ECHO Aventura is the most recent luxury residential project in north Miami. The expectations are high, due to the collaboration between architect Carlos Ott and the innovative interior designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg.
Melbourne has given the go-ahead for the futuristic skyscraper Australia 108 which, when finished, will be the highest tower in the Southern Hemisphere.
The concept of a green skyscraper is nothing new but architect Vincent Callebaut’s new Agora Garden project in Taipei looks set to combine eco-friendly features and technology with cutting-edge architecture.
In an unique collaboration with Ralph Lauren Home, the redesign and renovation of the historical Palais Maeterlinck in Nice will see the stunning estate transformed into 19 luxury residences offering the very best in services and style.
Monaco has long been synonymous with glamour, prestige and wealth but over the last couple of years real estate prices have hit an all-time high as the tiny principality continues to construct luxury residences in order to satisfy the demand of affluent foreign buyers attracted by the advantageous tax laws, great climate and high-quality lifestyle.
The newest international luxury apartments are offering more space than ever. Over the last few years there has been a growing demand for city homes which occupy entire floors and multiple levels allowing wealthy buyers to purchase more space without sacrificing the convenience of a city location. Developers have cottoned onto the trend and some of the newest constructions are now offering truly super-sized residences.
Venice is renowned around the world for its historical architecture and rich heritage . But 90 year-old French designer Pierre Cardin has been causing waves of controversy with his new project for a futuristic skyscraper which looks set to bring La Serenissima into the 21st century.
The desirable New York district of Tribeca is soon to be home to one of the Big Apple’s most daring pieces of architecture. The 60-storey skyscraper located at 56 Leonard Street in is formed by a series of stacked units which has earned it the nickname of the ‘Jenga building’ due to its resemblance to the game of interlinking blocks. When completed, the tower will be home to 145 luxury homes costing between $3.5 million to $33 million.
Forget Paris for this is the year when Marseille will step into the spotlight. France’s second city currently holds the title of 2013 European City of Culture and is receiving a major facelift for the occasion.
Tokyo has been named the most expensive city in the world. The research was carried out by analysing the prices of 150 products and services including food, property, transport and clothing to establish the costliest places to live across the globe.
The first properties at London’s iconic Battersea Power Station have gone on sale prompting possibly the largest ‘property binge’ in the city’s history with £600m of property being sold in just four days.
Next month the Shard in London opens its viewing platform to the public. Later in the year there will also be luxury apartments, a 5-star hotel and offices.