Buying Furniture can be daunting, but it can be exciting too. you can choose a style, period or design that will suit your style perfectly. Buying a peice of furniture because you like it is a great game plan and can work with all the other pieces you've bought too, "just because you like it". Eclectic is my favorite period and style. You decide what suits you. Here is some information to help you on your journey. Neolithic, Classical, Early Modern Europe (including Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo, just to name a few) are probably not options, unless you work for a Natural History Museum or your rich Great Great Great Aunt has recently passed away...Though you can find the influences just about everywhere. 19th Century is what we all consider "Antique" these days and the styles vary greatly, including: Revival,Gothic, Arts and Crafts, and my favorite Art Nouveau. Early North American design was in many ways rooted in necessity and emphasizes both form and materials.
Early American chairs and tables are often constructed with turned spindles and chair backs often constructed with steaming to bend the wood. Wood choices tend to be deciduous hardwoods with a particular emphasis on the wood of edible or fruit bearing trees such as Cherry or Walnut. Modernism The first three-quarters of the twentieth century are often seen as the march towards Modernism. Art Deco, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Wiener Werkstätte, and Vienna Secession designers all worked to some degree within the Modernist idiom. Born from the Bauhaus and Art Deco/Streamline styles came the post WWII "Mid-Century Modern" style using materials developed during the war including laminated plywood, plastics and fiberglass. Prime examples include furniture designed by George Nelson Associates, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul McCobb, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Eero Saarinen, Harvey Probber, Vladamir Kagan and Danish modern designers including Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen. Postmodern design, intersecting the Pop art movement, gained steam in the 1960s and 70s, promoted in the 80s by groups such as the Italy-based Memphis movement.
Transitional furniture is intended to fill a place between Traditional and Modern tastes. Ecodesign, great efforts from individuals, governments, and companies has led to the manufacturing of products with higher sustainability known as Ecodesign. This new line of furniture is based on environmentally friendly design. Its use and popularity are increasing each year. Located on the Hyatt premises, Forque Kitchen and Bar is Albuquerque’s premier dining destination. You can enjoy a tastefully constructed selection of regionally infused menu concepts with subtle flavors from the unique and distinctive seasoning profile of New Mexico and the southwest. If you choose to venture out for dining, locals and guests alike love Albuquerque restaurants such as 66 Diner, La Hacienda, Range Cafe, Sadie’s and Terra. Albuquerque has a wide array of restaurants within walking distance of our hotel, should you decide to venture out! Don't want to venture out? Enjoy room service provided by Forque Kitchen & Bar, and served in the privacy of your guestroom.
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Our facility is a smoke and alcohol free environment. Our Center can accommodate a variety of gatherings. If you desire a place where your group can experience the peace of Christ, then the Spirituality Center is ideal. We are also conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Albuquerque Airport. The chapel is the heart of the Spirituality Center where an atmosphere of peace and presence pervades. The Sacrament always present in the chapel, is a tremendous source of grace and healing. There is also another small prayer room in the residential wing of the Center. The Labyrinth, located on the east lawn is often referred to as “a holy walk.” Modeled on the famous labyrinth of the Cathedral at Chartres, the Center's labyrinth, offers retreatants this spiritual tool in the form of a walking meditation on their journey inward. Our Lady of Guadalupe is particularly loved in the southwest and this small shrine dedicated to her, has uplifted spirits, brought consolation and peace to those who simply sit at her feet.
The Conference Rooms and Library St. Magdalene of Canossa Conference room can accommodate up to 70 people. Tables and chairs will be set up according to your requirements and will be ready when you arrive. A variety of audio-visual aids are available upon request. St. Josephine Bakhita Hall can accommodate up to 30 people and is located to the east of the residential quarters. The wellness room is attached at the north end of the building and a small break-out room is available at the south end. If you need a place for small group discussion, the library is ideal. The room features tables with chairs plus upholstered couches and chairs for greater comfort. The library has the warmth of a living room. Spiritual reading materials are available for private retreatants as well as audio visual materials. Another area also suitable for private retreatants or small-group discussion is the map room. Dining and Overnight Accommodations The Spirituality Center has two dining areas.
The large dining room is open and inviting. From the many windows that surround the room, light streams in and adds to the atmosphere. This dining room can seat 65 guests. The small dining area, which can seat 16 guests, is used primarily for those who are making a silent retreat, small groups and the participants of the Sabbatical Journey in the Southwest. Another popular area is the outdoor patio for those who wish to enjoy the New Mexico sunshine and the casual ambience. All meals at the Center are served buffet style and are very nutritious, healthy and tasty! The Spirituality Center offers twenty-two rooms with single and double occupancies. Some have full baths, all have sinks. Each is very clean and comfortable, providing a desk and an arm chair. The Canossian Spirituality Center grounds are enhanced by beautiful lawns, tall trees and various bushes and shrubs. There are garden benches, tables and chairs in ideal places for reading and quiet meditation. For those who are used to a daily walk, the walking path at the back of the property provides a safe place to get in your morning or evening exercise.