Monday, April 16, 2012

Modern House in Spain by A-cero

For this awesome project, A-cero wanted to remain faithful to their easily recognizable style, by creating a harmonious dialogue between curved lines and cubic forms. For all its projects, the Spanish architecture studio frequently draws its inspiration from the creations of renowned contemporary artists. “Art and Architecture have gone hand in hand in this and all our projects”.

The beautiful residence is located in Somosaguas, a residential area in Pozuelo de Alarcón, Spain and boasts 18,300 square feet of living spaces. Its architecture is characterized by sculptural volumes and is dominated by horizontal lines. The volumes are superimposed in layers and they seem to naturally “grow” from the ground. The main purpose when building this home was to create a modern residence with “risky stylized forms” without compromising convenience and comfort.

Realizing a natural, seamless connection between the building and the environment was also an important goal. To this end, A-cero designed a charming Japanese-inspired garden, beautifully landscaped with large bonsais and other ornamental plants. All the rooms on ground floor and basement level have direct access to the garden, to ensure a special connectivity between the inside and outside areas.

The basement is where the health and leisure areas are located: a game room, a massage room, a gym, a wine cellar, locker rooms for the outdoor infinity edge pool, a theater, a storage area and a service and facilities area. On the first floor is where the main lobby can be found, together with the open public spaces like the living room and the dining room, the kitchen and the indoor pool. Also here the master bedroom suite and the office are set. On the second floor there is a spacious painting studio with plenty of natural light and beautiful views of the surroundings.

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Saturday, April 14, 2012

Alessandro Angelozzi Couture

Model Vanessa Hessler

This beautiful Alessandro Couture wedding dresses are here, hot and trendy, elegant and feminine, glamorous and modern, and they can today’s modern bride who is looking for something attractive, excellent, provocative and courageous perfect. Perhaps the best type of wedding you can plan for these clothes is the dramatic semi formal wedding in a flamboyant, fantasy and more organized.

 There is no doubt that these gorgeous pieces can look both elegant and sensual at the same time! This is perhaps one of the hot points that these gowns present in comparison to other designer’s creations that we get to see on the market.
 We think that these gowns are the perfect modern alternative to those old fashion classic A-line or ball gown dresses that used to be in trend a few centuries ago. And we say “alternatives” because these ones here are definitely more attractive, sexy, trendy and revealing. They are provocative and voluptuous, but in a nice, flattering and elegant way.
 Those of you who always wanted to wear something fancy, classy and highly glamorous now have the chance to choose from the best designs! We are looking forward to hear your opinions and thoughts regarding these wonderful gowns hopefully you will only find positive remarks to make in this regard. However, we also encourage you to tell us your own suggestions and your preferences or favorite designs among all these charming Alessandro Couture wedding dresses we’ve posted here. It is important to us to know what your preferences and expectations are when it comes to haute couture wedding dresses and modern weddings today!

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Mandarin Oriental Tokyo


The dramatic first impression of your arrival at Mandarin Oriental Tokyo will remain with you throughout your stay. The extraordinary lobby surrounded by glass of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, has been voted the best in the world by first class travellers. Sped 38 floors up by private elevator you step out and virtually into a panorama of Tokyo city. That stunning sight is offered to guests at every opportunity; bringing a remarkable sense of space to all rooms and suites, serving as a spectacular backdrop to the restaurants and making a visit to the spa in the sky a journey to heaven.

At street level, key destinations are within easy reach as the address in Nihonbashi is literally the centre of Tokyo.

With its superb location in the city’s prestigious financial district, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo brings contemporary elegance to Nihonbashi, the historical and cultural centre of Tokyo commerce. True to its surroundings, the first Mandarin Oriental hotel in Japan dynamically blends the best of past and future architectural splendor. It is graced with spacious guest rooms, an oasis-like, fabulously well-appointed award-winning spa, and paradigm setting bar and restaurants situated upon the uppermost floors of the soaring Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower. In addition, stately banquet and conference facilities reside within the Tower’s impressive atrium podium and adjacent Mitsui Main Building, a cultural heritage property.
Overlooking the Imperial Palace garden to the West and Tokyo Bay to the Southeast, Mandarin Oriental Tokyo's central location has direct subway access via Mitsukoshi-mae Station on the Ginza line to all major points of the city. In addition, Tokyo Station, the world-renowned Ginza shopping district, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange are all within 5-10 minutes walking distance.

Also just a stone’s throw from Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is the celebrated ‘Bridge of Japan’ from which Nihonbashi derives its name. At one time, this was the traditional ‘zero-mile marker’ officially designating one’s arrival in the capital. Japan’s major financial, insurance, and securities firms grew around this landmark, along with many traditional shops, shrines, and galleries. Tokyo International Forum, a convention and performing arts centre, and another landmark itself, is only a five-minute drive, while historical edifices such as the famous Mitsukoshi Department Store and Bank of Japan are just steps away from the hotel.

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Year Of The Dragon Ferrari 458 Italia



One more luxury car constructor has celebrated the Year Of The Dragon by dedicating unique design to China. Ferrari 458 Italia now comes with dragon stripe over the hood, gold rims & embroidered head rests.

Only 20 collectors will get the chance to own this masterpiece that will be launched at the Shanghai Expo Park's Italian Center.