April 8th, 2009
Paris-based Agence Jouin Manku took on its first large-scale integrated architectural and interior design commission in 2003, when YTL Design Group from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, invited it to design the residence of a Malaysian power family.
Completed in the latter part of 2008, the residence is the ultimate expression of the taste, influence and industrial-scale capabilities of the prominent family whose entrepreneurial activities have shaped Kuala Lumpur’s skyline.
Three generations of the family inhabit the 3,000 square-meter residence designed to accommodate both private and public functions.
March 27th, 2009
A dress has gone on sale in Malaysia with a $30 million price tag, Reuters reports.
The dress is decorated with 750 diamonds, including a 70 carat pear-shaped stone at the centre of the bodice and a train encrusted with real diamonds.
The designer Faisol Abdullah told Reuters: “Stocks drop, gold is even falling but a diamond is forever. This is a dress with diamonds. Why go backwards, why can’t we go forward? We are going to the fantastic, but it’s real. You are getting value for money with these diamonds.”
January 4th, 2009
Ranked amongst the world’s best bars, SkyBar at Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur has just completed its infrastructure facelift after two months of closure.
The rooftop lounge now offers a floor-to-ceiling view of the bustling, lighted up city. It offers guests the ultimate in cool drinks and intoxicating views, all in a very chic and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Guests can gaze at the glow from the illuminated towering twin wonders of Petronas while listening to ’straight chill’ and upbeat music. SkyBar was named “Best Malaysian Bar” by Malaysia Tatler.
December 20th, 2008
The very first BEDAT & Cº boutique was inaugurated last Saturday, December 13th in Kuala Lumpur.
During the opening gala, hosted by Viviane Fankhauser (CEO of BEDAT & Cº), Billy Tsang (Managing Director of Gucci Group Watches for South-East Asia) and Frank Low (CEO of LuxuryConcepts, BEDAT & Cº’s exclusive partner), the brand had the honour to indulge the presence of her Majesty the Queen of Malaysia as well as Dr. Francis Yeoh, Managing Director of YTL Corporation Berhad.
Located in the prestigious Star Hill Gallery, this space dedicated to the collections of the watchmaker will attract a great and qualitative traffic of connoisseurs; hence reinforce the positioning of BEDAT & Cº as a luxury brand.
February 14th, 2008
Obviously, construction technologies are advancing extremely quickly. couple that with multi-billionnaires / deep-pocketed companies trying to outdo each other in the quest for the next standout design and you have a near-future filled with mile-high skyscrapers and buildings that no longer look like buildings.
below are 9 strange and unique structures which have either been approved or are in the final stages of approval. some have already been partially constructed.
welcome to the future landscape.
1. aqua, usa (website)
