With all the precautions taken because of rising alertness among the citizens of this planet we call home, we have a huge upsurge of new buildings with a “green” slogan that promises an eco-friendly approach. Businesses are using the new developments in architecture and energy consumption to create some state-of-the-art buildings. This one we have here is located in London and has a glassy façade that will reflect sunlight in rainbow colors. It’s called the One Westminster Place and...

Don't get your hopes high to get your bookings, it is not yet complete. It is an underconstruction hotel expected to open sometime in 2011. The Strata Tower, a forty-story luxury residential building is Abu Dhabi's answer to making an architectural statement, which has so far been the forte of its northerly neighbor, Dubai.Designed by New York-based architects Hani Rashid and Lise Anne Couture of Asymptote. Asymptote used state-of-the-art, advanced computer modeling tools to create the tower's curvaceous and...

Don't get your hopes high on seeking the location of this wonder private mansion owned by Ambani's, as it is still under construction. Ideally, a 42 storey, it is now a 27 storey as Mr. Ambani like high ceilings. Mukesh Ambani is reported to be the 14th richest man in the world, with estimated personal wealth of around $21 billion. He is also one of the more visible men of wealth in India. When completed, the high-rise mansion will...

Selling condominiums might have been a tough task a while back but there has been an increase of people purchasing them off late. Such has been the case in the Arizona Republic that recently saw the opening of Bridgeview, a luxury condo tower on the south shore of Tempe Town Lake. The 12-story tower has views of the lake and bridges (and so the name) as well as neighbouring towns and the mountains. The $140 million building is situated...

Are you rich and famous and want to buy an expensive apartment in Tel Aviv just for the heck of it? Well I have just the proposition for you. The Gindi Group that developed the G-Tower (the building in which the apartment is) in Tel Aviv now offers the city’s most expensive apartment. The triplex apartment combines a former duplex and a penthouse apartment on the 24th, 25th and 26th floors of the tower. The structure in which the...

In its completeness, we have always seen a perfect house to be something that can fulfill every need of ours and satisfy all the fantasies that have been harbored by our coveted thoughts. This illusion that has given Frank Gehry some pretty nightmares has finally been realized in reality by the architect. Somewhere in the wonderlands of Vegas, the New Gehry Residence is located and is catching more than just a few eyes. With all the aid he and...

This guy never fails to be in the news for uber opulent habits. Last we wrote about him for his acquisition of the flying palace. But today he is here for a more elevated reason. Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud have moved on with his plans to build the world’s tallest building in Jeddah. Estimated at $10 billion, Alwaleed's Kingdom Holding Co. will soon invite bids by contractors to build a mile-tall mega-skyscraper. At 1,600 meters, it will be...

Just recently this name was on our blog for offering fatty bonuses of $10 million and more. Today Goldman Sachs Group, the world's largest global investment banks, is back here for news worth billions. They have just bought 230 Park Avenue, New York for $1.15 billion from a property investment fund owned by Dubai's government. Istithmar World Real Estate sold the property to Goldman's Whitehall Fund and Monday Properties, the Dubai-based company....

Bigger, taller, better, this seems to be the mantra with most building designers these days. From simply grand to downright ridiculous, we have seen many concepts in building designs, but the Crystal Island evokes only one response- WOW. Designer Sir Norman Foster has conceptualized a building that will be built in Moscow. The Crystal Island will be one giant Christmas Tree that will stand1500ft high, occupy 27 million square feet and cost almost$4 billion dollar. Described as a "city...

Getting time off for a exquisite travel trip never seems to work out because of the heavy schedules and a thousand chores to attend too. And a travel experience comes with a lot of hazards like Snakes Bugs and health hazards due to travel sickness, climate change (And how did I miss Home sickness) So the perfect solution for a heavenly travel experience lies right there where your heart is-Your Home. Your very own paradise in your back garden,...

After erecting scores of towers in several of countries, Mr. Trump has now set his eyes on none other then India. This proves that India is one of the leading nations. Mumbai and Delhi could soon see a Trump Tower on the lines of Trump Organisation’s high-rise buildings in Manhattan, with the US-based realty major planning to invest in the Indian property market over the next 18 months. The company will focus on high-end projects in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad,...

The war is on and this time its not about oil, gas or money. It's about who constructs the tallest building in the world. On one hand you have the Burj Dubai, which is supposed to be over 800 meters; the actual height has not been disclosed and as they are in mid-construction, they may add on a bit to up the ante. The other hand sees the Burj Mubarak Al-Kabir coming up in the City of Silk or...

Any sane person wouldn't want to go through this, and to come to think of it, you probably bought your get-away in far-flung Paraguay just to escape the heat of the attention the President generates. If the rumors are to be believed then Mr. Bush has bought a 100,000-acre (40,500 hectare) ranch in northern Paraguay. The rumors began with the state-run Cuban news agency Prensa Latina. Tongues have been wagging about what President Bush's supposed interest in the "chaco", semi-arid...

You know you’ve arrived when…….you park your car on the 12th level up and march right into your high-rise abode. That’s exactly what the new condo building at 200 Eleventh Avenue in Chelsea has got to offer its residents. The real estate market has taken a fresh turn with the concept of the En-Suite Sky Garage. An 8,000-pound-capacity freight elevator whisks your luxuriuos cars directly into your apartment. So no more worries about leaving those expensive cars down in...

Wilson Rothman from Gizmodo had a look a multi million dollar penthouse which was loaded to the teeth with gadgets. The apartment has a spectacular view of the big Apple and comes with some serious computing power from Intel. If you have $8.5 million then this is the place to be. (Loads of images after the jump)...