Category: SHELTER
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All-in-one surround speaker system without compromising the interior décor
Bang & Olufsen launches new all-inclusive, surround sound speaker system. High-end surround performance into surprisingly small volumes. To enjoy home cinema in all its complexity, Bang & Olufsen, the Danish manufacturer of high-end audio products, television sets and telephones, launches new surround sound speaker system that looks good without compromising the interior décor. “The launch of…
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First official textbook on butlering and lifestyle management to be published
Sean Davoren, the Savoy’s Head Butler, and Professor David Foskett, MBE, CMA, Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London, are the co-authors of the first official textbook on butlering and lifestyle management to be published next spring. “The global demand for butlers and lifestyle managers has grown rapidly…
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100 recent eco-friendly buildings
Green architecture means being aware of the responsibility implied in the construction and use of modern buildings, and there are many ways to express this rising consciousness. Some solutions, the ones generally called “passive,” are as old as the history of architecture, while others are born of cutting-edge technologies. Both approaches and many more are…
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Fendi Casa to provide designs in the Dubai Marina’s Damac Residenze
FENDI luxury house announced a new state-of-the-art project in the Middle East, proving that the real estate market in Dubai is again performing strongly, especially in the high-end sector. The luxury global brand will provide interior designs for DAMAC Properties, the largest private developer of luxury real estate in the Middle East. The two companies…
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The best way to protect valuables from unauthorized access is to make them “invisible”
2LUXURY2 at Baselworld 2013.Doettling Gyrowinder At this year’s Baselworld 2013, Döttling, the manufacturer of finest handcrafted luxury safes since 1919, presented the Döttling Gyrowinder. In contradistinction to conventional watch winders, Döttling Gyrowinder allows completely free rotation of the watch in all directions – including a complete rollover – which comes closest to the movement of…
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The Most Expensive Aerotropolis in the World: Dubai World Central
Dubai has become one of the world’s quickest developing cities, expanding along the United Arab Emirates’ northern coastline due to its glamour, its ambition to fly up the ranks of luxurious cities, and its prime trading location beside the sea. With a wealth of five-star hotels, restaurants and spas, Dubai has long since confirmed its…