Why sales of property in #Canada remain stable http://bit.ly/q72M3i #property #realestate | MarquetteTurner.com

Tax us more, say wealthy Europeans - The Guardian http://bit.ly/oG3ehe #tax #wealth | MarquetteTurner.com

In the Philippines, shipping containers used to create low-income #housing via @Springwise http://bit.ly/pBMB16 #property #recycle

Discarded refrigerators converted into unique outdoor cinema | Springwise http://bit.ly/o9VWwz #recycle

Should You Buy A Fixer-Upper? by @ColumnFiveMedia & @CreditSesame http://bit.ly/p02Ged #property #diy #realestate | MarquetteTurner.com

Luxurious Parisian Penthouse on Avenue du President Kennedy with Eiffel Tower & River Seine Views http://ping.fm/B4Wwf

This 2-story luxurious penthouse, in the heart of Paris, boasts awe-inspiring views of the River Seine and Eiffel tower.

The penthouse features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, a private elevator, three cellars with armoured doors and exclusive access to the rooftop terrace, which includes a sauna, spa, gym and incredible views of Paris.

The property is offered for sale at €45,000,000.

The Tangle Globe Pendant Light featured in New York and Paris Collections http://ping.fm/8GkmN

Marquette Turner love cool lights, and this design from Tord Boontje – with its natural element – is a highlight, proving that sometimes the simplest things are the most dazzling. The glass design has been created for Artecnica and combines transparent glass and etched metal “reminiscent of museum glass
cases that preserve samples of luxurious, exotic vegetation found in remote, pristine jungles.”

Sobrino House in Argentina Designed on 4 Principles: Relax, Shelter, Contemplation and Work http://ping.fm/GsNax

A4 Estudio designed the architecturally impressive Sobrino House in Mendoza, Argentina with four principles at the heart of the design: relax, shelter, contemplation and work, to enable the property to equally allow for living as well as working.

The Eco-Hotel in Mexico Made from Recycled Concrete Pipes

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Architects T3arc have created the 20 room Tubohotel in Mexico made from recycled concrete pipes that have been stacked to form two mini-pyramids using ladders to access the upper level.

Understated Architectural Masterpiece with Mountain Views in Vandans, Austria

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This new architectural masterpiece in Vandans, Austria by Kleboth Lindinger Partners replaces an old, no longer functional building with a home that leaves the adjacent meadow undisturbed whilst delivering generous living space that neither feels dwarfed nor overpowering against the surrounding
mountains.

Landmark Luxury Home by Architect Frank Lloyd Wright Featured in Blade Runner Sold

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Ennis House, designed in the style of a Mayan temple by legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924 has been sold for $4.5 million USD.

With fabulous views overlooking the Hollywood Hills in California, the property has been purchased by supermarket tycoon Ron Burkle whom will continue the extensive renovations necessary, following severe damage in the 1994 earthquake and heavy rainfall’s in 2005.

The Lakeside Architectural Property with Natural Materials in Finland http://bit.ly/nogpzn

As we continue to look at overseas property that catches our eye, Villa Mecklin in the coastal area around the Finnish community of Velkua is certainly an architectural project worth noting. We’re told that even smaller residences can take many years to complete but for the design and construction of Villa
Mecklin, however, the team at Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects was afforded a little grace when it came to the time frame.

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}Architectural Eco-Home in Tropical Sentosa Cove, Singapore
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In most cities, space is a premium and environmental responsibility
is an afterthought. Which is why this home designed by ONG & ONG
Architects in Sentosa Cove,Singapore is all the more special: not
only does it keep its footprint to a minimum, but it also creates
those luxuries that one doesn’t instinctively think of when
considering Singapore-living – peace, privacy and tranquility.


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North Lake Wenatchee Mountain Home in the Cascade Mountains, WA http://bit.ly/m6dg4P

This mountain retreat on Lake Wenatchee in the Cascade Mountains is cozy for two whilst being comfortable for a crowd; combines the warmth of wood with low maintenance tile, stone, and
composites; and works for all seasons with such features as overhangs to shed snow whilst ensuring shade during the summer months.

Dubai Dreams: Properties Delayed by the GFC or on the Drawing Board http://bit.ly/mKlN7k

The real estate boom in Dubai sparked an unprecedented flow of creativity from some of the world’s most renowned architects and designers. Alas, many of the designs are still on the drawing
board, waiting for the economy to catch up with the architects inspiration.

The Modern Sliding Kitchen Work-Top by Minimal http://bit.ly/iAex28

After the bedroom, we spend the majority of time at home in the kitchen. So it stands to reason that the room should be an end place to use, rather than being an after-thought in the design
department.

Design guru’s Minimal have certainly taken this to heart, with their sliding work-top which is a tribute to both contemporary design & minimalism.

200 Year Old Vueve Clicquote Shipwrecked Champagne Sold for Record http://bit.ly/mBqu9n

An update to a story we featured a year ago of the discovery of 168 bottles of champagne amongst a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea, a bottle has recently been sold at auction for a record €30,000
(approximately $43,900 USD), putting a lavish price on the priceless.

The Veuve Clicquot champagne – preserved perfectly because of the conditions of dark and cold on the seabed and reported to be the oldest in the world – was purchased by an anonymous bidder
from Singapore.

The Finger Wave Inspired Furniture Collection by Filipino designer Vito Selma

*Hugo Boss Winner Uses $100,000 Prize Money for Guggenheim Exhibition
http://bit.ly/kaF9rR

For the German artist Hans-Peter Feldmann, winning the Hugo Boss prize
in 2010 meant an opportunity for him to create a unique piece of art.
With the $100,000 prize he received for significant achievement in
contemporary art, he has added to his contribution to the art world by
pinning 100,000 one dollar bills on the wall of the Guggenheim Museum
inNew York City
.*

Luxury Car Maker Aston Martin Launching International Property
Developments http://bit.ly/lOfH0S

*Renowned manufacturer of luxury British sports cars, Aston Martin has
announced that it is extending the reach of its brand to
internationalproperty developments
.*

The quality, care and craftsmanship that have made Aston Martin so
coveted and indeed iconic will be gracefully and seamlessly transposed
onto their real estate projects.

Whether you're a motoring enthusiast or not, or whether you have a
preference of British, German orItalian
luxury
cars, we have little doubt that there will be a broad desire,
appreciation and admiration for the marque's selection of first class
leisure destinations such asMarina
,
Beach, Ski, Golf andPolo
resorts.