Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Naomi Campbell’s Amazing Home In Rublyovka, Moscow

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is a lucky girl in many ways, and the fact that her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronin, real estate entrepreneur aka the Donald Trump of Russia, is reportedly building a new home for her is just another cherry on the cake! Miss Campbell is being treated to a futuristic mansion that looks like a docked spaceship in Moscow’s A-List suburban area Rublyovka, designed by accomplished architect Zaha Hadid who is famous for the opera house in Guangzhou, Roca Gallery, and the Aquatics Center in London amongst many others.


The extraordinary 2,650 square meter home is named Capital Hill Residence, and centers around two 22-meter-high towers that resemble the mechanical alien invaders from the War of the Worlds.
 Using a mixture of modern technologies and organic form, the eco-style abode appears as a cluster of shiny pods nestled amidst a private surrounding of mature pine and birch trees, located on the north-face hillside in Barvikha.
 The lower quarters of the dwelling enjoys the cozy naturalistic feeling of merging with the hillside, whilst the upper sections float higher than the treetops to offer dynamic views across the forest.
 The design aesthetic of this space-age dwelling was influenced by the legendary work of Antonio Gaudi, who is known for his rejection of straight lines in his architecture, and who prolifically used glass and wood for interior decoration.
The inner part of the house is planned in Eco-style. The creator was roused by the work of unbelievable Barcelona draftsman Antonio Gaudi, who did not affirm straight lines and would give anything to utilize wood and glass within inner part embellishment. The inside is as advanced as the outside, with immense glass boards, smooth bends all over and to great degree tall top sides. It appears as though it might be an instrument to take over the universe, both on the outer surface and the inner part.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Baros Resort, Maldives

Named by travel agents around the world “The Indian Ocean’s Leading Villa”, this gorgeous luxury resort from the Maldives is situated a throw-of-a-stick distance away from Male International Airport. It’s a private spot that offers luxury and pleasure to its every guest, in a superb ambiance, surrounded by tropical gardens.

Five years ago, Baros resort, Maldives entered a new stage of existence, a superior one in every aspect. After a complete modernization with the help of the same talented architect that created the beautiful Four Seasons , the Huvafen Fushi and other resorts, Baros is now a place of unparalleled comfort, luxury and relaxation.

Seventy-five modern villas await their visitors with luxe amenities and lovely ambiances. Both the lagoon villas (on stilts) and the oceanfront ones are perfect for a romantic stay or just for a relaxing vacation. Dining options at Baros are very many and very diverse. But while the restaurant and the bars on the island are all great, nothing compares to a private dinner on the beach or inside your villa.

At Aquum Baros Maldives your every sense will be pampered by spa professionals. Manicure, pedicure and body treatments are all available here. And when you feel like getting active, the list of available recreational activities will really impress you. Whether on land, on water or under water, your body will have the chance to feel fresh and active every day at Baros.

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Monday, October 29, 2012

"100 11th Avenue " Amazing Penthouse

“100 11th Avenue” is a residential tower on the West Side of Manhattan in New York City and it was designed by the well known French architect Jean Nouvel.  This ingenious tower accommodates the luxurious 409 sqm (4,675 sf) penthouse, exquisite in every detail.
The floor to ceiling windows and the 409 sqm (4,400 sf) terrace offer an amazing 360 degree view of Manhattan, the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty. This mind blowing penthouse also has 4 bedrooms, two fireplaces, 14ft ceilings and it can all be yours for the price of 17 million Euro ($22 million).

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, India

We’ve headed to India once again, where we’ve found the magnificent Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rajahstan. Set right in the middle of the calm Lake Pichola, overlooking the mountains of Aravalli, the resort is 30 minutes west of the Dabok Airport. Upon arrival at the shores of the artificial Pichola Lake, on a national highway, guests are being escorted to the hotel by boat.
The city of Udaipur alone is one extremely beautiful architectural marvel, let alone the majestic Taj Lake Palace. Resembling 16th century Indian aristocracy comfort styles, it is an architectural wonder. The Lake Palace was finished back in 1749 by successors to the Mewar dynasty, also known as the descendants of the Sun God.
It boasts with state of the art luxury, providing immediate and private access to vintage cars, meeting rooms, banquet halls, secretarial services, copiers, laptops and Internet.
With no importance whether the stained glass panels and antique swing of the Khush Mahal or the gilt moldings and golden chandeliers of the Chandra Prakash, every little bit of space has been carefully planned and decorated.
Furthermore, there is absolutely no room to not overlook the superb lake.
There are all sorts of activities provided, courtesy of Taj Lake Palace, including horseback riding, trekking, Jiva Spa treatments, tranquil Heritage Champagne Walks throughout the area and outdoor entertainment. The prices are pretty much staggering as well – nightly rates start at a meager  or US $298

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Apple Officially unveils the new iPad Mini » Apple iPad Mini 2

One of the most important events of the recent days was the unveiling of the Apple iPad Mini, by Apple’s Senior Vice President Phil Schiller. Today’s crammed tablet market needs some sort of refreshment, and it looks like the iPad Mini is the perfect gadget to do it.
Facing fierce competition, the job of this little boy is quite difficult; therefore it was fitted with state of the art technology, like a 7.9-inch display, and was designed and crafted with the main purpose of being small. Measuring just 7.2 mm in thickness it boasts with the same thickness of a regular No.2 pencil, while at the same time weighing just 0.68 lbs. Furthermore, if you take a simple look at it, you’d probably say this is in fact a miniature iPad
In terms of technology though, the lead designer from Apple, Jonathan Ive, has met with the engineering team to create and craft a pretty much different piece of gadgetry than the regular iPad. They got together and started eliminating components and upgrading others, like the 0.2 mm display glass. It is fitted with a Dual Core A5 processor, 5 Megapixel iSight Camera at the rear, new Lightning connector and a FaceTime HD front facing camera.
Available in two different appearances, in Black and Slate or White and Silver, the Wi-Fi version of the Apple iPad Mini will be available for preorder on the 26th of October, while deliveries are due to start around the beginning of November.