The W Retreat first opened on the 23rd September 2006 and has firmly placed itself in the top band for luxury resorts and destinations. The stylish group of ultra-chic hotels W’s new premier resort is set on the exclusive and very exotic island of Fesdu. With its contemporary and cutting edge approach focused on a lifestyle-oriented concept, this resort is in perfect harmony with the island. Traditional Maldivian exteriors conceal contemporary interiors with sweeping arcs of gleaming white sand and calm turquoise waters. Whatever you want, Whenever you want it is the philosophy of W hotels throughout the world; and in conjunction with the famously charming service of the Maldives, this is a winning combination.
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo did a great job designing an amazing luxurious Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa on the Addu Atoll, Maldives. Lim Teo + Wilkes Design Works was working on the interior. Let’s take a closer look.
Located just outside the historical center of Florence, Italy, the Grand Hotel Villa Cora is an aristocratic residence that was built at the end of the 19th century by Baron Oppenheim. The building reflects the architectural style of that period and it has been beautifully preserved and restored.
Cape Town-based studio SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects has designed the La Lucia residence in collaboration with interior design studio Antoni Associates. This holiday beach house is located on the North Coast of the KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa. The building has been sensitively designed to gently nestle between protected milkwood trees, in an area that has strict environmental controls. The Interiors by Antoni Associates express simplicity and restraint while making the home comfortable and cosy. Sand-coloured polished concrete floors, bleached timber, natural leathers and grey linens, are anchored by soft neutrals and countered with touches of charcoal, teal and azure.
This house is situated in Vale do Lobo, a luxury golf and beach resort in Southern Portugal. 6,450 square foot residence with incredible cantilevered infinity swimming pool. The villa has been developed in a U shape around a central courtyard space helping to create a sense of scale and containment within the open surroundings. The main living spaces of the villa have been developed in an L shape. The villa is a continuous play of solids versus transparency, which ultimately create a very interesting play of light versus shadow.
Celebrated as the first “urban resort” in the heart of Shanghai, and recently awarded the Best Hotel Design by Trends Magazine, The PuLi Hotel and Spa by Kume Sekkei and Layan Design Group is a delightful and elegant homage to Chinese traditions of aesthetics and hospitality merged with the finest in contemporary luxury. Enjoy the gallery.
Earlcrown undertook the complete refurbishment of an elegant Grade II listed Mayfair townhouse including a link into an adjoining property to create a spacious and luxurious London residence with an abundance of lateral living space. Set out over 6 floors, the new 9,000 sqft (836 sqm) property includes a luxurious basement swimming pool and spa complex, substantial reception rooms and a palatial master bedroom suite, which occupies the entire second floor and spreads across into the adjoining merged property.
