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Every day hundreds of millions of people pound the pavements of the world in their quest to shop, get to work or simply wander about town. According to the brainy team at Pavegen Systems that was somehow equal to an unmissed opportunity, and indeed, unleashing their conceptual and technological skills, the London-based R&D firm have created a system that could very well transform the role of the humble pavement.

Continue reading…Pavements that light up the world…

Students, and indeed lovers of architecture, will find familiar elements in this splendid villa in Cantabria, Northern Spain, for its design and dressing is inspired by an era dominated by some of the greatest architects of the modern era.

Continue reading…Fine example of American Modern Style in Spain…

If you’re in the market for a villa, the choice is usually between the convenience and comfort of a modern home in the suburbs, or the rustic charm of a country property. A decent villa will always be set upon a sizeable piece of land that offers privacy and a certain degree of tranquillity, but for many who crave the natural sights, sounds and rhythms of the countryside the compromise made to easy access to shops, schools and jobs is a hard price to pay.

Continue reading…Country life, modern style = perfect home…

A luxury district overflowing with great restaurants, beautiful architecture and stylish shops

Last week’s blog took a quick look at Ensanche’s history and range of stylish shops and boutiques, however a write-up on the district would simply not be complete without a nod to the fine dining restaurants, authentic tapas bars and chic roadside cafés that lace these streets.

Continue reading…Ensanche Life: The Sequel!…

A luxury district overflowing with great restaurants, beautiful architecture and stylish shops

Whilst most visitors head to Carmen and the city centre for their shopping fix, or for a meal in one of the central restaurants, well-to-do Valencianos know better than to fall into this tourist trap and head further towards the south-east of the centre to sample and explore some of the city’s finest boutiques and top-rated restaurants in Ensanche. This under-rated and rather over-looked area of Valencia is a beautiful district just below Calle Colón and envelopes the three areas: Ruzafa, El Pla del Remei, and Gran Vía.

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Why is it that most of the really good modern homes are still to be found in cities? Perhaps because modern sophistication belongs to the urban environment and reaches its apogee there, but occasionally you come across a property that defies the odds and proves that a modern home of quality and architectural distinction can indeed be created in the more idyllic environs of a lush coastal setting.

Continue reading…A Denia dream…

Set within the private community of Squaw Summit, one of the most exclusive of its kind in Squaw Valley, the Double Diamond Ski Estate commands panoramic views of the ski areas, the surrounding mountains and the golf course on the valley floor.

Designed by leading architect Eric Anderson and constructed by a master builder, this is a ski estate that really lives up to its name. The solid wood and granite exterior of the home integrates wonderfully into its mountain surroundings, a theme that continues indoors yet always accompanied by comfort, style and luxurious appointments.

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