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Nakheel Tower in Dubai to be World's Tallest Building

Published: 10/9/2008 6:03:00 AM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

Man has been building towards the skies since the dawn of civilization. But until Dubai upstages the latest in its own collection of architectural wonders, the more-than-one-kilometer-high Nakheel Tower...
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Apogee Penthouse, Miami

Published: 10/8/2008 6:11:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

Apogee Penthouse A, located within the trendy South Pointe in Miami, confirms that you are within the confines of an elite neighborhood. This US$22 million, three-storey high penthouse sits at the topmost level of the condominium...
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Real Estate Feature: Kamala Property, Thailand

Published: 9/25/2008 7:10:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Sitting high above Ayara Bay along Thailand’s Kamala coastline, Racha Ayara villas feature expansive living spaces and wide ocean views within the distinguished seclusion of a gated estate.
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56 Leonard Street by Herzog & de Meuron

Published: 9/17/2008 2:26:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

The same architects who fashioned the Bird’s Nest (which became the most recognizable symbol of the Beijing Olympics) are now attempting to stamp their architectural footprints in New York City with...
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Koolhaas Unveils Tetris Solution to 23 East 22nd Street

Published: 9/14/2008 9:11:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Celebrated Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas unveiled Thursday his proposed design for 23 East 22nd Street that would solve the problem of not blocking the view of neighboring One Madison park...
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Ferragamo to Design Penthouses for Pentominium Project in Dubai

Published: 9/13/2008 3:09:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Italian luxury goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo’s first foray into interior design takes it to Dubai where it has inked a deal with UAE’s Trident International Holdings to design a set of luxury penthouses for its upcoming Pentominium project.
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Montauk Residence, Long Island by Pentagram

Published: 9/7/2008 8:15:00 PM

Keywords: Architecture and Interior Design | Real Estate

Pentagram is notching up its architectural reach with its well-trained partners and the potential can be seen from James Biber’s recent design for a new oceanfront residence in Montauk, Long Island.
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The Carlyle - The Last Permitted High-Rise on Wilshire Corridor

Published: 8/30/2008 10:16:00 AM

Keywords: Real Estate

Elad Properties, owner of New York’s iconic Plaza Hotel, are collaborating with Fendi Casa on their first foray into the Los Angeles area. The Carlyle Residences are located in...
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Real Estate Feature: Croatia The Next Riviera

Published: 8/26/2008 4:27:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Historic villages, a pristine coastline and sunny islands have long made Croatia a popular European vacation destination. In recent years, however, the property market has seen unprecedented demand...
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Prokhorov Denies Buying Villa Leopolda

Published: 8/21/2008 6:27:00 PM

Keywords: Real Estate

Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has gone on record on Tuesday to deny reports in French newspapers that he had bought Villa Leopolda, the world’s most expensive home for £392 million.
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