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Tatler Asia
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Tatler Asia
Luxury car brands transforming skylines: How Porsche, Bentley and Bugatti are redefining ultra-luxury living
Photo 1 of 4 A street elevation of the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok (Photo: Porsche) Photo 2 of 4 The X-shape front facade of Porsche Design Tower Bangkok features a unique suspension system with the same mechanical principle used by Porsche cars (Photo: Porsche) Photo 3 of 4 Each unit's Passion Place is directly connected to its residential unit via a private elevator in the Porsche Design Tower Bangkok (Photo: Porsche) Photo 4 of 4 Each Porsche Design Tower Bangkok unit features an 8m-tall triple-glazed glass wall that can be folded up like a car-roof mechanism to facilitate indoor-outdoor living (Photo: Porsche) The forthcoming Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, developed with Ananda Development, will be Asia's first, offering 'Sky Villas' and 'Passion Spaces'—custom ultra-luxury garages for showcasing collections. The architecture incorporates an 'X-Frame' base and 'Crown' lighting, reflecting Porsche's design principles. Construction began in the first half of 2025, with 2028 completion projected. These towers translate Porsche's minimalist functionality, precision engineering, and automotive luxury into residential environments, integrating vehicles into living spaces. See also: Y2K aesthetic revival: Decoding the millennium design trend making a comeback Aston Martin Above The sail-shaped Aston Martin Residences Miami building opened in May 2024 (Photo: Aston Martin Residences Miami) Above The tower was designed in partnership with architect Rodolfo Miani of Bodas Mian Anger and built by G&G Business Developments (Photo: Aston Martin Residences Miami) Completed in April 2024, Aston Martin Residences Miami is a 66-story sail-shaped tower in downtown Miami designed by Aston Martin's in-house team in partnership with architect Rodolfo Miani of Bodas Mian Anger and built by G&G Business Developments. Its profile echoes this luxury car brands' elegant lines, with interiors featuring brand-specific materials and finishes. The development includes a marina and triplex penthouse with a limited-edition Aston Martin Vulcan. The residence embodies the brand's sensual purity and performance, extending Aston Martin's commitment to craftsmanship, dynamic form, and British luxury from road to skyline. It represents their Art of Living philosophy. Photo 1 of 2 Aston Martin at Salone del Mobile 2023 with Formitalia reinterprets the carmaker's iconic green blended with light blue, fuchsia and gold (Photo: Formitalia) Photo 2 of 2 Formitalia's Aston Martin collection presented V297 & V298, minimalist style and unique details for living and bedroom areas at Salone del Mobile 2022 Developed with partners including Formitalia, Aston Martin Interiors brings residential spaces the sporty elegance and meticulous detailing characteristic of its vehicles. Designs incorporate high-performance materials, including carbon fibre, premium leathers, and precision-engineered details, creating interior environments reflecting Aston Martin's dynamic luxury and bespoke character. Don't miss: Bill Bensley: Eco-luxury hotels' design rebel Bentley Photo 1 of 4 Bentley Residences Miami is located in the heart of Sunny Isles, Miami (Photo: Bentley Residences Miami) Photo 2 of 4 Bentley Residences Miami is a collaboration with Sieger Suarez Architects and luxury property specialist Dezer Development (Photo: Bentley Residences Miami) Photo 3 of 4 Bentley Residences Miami is scheduled for completion in 2027 (Photo: Bentley Residences Miami) Photo 4 of 4 Amenities at Bentley Residences Miami include a state-of-the-art kitchen that disappears at the touch of a button and a private pool as a standard amenity on every floor of every condo unit (Photo: Bentley Residences Miami) Bentley Residences Miami is under construction in Sunny Isles Beach, a 62-story tower featuring the Dezervator, an innovative lift, named after the development partner Dezer Development, which can transport cars and passengers from the road to the unit in one move. Recently unveiled amenities include a private restaurant by a James Beard winner, a whisky bar, a cigar lounge, a Bentley-interior-inspired cinema, golf and driving simulators, a wellness centre, a spa, and a pet spa with Bentley motifs. The project amplifies Bentley's commitment to craftsmanship, premium materials, and personalised luxury, extending the Bentley experience beyond automotive, emphasising comfort and detail. Above Bentley Home launched an expanded interior and accessories range during Milan Design Week 2025, in materials you cannot find elsewhere (Photo: Bentley) Above Francesco Forcellini, a long-standing Bentley Home design collaborator, has created a new, aerodynamic dining table called the Fenton Table with a double-layered top (Photo: Bentley) Produced with Luxury Living Group, Bentley Home encompasses furniture, including sofas, armchairs, dining tables, and desks. Each piece reflects Bentley's automotive interior language through premium leathers, fine wood veneers (matching those in their vehicles, including Burr Walnut and Liquid Amber), quilted stitching, and polished metals. The collection emphasises bespoke craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and timeless elegance, ensuring aesthetic continuity from car to home. Read more: 7 concrete masterpieces: The world's most striking Brutalist hotels now Mercedes-Benz Photo 1 of 7 Multi-level spaces in Mercedes‑Benz Places in Miami are crafted to meet diverse interests, including a pool with the unmistakable Mercedes marque (Photo: Mercedes‑Benz) Photo 2 of 7 Mercedes‑Benz Places in Miami is being developed by JDS Development Group in Brickell, Miami (Photo: Mercedes‑Benz) Photo 3 of 7 The private porte-cochere at Mercedes‑Benz Places in Miami offers a lavish gateway into a refined lobby with 24/7 concierge, valet service, and access to a fleet of Mercedes‑Benz house cars (Photo:Mercedes‑Benz) Photo 4 of 7 The balconies and terraces of Mercedes‑Benz Places in Miami capture light uniquely, with technical silver, classic black and white, creating striking contrasts (Photo:Mercedes‑Benz) Photo 5 of 7 Mercedes‑Benz Places in Dubai will showcase a unique elliptical exterior reminiscent of the sleek lines of the VISION EQXX and Concept CLA Class Photo 6 of 7 The luxurious Mercedes‑Benz Places in Dubai lifestyle flows through the interior design, creating a seamlessness between inside and outside (Photo: Mercedes‑Benz) Photo 7 of 7 The lobby of Mercedes‑Benz Places in Dubai sets the tone of exclusivity, adorned with iconic details for a luxury living experience (Photo: Mercedes‑Benz) Announced with JDS Development Group in Miami and a 65-story Binghatti tower in Downtown Dubai, Mercedes-Benz Places creates integrated luxury living. The Dubai project emphasises smart technology, acoustic engineering, and EV charging, with amenities including infinity pools, a spa, a gym, and exhibition spaces. This extends Mercedes-Benz's design philosophy (Sensual Purity), technological sophistication, and luxury lifestyle into complete residential environments, focusing on well-being and refined aesthetics reflecting their vehicle interiors. Photo 1 of 4 MSCHF and Mercedes-AMG debuted a conceptual furniture collection for NYCxDesign 2025 at MSCHF's Brooklyn studio (Photo: MSCHF) Photo 2 of 4 The sculptural collection transforms AMG components into irreverent objects like ergonomic chairs (Photo: MSCHF) Photo 3 of 4 Pieces such as this table are produced on a made-to-order basis, the works blending precise engineering with MSCHF's disruptive creative ethos (Photo: MSCHF) Photo 4 of 4 Constructed from genuine AMG parts, pieces reference Achille Castiglioni's playful repurposing of industrial materials (Photo: MSCHF) Mercedes-Benz Style previously partnered with Formitalia for luxury furniture. Recently, Mercedes-AMG collaborated with MSCHF for an experimental collection transforming authentic AMG components into design objects, including ergonomic chairs and lighting, merging engineering precision with conceptual design. The Formitalia collaboration translated Mercedes-Benz's clean aesthetics, ergonomic excellence, and material sophistication into home furnishings, while the MSCHF x AMG collection adopts an avant-garde approach, celebrating AMG's engineered beauty and performance heritage through deconstructed, artistic expression, challenging conventional luxury boundaries. See also: 7 iconic cantilever chairs that shaped modern furniture Bugatti Photo 1 of 4 Each of the apartments in the skyscraper will have a unique shape with access to a curved balcony, while the building will be topped with a pool (Photo: Bugatti Photo 2 of 4 Penthouses will be served by a pair of garage-to-penthouse car lifts, which will allow the owners to drive their vehicles directly into these apartments (Photo: Bugatti) Photo 3 of 4 Developed in partnership with Dubai developer Binghatti, the Bugatti Residences is a 42-storey skyscraper in Dubai (Photo: Bugatti) Photo 4 of 4 The Bugatti Residences will have 171 apartments, referred to by the developer as Riviera Mansions, and 11 penthouses dubbed Sky Mansion Penthouses (Photo: Bugatti) Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Dubai is the ultra-luxury Business Bay tower that evokes Bugatti's Art de Vivre and exclusivity. The 171 'Riviera Mansions' and 11 'Sky Mansion Penthouses' feature private pools, with penthouses offering car lifts. Design elements derive from the luxury car brand hypercars, emphasising fluidity, craftsmanship, and rare materials. The project translates Bugatti's exclusivity, aerodynamics, and bespoke artistry into residential statements for the world's most discriminating clientele seeking luxury's pinnacle. Above Bugatti Home unveiled its first Milan Atelier in the prestigious Palazzo Chiesa during Milan Design Week 2025 (Photo: Luxury Living Group) Above During Milan Design Week 2024, iconic pieces of the new Bugatti Home collection were displayed by Sahrai Milano at Via Manzoni 38 (Photo: Luxury Living Group) Produced by Luxury Living Group, this exclusive furniture line captures the dynamism, technological innovation, and artistic excellence of Bugatti hypercars. Pieces feature dramatic forms incorporating exotic materials, innovative structures, and exclusive artistry. Recent collections emphasise the beauty and beast philosophy, combining natural materials like open-pore oak with technological elements, contrasting transparency with solidity, and translating Bugatti's Forme et Fonction from road to living space. Don't miss: Inside the world's most extraordinary art homes: 5 residences where architecture serves priceless collections Pagani Photo 1 of 3 Pagani Residences is a boutique ultra-luxury waterfront preconstruction development with just 70 residences in Miami's North Bay Village (Photo: Pagani Residence) Photo 2 of 3 The Pagani Residences is designed by super-architect Revuelta Architecture with interiors curated by Pagani Arte (Photo: Pagani Residences) Photo 3 of 3 Pagani Residences is a boutique ultra-luxury waterfront where residences enjoy a private dock (Photo: Pagani Residences) Located in North Bay Village, Miami, Pagani Residences offers 70 waterfront properties incorporating design principles from Pagani's exclusive hypercars, emphasising the art-science fusion central to Horacio Pagani's philosophy. The development delivers Pagani's signature bespoke craftsmanship and aesthetic excellence, extending its unique design-performance-artistry blend into residential offerings. NOW READ 5 iconic hotels in film: Where architecture becomes the star World's most exclusive mattresses: 7 luxury brands for the discerning sleeper 5 tailored dining experiences by fashion's most stylish brands Credits This article was created with the assistance of AI tools Best of Tatler Asia video highlights Featured videos from around Tatler Asia: Get exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the interviews we do, the events we attend, the shoots we produce, and the incredibly important people who are part of our community
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Porsche Design Tower Bangkok and Curvistan Bangkok Host an Exclusive Preview of the 'Electrifying Past. Present. Future.' Exhibition
BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 28 April 2025 - Porsche Design Tower Bangkok showcased its commitment to innovation by hosting an exclusive evening reception with Curvistan Bangkok, a premier destination for the Porsche community, for the new 'Electrifying Past. Present. Future.' exhibition. Esteemed guests enjoyed a first look at the exhibition that highlights Porsche's groundbreaking technology in electric and hybrid drivetrains since the 1900s, underscoring the brand's pioneering spirit for more than 100 years and its position as a leader in innovation. The evening concluded with an exclusive private dinner for VIP guests. In the Photo (from Left to Right): 1. Miss Napason Chotikawanich, Content Creator on 'Bird Eye View' YouTube Channel 2. Miss Porntip Attakanwong, Co-founder and Creative Director at ATT19 Contemporary Art Gallery 3. Mr. Veekrit Palarit, Founder and Managing Director NORSE Republic 4. Miss Melissa Chollasap, Managing Director of Porsche Design Tower Bangkok 5. Mr. Chanond Ruangkritya, Founder & CEO of Porsche Design Tower Bangkok 6. Mr. Stefan Bogner, Co-founder of Curvistan Bangkok 7. Miss Aroonnapa Panichjaroon, Thai Celebrity 8. Mr. Michael Vetter, Managing Director of Porsche Thailand This approach to promoting electric mobility extends to Porsche Design Tower Bangkok. The forward-thinking design is found in each Passion Space, with a personalized luxury garage equipped with state-of-the-art features such as air quality control, acoustic insulation and an EV ready electrical system, supporting the global shift towards electric mobility for future living. Porsche Design Tower Bangkok, the iconic project featuring 22 exclusive 'Sky Villas', is Asia's first Porsche Design Tower and the first automotive branded residence in the city. Stay tuned as more details will be revealed during the show unit launch mid-2025. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Miami Herald
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Surfside weighs tighter monitoring of new construction in wake of sinking buildings study
Surfside is discussing tightening regulations and fixing 'flaws and loopholes' to better protect buildings from potential damage from nearby construction, in response to a study that found that 35 Miami buildings along Miami's barrier islands were sinking beyond what would be expected. While heavy buildings are expected to sink a few inches during and after construction as they naturally compress the layers of soil underneath, the University of Miami study showed that for some buildings, that process continued beyond what was typically expected. Nearby construction, the study found, 'accelerated, if not instigated,' the sinking of some of the 35 buildings identified in the study, which included the Porsche Design Tower, the Surf Club Towers, Faena Hotel, Trump Tower III and Trump International Beach Resorts. Though there are no immediate safety concerns, the study highlights the need to better understand why buildings that accommodate tens of thousands of residents and tourists are sinking, and points to a 'definite need to have more oversight and accountability for new construction projects,' Surfside's Vice Mayor, Tina Paul, told the Herald earlier this month. In a commission meeting Wednesday evening, Paul proposed strengthening regulations for new construction projects as 'there's a lot of flaws, a lot of loopholes there, because they (developers) just go through the motions.' High-rises typically stand on pilings that are often sunk 100 to 200 feet into the ground, causing vibration that could cause damage to nearby buildings. Currently, developers are required to assess and monitor any potential damage within a 300-feet radius, but that, Paul said, 'doesn't quite encompass the area that's being affected, according to the study, so it should extend to other properties.' Paul also proposed that monitoring should be carried out by independent, third-party companies, not companies contracted by the developer as developers 'are not really looking to protect your (the neighboring) property.' In an interview after the commission meeting, John Pistorino, who sits on the state's engineering board and has worked as an engineer in Miami for more than five decades, said land surveyors generally only monitored how much the development itself was sinking – a process known in construction as settlement – and that it'd be 'good for everyone's interest' to extend settlement monitoring to nearby buildings during and until a year after construction. New construction techniques, however, cause less vibration than in the past, Pistorino said, and extending the monitoring radius might not be necessary. Other commission members agreed with Paul, saying they had felt vibration in their own homes even when the construction drilling was way beyond 300 feet away. They also pointed to the 2021 collapse of Champlain Tower South, which killed 98 people, as a reason for heightened scrutiny. A 2020 study by Florida International University concluded that sinking land surrounding the Champlain Towers couldn't have caused the collapse, while an investigation by the Herald found that flaws in the construction and design as well as a lack of proper maintenance likely caused the tragedy. A final federal report on the cause is expected in the spring of 2026. Still, the new study resurfaced fears and concerns by residents. 'After having gone through the tragedy of Champlain Tower South, our town has a special responsibility to address problems like this with open eyes and to make sure that nothing like this – what happened here – happens anywhere again,' Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui said in Wednesday's commission hearing. The study used more than 200 satellite images, taken between 2016 and 2023, and found that some buildings had subsided between 0.8 and 3 inches. Issues can occur if different parts of a building sink at different rates, a process known as differential subsidence. Though the UM study did not seek to evaluate whether this type of differential subsidence took place, engineers have said that the greater the subsidence itself, the greater the risk that it is also uneven. As the Fendi Chateau and Surf Club North, both named in the study, are among the widest buildings in Surfside, Vildostegui wondered whether wider buildings are at higher risk of differential subsidence. 'That's when you can have some kind of danger,' Vildostegui said. 'So it might be something for our commission to consider whether we want to put in a maximum building width,' he said. As other reasons are likely contributing to the sinking, the study's authors have repeatedly highlighted the need for more research to fully understand what's happening underneath our feet. That some of the subsidence continued at a constant rate was 'puzzling', according to the study, which points to tidal flows and stormwater injection as 'candidates to explain the constant rate component.' Greenhouse gas emissions are driving temperature increases that make rain showers more intense, and high-rises have typically added stormwater injection wells to alleviate flooding. Fresh water, the study explains, could shift and rearrange lawyers of sand, and even 'lead to the dissolution of the limestone,' that South Florida is built on. Paul, who attended a seminar with one of the authors, said that 'it's possible that the storm water and tidal flows are affecting the limestone, and this is something that needs to be studied.' Some members of the commission, however, feared litigation after Town Manager Mark Blumstein said that some of the properties identified in the study 'have their own experts preparing a response. This may also lead to litigation,' he said. Though it was not clear what kind of litigation would result from a scientific, peer-reviewed study, 'obviously, that impacts their bottom line.' Motions to ask the state, county and relevant government agencies to take note of the study and to create a database of soil conditions assessed before construction did not have the immediate, full support of the commission. Instead, commissioners agreed to hold a workshop with one of the study's authors next month to learn more about the steps they could take. Mayor Charles Burkett cautioned that sinking of land and buildings was an issue Surfside alone could not solve. 'The reality is, little Surfside is not going to change the direction of this very important, big issue,' he said. 'The state and the county need to be urging us to be aware of things, and they need to write the laws. They need to change the laws.' This climate report is funded by Florida International University, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners. The Miami Herald retains editorial control of all content. If you have questions for the climate team, please email climate@
