June 24th, 2009
The AFP is reporting that Oprah Winfrey celebrated her 55th birthday in Barcelona with 1,700 of her employees and their families.
The celebration was held over the weekend at Poble Espanyol before embarking upon a 10-day Mediterranean cruise.
The Chicago Sun Times said last week that Winfrey is paying for everything from transportation to food to “special activities” at a cost of about 5,400 dollars (3,900 euros) per person.
May 10th, 2009
Selgas Cano is a Spanish architecture firm, and this long glass tube in a little wooded ravine is the Madrid office they’ve built for themselves.
The shutters over the clear roof are retractable and allow for natural light to pour into the space.
Ceilings are both low and high, depending on the retraction of the roof and on which part of the room you’re in.
May 3rd, 2009
The GTA Spano was officially launched by GTA Motor company in Valencia last week, along with photos and details marking the release of the first Spanish supercar.
The GTA Spano is equipped with a longitudinal positioned V10 engine capable of outputting 780 horsepower and 920 nm of torque that helps the car reach a top speed of 350 Km/h offering an estimated 0 to 100 Km/h sprint time of less than 3 seconds.
The powerful V10 sends its juice through a 7-speed sequential-manual gearbox, but an automatic alternative will also be available.
March 22nd, 2009
The design hotel EME Fusion in the heart of the old town of Seville, Spain, is only a stone’s throw from one of the World’s largest cathedrals and its famous bell tower, the Giralda.
The tasteful blend of ancient history and modern design in this 5 star hotel is absolutely captivating!
The hotel has 60 rooms and a unique gastronomic complex with 4 restaurants, bar, spa, terraces with panoramic views, swimming pools, a wellness zone and flexible and versatile spaces.
January 27th, 2009
In late 2009, visitors flying into Barcelona will see what looks to be a giant windsail on the coast right next to the entrance to the Port of Barcelona.
Except this windsail is actually the W Hotel Barcelona scheduled to open on October 1, 2009.
The W Hotel Barcelona will be the second W to open in Europe (W Istanbul was the first). But like all Ws it will debut with a bang due to its location right at the foot of the Mediterranean Sea in a building designed by Spain’s most famous architect Ricardo Bofill.
January 26th, 2009
The new H&M Shop that just opened in Barcelona was entirely designed by Estudio Mariscal.
The shop is found in the most commercial street of Barcelona, Portal de l’Àngel, in the building which was, until recently, the head office of the company Catalana de Gas.
