Day: March 28, 2011
“Transparent” Home in Australia by Shane Thompson
The extensive use of glass (floor-to-ceiling sliding doors on all sides) plays an essential role in merging the outside with the comfy inside areas of this home in Australia. Over 50 percent of the house’s exterior is made of glass, and this allows for a lot of natural light to define its modern interior.
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Hotel-Inspired Interior for an Apartment in San Francisco
After an extensive renovation, the Fontana Apartment looks nothing like it used to in the 1960s. Situated in a semicircular apartment tower in Aquatic Park, San Francisco, the dwelling offers amazing views, a high-end hotel-like interior design and only the best materials. The project was done by Mark English Architects in collaboration with interior designer […]
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The Undulating GT Tower in Seoul
Currently waiting for its GT Tower West sibling to be erected right next to it, the GT Tower East stands 130 meters high (426.5 feet) in Seoul, South Korea. Architects Edgar Bosman and Peter Couwenbergh of ArchitectenConsort worked together and imagined this organic-looking project with its undulating glass façade. The tower brings a refreshing change […]
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The Most Expensive House in Cyprus Will Leave You Breathless
Five stories of opulent features make up the most expensive house in Cyprus: an amazing €25 million (approx. $35.2 million) beachfront residence. Only the best architects were summoned for this project and the result is mind-blowing. Numerous technological developments and a very alluring design make this estate, located in East Beach, a real estate jewel.
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Luxury and Comfort in the Galatea 56 Motor Yacht
Galatea 56 yacht by Pama Architetti Design is a very modern luxury vessel designed for a young and dynamic clientele. It is not the largest yacht anyone could ever buy, but it offers plenty of comfort and luxury for unforgettable voyages.
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Expensive Goodbye to Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor was always surrounded by glamour, and she could only leave this world in a dazzling way. The beautiful actress was laid in a £7,000 (or some $11,000) casket made of mahogany wood and lined with a custom red velvet. A matching red pillow was carefully put under her head and violets adorned the […]
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The Breathtaking €2 Million Big Bang Watch from Hublot
This striking timepiece is absolutely breathtaking. It boasts over 140 carats of baguette diamonds all over: 72 gems on the 18K white gold case, 72 more on the white gold bezel, 24 on the crown and another one, this time a rose cut diamond, also on the crown. The crystal sapphire has benefited of anti-reflective […]
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More Michael Jackson Items to Be Auctioned Off Soon
Michael Jackson memorabilia still sells like hot cakes, and they will probably do so for a long time. Not so long ago we told you about the Swarovski helmet that was expected to fetch some $22 million at auction. Today we bring to you another similar piece of news.
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Ecosse Titanium Series FE Ti XX: The Most Expensive Bike
The new most expensive motorcycle in the world is the Ecosse Titanium Series FE Ti XX superbike, priced at $300,000. Its engine puts out 250 horsepower, which is the highest hp figure for Ecosse. Only thirteen units will ever be made, and one of them will actually never be used on the road. A client […]
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