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Skyline Residence by Belzberg Architects
Belzberg Architects is a group of young designers guided by the experiences and curiosity of Hagy Belzberg. They designed the Skyline Residence which is located atop a ridgeline in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California.
The project consists of a main house and a guest house. Both buildings are enclosed by a single folded surface with infill glazing and screened walls. Each room has at least one fully glazed wall. The fold itself represents the only solid exterior surfaces defining the form of the building. The guest house is separate from the main house. The environmental friendly sensitive Skyline Residence in the Hollywood Hills under a limited budget with the use of local manufactured materials and sustainable techniques gives a fresh look to luxury homes.
Montalban House for sale
The Montalban House located in the Los Angeles Bird Streets area is now for sale. The house belonging to the late American film actor, Ricardo Montalban was designed by architect Ricardio Legorreta and sits high up in the hills.
The angular home is a series of cubes arranged for maximum view potential. A thin swimming pool runs along the side of the house next to a terrace and reaches its end in a blue-tiled square. Certainly there are dated elements of the house such as the mirrored wall in the dining room. The house reflects a spirited interplay of space, color, and light typical of Legorreta’s work. It is listed at US$ 20 million. Some of the Real Estalker’s commenters feel that the price of this 6 bedroom luxury home is a bit too high.
Royal Bank Of Scotland cancels order of private jet
Royal Bank of Scotland has cancelled its order of a US $45 million luxury private jet. It was to be used by its ousted chief executive and other executives. The company would have enjoyed if the bank had not needed a taxpayer bailout.
The bank was among a list of companies that cancelled orders for Dassault Aviation’s state-of-the-art Falcon 7X business jet and rival models in the wake of the financial crash and fury over boardroom perks, the French manufacturer said on Thursday. R.B.S. placed the order for the ultra-modern long-range Falcon 7X worth $40 million to $45 million about five years ago, and the plane was due to be delivered this year. Deposits of 10 percent before delivery are most times kept on cancelled orders, but R.B.S. said it had not lost its deposit or any money on the deal and had sold on the order for the jet. The list of Dassault’s cancelled orders also includes Citigroup which has also been battered by heavy losses. This just reminds me of the NY times corporate jet which is also on sale as reported by us earlier.
Safari Air introduces around the world trip
Safari Air introduces first green around-the-world adventure by luxury private jet. The private jet service announced that it is set to take flight on October 15th with the world’s first 21-day “Around the World Grand East Africa Safari.” Designed exclusively for eight passengers aboard a luxurious Gulfstream IV private jet, this 25,450 mile once-in-a-lifetime adventure will depart from Orange County, California’s John Wayne Airport.
The adventure will include the Great Pyramids of Giza, Hong Kong Harbor and Taj Mahal with stopovers at lavish hotels in Quebec City, Edinburgh, Cairo, Agra-India, Hong Kong, Guam and Honolulu. The centerpiece of this amazing journey will be a two-week African safari by award-winning Micato Safaris beginning in Kilimanjaro and featuring one week in both Tanzania and Kenya at the finest tented safari camps and lodges.
Ken Jillson, CEO and founder said, “By flying relatively short daytime flights, jet lag is minimized, thus creating a leisurely eco-friendly around the world experience for our passengers”. The features of the Gulfstream IV include: Custom-designed Safari Air interiors, 61″ stand up cabin comfort, 10 luxurious Fresh-stitched leather seats Separate large sofa, Rolls-Royce engine, 527 mph maximum cruise speed.
German billionaire bought a $100mn megayacht and cut employee wages
German billionaire, Reinhold Wurth might not be in the good books of his employees right now. The screw manufacturer who has put his factory workers on short-time and cut their wages has bought himself a luxury megayacht according to DailyMail.
The wealthy entrepreneur has, according to Spiegel Online, ordered 1,250 of his 5,000 employees in Germany to reduce their working hours and take a 15 percent pay cut as of April 1. The rest of his workers are being forced to take a solidarity pay cut of five percent. At the same time, though, the convicted tax evader also celebrated the christening of his new super yacht, the “Vibrant Curiosity”. At the $100 million yacht’s launch party, Reinhold Wurth is said to have asked guests at the yacht’s launching party to be “discreet.” The yacht has a master stateroom, VIP stateroom, three double VIP staterooms and two double guest cabins and can zip along at 18.5 knots.
Harry Winston launches Opus 9 watches
The Harry Winston Opus Series, initially introduced in 2001 and based on the brand’s successful collaboration with most gifted independent watchmakers, has been joined by a new innovative masterpiece “” Opus 9. The linear driven watch tracks the time in a unique movement with diamonds, not merely added to accentuate the luxury design, but as the functional element of time-telling.
Two parallel diamond chains keep track of the minute and seconds using a vivid mandarin garnet indicating the hours on the left side of the dial and the minutes on the right side. Each chain sparkles with 33 baguette-cut diamonds. Each diamond is meticulously calibrated and set into the links, to guarantee the proper movement. The chains are crafted in brass to maximize mobility and minimize friction. A special rack and pinion mechanism creates the lateral drive required for propelling the continuous gliding movement. The extraordinary timepiece features an automatic self-winding movement, a 72-hour power-reserve and is 30-meter water-resistant. This rare horological creation is a joint work of Harry Winston and Jean Marc Wiederrecht, who was awarded with the grand prix 2007 Best Watchmaker Designer title.
Creative Mobile Interiors Custom Coach is eye-catching
Creative Mobile Interiors, a custom coach builder near Columbus, Ohio, can outfit your standard 45-foot-long motor coach into a luxurious rolling office for a fraction of the cost of owning a company plane. And, when you’re not working, you can party like a rock star.
They recently delivered a dazzling executive bus to a hard-working stock broker. Mischa Deeter, a 30-year-old from Austin, Texas, bought a $960,000 custom coach that integrates a DJ-ready Denon sound system with a 10-screen workstation command center. Creative Mobile Interiors took an empty bus shell for $450,000 and spend another $500,000 to customize it. The result was an ultimate luxury coach. Customizing at CMI falls between $320,000 and $480,000.
The front lounge of the dazzling executive bus features dark walls, two custom white leather sofas and a 32-inch LCD monitor. Color-changing cove lighting lets the owner set the mood or program multiple light shows. LED accents line the counter edges and encircle the air conditioning ducts on the ceiling. The dining area comes equipped with a flat-screen TV. The gallery of the luxury bus features a sink, small counter top, convection microwave, ice maker, refrigerator and custom wine rack.
Helix Hotel in Abu Dhabi is a dream come true
The Helix Hotel in Abu Dhabi is a unique development that won’t have floors but will be built in a spiral shape. The distinctive structure from Leeser Architects , an American firm located in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Bay boasts a legion of luxury amenities, standout among them a rooftop deck with glass-bottom swimming pool.
The Helix is part of the new waterfront development in Abu Dhabi near Zaha Hadid’s striking Sheikh Zayed Bridge. The hotel is said to contain 208 rooms with interior temperatures controlled by a cascading ocean-fed waterfall. The floor constantly shifts in width as it rises to the top floor. A simple and spacious interior gives way to panoramic ocean views. The running track is the only space where the ramping ceases and a flat surface prevails. As of now we know only so much about this magnificent work of architecture.
D Pet Hotels, an ideal place for your pooch to relax
President Obama says it’s time to stop spending and start saving. But those few wealthy ones who are unaffected by the huge economic crisis continue to spend for themselves and not only for themselves but also for their darling pets.
D Pet Hotels is an exclusive resort and spa, in Los Angeles, that offers a unique experience from high-end luxury boarding to amazing relax services. There are standard bowWOW suites which include doggie beds and flat screen TVs and there is also the Uber double suite: 22ft x 17ft of pure elegance and comfort, including modern queen size beds, extensive room decor and 42″ flat screen TV’s for your dog’s viewing pleasure. D Pet Hotels offers the very best in doggie daycare consisting of three spectacular dog parks spanning 6,000sq ft of the hotel’s grounds. The in-house D Boutique carries specialty products and accessories from organic food and treats, luxury beds, bowls, bags and leashes by Chromebones to custom photo-shoots offered by Furtographs.
Hollywood’s pampered pooches are family, and will get anything they want “” recession or not. According to this report, the good people of Los Angeles are cutting down on eating out, and staying at motels while on vacation, instead of luxury golf and spa resorts “” so that they can let their pets enjoy the creature comforts of the D Pet. And while people slog it out in public transit because cars have been repossessed, the doggies are offered D chauffeured transportation, with pets being picked up from their homes and dropped off post daycare session. There’s also a 24 hour vet on call, and you can call in anytime in between 7am-7pm.
Alexander McQueen designs bottle for Chivas Regal
The Scottish Whisky makers Chivas Regal have teamed up with British designer Alexander McQueen to create a limited edition bottle for their Gold Signature 18 Year old whiskey.
McQueen’s design features royal blue leather detailing and comes topped with a hand-enameled blue, red and gold cap paying tribute to the Royal Warrant granted to Chivas Regal in 1843 by Queen Victoria. “This is a piece of art which reflects the luxury and craftsmanship values of what haute couture is all about,” McQueen tells Vogue UK. “You can see my signature ‘stamp’ with the blue leather “dress’ and the Union Jack colors. I have created a rare collector’s item that those with an eye for design will want to keep.” This exclusive product has 5 bottles left from an original 12 supplied exclusively to Selfridges in London.
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