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The Shield House located in Denver, Colorado is an urban infill project designed by Tomecek Studio Architecture. A tall, slender curved metal wall juxtaposes against a rectangular living space. The curve shield is necessary to provide privacy from the decks of the adjacent triplex, but it also acts as sun catcher that brings light down through the house. The intimate courtyard offers a quiet sanctuary to relax both day and night.
The most sought after address in London, England at One Hyde Park is attracting a lot of interests from the world’s billionaires. Designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and decorated by Candy & Candy, the apartment overlooks Hyde Park. The building is located in Knightsbridge adjacent to Hyde Park and the Mandarin Oriental. The penthouse apartments are some of the most expensive in London, with prices ranging anywhere from £30 to £140 million.
Situated on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Casa Finisterra in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is a modern house designed to blend in with its rocky surroundings.
Situated on a sloping site in the Dover Heights neighbourhood in Sydney, Australia, this beautiful modern duplex building with two attached dwellings was designed to blend the units together. A concrete frame with timber privacy screens at the entry ensures a cohesive exterior appearance. The two homes enjoy breathtaking views of Sydney harbour from the spacious living areas.
The original concept of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was designed to serve as a royal guest palace for visiting dignitaries and heads of state.
This elegant hotel modeled on traditional palaces and Arabian architecture is situated within 213,500 square meters (52 acres) of exquisitely landscaped gardens with native palms, olive trees from Lebanon and water fountains, creating an oasis in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.
Ållonö is an exclusive family castle mansion located near Stockholm, Sweden. This exquisite residential palace has over 11,000 square feet of living space. The property was originally built in 1670 by Baron Gustav Kurck designed by Nicodemus Tessin. Ållonö was previously owned by many famous families including Kurck, Lilliehook, Oxenstierna, Hamilton, Sperling & Flach. The most recent owners completely renovated the castle, restoring and preserving its original architecture.
Transportable temporary hotel accommodation “Snoozebox” is an innovative way to bring guest services to large events in almost any location. Made from recycled shipping containers, the two-tiered Snoozebox mobile hotel can be assembled within 48 hours, and can be transported by road, rail, air or sea.
Each room has its own ensuite bathroom, a flat screen TV, internet access, thermostatically controlled air conditionally and heating, spacious storage unit, and key card entry.
Snoozebox has even been given permission by Queen Elizabeth II to be placed inside the grounds of Windsor Castle during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations!
Designers at British engineering firm Atkins have come up with the most imaginative idea for a hotel. This stunning “groundscaper” hotel to be built is an ambitious project by Shimao Property Group and Atkins. Located 30 miles from Shanghai, in an abandoned quarry in Songjiang, China, the luxury resort will have 16 floors below the surface of the earth, and 3 stories above ground.
