My stomach has been cut open twice, my intestines have been...
Continue ReadingDidn't we just talk about this on our good ole U.S. of A beer soaked soil? For U.S. economists this is a downturn. For the UK, they call it a tragedy. This could be the greatest tragedy of the recession for the U.K.: Humble British pubs --...
Continue ReadingAt a time when I find it so odd and indifferent that Big Brother is no longer a concept, but a harsh reality, I find irony in the news in the New York Times eerily disturbing but not surprising. This excerpt from the Times speaks for itself. "In George Orwell’s...
Continue ReadingThis book is a must read for anyone. Simply, the story line is this: Crew members of the Envoy, the first human attempt to travel to Mars. Their ship survives the trip to Mars, but then ceases transmission, and their fate is unknown for the next 20 years....
Continue ReadingSandra Hofmeister writes an amazing tribute to an amazing designer and humanitarian. What would the world of design be without Pierre Paulin? Many of his designs have already become timeless icons, avant-garde and classic at the same time. In spite of having every good reason to let people celebrate...
Continue ReadingExit 66 has been voted the best dance club in Broward and Palm Beach counties! Mark from New Times Broward says : “Exit 66 brings a new and improved meaning to beauty, elegance, and downright intensity. The gorgeous people from staff to clientele kept my head turning all...
Continue ReadingPug Doe If you are expecting some spark or new tip on nightclub design or how the tony Mondrian Hotel was received or what is being creating for the all new and improved Betsy Hotel make over in South Beach, you are about to be sadly mistaken. Instead...
Continue ReadingWhen you think of hip international locations for a nightclub, Fort Lauderdale FL hardly pops into your mind. Located just twenty or so miles north of Miami, this beach front town is undergoing a high style re-vamp that is worthy of any other "second city" and I am proud...
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