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Sandy Island Villas at Singapore's Sentosa Cove

Published: 11/28/2008 10:18:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Luxury property, hospitality and retail group YTL unveiled its plans to develop villas at Sentosa Cove, Singapore. Designed by architect Caludio Silvestrin and landscape designer Jamie Durie, the 18 Sandy Island four-storey villas...
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Ninetree Village – Luxury Living in Hangzhou, China

Published: 11/18/2008 10:18:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

Nestled in a peaceful valley amidst the lush bamboo forests surrounding Hangzhou’s Qiang Tang River, Ninetree Village is a marriage of the area’s charming natural beauty and the luxuries of modern living.
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The Himalayas Center in Pudong, Shanghai

Published: 11/16/2008 8:20:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Hotels | Real Estate

The name may conjure images of snow-capped peaks, Everest and mountain climbing but the Himalayas Center is neither a base camp in the Himalayas nor is it remotely related to mountains.
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Shanghai World Financial Center Recognized as Asia's "Best Tall Building"

Published: 11/13/2008 10:24:00 AM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

The recently completed Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) has bagged the award for Asia’s “Best Tall Building” of 2008. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) gave the thumbs up...
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Copenhagen's Malleable Sky Village

Published: 11/12/2008 6:23:00 AM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

Dutch architects MVRDV have cemented a win for its second project in Copenhagen, the Rødovre Skyscraper. Together with Danish co-architects ADEPT...
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Banyan Tree's First Resort in Mexico - The Banyan Tree Mayakoba

Published: 11/1/2008 6:20:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate | Resorts | Spas | Travel

Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts marks its entry into North America with the Banyan Tree Mayakoba that is set to open in February 2009, with a second one to follow in the shape of the Banyan Tree Cabo Marqués in Acapulco in June.
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Star Luxe Penthouses Bring Luxury Living To Austin

Published: 10/29/2008 10:23:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

Luxury living is set to make its mark in downtown Austin, Texas with Star Luxe, a luxury residential project which will see 18 exclusive penthouses built on the banks of the idyllic Lady Bird Lake.
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Luxury Property Feature: The Binjai on the Park, KL

Published: 10/28/2008 8:39:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Developed as a key part of Kuala Lumpur's integrated city center, this luxury condominium offers the epitome of a room with a view.
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CHI Residences on 120 Connaught Road West, Hong Kong

Published: 10/21/2008 6:11:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate | Travel

Hot on the heels of opening its first boutique hotel in Shanghai, CHI International has launched a new flagship luxury serviced residence in Hong Kong.
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Jumeirah Garden Master Plan, Dubai

Published: 10/18/2008 3:19:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

Meraas Development has commissioned Chicago architect Adrian Smith from Gordan Gill Architecture to design four new projects as part of the Jumeirah Garden master plan.
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Nakheel Tower in Dubai to be World's Tallest Building

Published: 10/9/2008 6:03:00 AM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

Man has been building towards the skies since the dawn of civilization. But until Dubai upstages the latest in its own collection of architectural wonders, the more-than-one-kilometer-high Nakheel Tower...
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Apogee Penthouse, Miami

Published: 10/8/2008 6:11:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

Apogee Penthouse A, located within the trendy South Pointe in Miami, confirms that you are within the confines of an elite neighborhood. This US$22 million, three-storey high penthouse sits at the topmost level of the condominium...
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Real Estate Feature: Kamala Property, Thailand

Published: 9/25/2008 7:10:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Sitting high above Ayara Bay along Thailand’s Kamala coastline, Racha Ayara villas feature expansive living spaces and wide ocean views within the distinguished seclusion of a gated estate.
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56 Leonard Street by Herzog & de Meuron

Published: 9/17/2008 2:26:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

The same architects who fashioned the Bird’s Nest (which became the most recognizable symbol of the Beijing Olympics) are now attempting to stamp their architectural footprints in New York City with...
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Koolhaas Unveils Tetris Solution to 23 East 22nd Street

Published: 9/14/2008 9:11:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Celebrated Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas unveiled Thursday his proposed design for 23 East 22nd Street that would solve the problem of not blocking the view of neighboring One Madison park...
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Ferragamo to Design Penthouses for Pentominium Project in Dubai

Published: 9/13/2008 3:09:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Italian luxury goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo’s first foray into interior design takes it to Dubai where it has inked a deal with UAE’s Trident International Holdings to design a set of luxury penthouses for its upcoming Pentominium project.
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Montauk Residence, Long Island by Pentagram

Published: 9/7/2008 8:15:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

Pentagram is notching up its architectural reach with its well-trained partners and the potential can be seen from James Biber’s recent design for a new oceanfront residence in Montauk, Long Island.
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The Carlyle - The Last Permitted High-Rise on Wilshire Corridor

Published: 8/30/2008 10:16:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

Elad Properties, owner of New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel, are collaborating with Fendi Casa on their first foray into the Los Angeles area. The Carlyle Residences are located in...
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Real Estate Feature: Croatia The Next Riviera

Published: 8/26/2008 4:27:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Historic villages, a pristine coastline and sunny islands have long made Croatia a popular European vacation destination. In recent years, however, the property market has seen unprecedented demand...
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Prokhorov Denies Buying Villa Leopolda

Published: 8/21/2008 6:27:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has gone on record on Tuesday to deny reports in French newspapers that he had bought Villa Leopolda, the world’s most expensive home for £392 million.
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