Sometimes, the excessive aspirations of politicians, officials, architects, and investors result in a negative outcome. In numerous countries, constructions that were intended to enhance reputation and status have instead become a superfluous burden. Here, we present 12 buildings that were initially envisioned as representations of the dominance of affluence and modernity but are now subjects … Continue reading World Architecture: 12 most expensive (and pointless) buildings in the world
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AALTO Marbella Interior Designers with Harmony and Spice
AALTO make spaces functional, safe, and visually appealing. But not just that – they’ve got the talent to bring into space a sense of balance and harmony while spicing it up with bold, groovy and decisive additions. Their ultimate quest is to create beautiful spaces that will please and inspire their occupants while making the … Continue reading AALTO Marbella Interior Designers with Harmony and Spice
A Million-dollar View – Why do We Long for One?
Homes with a million-dollar view – why do we long for one? Everyone likes a good view. Many of us would pay significantly more for a house with a wonderful awe-inspiring panorama. Whether exposing glittering sea waters, open space wild mountains or visually exploring bustling city life, homes with views provoke us to look … Continue reading A Million-dollar View – Why do We Long for One?
The First Occupancy Licence Granted
The First Occupancy Licence for blocks 1 to 6 ready! Time for us to hand over the home keys and for you to get to know your neighbours and start building your community. If you wondered what the first occupancy licence was and what needeed to be done to obtain it, we’ve prepared a short … Continue reading The First Occupancy Licence Granted
Remote working experiment – work sweet home
This period is described as the biggest remote working experiment in history. Many companies were quickly forced to switch to the working-from-home structure and to a remarkable extent, many have continued to carry out much of their business operations. Being connected from anywhere, having remote access to data, tools, and collaboration platforms quickly showed us that … Continue reading Remote working experiment – work sweet home
Bee’ah and the most eco building in the world
There are so many factors that come into play when it comes down to talking about sustainability. It’s sensitive, we know. We need time, resources, energy and, most importantly, the right knowledge. They say that sustainability is the future. And that we are indeed interested in sustainability if it’s communicated effectively. What better way of explaining its importance … Continue reading Bee’ah and the most eco building in the world
Construction Progress February 2020
Block 4 Block 5 Block 5 – click to see prices and availabilities Block 6 Block 6 – click to see prices and availabilities Block 7 Block 7 – click to see prices … Continue reading Construction Progress February 2020
Fog suspended in the valleys and mountains of Benahavís
You must have seen the fog suspended in the valleys and mountains of Benahavís. If you haven’t, now you have the opportunity to see it here, as we enjoyed truly amazing views last week. Thick fog poured over the mountains of Benahavís, reminiscent of a snow avalanche. This mountain landscape can make you feel … Continue reading Fog suspended in the valleys and mountains of Benahavís
Wabi-sabi – imperfect interior design
Wabi-sabi in the interiors – the beauty of imperfections and the charm of the time that is passing by Interior design and decoration of space has been in the recent years concentrating on perfection and symmetry. This has also been seen in the architectural style of Marbella – white cubic homes looking a little too … Continue reading Wabi-sabi – imperfect interior design
Construction progress – October
Construction Progress – October * BLOCK 1: Final cleaning and finishing works * BLOCK 2: Assembly of entrance pergola and waterproofing of access area. * BLOCK 4: Finished, end of work. Executing the pavements between the block and the urbanization. * BLOCK 5: Finished, end of work activities. * BLOCK 6: … Continue reading Construction progress – October
Feng shui at home – two sides of the floor
The type, colour and quality of the floor is a very important element in our homes. It has a significant impact on the final appearance of the entire interior and its character. Not only that. According to feng shui, an ancient Chinese philosophy, it can also affect all spheres of our lives: love, health, harmony … Continue reading Feng shui at home – two sides of the floor
Building a Home Alone or with a Developer?
The purchase of an apartment from a developer during construction or existing in plans is a profitable transaction for people who are not limited to having to buy an apartment in a short time. Such people plan their dream home in advance but instead of being fully involved in the construction process, they focus on … Continue reading Building a Home Alone or with a Developer?
Construction Progress September
BLOCKS 4 and 5 The construction of blocks 4 and 5 are being finalised. Both are currently being prepared for final quality checks by architects. BLOCK 4 BLOCK 1 We are planning to finish the construction of blocks 1 and 2 in approximately 3 weeks. Currently, we are putting wooden floors. … Continue reading Construction Progress September
Tadao Ando – the Best Home in the World
Tadao Ando – architecture of light and cement When a Belgian entrepreneur Pierre Pringiers decided to build his house, he didn’t expect that one day it will be known as the best home in the world. When he asked his wife, the painter Saskia Pintelon, who her favourite architect was, without hesitation she replied: ¨Tadao … Continue reading Tadao Ando – the Best Home in the World
Construction progress – July
Construction progress – July Marbella Club Hills sits proudly on the highpoint of Benahavís hills, in the heart of the Marbella Club Golf Resort, with an exceptional view on the Mediterranean coastline. Each block has 5 apartments spread out over three levels (ground floor – duplex apartment, first floor, penthouse with solarium. Each apartment has … Continue reading Construction progress – July
High ceilings – 6 ideas to get the wow effect
An apartment with high ceilings is a real treasure. Space begins to breathe, more natural light comes in. The positives can be multiplied indefinitely. Modern architecture perfectly knows the advantages of high ceilings. In the past, the rich decoration was obligatory, coffers, stuccoes or even frescoes covered the ceilings. Today we have full freedom! Especially if we … Continue reading High ceilings – 6 ideas to get the wow effect
Andalusia – Land of the Thousand and One Nights – Ronda
White cities – Ronda Ernest Hemingway wrote that there is only one place in Spain, where one should spend a honeymoon. Ronda. The whole city, as far as the eye can see, is nothing more than a romantic live theatre. Hemingway’s relationship to Spain was more than that of the casual tourist or even of … Continue reading Andalusia – Land of the Thousand and One Nights – Ronda
The Concept of Biophilic Design – Homes in Nature
A house is a place of regeneration and rest – the concept of biophilic design The meaning of the word ‘biophilia’ is as diversified as all the areas that benefited from it. The term was first used by the German social psychologist Erich Fromm. However, this concept is most associated with the biologist Edward Wilson … Continue reading The Concept of Biophilic Design – Homes in Nature
Construction progress – June
Construction progress for the month of June The construction is perched majestically on the top of a mountain, in one of the most idyllic locations of the Benahavís hills, just beyond the charming Monte Mayor. Each block has 5 apartments spread out over three levels. Each apartment has terrace space from which you can take … Continue reading Construction progress – June
Casa del Acantilado – Andalusian house blended in nature
Casa del Acantilado – Andalusian house blended in nature Cave homes in Andalusia are not very rare, although some villas definitely stand out. Casa del Acantilado is one of them. What attracts its attention is the undulating roof made of tiles that resemble a dragon’s skin. It turns out that this fairy-tale creature had become an … Continue reading Casa del Acantilado – Andalusian house blended in nature
7 Reasons Why you Should Visit Cádiz
Earlier this year, the New York Times included Cádiz in the list of 52 places in the world to be visited in 2019. It is a charming city surrounded by wonderful beaches and it’s lying in the most southern part of Andalusia. It is often called the Spanish Havana or the joyful city. Among the … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why you Should Visit Cádiz
Progress of our Construction
The latest progress on our construction: Construction progress – Block 1 Construction progress – Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 Block 6 Block 7 Block 8
The beauty of Córdoba’s Mezquita
The beauty of Córdoba’s Mezquita great mosque 850 columns made of granite, jasper and marble, 19 naves and the uniqueness of semi-darkness. All this makes an electrifying impression! Without any exaggeration, the Mezquita can be considered the most beautiful mosque ever made by the Arabs on the Iberian Peninsula. The Great Mosque of Cordoba … Continue reading The beauty of Córdoba’s Mezquita
Show flat presentation
Last Friday, April 26, we held an event inaugurating the opening of our first show flat. We had the pleasure of welcoming our partners and collaborators, all of whom have been contributing to making this project reality every single day. It has now been a year and a half since we joined forces with the … Continue reading Show flat presentation
Benefits of Green Walls or Vertical Gardens
What are vertical gardens and what are its benefits? Apparently, the first green constructions, which were not fully created by nature but with the help of man were the hanging gardens of Babylon, created about 2,500 years ago. They were considered a miracle of the ancient world. Over the centuries, people had different ideas for … Continue reading Benefits of Green Walls or Vertical Gardens
5 Reasons Why You Should Live in a Gated Community
Over the years, the trend of living in gated communities in the Marbella area has been developing very intensively. It appears that gated communities are the favoured options amongst the residents and investors. Gated communities offer safety, lifestyle, amenities, status, privacy, restricted access, recreational clubhouses and community awareness. And in our case, a free membership … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Live in a Gated Community
Gunni & Trentino – kitchen design for Marbella Club Hills
What connects the best designers? We are told – creativity and the desire to create a well-thought-out product that will improve the comfort of life. Their priority before designing is to know the needs, visions, dreams and nature of the recipients. Our main objective in the design of our kitchen was to achieve a space … Continue reading Gunni & Trentino – kitchen design for Marbella Club Hills
North, south, east, or west – what is the best orientation for your windows?
Exposition of windows has been one of the basic elements that we paid attention to when building the project. It is reflected in the attractiveness of each house. In search of a sunny home The location of windows in relation to the north, south, east or west orientation affects our wellbeing and comfort. What’s … Continue reading North, south, east, or west – what is the best orientation for your windows?
Living at the heights – the advantages of living in a penthouse
It is not necessary to convince anyone that living in a luxury apartment like penthouse can have virtually only advantages. If one was to look for any defects, it would be a tiresome and exhausting undertaking. What is particularly appreciated by the few who can enjoy their own penthouse every day? Without a shadow of … Continue reading Living at the heights – the advantages of living in a penthouse
How to decorate a Marbella Club HIlls’ terrace, for it to be functional and have space to relax
The dream of resting in the sun in front of the house is one of the reasons why many of us decide to move to the south of Spain. How to arrange it, so it serves us well and makes a beautiful showcase of the house? Functionality above all Regardless of whether we … Continue reading How to decorate a Marbella Club HIlls’ terrace, for it to be functional and have space to relax
Andalusian style interior design
Andalusian style interior design – how to feel on holidays every day? They say that anyone who has visited Spain once will surely return here. And not once. Castanets, flamenco, sangria, corrida de toros, siesta – examples of the distinguishing features of this wonderful country can be multiplied indefinitely, but indispensable elements of this counting are … Continue reading Andalusian style interior design
9 ways for a modern interior design at Marbella Club Hills
Lots of light and bright colours, simplicity, natural materials, space and harmony, and so-called ¨furniture with a soul¨ – this is the quintessence of our style of interior design. How to best arrange the interior design of a house that will make you feel like a home quickly? Arrangements of modern interior designs in Andalusia … Continue reading 9 ways for a modern interior design at Marbella Club Hills
Pueblos Blancos – Biggest attractions of Andalusia
One of the biggest attractions of Andalusia is “Ruta de los pueblos blancos”, or the White Cities Route. It runs between a dozen or so historic towns that combine architectural similarities: white facades of houses, churches and defensive walls. Snow-white “Pueblos Blancos” not only glisten beautifully in the sunshine, but also captivate with its amazingly … Continue reading Pueblos Blancos – Biggest attractions of Andalusia
Marbella Club Hills 5* living – Essential Magazine Marbella
Marbella Club Hills Five-star residential living Marbella Club Hills, in the Marbella Club Golf Resort, is a luxurious community of villas and villa apartments that boasts country club living combined with the five-star amenities of one of Marbella’s most prestigious brands. Words: Michel Cruz Images courtesy of Marbella Club Hills It’s not every property development … Continue reading Marbella Club Hills 5* living – Essential Magazine Marbella
Pueblos blancos – white villages of Andalusia
Many “Pueblos Blancos” towns do have to be seen! It’s either their spectacular location or extremely captivating buildings that distinguish them. Pueblos Blancos of Andalusia Some of the biggest attractions of Andalusia are White Cities, “Pueblos Blancos”. It is a group of several towns and cities, distinguished by white buildings and a picturesque location on … Continue reading Pueblos blancos – white villages of Andalusia
