O2+H2O

September 08, 2010 - China

There's been a lot of hype recently about this project on Haidian Island.

Revealed as a masterpiece by like-minded architects including Qixin, Wanghui and Ma Qingyun, the plan includes modest, low density living spaces including 228 villas and flats.

The project also includes a residence with flexible, partitioned living space, meant to inspire creative interaction, contrary to the rigid, conventional separation of space.

Peach Blossom Retreat, Hangzhou

August 26, 2010 - Hangzhou

Located outside of Hangzhou and surrounded by undulating green hills, this project offers residents the serenity of country-style living complete with all the latest luxuries.

Greentown's Peach Blossom Retreat is situated 18 km outside of Hangzhou on a landscaped plateau at the foot of Phoenix Mountain.

The vast, 1.8 million sq m site epitomises the particular beauty of the region, enveloped by undulating green hills and located adjacent to Peach Blossom River.

Spectacular Swiss Villa By Attilio Panzeri For Sale

August 23, 2010 - Switzerland

Perched on a hillside with stunning views of Lugano Lake, this villa endows airy living spaces with a host of high-tech luxuries.

This modern concrete and glass-encased residence was designed by renowned Italian architect Attilio Panzeri in 2008.

Situated in Lugano, a southern Swiss lake town that borders Italy, the two-story home features 565 sq m of living space, including six bedrooms, five bathrooms, media room and wine cellar.

Asia’s ‘most luxurious’ home sold for US$24 million

August 04, 2010 - Phuket

Beyond Villa, located Natai Beach in Thailand's southern Phang Nga province, has been sold for around US$24 million.

The 6,500 sqm property, which was previously owned by California Fitness founder Eric Levine, has been purchased by an unidentified Russian buyer, according to several sources familiar with the transaction.

The ocean-front property has been on the market for several years and was initially listed at around US$27.5 million.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie buy a house in Italy

July 26, 2010 - Italy

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have just purchased an 18,000 square foot villa in Valpolicella, Italy for $40 million, according to Sky Italy.

The house has 15 bedrooms, seven baths, a theater, a gym, two swimming pools and Jacuzzi and is situated on a plot of 5,000 square meters.

The couple bought the mansion after looking at two other less expensive properties in the area, one priced at $13 million and the other $10 million.

Hilltop Villas, Penang

July 13, 2010 - Penang

A limited number of villas are now available for sale at this exclusive community tucked in the hills of Batu Ferringhi on Penang Island, Malaysia.

Perched on elevated freehold land facing the sea with rolling hills behind, the project offers 22 expansive properties ranging from 444 sq m to 692 sq m and designed for coastal living, with architectural features rich in natural stone, marble and solid wood.

One of Asia's Top Tropical Estates For Sale in Phuket

June 07, 2010 - Surin

Villa Chan Grajang, a stunning one-acre sea view estate located in Phuket’s most sought-after Surin Beach neighborhood, went on sale this week for $US 8 Million (EUR 6.5 Million).

The luxury villa is a turn-key lifestyle investment property that is impeccably maintained, staffed and operated.

The villa is already Phuket’s most successful luxury vacation rental unit with a staggering 95% occupancy rate.

Villa San Valentino by Stephan Unger

June 04, 2010 - Trentino Alto Adige

Austrian architect Stephan Unger designed the Villa San Valentino in Merano-Alto Adige, Italy.

Theme for this villa, was a bi-familiar house on high architectonic level for the cohabitation of 3 generations with common spaces.

The architect, Stephan Unger, create a monolithic house with common spaces, under whose roof two independent habitation units are unified.

Luxury waterfront home in Mallorca for sale

June 03, 2010 - Balearic Islands

This waterfront luxury home in Mallorca feature a spectacular 6.5 meter high glass façade running along the entire villa permitting incredible views of the Mediterranean.

The large terrace, which is accessed directly from the double height living room, looks out over the Mediterranean Sea.

The terrace also host a heated infinity pool, barbeque area and bar. There is also a separate living room, leisure room, dining room with wine storage and a fully equipped Valcucine kitchen.

Villa Ambra at Pantai Lima, Pererenan, Canggu, Bali

May 25, 2010 - Pererenan

Sitting right on the beach, Villa Ambra is a brand new, fully furnished and fully staffed five-suite villa.

On a 2,200 SQM plot of freehold land opening up to the infinity of the ocean, it is ideally positioned half way between trendy Seminyak and the Nirwana golf course of Tanah Lot, a mere 45 mn drive from the airport.

Villa Ambra enjoys 45m of West facing direct beachfront, with 270 degrees view of the Indian Ocean, 20m swimming pool, heated jacuzzi, cinema room, fully equipped semiprofessional kitchen and an independent staff/storage building.