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Artopz’ Eclipz media center creates luxury with technology
Artopz works with a vision to combine the latest computer technology with unique design. The company aims to integrate the latest in media and entertainment with luxury home decor with its latest offering “the Eclipz”. It was launched at the CES 2009 show in Las Vegas. It refelects the lifestyle and values of discerning consumers that value high functionality and contemporary design.‚ It is regarded to be the first product in the company’s home entertainment center line. It incorporates all the goodies of a luxurious and high-tech home entertainment center, including full HD playback, Blu-ray video, Skype integration, low noise construction, fiber optic LED light panels and much more.
The magnificent ‘Napoleon LHD50 fireplace’ is Swarovski-studded
Napoleon fireplaces have created the LHD50 fireplace that not only boasts of extraordinary features, but also a stunning design that can merge magnificently with your plush and modern interiors like no other.
- Optional CRYSTALITES”ž lights that accent from underneath the ember bed
- Choice of CHRYSTALINE” glass (standard), stones or coloured glass ember beds (black, blue, red or amber)
- Backed by President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty
- Up to 30,000 BTU’s with adjustable flame/heat control for maximum comfort and efficiency
- Full 48″ linear, contemporary design
- Fuel saving electronic ignition with battery back-up
- Available as a see-thru or a one-sided unit
- Heat radiating ceramic glass
- Linear burner creates a uniform flame pattern
- Curved, prism shaped Porcelain Reflective Radiant Panels are available for the one-sided unit
- Optional Media Enhancement Kits: ceramic stones, ceramic twigs or ceramic geo shapes
- Ergonomic remote control comes standard
- Perfect for residential or commercial use
While the price for the standard LHD50 fireplace retails for $3,890, the Swarovski edition costs $13,000.
GoldVish Revolution – A clever blend of history, functionality, elegance and contemporary design
GoldVish has launched yet another luxury phone ” the GoldVish Revolution, designed by Emmanuel Gueit as an addition to the GoldVish collection in collaboration with the award winning Swiss watch maker Fredric Jouvenot.
The GoldVish Revolution has been made of 29 carats worth of diamonds and 18k gold (pink and white gold) and incorporated with advanced quad band technology
Priced at $485,500 and available at a limited edition of 9 units, the highest selling point of the GoldVish Revolution is its mechanical built-in watch.
According to Gueit, this masterpiece is a clever blend of history, functionality, elegance and contemporary design which makes this timekeeper and cell phone in one, something totally new.
New Jaguar limousine will soon be available for the Prime Minister
The high-end version of the new Jaguar limousine which will be made available for the Prime minister very soon is all set to be priced at ‚£200,000 ($326,200). While the average Jaguar limousine will cost over ‚£200,000 ($326,200) the custom-made version will feature special bullet- and bomb-proof security armor, run-flat tires, bulletproof glass and a self-contained oxygen supply.
The car’s highlight is its lightweight body made from 50 percent recycled aluminum and the fuel economy is of up to 40 miles a gallon. The new four-door flagship XJ will also be equipped with an array of gizmos and a big panoramic glass roof.
The gadgets also include a 1,200-watt Bowers & Wilkins hi-fi with 20-speaker surround sound with iPod docking and voice-control for radio, CD, phone and sat-nav along with a high-def TV with dual-view technology on an 8-inch touchscreen.
Supermodel Elle Macherson, who was present on the unveiling of the new luxury XJ revealed that she is herself planning to buy one. The interesting part is that, now it is up to the General Elections to decide who will have this piece of cake- whether it will be Gordon Brown or David Cameron.
According to Jaguar, the new flagship XJ blends elegant, contemporary design with comfort, luxury and sporting style.
New luxury luxury lounge at Heathrow Airport
In collaboration between Delta Air Lines and the Air France KLM group, a luxurious lounge has been opened at London’s Heathrow Airport.
Specifications:
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Wine bar
- Oxygen bar
- Entertainment hub complete with computer games
- Indoor Ŕliving wall that has more than 60 different species of plants
According to Francesca Freeland, director of the SkyTeam Heathrow Airport team, this lounge has a more calming and a more contemporary design than others he has seen.
FYI: To enjoy this lounge, you will have to travel aboard Delta Air Lines or one of its SkyTeam partners. Also, the lounge is accessible only to all the international first class, business class and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers.
Eco-friendly Clayton i-house up for grabs
One of the best options to go green these days is by living in a green home. Clayton Homes, the largest manufacturer of modular homes in the U.S. has come up with the new, eco-friendly Clayton Å”i-house that is being claimed to be at least 30 percent more energy efficient than a traditional home. The Energy Star-rated i-house is known for its contemporary design, solar panels, a rainwater harvesting system, high-end Å”low e windows, a tankless water heater, low-flow faucets, renewable bamboo flooring and a range of other energy-saving features. It is available in two packages – the $74,900, 723-square-foot i-house I, and the $93,300, 1,023-square-foot i-house II.
Newson's Lockheed Lounge chair earns $1.6 m
While Marc Newson’s luxurious Lockheed Lounge chaise was touted to be sold between ‚£500,000 and ‚£700,000 at Christie’s, it managed to sell for 1.1 million pounds ($1.6 million), which is an auction record for a piece of contemporary design art.‚ Used in Madonna video for her 1993 single “Rain”, this metal lounger was the highlight of the 168-lot auction at Phillips de Pury & Company’s London Design sale.
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