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White Villa | Santorini Greece

White Villa is another stunning, hand-picked paradise available for rent at welcomebeyond.com. The property is managed by Yannis, an architect. The villa is perched high atop in a village called Pyrgos Kallistis, it has breathtaking views. The property is divided into four housing units and has a total of 8 bedrooms. The exterior features two large Jacuzzis, and one infinity-pool. Yanis says: "The villa is a complex spatial experience that brings guests together while living in a restored wine factory of the 15th century.”




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RIVER HOUSE - Image

RIVER HOUSE

This stunning retreat was designed by Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier. River House is part of the "The River House Group", a collection of exquisite villas in Canggu and Perenenan, Bali. This impressive architectural statement is nestled in the jungle with rice paddy views, on the river, and with your own 25m pool. The five-bedroom house is built with reclaimed timber and locally sourced sandstone, it features the living rooms and garden located on the...
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UK PAVILLION AT WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI | BY THOMAS HEATHERWICK - Image

UK PAVILLION AT WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI | BY THOMAS HEATHERWICK

Developed by one of the UK’s leading creative talents, Thomas Heatherwick, the centrepiece of the UK pavilion is a six storey high object formed from some 60,000 slender transparent rods, which extend from the structure and quiver in the breeze. During the day, each of the 7.5m long rods act like fibre-optic filaments, drawing on daylight to illuminate the interior, thereby creating a contemplative awe-inspiring space. At night, light sources at the interior end o...
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360-Degree Rooftop Infinity Pool - Image

360-Degree Rooftop Infinity Pool

UK-based pool manufacturer Compass Pools has revealed plans that are underway to build the world´s first rooftop 360-degree infinity pool to tower above London. Slated to sit atop a 720-foot 55-story building, the 600,000-liter pool is entirely made of cast acrylic, allowing swimmers a clear view of the city skyline, as well as the five-star hotel underneath. The bottom of the pool is also designed to be transparent, so it could act as a skylight. At night it will ...
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