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5 Nov ’14

Ahmadi Musical Group to Present Verdi Requiem Musical Work | Events in Kuwait

Filed under: Exhibitions & Events — Sahar @ 8:30 am

It was a huge discovery for me last Spring when I attended the musical orchestra Gloria performed by Ahmadi Musical Group. I had no idea we had this caliber in Kuwait. Their performance was astonishing, I even took my kids along, they really enjoyed it. Next week they have their biggest performance yet and will be including international soloists. The event will take place at The English School in Salmiya, I booked tickets for the whole family, really looking forward to it!

Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem is a musical illustration of the relationship between God and man. Among the most dramatic musical works ever created, it demonstrates our wish to leave behind our human weaknesses and failings and to become more heavenly in nature.

On November12, 13, & 14 2014, Ahmadi Music Group will assemble its largest-ever choir and orchestra, as well as top-level international soloists, to present Verdi’s monumental work. Please do not miss this chance to see a highpoint of international culture come to life in Kuwait.

You can buy tickets online.

Ahmadi Music Group

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23 Oct ’14

$80 Million Penthouse Overlooking Manhattan | Luxury Residences

Filed under: Interiors — Tags: $80 million penthouse, loft, luxury interiors, luxury penthouse, Manhattan, minimalist design, New York — Sahar @ 8:30 am

Images of the $80 million penthouse located at 432 Park Avenue in a a 96-story condominium building in midtown Manhattan have been revealed. The value of the penthouse is definitely mainly because of the breathtaking panoramic views of New York, visible from every corner.

The interior was designed by Deborah Berke, and includes out of the ordinary amenities such as temperature-controlled wine cellars, an outdoor terrace, and a massage room.

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21 Oct ’14

Video: Zaha Hadid Architects At Work | Architecture

Filed under: Architecture — Tags: how they work at zaha hadid offices, zaha hadid architects work, zaha hadid projects — Sahar @ 2:19 pm

This is the epitome of ambition, I admire their sense of innovation. Such a dream job for creative architects.

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20 Oct ’14

Dreamy $20 Million Penthouse in New York | Residential Design

Filed under: Interiors — Tags: interior design, Interiors, loft, luxury, luxury interiors, penthouse in new york, sky garage penthouse — Sahar @ 8:30 am

If I were to design or live in a dream penthouse, this probably would be it. The lovely floor to ceiling windows and well -lit interior, gives it a dreamy and luxurious feel. The staircase is a beautiful series of bookshelves that add a special and unique character to the space. It is known as the Sky Garage Penthouse due to the fact that you have an en suite car garage with doors from the best garage door company in Vancouver, how convenient!

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18 Oct ’14

Jon Bon Jovi’s Soho Penthouse | Celebrity Homes

Filed under: Celebrity Homes — Tags: bon jovi penthouse, celebrity homes, heidi klum, heidi klum new penthouse, jon bon jovi's apartment in soho, New York — Sahar @ 10:00 am

After selling her previous house, Heidi Klum has been reportedly looking for a new one. She has been checking Jon Bon Jovi’s $37.5 million Soho penthouse, but we still don’t know if she has the made the decision to purchase it.

The space is beyond lovely, exquisite finishing and materials, lovely terraces, and an amazing view of lower Manhattan. If that’s her budget, I don’t see why she should look anywhere else. On the plus said, it is owned by my favorite singer of all time! *sigh*

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16 Oct ’14

S House by Yuusuke Karasawa Architects| Residential Design

Filed under: Architecture — Sahar @ 12:18 pm

As ‘unlivable’ as this space looks, you can’t but appreciate the strength of the architecture and daring openness of the house. Designed by Yuusuke Karasawa Architects and known as the S House, according to the Coolist: it is built for an academic client, one who has spent his years studying the networking of space and nature, and how humans interface with the space around them. The design of this home is a practice in the client’s studies, a philosophical execution of his life’s work.

The first and most obvious dilemma in such a space is that there is almost no privacy whatsoever except probably in the bathroom. But then again, this is home to someone who is unconventional in his views.

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15 Oct ’14

Video of Antoni Gaudi’s Basilica Completed | History and Architecture

Filed under: Architecture — Sahar @ 2:57 pm

Whenever you speak of Spain’s architecture, almost always the Sagrada Famila Basilica by Antoni Gaudi is brought up. A lovely video was featured on Dezeen last week showing a simulation of what it will look like when done. The plan is to have it finished by 2026, i.e. 100 years after the death of its architect.

I find it fascinating that until this date an ancient basilica is still being built. Imagine all the developments this beautiful structure has witnessed.

The Sagrada Family

Dezeen

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Downtown Design Dubai Oct. 28-31, 2014| Exhibitions

Filed under: Exhibitions & Events — Tags: design fair, downtown design dubai, dubai design exhibition, dubai expo, interior design, middle east — Sahar @ 2:44 pm

Downtown Design is an international design trade fair of select quality brands exhibiting products, trends and concepts never-before seen in the region.

Building on its successful debut, Downtown Design 2014 will be bringing an eclectic mix of the world’s most iconic and cutting-edge brands in furniture, lighting, kitchens, bathrooms, accessories, textiles and new technologies to create a unique business platform dedicated to original design.

Passionate about quality and authenticity, the team behind Downtown Design is on a mission to turn Dubai into a vibrant hub where premium brands, designers, developers, architects and a fresh audience come together to get inspired, network and build lasting business partnerships with the region’s key players.

Set in the heart of downtown Dubai, the fair will boast a packed 3-day exhibit showcasing the latest and greatest in design, complimented by a series of events and workshops that aim to communicate the importance of original design.

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