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Luxury Cesme Marina, Turkey
Designed, built and operated for the discerning yacht owner, Çesme Marina opened in June 2010. It was awarded the “Best Marina” title at the Golden Anchor Awards in Istanbul in 2011, and named “Best Tourism Investment” at the 4th Izmir Tourism Awards in April 2012. Sensitively integrated within a historic maritime city, just one-hour from Turkey’s cosmopolitan third largest city, Izmir, this chic area at the western end of the Izmir peninsula is relatively undiscovered. The luxury marina is an ideal base for exploring the nearby Greek islands of Chios, Samos and Lesvos, in addition to an estimated 300 other islands in the region. It is a recognised port of entry into … Continue reading Luxury Cesme Marina, Turkey
Residential Building of the Year Award, S.A Residence, Bangladesh
Dhaka-based Rafiq Azam of Shatotto received the ‘Residential Building of the Year Award’ (multiple occupancy), for SA Residence project, at the 2012 Emirates Glass LEAF Awards, which took place during this year’s London Design Festival. The human form has two parts – body as the shell and thoughts as the soul. Architecture is similar, with the building envelope as the shell and nature as the soul. The building envelope of this three-storey contemporary Bangladesh residence is a pure square, constructed of a single material, cast-concrete. The sphere, the universal celestial form, in this case is transformed to its terrestrial expression in the shape of a square. Considering the socio-economic conditions of Dhaka, the architectural vocabulary is kept simple, … Continue reading Residential Building of the Year Award, S.A Residence, Bangladesh
Residential Building of the Year Award, House Roces, Belgium
Bruges-based design studio Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects received the ‘Residential Building of the Year Award (single occupancy) at the 2012 Emirates Glass LEAF Awards during, which took place during this year’s London Design Festival. House Roces is a steel and glass structure. Perpendicular to the road, the elongated volume contrasts with the verticality of the trees. The glass box allows a panoramic view from each living space, and provides the experience of luxury living in a primal surrounding and maximum day lighting in a shady forest. When the dwelling was being traced out, the floor height of 4.4m appeared to be difficult to capture. Two levels were formed, with bedrooms on each, joined by an … Continue reading Residential Building of the Year Award, House Roces, Belgium
Luxurious Chalet Amazon Creek, France
In the Les Bossons area of the Chamonix Valley, Chalet Amazon Creek sleeps up to ten guests in five stunning bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. The chalet boasts vast living areas, a cinema room and a fully equipped luxury spa with hammam steam room, sauna and sunken Jacuzzi—total bliss! From the moment you arrive it will become clear why the luxury French chalet is the most luxurious chalet in the Mont Blanc Valley. Nestled in woodland next to a mountain stream, the property combines pure luxury, tranquillity and comfort. Each of the five en-suite bedrooms is designed and furnished to the highest standards using neutral fabrics to give a fresh and warm feel. Wake … Continue reading Luxurious Chalet Amazon Creek, France
Contemporary Property Victoria 73, Cape Town
Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA) have completed the Victoria 73 project. Completed in 2005, this is another dream property designed by the Cape Town-based studio. The contemporary property can be found in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa. The brief given to the design team called for a dynamic response to capitalise on the site, by creating an outdoor lifestyle environment for the client, a young family. According to the architects: “The design was driven by the need to create a family home, which accommodated the kitchen, living and dining room in one space. The secondary living area was to be an entertainment space. The pool terrace allows for covered and uncovered … Continue reading Contemporary Property Victoria 73, Cape Town
