At one of the world’s prime fashion destinations, Zara launched its new revamped global concept in New York City.
The new Fifth Avenue Zara is the retailer’s largest outlet in the United States, taking over 3,000 square meters spread over three floors. The store will employ around 450 people.
I came across Brooke Shields’ Manhattan home renovated in collaboration with designer David Flint Wood and MADE architects while browsing Architectural Digest and thought I would share it with you regardless of my opinion, after all it’s a celebrity’s home.
Windfall is known worldwide as the dynamic contemporary chandelier brand, which is re-defining the nature of crystal chandeliers. Dutch born Roel Haagmans and German Clarissa Dorn were already experienced chandelier designers for other companies when they set up Windfall together in Munich in 2004, to explore the contemporary potential of crystal chandeliers.
Their knowledge of technical issues is considered not only world-class, but also probably unmatched, and with Windfall they have developed an aesthetic, which has brought them to the attention of a deeply fashionable Design crowd.
"Windfall have entirely re-invented how crystal can be used, stripping back the old idea of an overburdened chandelier to it’s essentials, and bringing a fresh, airy, contemporary quality to classic materials".
Windfall also supplies chandeliers for some of the world’s top luxury brands such as Roberto Cavalli, Cartier, and Mont Blanc.
Since starting the company in 2004, Windfall has collaborated with many leading architects and Light planners, including Italo Rota Architects (Milan) David Chipperfield Arch. (London), YOO Architects (London), Jestico & Whiles, Scott Brownrigg (London), Jean Philippe Nuel (Paris), KCA International (London), Reflexion (Zurich), HBA (Los Angeles), Bost Design (Berlin), Davis & Baron (London), Spence, Harris & Hogan (London), Plajer & Franz (Berlin), Gallery Dilmos (Milan), Paul Steelman Design (Las Vegas) and many more.
To View more of their projects and learn about their products click the link below.
Chicago Bulls’ iconic legend Michael Jordan, recently listed his private mansion on the Realtor for $29,000,000. The compound served as the Jordan family home over the past two decades.
At 56,000-square-feet,9 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, and 5 fireplaces, the luxury amenities start at the gate, where an engraving of the Chicago Bulls legend’s iconic number, ‘23’, offers a greeting to guests of the estate. As expected from a professional basketball player, the compound includes: an indoor tennis court, and an indoor a regulation-size basketball court complete with cushioned hardwood flooring, motorized backboards and a wired premium sound system.
For all details on the mansion go to the Realtor’s website.
The Burbury Hotel is located in Barton, Canberra, a short distance from Parliament House. This 4.5 star hotel accommodates 100 guest rooms with interiors by Katon Redgen Mathieson.
Conceived for the corporate market, the hotel rooms feature dark fabric wall panels, crisp white plantation shutters, and a custom designed carpet. A timber veneer clad box separates the bedroom from the open plan bathroom area and houses a built in desk, wardrobes and a mini bar. The vanity is designed as a freestanding furniture element, whilst the shower and toilet are screened by a wall of translucent glass.
The hotel public areas incorporate dark timber wall paneling and Gohera limestone floors. The hotel corridors continue the color palette of the guest rooms with a graphic black and tan striped carpet. The Burbury Terrace on the upper level of the hotel is designed as a multi purpose venue for functions, the hotel breakfast service and as a lounge for hotel guests.
The hotel opened in September 2011.
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Le Gray is CampbellGray’s first hotel in the Middle East which opened in 2009. Located in the heart of Beirut in Martyrs’ Square, it showcases 87 stylish rooms and suites artistically designed in collaboration with Fox Linton Associates. Indigo on the Roof is the hotel’s roof top restaurant with spectacular views of Mount Lebanon and the Mediterranean. Roof top Bar ThreeSixty, housed in a glass atrium, with magnificent views, a stylish Cigar Lounge, and outdoor heated 17 meter roof top pool with a purple mosaic floor are just a few of Le Gray’s exciting assets.
For Valentine’s this year, Le Gray Hotel in Beirut has the perfect luxurious packages for this special occasion. If You are in Lebanon or heading there, this should be a great experience. For details for Valentine’s Day offer and other information, click here.
Refinery29 had the remarkable chance of interviewing the lovely Melania Trump, Mr. Donald Trump’s wife. In that interview they were able to capture some images of their penthouse and a few of the things she likes the most. What most people don’t know is that Melania Trump graduated in Design and Architecture before becoming a famous model and then Mr. Trump’s wife in 2005.
Their penthouse/ mansion is mainly characterized with the use of gold and white marble, no overpowering colors or patterns, all arranged elegantly.
I always love to incorporate the “lounge” seating, where 4 comfortable lounges are set together to form a cozy seating.
Lebanese architects Karim and Rames Najjar of Najjar-Najjar Architects have designed this stunning 420sq.m residence in Austria back in 2008.The property is accessible from the road behind leading down hills to the building’s main entrance, covered by an extended cantilever roof structure. On the street side the building facade is closed with natural stonework to provide intimacy towards the street.
Following the topography of the site the house is partly carved into the ground where the fitness and wellness facilities are located as well as an office and playroom for children. The dining area with an open kitchen is reached by taking a few steps down from the central hall. From there another couple of steps lead to a comfortable area where one can lounge on the sofa or chaise lounge overlooking the swimming pool and enjoying the marvelous view over the city. The floor materials are distinguished according to level and function. The bedrooms are located on the upper levels that are accessed by stairs which leads to an open gallery.
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