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Published on 1 Comment on Architecture: Tenerife Auditorium, Canary Islands

The Tenerife Auditorium, in Canary Islands, is the creation of architect Santiago Calatrava. This impressive piece of architecture has a huge sculptural impact and it is well known as a unique landmark.

It offers its visitors the opportunity to admire the architecture as well as being able to enjoy the other natural attractions, such as the sea and mountain ranges that form part of the ancient Anaga Mountains.

The auditorium has tiered platforms that overspill onto the stunning curved area of the Symphonic Hall. This is surrounded by an impressive wing, suspended at 50 metres giving the sensation of movement and flexibility as though it were animated.

In addition to being an architectural masterpiece the Tenerife Auditorium also offers a wide variety of programmes that can be viewed on their official website.

The variety of contemporary programmes, such as Tenerife Dance Music, Atlantic Jazz and World Music complement the more classical style of the Tenerife Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera and the Festival of Canarian Music.

The Tenerife Auditorium is finished in stunning white, which gives huge visual impact. The interior is equally impressive with its unusual open spaces and modern curved architecture that attract the eye in particular due to its wealth of silhouettes and complex structures.

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Published on Leave a comment on Decree to make properties legal still has no effect in La Axarquía

Decree 2/2012 of the Junta de Andalucía, which aims to regulate buildings which exist on land which is not classified for riogordo axarquia 300x225 - Decree to make properties legal still has no effect in La Axarquíaconstruction, is failing to convince the owners of illegal properties in the countryside of La Axarquía region. In fact, ten months after the new regulations came into force, their effect has been practically non-existent as the majority of owners of illegal houses have not applied for them to be made legal. Nor are the local councils playing their part. Very few of them have drawn up the report on illegal settlements which will help in making the properties legal.

This is a document which is required by the decree, which stipulates that in the absence of an Urban Plan the Town Halls should supply details of their future planning, to identify the places which have a high concentration of buildings on land not zoned for construction. Nor have most of the councils drawn up the regulations about minimum conditions of habitation and sanitation with which all illegal properties will have to comply.
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Published on 4 Comments on Luxury Minimalist Villa for Sale in Ibiza (Baleares)

7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, Area Lot 22,500m2, Built area 700m2, Swimming-pool, Brand New, Luxury property

Villa in Ibiza ( Baleares) with wall cladding and fences -Minimalist-Style -Video surveillance system and security approach to the house with laser -Automatic irrigation, lighting trees and gardens zen -2 swimming pools, 1 large 18-meter -Advanced home automation system last generation -Two units, 4 bedroom and 3 bedroom -Large, light full rooms -Bedroom in suite -Double glazing -Huge windows -Air conditioning -Very private and peaceful location -Garage for 2 cars -Many extras.

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Published on Leave a comment on Architecture: W Barcelona Hotel

An icon of avant-garde architecture, the new W Barcelona Hotel rises high above the Mediterranean, in one of Spain’s most appealing cities: Barcelona (Cataluña).

The massive building was envisioned by modern architect Ricardo Bofill and decorated by Charles Farruggio. A unique display of color and comfort, the 473 guest rooms invite tourists worldwide to have a taste of opulent contemporary Spanish living.

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Published on Leave a comment on Russians Love Spain

Tourism is one of the few sectors that have become a source of optimism for the Spanish economy. The number of foreign visitors to Spain increased throughout the whole of 2012, with fourth quarter figures the highest, while the average spending by these visitors has also risen.

Russians Love Spain 300x225 - Russians Love SpainBut there is one group of foreign visitors to Spain that has broken all the tourism records: Russians.

Between January and November last year, the number of Russian visitors increased by 42 percent in comparison to that same period in 2011. For the first time, over one million Russians visited here last year. What Russians spent in Spain also surpassed the cash forked out by other foreign tourists.

Nevertheless, for every Russian tourist, there are 13 who come from Great Britain.

From January to November, 1.17 million Russians came to Spain, according to data from the Industry, Energy and Tourism Ministry. In 2010, some 605,276 people from the former Soviet Union arrived in Spain.

Britain continues to lead the Spanish tourism sector, with 13 million visitors last year, followed by Germany, with nine million; France, with 8.5 million; and 3.4 million coming from Italy.
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Published on 2 Comments on Modern and Stylish Vacational Home in Madrid City Centre

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Built area 160m2, Area useful 150m2, Luxury property, Capacity for 6 people, Central Heating

Elegant and bright apartment, impeccably decorated in a modern style, simple lines and high qualities.  The home is Located in the very centre of Madrid, in Goya, close to Alcalá Street and the well known park of El Retiro.

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Published on Leave a comment on Puerta América Hotel, Madrid

"Nineteen of the world's best architects create the hotel of the future in Madrid" according to the hotel's own website. As president of the Silken Hotel Group (a business venture by the companies Escampa and the Hotel Group Urvasco S.A) explained: “the Hotel Puerta America is a dream come true. A project where acclaimed architects and designers have conveyed their dreams to us. It is a homage to the world of architecture, design and to the freedom”. Each of the hotel's 12 floors bears the imprint of a different design talent. Each floor measures 1300 m2 and the only constraint was that each had to contain 28 rooms and two junior suites. The external structure was developed by SGA Studio and is a fairly standard rectangular tower block. John Pawson did the common areas, while Jean Nouvel designed the cladding on the facade and the 12th floor with 12 luxurious suites (as an exception on the 28-room-rule).

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Published on 1 Comment on Permits for new homes doubled in Marbella

Even though the construction sector is still in a state of coma on a national level, Marbella continues to show signs of movement with regard to property, according to the annual report issued by the Town Planning Department. In 2012, the council issued licences for the construction of 312 homes, compared with 147 in 2011. “This shows that there is activity in Marbella and the town continues to be the focus of attraction for many investors” comments Town Planning councillor Pablo Moro.

Villa in Marbella 300x210 - Permits for new homes doubled in MarbellaOther information appears to back this up, such as a 20 per cent increase in the number of first occupancy licences. These relate to 993 properties with a value of over 138 million euros. With regard to permits which have been issued for minor works, there was an increase of 10 per cent last year, bringing the figure to 2,218, and a budget of 23 million euros.

Another example of the town's economic strength is that about twenty strategic investment projects have been made public, among them the initiative by Grupo Peñarroya to build a tourism complex on a 350 hectare site in Las Chapas area. “These are projects which will give a boost to Marbella and could become the exit point from the crisis”, says Town Planning director Mario Ruiz.
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Published on 2 Comments on Stunning Villa for Sale in Costa del Sol: Benahavís (Málaga)

8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, Area Lot 9,800m2, Built area 1,080m2, Swimming-pool, Resale

A truly exceptional south facing villa built to the highest standards with exceptional qualities in the secure and gated community of El Madronal, Benahavís (Málaga). The villa is built on one level around a central Andalusian patio, it is accessed through an elegant driveway. The property offers eight bedroom suites including a separate, self-contained one bedroom guest apartment, large spacious lounge, dining room, fully fitted Clive Christian kitchen, storage, laundry room and garage for 8 cars. Surrounded by a beautiful mature garden, large swimming pool with Jacuzzi and BBQ house for refreshing entertainment for almost all year round.

This spectacular villa is the ultimate luxury villa in Spain. Photos simply do not do this luxury villa justice, you really have to view the villa in order to fully appreciate it.

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Published on Leave a comment on Modern Mountain House in Ávila, Spain

Located in Avila, Spain, this modern contemporary mountain house design definitely successful optimizing house landscape, supported by specious garden, mountain views, mountain fresh air, and colds mountain atmosphere bring the sustainability living concept to the property.

The house surrounded by green grasses savanna, pine and oak trees and wildlife represented by stags, tree groves, wild boar and roe deer, chestnut, and the construction establish a recognized link with the traditional architecture and customs symbolic. In the interior site, was equipped with contemporary furniture, the sense of the architecture is to formalize room space and room layout as well as representing a clear tribute to rural villages.

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