Hotel Puerta America Madrid (40 Pics)

Take a look at the beautiful building in the picture above. Colorful, isn't it? It is Hotel Puerta America in Madrid, Spain. The Hotel Silken Puerta América Madrid is an idea of freedom come true, a gathering space merging different cultures and ways of interpreting architecture and design. A masterpiece that awakens guests’ senses, that breaks the mould by using different colors, materials and shapes. A 5 Star Luxury Hotel that ushers guests into innovative spaces, a bold departure from the usual.

The Hotel Silken Puerta América Madrid is a space that invites people to dream - an unique project that has brought together 19 of the top architecture and design studios in the world from 13 different countries. It has 342 bedrooms, comprising of 308 premium rooms, 22 junior suites (larger than the premium rooms) and 12 suites, which are located on the 12th (top) floor. Each of the floors showcases a different concept in hotel rooms. All play with different materials, colors and shapes to create spaces that bring together the best in avant-garde design and architecture, where creativity and the freedom to develop each of the spaces has been the hallmark.

Take a look at some more pictures of Hotel Puerta America. Total 40 pictures. Enjoy!

 

 

 

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Oculus: The Luxury Yacht (8 Photos)

Take a look at the yacht in the picture above. This is Oculus, a 250-feet vessel designed by E. Kevin Schöpfer, founder and owner of Schöpfer Yachts LLC. Designed to accommodate 12 guests in extraordinary comfort and style, Oculus is a long distance cruising yacht capable of speeds upwards of 25 knots. Let's take a look at some more pictures of the magnificent Oculus.

 

 

Oculus was the first “design launch” of Schöpfer Yachts LLC. It's exterior styling is representative of the jaw and eye socket bone structure of large oceanic fish and mammals. Featuring a dramatic reverse bow configuration, the yacht’s armature balances an elegant expression of symmetry and structure.

In addition to the bow, Oculus also features a “low rider profile”. This slightly lowered surface allows for new side recreational areas, alternate dockage access and light cruising openness. Lateral retractable side panels close this area when heavier wave action is indicated.

The interior features of Oculus focus on a 12 foot high ceiling in the main salon, a cylindrical double height dining room, central stair and elevator tube, and seemingly anatomical ceiling and floor lighting extensions giving definition to the seating areas.

The second level of Oculus is the dedicated Owner’s suite. Living areas and bedchambers are divided by a series of four freestanding tubes, which house bath and storage necessities. In addition to the main common stair, the second Owner’s stair connects to the third level aft private salon and deck / water feature.

The third level also contains the forward pilothouse and separate captain’s quarters. The generous open decks with separate water features are located forward and aft for convenient guest use.

via: http://www.schopferyachts.com/

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$50,000 Beer Mug from Ginza Tanaka

Take a look at the beer mug in the picture above. This is not an ordinary mug. It is a golden beer mug created by Japanese company Ginza Tanaka. It is made of 850 grams (30 ounces) of gold and comes with a price tag of $50,000. Can you believe this? Dollar 50K for a beer mug!

This solid gold beer mug was unveiled in Tokyo on June 17, 2009. It  is a part of Ginza Tanaka's latest collection entitled "Summer Cool". The company thinks that drinking beer in a goblet that costs as much as a luxury car will give the ultimate cool experience. Really? But who is going to buy it?

via: Reuters

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