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— ARA: ACROPOLIS RESIDENTS AWARDS!

O que seria de grandes artistas sem uma premiação especial para comemorar seus feitos? Definitivamente nada! E, pensando nisso, o grego tão conhecido teve a belíssima ideia de elaborar uma festa de gala, onde os moradores poderiam não apenas se divertir e saborear um buffet requintado, como também estariam dispostos a receber seus troféus especiais, feitos de maneira exclusiva para cada participante, alguns com nomeações mais engraçadinhas, outras com questões mais sérias, mas todos teriam a oportunidade de receber um prêmio em cima do palco e fazer o discurso que treinaram há anos no chuveiro ou em casa sozinhos diante do espelho.

Além, é claro, da presença de nossos convidados de honra, que toparam participar da brincadeira como MC’s. Song Kang, Na Inwoo, Park Eunbin, Kim Yoojung e Do Kyung-Soo serão as vozes que irão chamar os nomes dos felizardos e entregarão os prêmios especiais, preparados exclusivamente para cada morador do condomínio.

O salão de festas recebeu um grande trato! O palco montado repleto de holofotes, tinha como conjunto as cortinas e cinco tripés com microfones, sendo o primeiro local a atrair a atenção dos que entravam pela porta pintada de dourado, onde um grande tapete avermelhado se estendia e seguia até a parede escura, com fitas que dividiam os que estavam no tapete dos que estariam do outro lado, acompanhando o número considerável de câmeras profissionais, indicando que ali seria o local ideal para que fosse realizada as fotografias iniciais.

Após tirar sua tão sonhada foto, os condôminos poderiam aproveitar a festa da maneira que preferirem. A decoração era uma mistura de dourado, preto e vermelho, com bastante toque de brilho, lustres exagerados e rosas, que sequer paravam quando a atenção chegava nas mesas postas para descanso e alimentação, enquanto os garçons passeavam pelo salão com os drinks.

CATEGORIA: CARDÁPIO!

Todas as opções possuindo versões vegetarianas e veganas.

✦ Tartar de ostras e vieiras com molho de gengibre e caviar; ✦ Polvo à galega com rodelas de batata e rabanete; ✦ Canapé de salmão com cream cheese, endro e vinagrete de mel; ✦ Brusqueta; ✦ Filé de carne bovina ao molho picante com purê de batata, aspargos e manteiga de tomilho; ✦ Kolokithokeftedes (bolinhos de abobrinha); ✦ Verduras com molho Tzatziki (creme de pepino com iogurte); ✦ Profiteroles; ✦ Tartelete;

CATEGORIA: DRINKS!

Todos possuindo versões não alcoólicas.

✦ 1929 (champanhe); ✦ Sakura Spritz (xarope de sakura, vodka, suco de limão, espumante seco, soda e flores de cerejeira para decorar); ✦ Red Carpet (licor crème de cassis, champanhe e framboesa); ✦ Creamy & Frozen Piña Colada (água de coco, suco de coco, abacaxi e limão, rum branco, leite de coco e creme de coco); ✦ Action! Cocktail (vinho tinto, saquê seco, licor chambord de framboesa preta, suco de lichia, blackberry e limão fresco); ✦ Nymph Cocktail (licor de lichia e de framboesa, xarope de amêndoa, água de rosas, purê de framboesas frescas, flores de rosa comestíveis e macaron); ✦ Orange Blossom Gin (gin japonês roku, licor francês st. germain, suco de limão, xarope de flor de laranjeira, água tônica, rodela de laranja seca e três florzinhas de margarida);

Essas maravilhosas informações eram descritas no belo convite em formato de claquete, do qual fora distribuído pelas portas dos apartamentos e casas dos moradores, juntamente dos dados para o comparecimento e o nome formidável como “Acropolis Residents Awards”, uma brincadeira com a premiação tão conhecida como “Baeksang Arts Awards”.

🎬 Data: Dia 30/03 (sábado). 🎬 Horário: A partir das 19h00. 🎬 Local: Salão de Festas, Elysian Fields. 🎬 Dresscode: Gala.

OBSERVAÇÕES OOC! ✦ Queriam uma festa? Pois tenham festa!; ✦ Ela irá ocorrer no nosso DISCORD, no dia e horário informados, apareçam lá para interagir; ✦ Aproveitem a oportunidade pra postarem aquelas fotinhas profissionais dos faceclaims de vocês, sabemos que devem estar se coçando pra usar alguma até mesmo no tapete vermelho!; ✦ Soltaremos de maneira aleatória - daremos prioridade aos que estiverem presente, óbvio - no discord o anúncio dos premiados da votação de nosso MOMUSCAR (a votação se encerrará hoje, 29/03 às 23h59), os prêmios serão troféus personalizados IC + o título adicionado no final da ficha do personagem; ✦ A participação nesse evento contará com pontuação: - Tweet valerá 10 estrelas (o link deve ser encaminhado para DM da central) não acumulável; - Postagem de foto valerá 10 estrelas (o link deve ser encaminhado para DM da central) não acumulável; - Comentário na foto de outra pessoa valerá 15 estrelas (o link deve ser encaminhado para DM da central) não acumulável; - Comentário no tweet de outra pessoa valerá 15 estrelas (o link deve ser encaminhado para DM da central) não acumulável; - Interagir com três pessoas diferentes na festa pelo Discord valerá 25 estrelas (o link das mensagens devem ser encaminhados para DM da central) não acumulável; ✦ NÃO MARQUEM A MODERAÇÃO NO DISCORD PARA A FESTA! Elas podem se perder dependendo da quantidade de pessoas, então optamos por solicitar o link da mensagem. Vamos tentar contar a participação de todos que tiverem aparecido na festa, mas para facilitar e ter total certeza de que não te pularemos sem querer então nos envie na DM; ✦ Aproveitem pra mandarem coisinhas na caixinha do MOMUS para as próximas fofocas; ✦ Não precisam ser vítimas do trabalho sempre, os NPC’s estão aí para serem utilizados como auxílio para ocuparem algum de seus horários, a fim de possibilitarem de aproveitar os eventos; ✦ Qualquer dúvida vocês podem nos mandar através de ASK ou DM.

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Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou (29 March 1943 – 17 May 2022), known professionally as Vangelis, was a Greek musician, composer, songwriter and producer of electronic, progressive, ambient, and classical orchestral music. He was best known for his Academy Award-winning score to Chariots of Fire (1981), as well as for composing scores to the films Blade Runner (1982), Missing (1982), Antarctica (1983), The Bounty (1984), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), and Alexander (2004), and for the use of his music in the 1980 PBS documentary series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage by Carl Sagan.

Born in Agria, Vangelis began his career working with several rock bands of the 1960s such as The Forminx and Aphrodite's Child, with the latter's album 666 (1972) going on to be recognized as a progressive-psychedelic rock classic. Throughout the 1970s, Vangelis composed scores for several animal documentaries, including L'Apocalypse des Animaux, La Fête sauvage, and Opéra sauvage; the success of these scores brought him into the film scoring mainstream. In 1975, he set up his new 16-track studio, Nemo Studios in London, which he named his "laboratory", releasing many solo studio albums on which he experimented with music and concepts, including Heaven and Hell and China among others. In the early 1980s, Vangelis formed a musical partnership with Jon Anderson, the lead singer of progressive rock band Yes, and the duo released several albums together as "Jon and Vangelis". He also collaborated with Irene Papas on two albums of Greek traditional and religious songs.

In 1980, he composed the score for the Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. The soundtrack's single, the film's theme, also reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was used as the background music at the London 2012 Olympics winners' medal presentation ceremonies. He also composed the official anthem of the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Korea and Japan. In his last twenty years, Vangelis collaborated with NASA and ESA on music projects Mythodea, Rosetta and Juno to Jupiter, which was his 23rd and last solo studio album in 2021.

Having had a career in music spanning over 50 years and having composed and performed more than 50 albums, Vangelis is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of electronic music, and modern film music. He was known for using many electronic instruments in a fashion of a "one-man quasi-classical orchestra" composing and performing on the first take.

For a musician of his stature, little was known about Vangelis's personal life and he rarely gave interviews to journalists. In 2005, he stated that he was "never interested" in the "decadent lifestyle" of his band days, choosing not to use alcohol or other drugs. He also had little interest in the music industry business and achieving stardom, realising "that success and pure creativity are not very compatible. The more successful you become, the more you become a product of something that generates money". Instead, he used it to be as free and independent as possible and often rejected the opportunity to promote or capitalise on his fame.

Vangelis's place of residence was not publicly known; instead of settling in one place or country, he chose to "travel[ed] around". He did own a house by the Acropolis of Athens which he did not renovate. Vangelis did not have children; in 2005, he was in his third long-term relationship and said: "I couldn't take care of a child in the way I think it should be taken care of." Excerpts from other interviews mention that Vangelis had married twice before, one of which was to French photographer Veronique Skawinska, who produced work for some of his albums. A 1982 interview with Backstage suggests that Vangelis was previously married to Greek singer Vana Veroutis, who provided vocals for some of his records.

Although a very private person, according to many accounts he was an "inordinately approachable", "really nice" and "humorous" man, who enjoyed long friendly gatherings, was fascinated by Ancient Greek philosophy, the science and physics of music and sound, and space exploration. His daily activities mainly involved combining and playing his electronic instruments and the piano. He also enjoyed painting. His first exhibition, of 70 paintings, was held in 2003 at Almudin in Valencia, Spain. It then toured South America until the end of 2004.

Vangelis died of heart failure on 17 May 2022, aged 79, at a hospital in Paris. He was suffering from several health issues in the last couple of years and allegedly died of COVID-19 complications, according to a number of reports.

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The Senate of Canada Building, Ottawa

The Senate of Canada Building Ottawa Project, Canadian Beaux-Arts Architecture Photos

The Senate of Canada Building

Beaux-Arts Central Train Station Redevelopment in Canada design by Diamond Schmitt Architects

post updated 24 August 2021

Design: Diamond Schmitt Architects with KWC Architects

Location: 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8X5, Canada

Diamond Schmitt Wins A 2021 International Architecture Award

photo : doublespace photography, courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects

The Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa Award News

Diamond Schmitt in joint venture with KWC Architects has won a 2021 International Architecture Award® for its design of the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The award will be presented on Friday, September 10 by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, at an awards ceremony near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. On the same day, the presenting partners will open a special exhibition, “The City and the World,” at The Contemporary Space Athens. Diamond Schmitt’s winning project will be featured in this exhibition.

The Senate of Canada Building received top honours in the Government Buildings category. It was among 130 projects chosen for the 2021 International Architecture Awards from the final shortlist of 450 projects presented to an international jury composed of distinguished architects, designers, critics and educators. Diamond Schmitt transformed one of Ottawa’s most important cultural and historic landmarks, the former Union train station, into a home for the Senate of Canada.

photo : doublespace photography, courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects

The project, completed in 2019, presented a challenging set of opportunities: restore the historic Beaux Arts train station; upgrade the facility into a modern, secure 21st-century building and give voice to a narrative of Canadian culture and identity through craft. In realizing these opportunities, the project embraces innovative and inclusive/collaborative approaches to craftsmanship and fabrication, invokes a contemporary approach to new interventions, and both complements and juxtaposes the character-defining elements of the original building.

photo : doublespace photography, courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects

The architectural precedents included the Gothic language of the existing Parliament Buildings and the Beaux-Arts Classicism of the existing train station. In reconciling all these factors new approaches to techniques, technologies, fabrication, craft, procurement and implementation were employed in realizing the final result. These innovations stretched from the deployment for the first time in North America of new technologies to save and consolidate the extraordinary plaster ceilings of the General Waiting Room and Concourse to the introduction of thin Kevlar bands to provide structural reinforcement to existing steel beams.

“We are thrilled that our design of the Senate of Canada Building has received an International Architecture Award from the European Centre and The Chicago Atheneum. It’s especially wonderful when Canadian excellence is recognized globally by our peers,” says Don Schmitt, Principal at Diamond Schmitt.

photo : Tom Arban Photography, courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects

International Architecture Awards

The International Architecture Awards are the largest and most extensive global architecture awards program in the world, honouring new skyscrapers, commercial buildings, urban plans, private residences, and real estate projects that achieve a high standard of excellence in design, construction, planning and sustainability. The winning projects promote best practices in all types of real estate development for the private and public sectors, including new skyscrapers, high-rises, corporate and institutional buildings, commercial projects, bridges, airports, city planning, restorations and adaptive reuse, community projects, religious and civic buildings, and interiors.

The annual awards program received hundreds of submissions from architecture firms across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas—each hoping to pick up a coveted International Architecture Award. Nations recognized by the awards this year include: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands, Qatar, Portugal, Republic of Singapore, Russia, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Uruguay, the United Kingdom, the United States and Vietnam. The full list of winning projects is available on the presenters’ websites: www.chi-athenaeum.org, https://ift.tt/3DdLz31 and www.europeanarch.eu.

The 2021 awards jury included the following architects and architecture journalists and critics: Claudia Donà, Architecture and Design journalist, Milan, Italy; Michael Grove, Chair of Landscape Architecture, Sasaki, Watertown, Massachusetts, USA; Flavio Manzoni, Senior Vice President/Ferrari Design, Ferrari SpA, Maranello, Italy; Dominic Dunn, Principal, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, PC, New York, New York, USA; USA; Micael Calatrava, Executive Chairman, Calatrava International, Dubai, UAE; and Vivian Lee, New York Studio Executive Director, Woods Bagot, New York, New York, USA.

Diamond Schmitt is a global architecture firm delivering design that empowers people, communities and organizations to harness change for the greater public good. The firm employs a collaborative working process to create architecture known for its high performance and careful craftsmanship. The firm’s designs include innovative, highly sustainable public assembly, performing arts and civic buildings, including the new Senate of Canada Building and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa; Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, Texas; and Mariinsky II in St. Petersburg, Russia. Each has received widespread recognition while advancing community interests within the public realm. With offices in Toronto, New York and Vancouver, Diamond Schmitt is currently leading the net-zero design for the Ottawa Public Library – Library and Archives Canada Joint Facility, and David Geffen Hall in New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, please visit: www.dsai.ca.

photo : Tom Arban Photography

The Chicago Athenaeum (www.chi-athenaeum.org) is a global nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide public education about the significance of architecture and design and how those disciplines can have a positive effect on the human environment.

The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies (www.europeanarch.eu) is dedicated to public education concerning all aspects of the built environment – from entire cities to individual buildings – including the philosophical issues of arts and culture that ultimately give the final shape to design. A high emphasis exists on contemporary values and aesthetics, conservation and sustainability, and the theoretical exploration and advancement of art and design as the highest expression of culture and urbanism.

photo : Tom Arban Photography, courtesy Diamond Schmitt Architects

Recent Awards For The Senate Of Canada Building

2021 International Architecture Award® 2020 Civic Trust Awards – Award of Excellence 2020 AIA Canada Design Excellence Award 2020 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Design Excellence in Architecture 2020 OAA Design Excellence Award 2020 CODA Award of Merit 2020 Ontario Heritage Trust – Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation 2019 The Architect’s Newspaper Awards, Adaptive Reuse, Honorable Mention 2019 Ottawa Urban Design Award – Urban Infill, Low Rise 2019 Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Awards – Institutional 2019 Building Design + Construction Magazine Reconstruction Awards – Silver 2019 Ottawa Heritage Awards: Adaptive re-use (government), Award of Excellence 2019 North American Copper in Architecture Awards – Ornamental Applications

photo : Tom Arban Photography

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The Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa News

Diamond Schmitt/KWC honoured with Civic Trust Award

The award recognizes projects that make an outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the built environment. “Award level schemes demonstrate excellence in architecture or design, whilst being sustainable, accessible and provide a positive civic contribution,” the program said in a statement. The Senate is one of only two projects from North America to win the award.

The Senate of Canada Building opened in 2019 as the interim home to the upper house of Parliament while Centre Block is refurbished. Ottawa’s landmark Beaux-Arts central train station (1912) has been restored, renewed and reimagined to accommodate the Senate with a modern architectural language that both complements and contrasts the celebrated features of the original building.

“A bold re-use of an old building which recognises the gravitas of the original can be repurposed for social and environmental benefit, with a strong identity and a real architectural clarity,” remarked the judges in their comments.

photo : Tom Arban Photography

“The historic fabric is refurbished and revealed and stands in comfortable juxtaposition with modern interventions. A breath-taking restoration project with highly refined new build intervention which knits into the existing architecture with serious skill,” they added.

Formerly the Government Conference Centre, the building required a complete overhaul of major building systems as well as compliance with seismic codes, accessibility, and life safety upgrades. Two committee rooms have been inserted into the monumental and finely detailed General Waiting Room while the Concourse now houses the Senate chamber. Offices and public space are added to a building that had largely been off limits to the public for 50 years.

photo : Tom Arban Photography

“This project provided a remarkable opportunity to investigate and engage in a range of design innovations to introduce a new program in a historic building and to and convey Canadian identity through contemporary interpretations of landscape and iconography,” said Martin Davidson, principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects.

Diamond Schmitt Architects (www.dsai.ca) has an extensive portfolio of academic facilities, commercial and residential projects as well as recreation and performing arts centres. Current projects include the re-imagination of David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in New York and Ottawa’s new central library and Library and Archives Canada joint facility.

photo : doublespace photography

The Senate of Canada Building Opens

February 28, 2019, Toronto – A historic landmark in Ottawa has opened in a new role as interim home to Canada’s upper house of Parliament.

The Senate of Canada Building beautifully restores and transforms the Beaux-Arts central train station (1912) with an architecture and craftsmanship that both complements and contrasts the celebrated features of the original building.

photo : doublespace photography

The design by Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects introduces a contemporary language of interventions and insertions within the monumental and finely detailed General Waiting Room and Concourse. The program also adds committee and meeting rooms, offices and public space to a building that has largely been off limits to the public for 50 years.

“This project provided a remarkable opportunity to investigate and engage in a range of design innovations to introduce a new program in a heritage building, to represent and raise the profile of the Senate’s role in Parliament, and to convey Canadian identity through contemporary interpretations of national symbols and iconography,” said Martin Davidson, principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects.

Working with the Dominion Sculptor of Canada and further employing digital technologies, a dialogue between traditional craft and contemporary fabrication techniques emerges to inform material selection and the design of myriad details.

photograph : Martin Davidson, Diamond Schmitt Architects

The leaf pattern of ten native maple trees are hand-carved, scanned, then CNC-carved and appear in the wooden doors to committee rooms and the Senate Chamber. Perforated bronze panels frame committee rooms with large-scale photographic images of landscapes rendered as half-tone images. The most detailed design elements find expression in the Senate Chamber, the former station Concourse.

The building, which became the Government Conference Centre in 1973, required a complete overhaul of major building systems as well as compliance with seismic codes, accessibility, and life safety upgrades.

On the exterior, the long neglected blank east facade is now reimagined as a modern interpretation of the building’s stone-columned, Beaux-Arts facade.

Ottawa train station concourse 1939: photo : Library and Archives Canada

The Senate will occupy the building for ten years during restoration of Centre Block on Parliament Hill, after which the building is designed to accommodate conference and office use. This transformation secures the future of a legendary building in the heart of the nation’s capital.

Diamond Schmitt Architects (www.dsai.ca) has offices in Toronto, Vancouver and New York City. The firm’s extensive portfolio includes performing arts centres, post-secondary facilities, and residential, institutional and commercial buildings.

Current projects include Ottawa’s new central library and Library and Archives Canada joint facility; Robarts Common at the University of Toronto, and Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts & Sciences in Texas.

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Prestige Smart City - residential spaces at Ittangur near Sarjapur road, Bangalore

Bangalore, over the years has revolutionized the way people look at real estate investment. Renowned for its climate throughout the year and high-paying employment prospects in the IT sector, the city has welcomed property developers to set their projects across emerging locations. Residents are now transitioning from occupying spaces as tenants to first-time homeowners. Prestige Smart City by Prestige properties is a residential project located to precision at Ittangur near Sarjapur road in Bangalore. With high-rise buildings within the premises, residents can catch stunning views of landscaped gardens scattered around the project. In order to establish long-lasting relationships and incorporate a customer-centric approach, customers are welcomed at the site to experience the amenities, floor plans, design structures or even take an entire tour of the property before arriving at purchase decisions. There are prominent schools, colleges and medical institutions in close proximity so residents can provide the best for their children in regards to education and healthcare. The inclusion of RERA and tax reforms such as GST has brought a sense of uniformity in the real estate market. Property developers are now forced to devise new marketing strategies to release their new inventory and deliver projects on time. Sarjapur is engulfed by some of the finest IT infrastructures that house a majority of the city’s IT crowd. IT and working professionals can now consider investing early on in their career to make the most of the property market trends and double up on an alternate source of income. There are architects and engineers present at the site at all times who are tirelessly working to provide impeccable residential spaces without compromising on resident safety and well-being. Rest assured, Prestige Smart City in Sarjapur road is sure to cater and fulfill diverse residential requirements for a secured future. Get busy, get investing!

Prestige developers- Partnering with the best in the business

With its inception in 1986, Prestige properties have revolutionized the real estate market. The groups turnover as of today is in excess of Rs. 3518 Cr. With cutting-edge technology and innovation, the group has provided impeccable realty services without compromising on the safety and well-being of in-house residents. With 210 projects completed spread over 80 million sq.ft, Prestige properties have 53 ongoing project and 35 upcoming projects that are spread over 54 million sq.ft and 48 million sq.ft respectively. The group has spread their operations over developing cities across India and have devised strategies that cater to residents from different backgrounds and income levels. Primarily located in Bangalore, Prestige properties are proud recipients of awards that have helped them scale to the top of the property market. For instance, Prestige Acropolis is a residential project which is a tribute to Greek-style architecture. On the other hand, Prestige Ozone was rated as Bangalore’s very first gated community. Spreading their operations over retail, commercial and residential spaces, Prestige properties have spread their clientele.

Prestige Smart City- Design specifications

One has to realize that property investments comprise of several factors. Neglecting certain aspects that don’t seem important at the time can adversely affect customer purchase decisions. As far as the design structures are concerned, residents consider the exterior design as important as the interiors. Prestige properties are held in high regard for all of their projects. Prestige Smart City specifications are best in class and comply with industry standards. With an RCC framed structure for all the walls, residents can lead a sustainable and durable lifestyle. Vitrified tiles are laid out in the foyer, living and all bedrooms to avoid unnecessary maintenance. 100% electric and power supply is provided in all common areas and elevators for a convenient living experience. 24/7 round the clock security services with manned security personnel stationed at the entry and exits along with CCTV coverage contributes to safety within the project. Prestige Smart City amenities are diverse in their own way. These comprise of an equipped gymnasium, swimming pool for all age groups, recreational play parks for children, landscaped gardens, designated parking lot for visitors, jogging tracks and a massive clubhouse for indoor games. Residents at the site can always experience these specifications and inspect for any design-related flaws for a better investment experience.

Prestige Smart City- Price Specifications

Price is the most integral part of a residential project. It ultimately boils down to the price of the property. Be it any product or service offering, customers are looking for the value associated with the purchase. Real estate investments are long-term in nature and requires allocation of surplus funds. There are financial advisers present at the site who are dedicatedly work with potential investors and help them devise a budget based on their economic status. Prestige Smart City prices are available on request. The project is tied up with various banks that makes it easier for residents to invest resulting in a hassle-free booking process.

Prestige Smart City- Floor plan specifications

How does an investor know the space that would be sufficient for the entire family? These are questions that should be answered during initial stages in order to avoid risky situations. It is advised that residents opt for consulting with professional real estate agents for an in-depth knowledge of the property market. Prestige Smart City apartments are curated by the best in the field in order to cater to fulfilling expectations. Heading to site with no prior experience can lead to disastrous scenarios as a background is necessary. It is an added advantage if prospective buyers come to the site with a pre-determined floor plan so they could compare the designs available at the property and decide effectively among alternatives. Prestige Smart City floor plans are the best in class and are available on request. Come to the site to experience more.

Prestige Smart City- Master plan specifications

Effective allocation of space and resources are pivotal to arrive at profitable investment decisions. Prestige Smart City master plans are designed in such a way that it benefits residents from all walks of life and income levels. The constructed apartments are spread over wide-open areas so residents at the site can devise plans to make the most of what is offered.

Prestige Smart City- What does Sarjapur offer in terms of connectivity

Location, by far is the most important aspect of a residential project. The location of the project would determine how well you are connected to the rest of the city. Prestige Smart City location, which is at Ittangur on Sarjapur has a lot to offer in terms of proximity to prominent localities around the city. There are prestigious schools, colleges and medical institutions not too far away from Prestige Smart City Sarjapur road which would enable residents to provide the best for their children in terms of top-notch education and healthcare services. Sarjapur houses premier residential project that is sure to increase land appreciation for profitable investment prospects. Areas like Bellandur and Marathahalli are in close proximity that house astonishing IT infrastructures. IT professionals can consider investing early to capitalize on market trends or even think to rent out the property for long-term gains. The increase in social infrastructure has increased overall connectivity and residents around Sarjapur can now get around to other locations with relative ease and comfort.

So why wait when you can get to your dream home with Prestige Smart City Bangalore. Enquire now to know more!

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Is the Pride of a Greece That Shunned Him

He is known as the Greek Freak, a basketball player of such transcendent ability that he has become celebrated as the face of the country of his birth. Yet for most of his life growing up in Greece, Giannis Antetokounmpo was considered a foreigner. As the son of African immigrants, he was perpetually vulnerable to attacks by racist militants, and to threats of deportation to Nigeria, a country he had never visited.

As Antetokounmpo now commands the stage in the N.B.A. playoffs as the best player on the Milwaukee Bucks, the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, his fellow African immigrants in Greece are watching with rapt attention. His story — the tale of a teenager who could barely dribble turning himself into one of the supreme basketball players on the planet — is the source of admiration and joy. Yet it is also cause for bitter reflection on the enduring discrimination suffered by his community. Many lament that Antetokounmpo’s experience has become fodder for a fairy tale about Greek life in which his struggles have been edited out.

Until recently, even the children of African immigrants who were born here found it difficult to secure legal residency, let alone citizenship. Their stateless status denied them national health care, Civil Service jobs and access to sports leagues. Antetokounmpo only gained Greek citizenship six years ago — just as he was about to go to New York for the N.B.A. draft.

“He was given Greek citizenship in order to prevent him from traveling to New York as a Nigerian,” said Nikos Odubitan, the founder of Generation 2.0, an advocacy group that helps second-generation immigrants gain legal status in Greece.

When Antetokounmpo was still an ordinary mortal, he was seen as just another migrant in Greece illegally. Now that he is a basketball star, “he has become the ambassador for Greece,” Odubitan said. “Of course, we are all proud of what happened. But this is not what it takes to be a Greek citizen. We have engineers, doctors, all kinds of professionals, and the Greek state does not recognize them. Why does it take being a basketball talent?”

White people in Greece now embrace Antetokounmpo, claiming him as one of their own, and reveling in his nickname as a cue for flag-waving. “They put him on a pedestal,” said Jackie Abhulimen, 27, the Greek-born daughter of African-born parents. “But the same person cheering Giannis could swear at me on the road. There’s still a very big sense of invisibility, of not being recognized as existing.”

“What Giannis represents is important for the younger kids growing up now,” Abhulimen continued. “But I do feel slightly disappointed in how certain histories and certain identities have been put aside. He hasn’t publicly identified as a black Greek.”

That appears to be changing. In November, a Greek television sports commentator called Giannis’s older brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, a “monkey.” Thanasis plays for one of Greece’s premier professional basketball teams, and was briefly a member of the Knicks. Giannis condemned the attack in a post on Twitter.

“My brothers and I are Greek-Nigerian,” he wrote in Greek. “If anyone doesn’t like it, that’s their problem.”

In Sepolia, the gritty Athens neighborhood in the shadow of the Acropolis where Antetokounmpo grew up, people who knew him as a child marvel at what he has become.

Chris Iliopoulos Odoemelam, 24, used to play pickup games with Antetokounmpo when they were just a couple of 11-year-olds, both children of African immigrants. His old friend exhibited little basketball acumen, fumbling around a concrete court just off a busy thoroughfare and across the street from an auto shop.

Today, the same court is painted with the image of Antetokounmpo in his current guise — a statuesque man in a green Milwaukee Bucks uniform holding a basketball skyward, presumably on his way to another emphatic dunk.

Five thousand miles away on the shores of Lake Michigan, Antetokounmpo has built himself into a bona fide superstar on the team with best record in the N.B.A., and a leading contender for this year’s Most Valuable Player Award. At nearly 7 feet tall, he has the ball-handling skills of a point guard and the battering ram force of an old school center. He gets to the rim with the ease of a grown man playing Nerf ball against a six-year-old.

Odoemelam tries to square the skinny child he remembers with the indomitable force he watches on YouTube clips. He comes up incredulous.

“He was just a guy you would see in the street, hungry and looking for food,” Odoemelam said of Antetokounmpo, who sold DVDs and sunglasses on the streets of Athens to support his family. “He didn’t have anything. He had one pair of shoes that he had to share with his brothers. And now he’s a millionaire. It’s crazy.”

You hear this frequently among people of African descent in Greece, who are still getting used to the idea that their community — a group confined to the margins of Greek life — has yielded an international superstar.

“We are proud of him,” Justina Chukwuma, an immigrant from Nigeria, said as she watched her Greek-born 10-year-old son, Great Chukwuma, practice layups at his after-school basketball program. “Everyone from Africa, they are looking up to him. They want to be like him, especially the boys. They are motivated by his achievement.”

Nepotism once made it difficult for black players to penetrate the ranks of Greek basketball.

“Black players in Greece have chances because of Giannis,” said 16-year-old Favor Ukpebor, a lanky shooting guard on an amateur team.

Antetokounmpo’s chance came through Spiros Velliniatis, who is widely credited with discovering his raw potential. Velliniatis played high school basketball in Florida as an exchange student. After he assumed the head coaching duties for the junior squad of a team in the middling ranks of Greek amateur basketball in 2007, he began walking neighborhoods full of African immigrants looking for children who appeared likely to fill out and grow tall. But he was most interested in body language.

“The most important thing is to have perception, street smarts,” Velliniatis said. “I look at people’s eyes. Are they active and engaged? This is my scouting report.”

One day that spring, he walked into a playground in the Sepolia neighborhood and caught sight of a 13-year-old boy who checked all the boxes. Giannis Antetokounmpo and his two younger brothers were running around chasing each other. The coach was transfixed.

“I could see that Giannis had real skills in changing direction,” Velliniatis recalled. He had huge hands and a frame that looked poised to grow. “It was like something stopped me from the sky. The moment I saw him, lightning struck me.”

“I had a discussion with God in this moment,” Velliniatis continued. “You can call me crazy, but this is the way I felt. I said, ‘Father in Heaven, am I seeing correctly?’ And I said, ‘Why me?’ And the answer that I got was, ‘If not you, who?’ ”

Velliniatis said he asked Giannis to get his mother, who was then cleaning houses. When she arrived, he made her an offer: He would find the parents jobs paying 800 euros per month if Giannis would come and play basketball for him.

“I knew that Nigerians don’t care about basketball,” the coach said. “They care about soccer. You need to bribe them, the parents. Otherwise, they will not be interested.”

Was this legal? The coach shrugged. “Everything is legal and everything is illegal in Greece,” he said. “It depends on how you label it.”

When his new recruit arrived at the gym, parents of other players, most of them white, gave him grief about Antetokounmpo. “He didn’t even know how to dribble or make a layup,” Velliniatis said.

Christoforos Kelaidis, then the team captain, remembered being confused. “He was not that big,” he says. “He was like an ordinary man starting something new. I couldn’t see anything remarkable.”

But there was something about Antetokounmpo that struck his teammates, well before his physique filled out, and long before he acquired the skills that would eventually draw comparisons to Magic Johnson and Kevin Garnett.

“He was very competitive,” Kelaidis said. “He didn’t like to lose. He couldn’t do that much, but he had that spirit.”

Velliniatis drilled his players extensively, preparing them to be able to play every position. He would put them in a circle on the court and have them dribble five and six balls at a time to nurture dexterity. He had them practice passing one-handed, zipping the ball down the court and running fast breaks to develop speed, vision and agility.

Antetokounmpo often stayed at the gym practicing until near midnight, sleeping there on an exercise mat in the weight room for fear of heading home in the darkness. Fascists and neo-Nazis affiliated with the Golden Dawn political party roamed the neighborhood menacing immigrants.

By the time he was 16, Antetokounmpo had become one of the top players in Greece, even as he remained in the second tier of the amateur leagues. Scouts flew in from the United States to watch his games. Milwaukee would select him in the first round of the 2013 draft, using the 15th pick. He was 19.

In the summer of 2015, after his second N.B.A. season, he flew back to Athens.

He and his old coach met for dinner.

“I told Giannis, ‘You have become what you have become, because of where you come from,’ ” Velliniatis said. “Giannis doesn’t understand fear.”

When he returns to Athens now, he is besieged by people who want him to pose for photos and sign autographs. Yet he still visits the cafe across the street from the basketball court in Sepolia, much to the delight of the proprietor, Giannis Tsiggas, 64.

From the time Antetokounmpo was nine years old, he and his brothers would pass the cafe en route to the playground from the apartments they rented in the area. “They always used to say ‘good morning,’ ” Tsiggas said. He gave the boys sandwiches and juice, knowing they were hungry, eliciting anger from some white residents who did not want Africans settling in the area.

On the cafe walls, Tsiggas displays photos of himself standing next to Antetokounmpo — as a slender teenager, and as the chiseled man he is now. A gift that Antetokounmpo brought him on his most recent trip sits in a frame over the counter: his jersey from the 2018 N.B.A. All-Star game.

Success has not changed Antetokounmpo, Tsiggas said, but it has changed the conversation about the African community.

“It’s wonderful for Greece,” he said. “We are all proud of Giannis. We all say he is our kid, even the people who didn’t like him back when they said, ‘He’s just a black boy.’ ”

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A water palace evoking the welcome cool of the Aegean breeze. A celebration of life amidst lagoon pools, waterfalls and exotic island gardens cascading to the beach’s edge. A luxury hotel of timeless elegance, secluded on a 100,000 m2 estate, dotted with infinity pools, Dream Villas and terraces with amazing sea views. Don’t forget to relax at the luxurious Elixir ThalassoSpa.

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The White Palace on the beach is all about the whites of Greece with view to the blues of the sea. Indulge in a new concept of luxury living: the waterfront “Yali” suites, an amazing seafront Suite Collection simply named after the Greek word “yalos” meaning seaside… Go for its hippie blue & white lifestyle: Pucci fabrics, nostalgic music, barefoot, stroll on the beach under the spell of the moon.

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Grecotel - Luxury Resorts Greece - Family Holidays Greece

The story of the largest and most successful Greek luxury hotels Greece group is above all personal. Nikos Daskalantonakis started his long journey in tourism from his birthplace of Rethymno, Crete. Nikos Daskalantonakis, along with his older brother Takis, looked further ahead, realizing that blue skies and sparkling seas were only enough to attract visitors’ interest: high standards of quality and responsiveness to tourists’ needs were the key to keeping them and to the future. And it’s this vision that powers the Grecotel’s unique concept of hospitality that is rooted in Greek culture and style.

Today, Grecotel properties occupy prime locations around Greece and are far more than just resorts—they are destinations. Grecotel resorts on the islands of Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Mykonos, and in the prime mainland regions of Sounio south of Athens, Halkidiki in the north and Kyllini in the legendary Peloponnese have their own character, from ultra-luxury boutique hotels to magnificent resorts on sprawling estates & luxury villas in greece and family-friendly or all-inclusive holiday-lands for quality vacations or romantic hideaways and luxurious spas. But they all share three things in common: a quality environment, signature service, and singular locations.

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MYKONOS BLU - 5 Star Hotels Mykonos

Imagine a place... Where the sea and sky hypnotize adventuring souls. A blue oasis where the sun wraps each day in brilliant white. Right on famous Psarou Beach Mykonos Blu remastered! New lounges, restaurants & bars, exclusive new suites & villas in Mykonos with waterfront verandas & private pools. An adventure of the imagination, the new infinity pool above the sparkling sea. Enjoy Grecotel’s luxury accommodation in Mykonos Today!

AMIRANDES - Best vacation packages crete

Sparkling exclusive resort on the coast of east Crete for the privileged and perceptive inspired by the legendary Cretan hospitality. This unique hideaway sets new standards of privacy and exclusivity. Unique luxury villas in Crete with the sigantutre of Grecotel. Step out of your private villa onto a cove of fine golden sand lapped by pristine waters and surrounded by nature. Close to Heraklion’s international airport & the famous Palace of Knossos.

Enjoy Grecotel’s Luxury accommodation in Crete Today!

Cape Sounio - Beach Resort Athens

Cape Sounio Grecotel is a family hotel in Athens and has it all. Recognized as one of the leading hotels in mainland Greece. So close to the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio that the Greek sea-god’s influence is felt throughout this luxury hotel near Athens.

Pallas Athena - Hotels in Athens City Centre

At the very heart of Athens, Grecotel Pallas Athena is a place where luxury and feeling at home interweave to create a new hospitality experience: an art suites in Athens. This 5-star luxury hotel is ideally located in the city’s historical centre, just a short walk from Acropolis and the New Acropolis museum, the old city (Plaka) and most of Athens sights.

Plaza Spa Apartments - Premium Resorts in Crete

On the north coast of Crete, in the eastern part of the unique town of Rethymno nestles Grecotel Plaza Spa Apartments. On the beachfront, with spectacular sea views, it is ideal for guests seeking the best of all worlds- luxurious accommodation with self catering facilities combined with the resorts’ comforts just a stone’s throw away from the vivid city’s nightlife.

Rhodos Royal - All Inclusive Luxury Hotel in Rhodos

Nearby Rhodes Town, the best preserved medieval town in Europe, Rhodos Royal is a seaside all inclusive resort. Filled with palms and hibiscus, the resort features excellent range of all-inclusive facilities complemented by the high standards of service. Colourful gardens, friendly staff, delightful beach and amazing pools.

Olympia Riviera Thalasso - Luxury Hotels in Peloponnese

The ultimate spa resort in Peloponnese. Inspired by the sanctuary at Ancient Olympia, this exclusive beachfront hideaway is pure in classical elegance. Palms and a tropical seawater pool extending down to the beach add an exotic note. Guestrooms and summer suites are elegantly appointed in a style that strikes a balance between the casual and the glamorous.

Mandola Rosa - Exclusive Resort in Peloponnese

Mandola Rosa means ‘pink almond tree,’ like the ones that blossom at Ancient Olympia. A beachfront residence conjures the glamour of bygone eras, right on an exclusive stretch of fine sandy beach. It is a journey of the imagination, steeped in memories, romance, and charm. Just 54 suites and unique villas right on the beach, they are private hideaways offering the utmost in luxury living.

Royal Park - All Inclusive Resort in Kos

Ideally located on an idyllic stretch of coast just 2 kms from the fishing village of Marmari Kos, Royal Park glories in its serenity. It features bungalows built in traditional Aegean style with flat roofs and white-washed exteriors with stone-paved paths winding through the gardens and the quiet lush countryside. Kids will love splashing down the waterslides! Go to relax and recharge!

Olympia Oasis - All Inclusive Luxury Hotel in Peloponnese

A beach-lovers’ paradise combining the comforts of a five-star resort with the care-free air of an all-inclusive holiday. Superb facilities, outstanding service, a water paradise and fine cuisine are the makings of a dream vacation. Inspired by a unique location and dedicated to tender, family moments. Is one of those dream family getaways you’ve been imagining.

Grecotel Larissa Imperial - Luxury Hotel in Larissa

Step into a rich tapestry of sumptuous velvet, gleaming wood, and shimmering marble under the domed atrium in the 5-star hotel Larissa Imperial. The beautifully appointed verandas and terraces overlooking the hotel’s gardens are ideal for al fresco summer living. The garden pool provides a tranquil retreat while the heated indoor spa pool & Jacuzzi are ideal for relaxation.

Corfu Imperial - 5 Star Hotels in Corfu

Once upon a time there was a magical island named Corfu. A favoured retreat for golden-era jetsetters and royalty. This peaceful luxury hotel in Corfu exudes a nostalgic sense of grandeur, combined with excellent service and outstanding location. A place full of beauty and memories. Ask for the “Palazzo Imperiale”, the Best Hotel Villa in Greece and the NEW impressive “Palazzo Libro D’oro”.

Daphnila Bay - Family Hotels in Corfu

Daphnila Bay Thalasso literally tumbles down the green hillside overlooking the gorgeous Dassia Bay. From the main building high up the slope to the spacious garden bungalows hidden amongst the mature gardens, the fresh scent of pine fills the air. It’s easy to relax in such a fabulous setting - and it’s made even easier with the Elixir ThalassoSpa and the attentive service.

Caramel Boutique Resort - Luxury Resorts in Crete Island

Set on a prime beachfront estate in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, just minutes from the old-world charm of Rethymno’s Venetian harbor, Caramel recreates the laid-back ambience of an island settlement with the elegance & amenities of a modern luxury resort. A beachfront paradise set in a sapphire sea, where discerning guests escape to play at living the simple life.

Pella Beach - 4 Star Hotel in Chalkidiki

It comes as no surprise that this small, friendly family resort in Halkidiki has the highest number of return guests in the Grecotel chain. The award-winning golden beach, the exceptionally friendly staff and the outstanding cuisine captivate your soul. This ideal seaside location allows guests to fully enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenery. Ask for the brand NEW rooms & family suites.

Vouliagmeni Suites - Premium Hotel in Athens

Destination setting for just two or a whole party, Vouliagmeni Suites, combines the tranquility and casual ambience of a resort with the lavish amenities of a boutique city hotel, only 25minute drive away from the city centre. 35 premium deluxe guestrooms and suites with the casual sophistication of a beach house are the exclusive address for those who require the finest things in life.

Meli Palace - All Inclusive Resorts in Crete Island

Built like a Minoan palace, Meli Palace  Crete all-inclusive resort revels in a beautiful seaside setting overlooking a tiny island. Escape to this exotic beachfront paradise, surrounded by palm trees, wild figs, hibiscus, cacti and olive trees. Set 2 kms from Sissi village, the style is refined, the pace casual. Explore the meandering ancient paths and enjoy the exceptional cuisine.

Kos Imperial Thalasso - Luxury Hotels in Kos Island

A water palace evoking the welcome cool of the Aegean breeze. A celebration of life amidst lagoon pools, waterfalls and exotic island gardens cascading to the beach’s edge. A luxury hotel of timeless elegance, secluded on a 100,000 m2 estate, dotted with infinity pools, Dream Villas and terraces with amazing sea views. Don’t forget to relax at the luxurious Elixir ThalassoSpa.

Filoxenia Kalamata - Luxury Hotels in Peloponnese

With gorgeous beach and crystal clear waters right in the front, and plenty to do within stroller-pushing distance along an exotic Riviera with palm trees to Kalamata town, magnificent Filoxenia is the perfect family getaway. Amongst the lavish gardens, the 188 luxury guestrooms & suites with panoramic view. Taste traditional recipes at the Olive Restaurant or rejuvenate at the Olive Spa.

Eva Palace - 5 Star Hotel in Corfu

Wrapped in perfumed, exotic gardens, this idyllic luxury resort is a private Eden and every moment becomes a precious memory. Eva Palace is perched on a hillside just 10 kilometres from Corfu Town, offers stupendous views of the pretty coastal villages and the Ionian Sea. Candy-coloured bungalows and Corfiot villas amidst mature gardens, resplendent with olive trees.

White Palace - Luxury Hotels in Crete

The White Palace on the beach is all about the whites of Greece with view to the blues of the sea. Indulge in a new concept of luxury living: the waterfront “Yali” suites, an amazing seafront Suite Collection simply named after the Greek word “yalos” meaning seaside… Go for its hippie blue & white lifestyle: Pucci fabrics, nostalgic music, barefoot, stroll on the beach under the spell of the moon.

Creta Palace - 5 Star Hotel in Crete

What a paradise! Endless white sandy beach, clear blue waters, lush tropical gardens with pools and a sun that starts strong and stays that way all day, all summer long. A true Cretan Palace in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, just a few minutes from Rethymno’s Venetian harbour! Cosmopolitan flair, amazing food & impeccable service are the winning combination behind its popularity.

Club Marine Palace - All Inclusive Hotels in Crete

The ultimate Cretan experience! Club Marine Palace & Suites combines the best of Greek hospitality and services with traditional Cretan life in the idyllic fishing village Panormo, 25km east of Rethymno. Built like a traditional village cascading to a gorgeous bay, this fabulous all-inclusive resort is a relaxed-paced heaven for family bonding holidays in Crete.

Astir Egnatia Alexandroupoli - Luxury Hotel in Alexandroupoli

In the beautiful city of Alexandroupolis, commercial and cultural centre of northern Greece, Astir*Egnatia luxury hotel stands out as the ideal address for the discerning visitor. Ideal starting point for excursions in the enchanting Dadia Forest Reserve and the Evros Delta. Choose from the luxurious rooms, maisonettes and suites, some with private pools and amazing sea views.

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Grecotel - Luxury Resorts Greece - Family Holidays Greece

The story of the largest and most successful Greek luxury hotels Greece group is above all personal. Nikos Daskalantonakis started his long journey in tourism from his birthplace of Rethymno, Crete. Nikos Daskalantonakis, along with his older brother Takis, looked further ahead, realizing that blue skies and sparkling seas were only enough to attract visitors’ interest: high standards of quality and responsiveness to tourists’ needs were the key to keeping them and to the future. And it’s this vision that powers the Grecotel’s unique concept of hospitality that is rooted in Greek culture and style.

Today, Grecotel properties occupy prime locations around Greece and are far more than just resorts—they are destinations. Grecotel resorts on the islands of Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Mykonos, and in the prime mainland regions of Sounio south of Athens, Halkidiki in the north and Kyllini in the legendary Peloponnese have their own character, from ultra-luxury boutique hotels to magnificent resorts on sprawling estates and family-friendly or all-inclusive holiday-lands for quality vacations or romantic hideaways and luxurious spas. But they all share three things in common: a quality environment, signature service, and singular locations.

Grecotel - Luxury Greece Hotels Russian Language

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Cape Sounio - Beach Resort Athens

Cape Sounio Grecotel is a family hotel in Athens and has it all. Recognized as one of the leading hotels in mainland Greece. So close to the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio that the Greek sea-god’s influence is felt throughout this luxury hotel near Athens.

Pallas Athena - Hotels in Athens City Centre

At the very heart of Athens, Grecotel Pallas Athena is a place where luxury and feeling at home interweave to create a new hospitality experience: an art suites in Athens. This 5-star luxury hotel is ideally located in the city’s historical centre, just a short walk from Acropolis and the New Acropolis museum, the old city (Plaka) and most of Athens sights.

Plaza Spa Apartments - Premium Resorts in Crete

On the north coast of Crete, in the eastern part of the unique town of Rethymno nestles Grecotel Plaza Spa Apartments. On the beachfront, with spectacular sea views, it is ideal for guests seeking the best of all worlds- luxurious accommodation with self catering facilities combined with the resorts’ comforts just a stone’s throw away from the vivid city’s nightlife.

Rhodos Royal - All Inclusive Luxury Hotel in Rhodos

Nearby Rhodes Town, the best preserved medieval town in Europe, Rhodos Royal is a seaside all inclusive resort. Filled with palms and hibiscus, the resort features excellent range of all-inclusive facilities complemented by the high standards of service. Colourful gardens, friendly staff, delightful beach and amazing pools.

Olympia Riviera Thalasso - Luxury Hotels in Peloponnese

The ultimate spa resort in Peloponnese. Inspired by the sanctuary at Ancient Olympia, this exclusive beachfront hideaway is pure in classical elegance. Palms and a tropical seawater pool extending down to the beach add an exotic note. Guestrooms and summer suites are elegantly appointed in a style that strikes a balance between the casual and the glamorous.

Mandola Rosa - Exclusive Resort in Peloponnese

Mandola Rosa means ‘pink almond tree,’ like the ones that blossom at Ancient Olympia. A beachfront residence conjures the glamour of bygone eras, right on an exclusive stretch of fine sandy beach. It is a journey of the imagination, steeped in memories, romance, and charm. Just 54 suites and unique villas right on the beach, they are private hideaways offering the utmost in luxury living.

Royal Park - All Inclusive Resort in Kos

Ideally located on an idyllic stretch of coast just 2 kms from the fishing village of Marmari Kos, Royal Park glories in its serenity. It features bungalows built in traditional Aegean style with flat roofs and white-washed exteriors with stone-paved paths winding through the gardens and the quiet lush countryside. Kids will love splashing down the waterslides! Go to relax and recharge!

Olympia Oasis - All Inclusive Luxury Hotel in Peloponnese

A beach-lovers’ paradise combining the comforts of a five-star resort with the care-free air of an all-inclusive holiday. Superb facilities, outstanding service, a water paradise and fine cuisine are the makings of a dream vacation. Inspired by a unique location and dedicated to tender, family moments. Is one of those dream family getaways you’ve been imagining.

Grecotel Larissa Imperial - Luxury Hotel in Larissa

Step into a rich tapestry of sumptuous velvet, gleaming wood, and shimmering marble under the domed atrium in the 5-star hotel Larissa Imperial. The beautifully appointed verandas and terraces overlooking the hotel’s gardens are ideal for al fresco summer living. The garden pool provides a tranquil retreat while the heated indoor spa pool & Jacuzzi are ideal for relaxation.

Corfu Imperial - 5 Star Hotels in Corfu

Once upon a time there was a magical island named Corfu. A favoured retreat for golden-era jetsetters and royalty. This peaceful luxury hotel in Corfu exudes a nostalgic sense of grandeur, combined with excellent service and outstanding location. A place full of beauty and memories. Ask for the “Palazzo Imperiale”, the Best Hotel Villa in Greece and the NEW impressive “Palazzo Libro D’oro”.

Daphnila Bay - Family Hotels in Corfu

Daphnila Bay Thalasso literally tumbles down the green hillside overlooking the gorgeous Dassia Bay. From the main building high up the slope to the spacious garden bungalows hidden amongst the mature gardens, the fresh scent of pine fills the air. It’s easy to relax in such a fabulous setting - and it’s made even easier with the Elixir ThalassoSpa and the attentive service.

Caramel Boutique Resort - Luxury Resorts in Crete Island

Set on a prime beachfront estate in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, just minutes from the old-world charm of Rethymno’s Venetian harbor, Caramel recreates the laid-back ambience of an island settlement with the elegance & amenities of a modern luxury resort. A beachfront paradise set in a sapphire sea, where discerning guests escape to play at living the simple life.

Pella Beach - 4 Star Hotel in Chalkidiki

It comes as no surprise that this small, friendly family resort in Halkidiki has the highest number of return guests in the Grecotel chain. The award-winning golden beach, the exceptionally friendly staff and the outstanding cuisine captivate your soul. This ideal seaside location allows guests to fully enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenery. Ask for the brand NEW rooms & family suites.

Vouliagmeni Suites - Premium Hotel in Athens

Destination setting for just two or a whole party, Vouliagmeni Suites, combines the tranquility and casual ambience of a resort with the lavish amenities of a boutique city hotel, only 25minute drive away from the city centre. 35 premium deluxe guestrooms and suites with the casual sophistication of a beach house are the exclusive address for those who require the finest things in life.

Meli Palace - All Inclusive Resorts in Crete Island

Built like a Minoan palace, Meli Palace  Crete all-inclusive resort revels in a beautiful seaside setting overlooking a tiny island. Escape to this exotic beachfront paradise, surrounded by palm trees, wild figs, hibiscus, cacti and olive trees. Set 2 kms from Sissi village, the style is refined, the pace casual. Explore the meandering ancient paths and enjoy the exceptional cuisine.

Kos Imperial Thalasso - Luxury Hotels in Kos Island

A water palace evoking the welcome cool of the Aegean breeze. A celebration of life amidst lagoon pools, waterfalls and exotic island gardens cascading to the beach’s edge. A luxury hotel of timeless elegance, secluded on a 100,000 m2 estate, dotted with infinity pools, Dream Villas and terraces with amazing sea views. Don’t forget to relax at the luxurious Elixir ThalassoSpa.

Filoxenia Kalamata - Luxury Hotels in Peloponnese

With gorgeous beach and crystal clear waters right in the front, and plenty to do within stroller-pushing distance along an exotic Riviera with palm trees to Kalamata town, magnificent Filoxenia is the perfect family getaway. Amongst the lavish gardens, the 188 luxury guestrooms & suites with panoramic view. Taste traditional recipes at the Olive Restaurant or rejuvenate at the Olive Spa.

Eva Palace - 5 Star Hotel in Corfu

Wrapped in perfumed, exotic gardens, this idyllic luxury resort is a private Eden and every moment becomes a precious memory. Eva Palace is perched on a hillside just 10 kilometres from Corfu Town, offers stupendous views of the pretty coastal villages and the Ionian Sea. Candy-coloured bungalows and Corfiot villas amidst mature gardens, resplendent with olive trees.

White Palace - Luxury Hotels in Crete

The White Palace on the beach is all about the whites of Greece with view to the blues of the sea. Indulge in a new concept of luxury living: the waterfront “Yali” suites, an amazing seafront Suite Collection simply named after the Greek word “yalos” meaning seaside… Go for its hippie blue & white lifestyle: Pucci fabrics, nostalgic music, barefoot, stroll on the beach under the spell of the moon.

Creta Palace - 5 Star Hotel in Crete

What a paradise! Endless white sandy beach, clear blue waters, lush tropical gardens with pools and a sun that starts strong and stays that way all day, all summer long. A true Cretan Palace in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, just a few minutes from Rethymno’s Venetian harbour! Cosmopolitan flair, amazing food & impeccable service are the winning combination behind its popularity.

Club Marine Palace - All Inclusive Hotels in Crete

The ultimate Cretan experience! Club Marine Palace & Suites combines the best of Greek hospitality and services with traditional Cretan life in the idyllic fishing village Panormo, 25km east of Rethymno. Built like a traditional village cascading to a gorgeous bay, this fabulous all-inclusive resort is a relaxed-paced heaven for family bonding holidays in Crete.

Astir Egnatia Alexandroupoli - Luxury Hotel in Alexandroupoli

In the beautiful city of Alexandroupolis, commercial and cultural centre of northern Greece, Astir*Egnatia luxury hotel stands out as the ideal address for the discerning visitor. Ideal starting point for excursions in the enchanting Dadia Forest Reserve and the Evros Delta. Choose from the luxurious rooms, maisonettes and suites, some with private pools and amazing sea views.

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Grecotel - Luxury Resorts Greece

The story of the largest and most successful Greek luxury hotels Greece group is above all personal. Nikos Daskalantonakis started his long journey in tourism from his birthplace of Rethymno, Crete. Nikos Daskalantonakis, along with his older brother Takis, looked further ahead, realizing that blue skies and sparkling seas were only enough to attract visitors’ interest: high standards of quality and responsiveness to tourists’ needs were the key to keeping them and to the future. And it’s this vision that powers the Grecotel’s unique concept of hospitality that is rooted in Greek culture and style.

Today, Grecotel properties occupy prime locations around Greece and are far more than just resorts—they are destinations. Grecotel resorts on the islands of Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Mykonos, and in the prime mainland regions of Sounio south of Athens, Halkidiki in the north and Kyllini in the legendary Peloponnese have their own character, from ultra-luxury boutique hotels to magnificent resorts on sprawling estates and family-friendly or all-inclusive holiday-lands for quality vacations or romantic hideaways and luxurious spas. But they all share three things in common: a quality environment, signature service, and singular locations.

Cape Sounio - Beach Resort Athens

Cape Sounio Grecotel is a family hotel in Athens and has it all. Recognized as one of the leading hotels in mainland Greece. So close to the Temple of Poseidon at Sounio that the Greek sea-god's influence is felt throughout this luxury hotel near Athens.

Pallas Athena - Hotels in Athens City Centre

At the very heart of Athens, Grecotel Pallas Athena is a place where luxury and feeling at home interweave to create a new hospitality experience: an art suites in Athens. This 5-star luxury hotel is ideally located in the city’s historical centre, just a short walk from Acropolis and the New Acropolis museum, the old city (Plaka) and most of Athens sights.

Plaza Spa Apartments - Premium Resorts in Crete

On the north coast of Crete, in the eastern part of the unique town of Rethymno nestles Grecotel Plaza Spa Apartments. On the beachfront, with spectacular sea views, it is ideal for guests seeking the best of all worlds- luxurious accommodation with self catering facilities combined with the resorts’ comforts just a stone’s throw away from the vivid city’s nightlife.

Rhodos Royal - All Inclusive Luxury Hotel in Rhodos

Nearby Rhodes Town, the best preserved medieval town in Europe, Rhodos Royal is a seaside all inclusive resort. Filled with palms and hibiscus, the resort features excellent range of all-inclusive facilities complemented by the high standards of service. Colourful gardens, friendly staff, delightful beach and amazing pools.

Olympia Riviera Thalasso - Luxury Hotels in Peloponnese

The ultimate spa resort in Peloponnese. Inspired by the sanctuary at Ancient Olympia, this exclusive beachfront hideaway is pure in classical elegance. Palms and a tropical seawater pool extending down to the beach add an exotic note. Guestrooms and summer suites are elegantly appointed in a style that strikes a balance between the casual and the glamorous.

Mandola Rosa - Exclusive Resort in Peloponnese

Mandola Rosa means ‘pink almond tree,’ like the ones that blossom at Ancient Olympia. A beachfront residence conjures the glamour of bygone eras, right on an exclusive stretch of fine sandy beach. It is a journey of the imagination, steeped in memories, romance, and charm. Just 54 suites and unique villas right on the beach, they are private hideaways offering the utmost in luxury living.

Royal Park - All Inclusive Resort in Kos

Ideally located on an idyllic stretch of coast just 2 kms from the fishing village of Marmari Kos, Royal Park glories in its serenity. It features bungalows built in traditional Aegean style with flat roofs and white-washed exteriors with stone-paved paths winding through the gardens and the quiet lush countryside. Kids will love splashing down the waterslides! Go to relax and recharge!

Olympia Oasis - All Inclusive Luxury Hotel in Peloponnese

A beach-lovers’ paradise combining the comforts of a five-star resort with the care-free air of an all-inclusive holiday. Superb facilities, outstanding service, a water paradise and fine cuisine are the makings of a dream vacation. Inspired by a unique location and dedicated to tender, family moments. Is one of those dream family getaways you’ve been imagining.

Grecotel Larissa Imperial - Luxury Hotel in Larissa

Step into a rich tapestry of sumptuous velvet, gleaming wood, and shimmering marble under the domed atrium in the 5-star hotel Larissa Imperial. The beautifully appointed verandas and terraces overlooking the hotel’s gardens are ideal for al fresco summer living. The garden pool provides a tranquil retreat while the heated indoor spa pool & Jacuzzi are ideal for relaxation.

Corfu Imperial - 5 Star Hotels in Corfu

Once upon a time there was a magical island named Corfu. A favoured retreat for golden-era jetsetters and royalty. This peaceful luxury hotel in Corfu exudes a nostalgic sense of grandeur, combined with excellent service and outstanding location. A place full of beauty and memories. Ask for the “Palazzo Imperiale”, the Best Hotel Villa in Greece and the NEW impressive “Palazzo Libro D’oro”.

Daphnila Bay - Family Hotels in Corfu

Daphnila Bay Thalasso literally tumbles down the green hillside overlooking the gorgeous Dassia Bay. From the main building high up the slope to the spacious garden bungalows hidden amongst the mature gardens, the fresh scent of pine fills the air. It’s easy to relax in such a fabulous setting - and it’s made even easier with the Elixir ThalassoSpa and the attentive service.

Caramel Boutique Resort - Luxury Resorts in Crete Island

Set on a prime beachfront estate in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, just minutes from the old-world charm of Rethymno's Venetian harbor, Caramel recreates the laid-back ambience of an island settlement with the elegance & amenities of a modern luxury resort. A beachfront paradise set in a sapphire sea, where discerning guests escape to play at living the simple life. 

Pella Beach - 4 Star Hotel in Chalkidiki

It comes as no surprise that this small, friendly family resort in Halkidiki has the highest number of return guests in the Grecotel chain. The award-winning golden beach, the exceptionally friendly staff and the outstanding cuisine captivate your soul. This ideal seaside location allows guests to fully enjoy the beautiful beaches and scenery. Ask for the brand NEW rooms & family suites.

Vouliagmeni Suites - Premium Hotel in Athens

Destination setting for just two or a whole party, Vouliagmeni Suites, combines the tranquility and casual ambience of a resort with the lavish amenities of a boutique city hotel, only 25minute drive away from the city centre. 35 premium deluxe guestrooms and suites with the casual sophistication of a beach house are the exclusive address for those who require the finest things in life.

Meli Palace - All Inclusive Resorts in Crete Island

Built like a Minoan palace, Meli Palace  Crete all-inclusive resort revels in a beautiful seaside setting overlooking a tiny island. Escape to this exotic beachfront paradise, surrounded by palm trees, wild figs, hibiscus, cacti and olive trees. Set 2 kms from Sissi village, the style is refined, the pace casual. Explore the meandering ancient paths and enjoy the exceptional cuisine. 

Kos Imperial Thalasso - Luxury Hotels in Kos Island

A water palace evoking the welcome cool of the Aegean breeze. A celebration of life amidst lagoon pools, waterfalls and exotic island gardens cascading to the beach’s edge. A luxury hotel of timeless elegance, secluded on a 100,000 m2 estate, dotted with infinity pools, Dream Villas and terraces with amazing sea views. Don't forget to relax at the luxurious Elixir ThalassoSpa.

Filoxenia Kalamata - Luxury Hotels in Peloponnese

With gorgeous beach and crystal clear waters right in the front, and plenty to do within stroller-pushing distance along an exotic Riviera with palm trees to Kalamata town, magnificent Filoxenia is the perfect family getaway. Amongst the lavish gardens, the 188 luxury guestrooms & suites with panoramic view. Taste traditional recipes at the Olive Restaurant or rejuvenate at the Olive Spa.

Eva Palace - 5 Star Hotel in Corfu

Wrapped in perfumed, exotic gardens, this idyllic luxury resort is a private Eden and every moment becomes a precious memory. Eva Palace is perched on a hillside just 10 kilometres from Corfu Town, offers stupendous views of the pretty coastal villages and the Ionian Sea. Candy-coloured bungalows and Corfiot villas amidst mature gardens, resplendent with olive trees.

White Palace - Luxury Hotels in Crete

The White Palace on the beach is all about the whites of Greece with view to the blues of the sea. Indulge in a new concept of luxury living: the waterfront “Yali” suites, an amazing seafront Suite Collection simply named after the Greek word “yalos” meaning seaside… Go for its hippie blue & white lifestyle: Pucci fabrics, nostalgic music, barefoot, stroll on the beach under the spell of the moon.

Creta Palace - 5 Star Hotel in Crete

What a paradise! Endless white sandy beach, clear blue waters, lush tropical gardens with pools and a sun that starts strong and stays that way all day, all summer long. A true Cretan Palace in the heart of the Cretan Riviera, just a few minutes from Rethymno’s Venetian harbour! Cosmopolitan flair, amazing food & impeccable service are the winning combination behind its popularity.

Club Marine Palace - All Inclusive Hotels in Crete

The ultimate Cretan experience! Club Marine Palace & Suites combines the best of Greek hospitality and services with traditional Cretan life in the idyllic fishing village Panormo, 25km east of Rethymno. Built like a traditional village cascading to a gorgeous bay, this fabulous all-inclusive resort is a relaxed-paced heaven for family bonding holidays in Crete.

Astir Egnatia Alexandroupoli - Luxury Hotel in Alexandroupoli

In the beautiful city of Alexandroupolis, commercial and cultural centre of northern Greece, Astir*Egnatia luxury hotel stands out as the ideal address for the discerning visitor. Ideal starting point for excursions in the enchanting Dadia Forest Reserve and the Evros Delta. Choose from the luxurious rooms, maisonettes and suites, some with private pools and amazing sea views.

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✦ Nome do personagem: Lee 'Haru' Kwon. ✦ Faceclaim e função: Woodz - Solista. ✦ Data de nascimento: 05/06/1997. ✦ Idade: 26 anos. ✦ Gênero e pronomes: Masculino, ele/dele. ✦ Nacionalidade e etnia: Coreia do Sul, sul-coreano. ✦ Qualidades: Engraçado, extrovertido e sincero. ✦ Defeitos: Barulhento, teimoso e lerdo. ✦ Moradia: Elysian Fields. ✦ Ocupação: Proprietário da Loja Geek. ✦ Bluesky: @HK97EF ✦ Preferência de plot: ANGST, CRACK, FLUFFY, HOSTILITY, ROMANCE, SMUT. ✦ Char como condômino: Super tranquilo e calmo, adora fumar e depois comer tudo que vê pela frente. Leva seu companheiro Tokito pra onde vai, gosta de fazer amizades e é bastante receptivo.

TW’s na bio: drogas. Biografia:

Lee “Haru” Kwon é filho de uma compositora renomada na Coreia nos anos 70. Seu pai sofreu um acidente de avião e veio a óbito antes mesmo dele nascer. Haru não sentiu a perda do pai justamente por não conhecê-lo e toda ausência que pudesse surgir foi preenchida por seu padrasto Park hyunsik que por sinal era um homem encantador e assumiu muito bem o papel de pai sempre estando muito presente apesar de ser um cantor famoso. Park parecia saber muito bem administrar tudo isso, pois já tinha tido uma família e uma filha um pouco mais nova do que Haru anos antes de conhecer sua mãe em uma turnê que ele fazia.

Mesmo tendo o modelo da família perfeita, Haru era muito cobrado por sua mãe, a mesma queria que ele fosse mais responsável e administrasse toda a parte financeira da família. Por um tempo ele acabou cedendo e fez o que a mãe queria, mesmo não sendo aquilo que ele gostava de fazer. Isso fez com que seu lado rebelde aflorasse deixando as responsabilidades de lado e fazendo tudo que bem entendesse e acabou fazendo coisas que jamais ninguém poderia saber. Ficar chapado o alegrava e o tirava do tédio por sempre fazer algo que o deixasse de saco cheio.

Mal sabia que seus dias de tédio estavam contados, o coreano havia escutado a conversa de seus pais por trás da porta que semanas depois uma nova pessoa estaria chegando pra morar em sua casa, mas não conseguiu ouvir muito bem quem era. Dias depois uma menina apareceu carregando malas e adentrou a casa da família com um sorriso no rosto e uma simpatia que só ele poderia carregar consigo. Ele notou que a mesma era muito parecida com seu padrasto e logo deduziu que era Hyosun, a filha que Park tanto comentava pra Haru.

Conforme o passar dos dias a convivência dos dois junto da conexão foi incrível, parecia que já se conheciam há anos e isso fez com que eles se aproximassem cada vez mais. Por Hyosun ser um pouco mais nova que ele, Haru se sentia responsável por ela e disposto a ensinar todas as merdas que aprendeu nas noites em que fugia de casa. Agora além da companhia da mais nova, o coreano tinha ganhado um shiba que ele nomeou de Tokito, ele seria seu companheiro para todas as ocasiões.

Sair de casa já era um desejo antigo, que acabou sendo deixado de lado depois que a casa se tornou muito mais divertida tendo Hyosun para perturbar, por isso não pensou duas vezes quando foi intimado a acompanhar sua irmã em acropolis. Ter uma casa inteira só pra si, sem perturbação da sua mãe, só ele, seu filho e suas verdinhas, sem gastar 1 centavo porque seria bancado pelo padrasto, e ainda poder fuder com a reputação da irmã pro condomínio? Isso sim é um bom negócio.

🥇 Servindo Horrores na Vizinhança 🏆 ✦ Prêmio conquistado no Momuscar 2024, que ocorreu durante o evento ARA: Acropolis Residents Awards. Esse personagem foi o que mais recebeu votos na categoria “o maior inimigo da moda”. [Total de votos recebidos: 07].

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2018 Dulux Colour Awards Finalists Announced

2018 Dulux Colour Awards Finalists Announced

Roundup

by Sally Tabart

Beechworth Residence by Doherty Design Studio, featuring Dulux’s Natural White and Domino. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Derek Swalwell.

Beechworth Residence by Doherty Design Studio, featuring Dulux’s Natural White and Domino. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Derek Swalwell.

Beechworth Residence by Doherty Design Studio, featuring Dulux’s Natural White and Domino. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Derek Swalwell.

  Barney by Bayley Ward, featuring Dulux’s Natural White, Nantucket Mist Half, Cat Mint, Blue Quarry and Maximus. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Eve Wilson.

Barney by Bayley Ward, featuring Dulux’s Natural White, Nantucket Mist Half, Cat Mint, Blue Quarry and Maximus. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Eve Wilson.

Barney by Bayley Ward, featuring Dulux’s Natural White, Nantucket Mist Half, Cat Mint, Blue Quarry and Maximus. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Eve Wilson.

Layer House by Robson Rak, featuring Dulux’s Natural White and Mt. Eden. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Shannon McGrath. Styling – Swee Lim.

Layer House by Robson Rak, featuring Dulux’s Natural White and Mt. Eden. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Shannon McGrath. Styling – Swee Lim.

Deco:D by Cheg Architecture, featuring Dulux’s Spritzig, Arctic Daisy Half, Black, Antique White U.S.A., Frisky. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Joanne Manariti.

Modernist Wonderland by WOWOWA, featuring Dulux’s Green Paw Paw, Aqua Frost, Dandelion Yellow, Tingle, Acropolis, Scarlet Ribbons, Polar White and Gold Pearl Stain. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Martina Gemmola.

Modernist Wonderland by WOWOWA, featuring Dulux’s Green Paw Paw, Aqua Frost, Dandelion Yellow, Tingle, Acropolis, Scarlet Ribbons, Polar White and Gold Pearl Stain. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Martina Gemmola.

Surrey Hills House by Fiona Lynch, featuring Dulux’s Baltica, Dieskau, Calf Skin, Natural White, Grey Pebble, Colorbond® Surfmist, Noble Knight. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Sean Fennessy.

Percy St by Bagnoli Architects, featuring Dulux’s Spanish Olive, Bleached Coral Half, Antarctica Lake Quarter, Duck Egg Cream Quarter, Fair Bianca Half and Antique White U.S.A. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Ari Hat.

‘Joyful’ House by Mihaly Slocombe, featuring Dulux’s Joyful. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Tatjana Plitt.

  Triangle House by Molecule Studio, featuring Dulux’sGrey Daze, Gamelan, Morocco, Winter Storm, Bay’s Water and Domino. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Derek Swalwell.

A pop of unexpected colour in East Malvern House by Made By Cohen and Penny Kinsella Architects.Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo –Shannon McGrath.

Fitzroy North Townhouse by Lisa Breeze Architect, featuring Dulux’s Buoyant, Navy Trim and Whisper White. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

  Fitzroy North Townhouse by Lisa Breeze Architect, featuring Dulux’s Buoyant, Navy Trim and Whisper White. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo – Caitlin Mills.

Fiddlesticks by Bayley Ward, featuring Dulux’s Vivid White, Relax, Blue Veil Quarter, Teal Tree, Black and Signature. Finalist for Single Residential Interior in the Dulux Colour Awards 2018. Photo –Eve Wilson

  Now in its 32nd year, the annual Dulux Colour Awards recognises the exceptional use of colour in nine categories from designers and architects across Australia and New Zealand.

Of a whopping 305 entries (a record-breaking number for the competition), 124 finalists have been selected, and will now be judged by a panel of design industry experts, including David Flack of Flack Studio, Miriam Fanning of Mim Design, David Hicks of David Hicks Design, Katelin Butler of Houses Magazine and Murali Bhaskar of Boon Goldsmith Bhaskar Brebner Team Architects.

Whereas last year pastel palettes dominated, according to Dulux colour planning and communications manager, Andrea Lucena-Orr, this year, there’s been a spike in tonal blues and soft denim hues, particularly in bedrooms and kitchens. Meanwhile, a surge in bright punches of turquoise and yellow have injected a playfulness into living rooms, kids spaces, bathrooms and kitchens. We are THRILLED many homes from the TDF archives feature among the finalists in the residential category of this iconic award! (Goes to show, the TDF community is always on trend..!). Expertly updated by Mihaly Slocombe, the Geelong home on Matthew Dickens and Zytel Hircoe has been shortlisted in both the interior and exterior categories for its cheery application of Dulux’s ‘Joyful’ yellow throughout the family home… whilst architectural designer Lisa Breeze was bang on for this year’s denim-blue trend, with a bold use of Dulux’s ‘Buoyant’ blue throughout her laid-back yet sophisticated Fitzroy North townhouse.

Stay tuned to find out the winners this May!

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Ellinikon coastal front, Marina Galleria, Athens

Ellinikon coastal front Athens Riviera, Marina Galleria Building, Lamda Development Greece Architecture Images

Ellinikon coastal front, Marina Galleria, Athens Riviera

20 July 2021

Lamda Development presents Τhe Ellinikon coastal front

and Marina Galleria, the new destination of the Athens Riviera

The architectural plans and design of Marina Galleria were undertaken by the Japan based architectural firm Kengo Kuma & Associates

The Ellinikon coastal front redevelopment will be completed within five years.

Lamda Development Coastal Front Beach:

Athens, 20 July 2021 – Lamda Development presented today its plans for the redevelopment of The Ellinikon coastal front and the new landmark at the Marina of Agios Kosmas, Marina Galleria, that are set to transform the Athens Riviera into a top international destination. This is Lamda Development’s second digital presentation updating the public on the progress of the iconic Ellinikon project.

Ellinikon coastal front video

“Connection to the sea is a key element in our planning for The Ellinikon. Therefore, the redevelopment of the coastal front is in itself a stand-alone project that we have prioritised. Our vision is for The Ellinikon coastal zone, which is 3.5 kilometres long, to become the most beautiful part of the Athens Riviera and a popular destination for recreation, sports, relaxation, and entertainment for all, as well as a new commercial and tourist attraction that will give Greece a growth boost,” said Lamda Development CEO, Mr. Odisseas Athanasiou.

Lamda Development Coastal Front Promenade:

Marina Galleria: a new generation destination by the sea

Marina Galleria (www.theellinikonmarinagalleria.com) will offer visitors a multifaceted, high-end shopping, gastronomy, and entertainment experience reflecting current international trends.

Ellinikon coastal front Marina Galleria by Lamda Development images below:

At 22,000 sq.m., it will be hosting leading fashion brands, some of which will have their own retail space in Greece for the first time, as well as well-established Greek designers. It will also offer many high-level gastronomy options by well-known Greek and international chefs, as well as a wide range of cultural and recreational events.

Designed by the internationally acclaimed architectural firm Kengo Kuma and Associates, with an impressive portfolio of projects around the world, Marina Galleria will be one of The Ellinikon landmarks, an architectural reference point at the new marina of Agios Kosmas, and an attraction for visitors from Greece and abroad.

“Thanks to its premium location, its high-end architecture, and its connection with the water element, as well as the multifaceted experience it will offer visitors, Marina Galleria will be a new-generation destination, unique by Greek standards,” stressed Lamda Development Chief Development Officer for Marina Galleria, Ms Melina Paizi.

“For the design of Marina Galleria, we had the unique opportunity to combine different elements and materials from the Greek landscape through a modern design approach. Thus, a new typology was created: a state-of-the-art commercial destination, open to the sea, the sun, and the Greek landscape”, noted Mr. Aris Kafantaris, Architectural Design Director at the Kengo Kuma & Associates architectural firm.

The most beautiful coastal front in Europe

Lamda Development’s planning for the redevelopment of the Ellinikon coastal zone includes several iconic landmarks and destinations, highlighting the area’s unique natural beauty and the significant growth potential of the Athens Riviera as a leading, year-round, global tourist destination.

Among others, a new 1 kilometre free-access sandy beach will be created on the coastal front, where city residents and visitors can swim, exercise, and be entertained. Lamda Development’s planning also includes the redevelopment at the marina of Agios Kosmas, which will be upgraded in terms of both capacity and services, as well as the development of two luxury hotels in collaboration with TEMES. Marina Tower, the green high-rise of unique architecture designed by the leading architectural firm Foster + Partners, will also be in the same area.

The coastal front will be connected to the Metropolitan Park and the rest of The Ellinikon’s areas and landmarks via a 50-kilometre network of walking and cycling paths, as well as public transportation.

Lamda Development’s goal is to transform The Ellinikon and the Athens Riviera into a world-class high-quality destination which adds value to neighbouring municipalities, to Attica and Greece, and creates new beautiful, green open spaces for citizens to exercise, relax and enjoy themselves by the sea.

Odisseas Athanasiou, Lamda Development:

About Lamda Development

Lamda Development, listed on the main market of the Athens Exchange, is a holding company specializing in real estate development, investment and management. The company plays a leading role in the sector of large commercial and leisure centers in Greece, with successful diversification in office and residential developments.

Melina Paizi, Lamda Development:

Lamda Development’s portfolio includes three commercial and leisure centers (The Mall Athens and Golden Hall in Athens and Mediterranean Cosmos in Thessaloniki) with a total GLA of 157,000 sqm, office buildings, residential complexes and Flisvos Marina in Faliro. Lamda Development has undertaken the integrated metropolitan redevelopment of the area of the former ‘Hellinikon’ airport, which will be the largest private investment in Greece and the largest urban redevelopment project in Europe. The company is a member of the Latsis Group.

www.lamdadev.com/el/ / www.theellinikon.com.gr/

About Kengo Kuma & Associates

Kengo Kuma & Associates (KKAA) was established in 1990 by Kengo Kuma with expertise in the field of architecture, interiors and landscape design. Kengo Kuma and Associates are widely renowned and have so far designed and completed hundreds of projects and major urban developments, from commercial to cultural, to educational, and residential. KKAA have participated successfully in many International competitions.

Aris Kafantaris, Kengo Kuma & Associates:

Kengo Kuma has won several awards and his work is regularly published in architectural magazines and websites. Kengo Kuma taught at Keio University and in 2009 was appointed as Professor of Architecture at the University of Tokyo. His writings have been translated and published by the UK’s prestigious Architectural Association School of Architecture (ΑΑ).

https://kkaa.co.jp/

Ellinikon coastal front Athens images / information received 200721

Previously on e-architect:

7 July 2021

Ellinikon Marina Tower Design

Design: Foster + Partners

Location: Agios Kosmas marina area, Ellinikon, Athens, Greece

image : dbox / Foster + Partners Ellinikon Marina Tower Design design by Foster + Partners

For more information on the Ellinikon masterplan.

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Pre Launch Prestige Jindal Property

Pre Launch Prestige Jindal Property

 Prestige Jindal is an upcoming Apartments by one of the best Builders, Prestige Group arranged in one of the noticeable areas of Bangalore. These extravagant 2,3 and 4 BHK flats extend between 684 sq ft to 5787sq ft. The venture absorbs fantabulous insides and outsides with advanced condition executions having extra mammoth rooms sizes. The residencies at Prestige Jindal exudes every one of the outlines which you would have anticipated from a world extravagance. The venture is generally spread past wide sections of land having most encompassing beguiling greeneries. The venture gives plentiful parking spots and furthermore great security benefits all round the clock. This Pre-dispatch extend adorns quick alternatives of outrageous vanguard period, empowering you to detect the selectiveness still as a character at each wrap-up.The venture appreciates an inside and out nearness to various socio-metro utilities, a few IT and Business enterprises , many presumed schools and universities and also to different noteworthy points of interest of Bangalore.

 Prestige Jindal City Location

 Prestige Jindal City Bangalore is in the appealing zone of advancement in the metro city. Being situated close to Tumkur Road, South Bangalore, the future occupants will discover most extreme accommodation in driving to the closest IT center points and other business focuses. Schools, wellbeing focuses, shopping centers, retail outlets, eateries, banks, and different offices are all in the region of the venture

 Prestige Jindal City Amenities

 •             Yoga Deck

•             Jogging Track

•             Kids Play Area

•             Library

•             Swimming Pool

•             tennis

•             Gymnasium

•             Games room

•             Clubhouse

•             BBQ Area

•             Kitchen

•             Plumbing and Sanitary

•             Electrical and Power Backup

  Prestige Jindal – Neighborhood

 Adjacent Schools:

 ·                        Jindal Public School

·                        Sri Ram Public School

·                        Bhoruka English School

·                        Nisarga Vidya Niketan School

·                        Widia Poorna Pragna School

·                        Nobel School

 Adjacent Hospitals:

 ·         Malaya Hospital

·         Mysore Hospital

·         People Tree Hospitals

·         Sparsh Hospital

·         NU Hospitals

·         Narayana Nethralaya

·         Columbia Asia Referral Hospital

 Prestige Jindal – Buyer's and Investment Advantages

 ·         Located in a settled local location

·         Close to schools, shopping centers and healing centers

·         Proximity to Metro stations

·         Vaastu Compliant.

 Prestige Jindal – About Builder

 Prestige builders Projects Ltd. is a property advancement and the leader organization of Prestige Group in South India. It was established by Razack Sattar in 1986, who imagined an example of overcoming adversity holding up to come to fruition in the Retail Business in 1956 itself. Since its arrangement in 1986, Prestige Estates Projects has developed quickly to end up noticeably one of South India's driving Property Developers, helping shape the horizon over the Residential, Commercial, Retail, Leisure and Hospitality segments.

 Prestige has built up a few private provinces and business spaces in Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad and Kochi, few among them are Prestige Shantiniketan, Prestige Golfshire, Prestige Acropolis, The Forum, The Forum Value, The Forum Vijaya and numerous others. Esteem Court on K.H. Street in Bangalore set the pace for the Group's fast development which now remains at more than 169 Completed Projects traversing an aggregate created territory of more than 51.37 million sqft. It additionally has another 65 continuous ventures involving around 56.94 million sqft and 28 forthcoming undertakings totalling 31.15 million sqft., which incorporate Apartment Enclaves, Shopping Malls and Corporate Structures, spread over all benefit classes.

 Prestige Court on K.H. Street in Bangalore set the pace for the Group's quick development which now remains at more than 169 Completed Projects spreading over an aggregate created territory of more than 51.37 million sqft. It likewise has another 65 progressing ventures involving around 56.94 million sqft and 28 up and coming tasks

 Prestige Group has a few national and worldwide honors in different classifications:

               National Award for Marketing Excellence :

·         Best In-House Magazine – Falcon News

·         Award for Content Marketing

·         Marketing Campaign of the Year 2016

·         Dun and Bradstreet (Corporate Award)

·         FIABCI World Prix D Excellence Awards

·         Best Shopping Center – South Forum

·         Asia Pacific Property Awards

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Prestige Jindal City Apartments

Prestige Jindal City Apartments

Prestige Jindal is a carefully masterminded wander by a standout amongst other Builders Prestige Group organized in one of the discernible zones of Bangalore. The Project has 2,3 and 4 BHK units reach out between 684 sq ft to 5787sq ft. The wander retains fantabulous internal parts and exterior with cutting edge condition executions having additional mammoth rooms sizes. The residencies at Prestige Jindal radiates each one of the blueprints which you would have expected from a world luxury. The wonder is by and large spread past wide areas of place where there is arrive having most enveloping flabbergasting greeneries. The wander gives copious parking spaces and moreover incredible security benefits all round the clock. This Pre-dispatch expand embellishes snappy choices of over the top vanguard time frame, enabling you to distinguish the particularity still as a character at each wrap-up.The wander acknowledges an all-around proximity to different socio-metro utilities, a couple of IT and Business endeavors, many assumed schools and colleges and furthermore to various vital purposes of enthusiasm of Bangalore.

Prestige Jindal City Address

Prestige Jindal City Bangalore is in the engaging zone of headway in the metro city. Being arranged near Tumkur Road, South Bangalore, the future tenants will find most outrageous convenience in heading to the nearest IT focus focuses and different business centers. Schools, prosperity centers, strip malls, retail outlets, diners, banks, and diverse workplaces are all in the locale of the wander

Amenities

• Yoga Deck

• Jogging Track

• Kids Play Area

• Library

• Swimming Pool

• tennis

• Gymnasium

• Games room

• Clubhouse

• BBQ Area

• Kitchen

• Plumbing and Sanitary

• Electrical and Power Backup

All Electrical Wiring is secured with PVC Insulated Copper Wires with Modular Switches.

• Security

Security stops at all entries and courses out with CCTV scope.

Prestige Jindal – Neighborhood

Contiguous Schools:

Jindal Public School

Sri Ram Public School

Bhoruka English School

Nisarga Vidya Niketan School

Widia Poorna Pragna School

Nobel School

Contiguous Hospitals:

Malaya Hospital

Mysore Hospital

Individuals Tree Hospitals

Sparsh Hospital

NU Hospitals

Narayana Nethralaya

Columbia Asia Referral Hospital

Prestige Jindal – Buyer's and Investment Advantages

Situated in a settled neighborhood area

Near schools, strip malls, and recuperating focuses

Closeness to Metro stations

Vaastu Compliant.

Prestige Jindal Price

Cost is open on request

About Builder

Prestige developers Projects Ltd. is a property headway and the main association of Prestige Group in South India. It was set up by Razack Sattar in 1986, who envisioned a case of conquering affliction holding up to work out as expected in the Retail Business in 1956 itself. Since its game plan in 1986, Prestige Estates Projects has grown rapidly to wind up perceptibly one of South India's driving Property Developers, helping shape the skyline over the Residential, Commercial, Retail, Leisure and Hospitality sections. Prestige has developed a couple of private areas and business spaces in Bangalore, Chennai, Mangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad and Kochi, few among them are Prestige Shantiniketan, Prestige Golfshire, Prestige Acropolis, The Forum, The Forum Value, The Forum Vijaya and various others. Regard Court on K.H. Road in Bangalore set the pace for the Group's quick improvement which now stays at more than 169 Completed Projects crossing a total made domain of more than 51.37 million sqft. It moreover has another 65 consistent endeavors including around 56.94 million sqft and 28 pending endeavors totaling 31.15 million sqft., which consolidate Apartment Enclaves, Shopping Malls, and Corporate Structures spread over all advantage classes.

Prestige Court on K.H. Road in Bangalore set the pace for the Group's speedy advancement which now stays at more than 169 Completed Projects spreading over a total made region of more than 51.37 million sqft. It is like manner has another 65 advancing endeavors including around 56.94 million sqft and 28 exceptional assignments

Prestige Group has a couple of national and overall respects in various arrangements:

National Award for Marketing Excellence :

Best In-House Magazine – Falcon News

Honor for Content Marketing

Promoting Campaign of the Year 2016

Dun and Bradstreet (Corporate Award)

FIABCI World Prix D Excellence Awards

Best Shopping Center – South Forum

Asia Pacific Property Awards

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