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José Ribes Bas, CEO of Rimontgó, and José Miguel Martínez Medina, his counterpart at Valencian design firm JMM MOBISA MARTINEZ MEDINA, enjoy the view of Valencia’s iconic architecture as they meet to discuss the true meaning and value of style, comfort, luxury and excellence.
Continue reading…A meeting of minds…
Most of us would be hard-put to define the ideal lifestyle. For some, it is the peace and space of the country, for others the convenience and excitement of life in a trendy city. Very often, however, such answers are to a large part dependent on the lifestyle of the person in question. Those who are no longer bound by the requirements of a career may opt for life in village, while young professionals will put a premium on being close to work and all manner of amenities.Continue reading…City chic…
Giorgio Armani has extended his design brilliance to interior decorating with tremendous success. The mastermind of modern fashion started his journey in 1975 in Milan and has conquered the world since then, not only with one of the most desired brands of clothing available, but also with restaurants, bars, libraries and florists that display the distinctive Armani touch and carry the Armani name worldwide. In 2000 the talented stylist opened Armani Casa, a branch specialised in the designing of sophisticated furniture, with products ranging from cutlery and decorative details to complete kitchens and bathrooms. Continue reading…Armani house enters decoration sector…
Sometimes it seems like a classic ‘either-or’ choice. Do you opt for life in a historic building in a rural area and sacrifice your desire for modern conveniences, or is it better to buy a glossy new city apartment and enjoy the odd weekend in the country?
It’s summertime and, in the picturesque province of Cádiz, the living is easy. Less than 60 kilometres from this delightful area’s eponymous capital lies the beautiful town of Medina Sidonia, a picture perfect location which, in the fifteenth century, was one of Spain’s most important ducal seats. The town has retained its cobbled streets, medieval walls and therefore much of its ancient charm.
Continue reading…When history goes hi-tech…
For some time the Jacuzzi has been the ultimate symbol of fine living, whether as a final touch of luxury on an exterior terrace or a high quality replacement for a traditional bathtub. A hard day at the office can be almost enjoyable if one can return home and sink into a deep, bubbly bath with a glass of wine or champagne.
Continue reading…The Joy of Jacuzzis…
“Books are never far from a scholar’s hands, just as songs are never far from a singer’s lips.”
Chinese proverb.
Being a bibliophile can be an overwhelming experience. Many sufferers of this most intellectual of afflictions find themselves quickly swamped by the evidence of their addiction. Finding it impossible to jettison their vast collections of children’s and teenage classics, unable to stop themselves from adding to their groaning shelves every time they pass a bookshop, the first to arrive and the last to leave any local book sale, these over-enthusiastic enthusiasts soon develop a storage problem.
Continue reading…A Novel Idea – Properties with libraries…
A master of form and function, Starck is like an alchemist. With the mind of an alchemist, he sees what others cannot – conjuring up images, shapes and dimensions that dazzle the senses.
For over 30 years, Philippe Starck has been defying the boundaries of imagination and creativity, redefining shapes, textures, materials and the way we use space. A leading figure of the New Design movement, his name ranks along the likes of Raymond Loewy, Henry Dreyfus and Christian Dior of influential designers who helped shape the post-war era. But Starck’s influence continues into the 21st century, where he stands amongst Jean-Paul Gaultier and Damien Hirst as the pioneer of a new era.
Continue reading…Philippe Starck – The world re-imagined…
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