Archive for the 'architecture' Category

Dunique Marbella – when the location deserves the best

Friday, August 5th, 2022

What do you do with the rarest of Marbella real estate assets – a tranquil frontline beach location close to all amenities? Simple, you create a living environment worthy of such a privileged setting.

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Boutique living at Oakhill Heights

Tuesday, June 15th, 2021

A wonderful setting in the hills between sea and mountains, close to Marbella but endowed with a country atmosphere, deserves homes that capture this unique ambience. Blending modern refinement and Mediterranean elegance as it does the comfort of a villa with the convenience of an apartment, Oakhill Heights offers something rather special. (more…)

Going circular – the rise of the dome house

Thursday, September 24th, 2020

From Japan to the USA and the Alps, round ‘domed’ homes are a hot new trend in architectural design. Besides fitting right into a new paradigm of construction and sustainability, they offer a fresh perspective on living, vacationing and even working that is taking the world by storm and coming to our shores as well. (more…)

BoConcept – From Denmark to the World

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

Far more than just a designer furniture brand, BoConcept has helped to shape modern interior décor as we know it, starting from a pure Scandinavian philosophy of modern design and evolving into a global phenomenon of style, comfort, functionality and quality.

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El Nido – A new standard of home in Marbella

Monday, March 21st, 2016

El Nido Michel CruzIf you can choose between Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and the pick of the world’s architects your home is sure to be something truly special. El Nido is just that.

Amid the grand villas and mansions of the Golden Mile, La Zagaleta, Los Monteros and other prime Marbella addresses there is one property that takes residential architectural design to a new level. Set in the peaceful surroundings of La Cascada de Camoján, in the hills above Marbella, El Nido is unique in its aesthetic and practical appeal. It is a home of outstanding qualities that can be described as a masterpiece of modern Mediterranean architecture, and as such suits its Marbella setting so well.

“I wanted a villa that would make a true architectural statement as well as be a comfortable home,” says Lisa, who has played a leading role in the creation of her signature home. “A leading architect would naturally form an important part of this process, so I flirted with the idea of commissioning someone like Zaha Hadid or Norman Foster but in the end fell in love with the work of Joaquín Torres.” The Madrid-based architect is a leader in the field of villa design and has the main residences of many prominent Spanish and international clients to his name, including the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Penelope Cruz. (more…)