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RELOJES, Relojes Automáticos, Relojes de Hombre, Relojes de Mujer, Relojes Edición Limitada

TAG HEUER collaborates on new motor racing inspired limited edition timepiece with fragment designs hiroshi fujiwara

The TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Heuer 02 chronograph is a collector’s piece limited to only 500 units which sports a daring red sapphire case back and is fitted with the outstanding manufacture Heuer 02 movement, which boasts an impressive power reserve of 80 hours.

TAG HEUER collaborates on new motor racing

inspired limited edition timepiece with fragment designs hiroshi fujiwara

La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland – 18 June 2020: The avant-garde Swiss watchmaker has revealed its second collaboration with the Godfather of Streetwear, Hiroshi Fujiwara, with a one-of-a-kind design equipped with a manufacture movement, the Calibre Heuer 02. Building on the resounding success of its first creation with the Japanese designer and his Fragment Design label in 2018, the latest collaboration has resulted in a bold yet minimalistic limited-edition novelty – a pure reflection of TAG Heuer’s motor-racing heritage and bold design principles, with high-end finishes, a ceramic bezel and a fiery red sapphire case back.

Introducing a globally influential designer, musician and watch lover

Hiroshi Fujiwara is the founder of Fragment Design, a multidisciplinary label created in 2003. He has since collaborated with some of the biggest and most renowned names in fashion, design and art. Fujiwara is a legendary figure who is celebrated in his homeland of Japan and around the world for his unique take on hip-hop streetwear. Beyond his legacy in contemporary fashion, Fujiwara is also known for his impact on mainstream culture, music and covetable design.

Fragment Design makes its mark on the TAG Heuer chronograph

The latest collaboration between the two brands has created a daring reinterpretation of TAG Heuer’s signature motor-racing-inspired C-case models from the 1960s and 1970s, a case shape also found in TAG Heuer’s present-day collections.

Hiroshi Fujiwara explained: “Redesigning this TAG Heuer chronograph timepiece gave me the opportunity to use an existing legacy to create a new one. I gave the design a modern and exceptional flair with the red case back, which reflects one of the brand’s logo colours and also gives it a completely new and evolved character”.

Franck Touzeau, TAG Heuer Vice President Creation & Product, added: “Hiroshi Fujiwara’s reinterpretation of TAG Heuer’s C-case chronograph is an ideal mix of celebrated legacy and avant-garde design. The TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Heuer 02 chronograph is everything that today’s watch aficionado desires in a timepiece: pure and innovative technology, eye-catching and stylish appearance and remarkable heritage”.

Minimalistic style that focuses on the timepiece’s most noteworthy essentials

Echoing his superbly proportioned and minimalistic style, Fujiwara strips the watch’s architecture down to its bare essentials, emphasising the iconic tachymeter scale on the bezel and clearing the dial of all extraneous embellishment. The black opaline dial has two black embossed subcounters at 3 and 9 o’clock. The black contrasts with white lettering and logos – including “FRAGMENT” between 4 and 5 o’clock – and a simple date window at 6 o’clock. The only counterpoints to the high-contrast composition are the red indexes and the red lacquered central hand, which give the dial an extra pop. The result is a bold and elegantly sparse 44 mm timepiece that is effortlessly easy to read at top speeds.

On the case back, the two-counter architecture of the in-house Heuer 02 movement is partially obscured and made even more eye-catching thanks to a circular red sapphire crystal window. The automatic column-wheel chronograph movement is a worthy centrepiece; exceptionally precise and boasting an 80-hour power reserve, it demonstrates TAG Heuer’s continued mastery of watchmaking design and engineering. The red sapphire case back features the unmistakable logo of Fragment Design, and each piece is engraved with a unique limited-edition number from 1 to 500.

The Fujiwara design also includes an exclusive new feature: a five-row steel bracelet with a butterfly folding clasp. It is finely polished and brushed to catch the light with every movement of the wrist.

The watch will be available to pre-order from www.tagheuer.com and in select TAG Heuer boutiques before going on sale on July 27^th, 2020.

In a numbered run of only 500 pieces, the TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Heuer 02 is a true original grounded in rich history. A testament to Hiroshi Fujiwara’s sense of design and TAG Heuer’s disruptive motor-sport legacy, it is a collector’s timepiece of the first order.

TAG Heuer x Fragment Design (44 mm)

Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic Chronograph

Reference CAZ201A.BA0641

FACTS AND FIGURES

MOVEMENT

Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic

DIAL

Black opaline dial

Two counters:

– 3 o’clock: black embossed minute chronograph counter

– 9 o’clock: black embossed hour chronograph counter

Red printed indexes

Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNovaÒ
Red lacquered central hand
White TAG HEUER printed logo
Date window at 6 o’clock
HEUER 02 AUTOMATIC/FRAGMENT printing

CASE

Diameter 44 mm

Polished, fine-brushed steel case
Ceramic black polished tachymeter

Fixed bezel

Flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment

Steel screw-down crown at 3 o’clock

Red sapphire screw-down caseback with special engraving

Water-resistant to 100 m (10 bar)

BRACELET

Polished, fine-brushed, five-row steel bracelet

Steel butterfly folding clasp with safety push buttons

Limited to 500 pieces

Comes in a TAG Heuer x Fragment Design special branded box

Available from July 27^th, 2020

About TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer, founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in the Jura Mountains of Switzerland, is a luxury watch brand that is part of LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE (“LVMH”), the world’s leading luxury group. Based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and with four production sites, TAG Heuer has 1470 employees and is active in 139 countries. TAG Heuer products are available online on the watchmaker’s website www.tagheuer.com for select countries and in 160 boutiques and 3,500 points of sale worldwide. The company is headed up by Stéphane Bianchi, CEO of the LVMH Watchmaking Division and CEO of TAG Heuer.

For 160 years, TAG Heuer has demonstrated pure avant-garde watchmaking spirit and a commitment to innovation with revolutionary technologies that have included the oscillating pinion for mechanical stopwatches in 1887, the Mikrograph in 1916, the first automatic-winding chronograph movement – Calibre 11 – in 1969, the first luxury smartwatch in 2015, and the ground-breaking Isograph technology in 2019, made possible through a unique collaboration with the TAG Heuer Institute. Today, the brand’s core collection consists of three iconic families designed by Jack Heuer – TAG Heuer Carrera, Monaco and Autavia – and is rounded out with the contemporary Link, Aquaracer, Formula 1 and Connected lines.

Capturing TAG Heuer’s motto, “Don’t Crack Under Pressure”, are prominent partnerships and brand ambassadors that express the brand’s passion for action and high performance. These include the Formula E World Championship, of which the brand is a founding partner, the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team, the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Formula 1 Team, the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, the World Endurance Championships, the Indianapolis 500, legends Steve McQueen and Ayrton Senna, actors Chris Hemsworth and Patrick Dempsey, ATP next-generation tennis players Alex de Minaur, Frances Tiafoe, Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger Aliassime, and surfer Kai Lenny, among others.

Instagram: @tagheuer, Twitter: @TAGHeuer, Facebook: www.facebook.com/TAGHeuer

19 June, 2020/by Nico Nico

Coches, Concept, Eléctrico

LAGONDA REVEALS THE FUTURE OF THE LUXURY SUV

Lagonda All-Terrain Concept previews a development of the Lagonda design language first seen in the ‘Vision Concept’ revealed at the 2018 Geneva motor show
Concept gives first glimpse of the first production model from the luxury brand exclusively driven by zero emission powertrain technologies
Production of Lagonda vehicles set to begin at new St Athan facility in Wales in 2022

LAGONDA REVEALS THE FUTURE OF THE LUXURY SUV

Geneva, Switzerland: Aston Martin Lagonda is proud to present the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, continuing the journey towards a new range of state of the art, luxury vehicles driven by zero emission powertrain technologies. Lagonda production is planned to start in 2022 at a new state of the art facility in St Athan, Wales – Aston Martin Lagonda’s ‘Home of Electrification’.

Built around near-future technologies such as its advanced Battery Electric drivetrain, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is an ultra-stylish, supremely luxurious, fully electric emission-free vehicle that can transport its occupants to remote and spectacular locations. It develops the designs and materials seen in last year’s widely acclaimed Lagonda Vision Concept, tailoring them for the new and challenging environments that an all-terrain vehicle is capable of reaching.

Lagonda aims to be the world’s first zero emission luxury brand. It will confound traditional thinking and take full advantage of the latest advances in both electrification and autonomous driving technologies, which amount to the biggest revolution in land-bound transportation since the invention of the car. Lagonda will show how true luxury and modern design, far from being diametrically opposed interests, can exist in total harmony and enhance each other’s most desirable characteristics.

Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda President and Group Chief Executive Officer said: ‘The Lagonda All-Terrain Concept adds a hugely exciting sense of adventure to the unique brand of luxury, emission-free vehicles that Lagonda is planning to produce. This is a car that would be at home whisking someone straight from a glamorous red carpet event to a remote scientific research lab. It shows the bold possibilities for Lagonda and demonstrates how the company will push to expand horizons in every area, whether it be technology, design or scope of travel.’

Lagonda All-Terrain Concept

The Lagonda All-Terrain Concept is a near future study that continues the evolution of a design language that could be seen in production Lagonda models as soon as 2022. Where the Lagonda Vision Concept shown at last year’s Geneva motor show was purely focused on road travel, this new vehicle broadens Lagonda’s horizons. It appeals to a pioneering spirit of adventure and such is its futuristic design that you could just as easily imagine it roaming the surface of Mars as a mountain in Scotland.

In the same way that the exterior design of the Vision Concept took some of its inspiration from Concorde, so the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept has taken some of its initial design language from the world of the super yacht. There is a relaxed elegance to the rear-leaning gesture of the belt line, but there is also an inherent robustness that is in-keeping with the terrains that the vehicle is designed to tackle. The surfacing is incredibly futuristic, with forms and shapes that look like they have been created by the huge, planetary forces of gravity fields.

Thanks to a large proportion of the vehicle’s stiffness coming from the floor where the batteries are stored, the designers have once again been able to fit rear-hinged back doors. These not only allow for a spectacular ‘red carpet’ moment as the interior and its occupants are revealed but, when combined with the sections of roof that open upwards, also enable wonderfully easy ingress and egress.

The sense of wonder continues at the rear of the car. Set into the very wide clamshell rear hatch, is a thin and elegant light strip that cleverly hides the source of its illumination. Light is beamed downwards and then reflected out, so that the actual LEDs are hidden from the viewer. This not only gives a very clean look to the light, but also lends an air of magic to its operation, turning the functional into the fantastic.

Another practical yet sleekly pleasing element of the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept’s design is the rear shelf, which slides out from the floor. Hidden, flush with the body when stowed, the shelf extends when required in order to offer a platform for occupants to perch on. Given the extraordinary views that the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept can transport its occupants to, it seems only right that it should offer somewhere for them to sit and survey the landscape.

The interior of the vehicle develops many of the bold design elements first seen in the Vision Concept, but while that possessed a rear-seat-biased limousine atmosphere, the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept has a more even-handed ambiance spread between all four seats. So, while there is still the option of rotating the two front seats to face the rear two during autonomous operation, there is a greater expectation that the vehicle will be controlled by the driver during the journeys that it will undertake.

Overall there is a darker, more nocturnal treatment to the colour and trim choices. When considering the materials and mood of the cabin, the intention was that it should feel like a seamless transition between the vehicle and the owner’s home. ‘We imagined that the owner would be a sort of pioneering yet environmentally conscious person’ said Aston Martin EVP and Chief Creative Officer, Marek Reichman. ‘They may well have a luxury villa in a remote place that acts as their sanctuary. As such, the Lagonda brand is unconstrained by the traditional values of current luxury products, it is not about wood and leather, we tried to design the interior to feel very calm and quiet with soft, natural materials like Cashmere. Lagonda reflects a future that is full of unique materials that are not set in the past.’

Feelings of time and space are also attributes associated with luxury and as such the interior of the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept does its utmost to enhance those aspects. The lines and focal colours inside the car draw upon techniques known since the masters of the Renaissance in their ability to draw the eye and utilise perspective. Also, key is the view out, which is expansive in that it draws the eye not only to the front and sides but also upwards. This allows the occupants to look both along streets or valleys and up to the buildings or peaks surrounding them.

Technology is an important but subtle part of the interior. Thanks to clever and considered integration, there isn’t the usual punctuation of vents, grilles and speakers. However, that’s not to say that everything is hidden. While the technology exists in this day and age to allow the key to be removed altogether, Lagonda believes that it remains an important point of contact between the driver and the vehicle. As such, the key is celebrated and indeed elevated in the interior of the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept. Thanks to the wonder of electromagnets, the key floats when it is placed in position, levitating between the front seats.

‘We wanted the technology in the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept to bring a sense of personality to the vehicle’ commented Reichman. ‘Just as with the materials and the exterior design, the technology should be warm and involving rather than cold and impersonal. This is the future and it should be something that people are inspired and delighted by rather than perplexed and frightened by.’

Aston Martin St Athan: Home of Electrification

Although currently at the concept stage, it already has a home. When Lagonda’s first model reaches production, it will be produced at Aston Martin Lagonda’s brand new facility in Wales. The St Athan site, which started life as a series of Ministry of Defence ‘Super Hangars’, is currently being completely transformed into a state-of-the-art luxury manufacturing plant. This will be Aston Martin Lagonda’s second production facility and ultimately it will become the company’s ‘Home of Electrification’.

Over 70 Welsh employees have now joined the already 100-strong St Athan team, having spent the last two-and-a-half years at Aston Martin Lagonda’s Gaydon Headquarters. This core group of experts will train new employees at the St Athan plant. They’re sure to be busy with the workforce steadily increasing during the first half of 2019, then expanding rapidly to more than 700 by the first quarter of 2020.

Palmer commented: ‘As the St Athan facility nears completion, there is a very real sense this is the start of a bold new era for Aston Martin Lagonda. A second production facility is a critical step in delivering our Second Century Plan. The St Athan facility will initially commence with the production of the Aston Martin DBX but will ultimately be a global centre of excellence for the production of luxury high performance EVs, including Lagonda: the world’s first luxury electric automotive brand.’

Lagonda: The Future

The Lagonda All-Terrain Concept provides numerous clues to the exciting Lagonda models of the future. It embodies the vision for Lagonda to be a standalone marque that will break through long-standing boundaries and transform the way people perceive luxury transport. As demonstrated in the concept, this will be done through the use of cutting edge design, creating technologically radical, visually spectacular, thoroughly modern and ultra-luxurious vehicles that will overturn conventional thinking. Lagonda’s ambitions also go beyond automotive, it is a luxury brand which, although currently operating in the automotive sphere, can go anywhere and do anything that is consistent with the values of the brand.

Just like the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, production Lagonda models will not only be supremely spacious, cosseting and exquisitely appointed, but also bold and forward thinking, bristling with creativity and innovation from the way they are designed to the engineering they contain. They will prove that the old conflicts – those between high performance and zero emissions, technological sophistication and the purest luxury – are conflicts no more. Lagonda believes the increase in new automotive technologies from efficient electrification to autonomous driving provides a unique opportunity for a new brand bearing one of the greatest names in motoring to rewrite a rulebook that has been allowed to stagnate for too long.

Above all, Lagonda will remain faithful to the forward thinking, ever adventurous spirit of Wilbur Gunn, the Anglo-American engineer and entrepreneur who founded Lagonda in a greenhouse at his home in Staines to the west of London in 1899. A man whose talents stretched from opera singing to riverboat building, he named his company after the Lagonda Creek river that ran through the town of Springfield in his native Ohio. His cars were always innovative: for example, the 16/18hp model that won the Moscow to St Petersburg trial in 1910 boasted not only trailing arm rear suspension but a form of monocoque construction, decades before its advantages were realised by the bulk of the world’s car manufacturers. He succeeded because he refused to accept that the current way was the only way. Lagonda went on to become not only one of the most coveted car brands in the world, but among the most versatile too. In its 1930s heyday Lagonda was capable of producing V12-powered limousines, and sports cars strong and quick enough to win Le Mans, which one duly did in 1935. Bought by Aston Martin in 1947, Lagonda continued to innovate, never more so than with the extraordinary Aston Martin Lagonda of the 1970s,1980s and 1990’s to this day one of the most audacious and strikingly styled cars ever designed.

Modern Lagonda products will be inspired by these pioneering designs and, like them, be steadfast in their focus on the future. ‘We see no limits for Lagonda,’ says Palmer, ‘it will be a brand for the restless, for those who are anything but happy with the status quo. It will produce cars that exploit technology, without being obsessed with it for its own sake. And It will enable Lagonda to redefine the concept of luxury within the automotive and other spheres.

‘The car has been the greatest liberating force humankind has invented, and at the time the journey was as important as the destination. All that has been lost over the last 100 years. Wherever you are in a Lagonda, whatever the journey and whichever seat you occupy, it will re-introduce you to the wonder of travel.’

3 June, 2020/by Carlos

Hoteles, Hoteles, Interior design, Interiorismo, Resorts, Resorts, Uncategorized @uy, VIAJAR, VIAJAR

YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE – Panorama Glass Lodge

Sleeping Under the Midnight Sun – Scandinavian glass cabin igloo in viking style with that little extra bit of luxury. Wonderful scenery and panorama views out of your super comfortable bed or private hot tub.

Cabin
2 Guests (1 bed)
1 Bathroom

If you want to take your Northern Lights watching to the next level, then the Panorama Glass Lodge in Iceland is it. A simple and clever design for a cabin which features an incredible view of the Icelandic landscape and night sky thanks to unique large glass windows that surround the bed.

YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE – Panorama Glass Lodge

Built to sleep two people, you can lounge while gazing at the stars above and the night sky around you. By encasing the sleeping area in glass, visitors are guaranteed an unobstructed view of nature night and day.

The home features a small fully equipped kitchen, a dining table, a full-sized bathroom and custom-made king-sized bed (which can comfortably sleep 2 guests). There are window blinds for the walls if more privacy is needed, while the glass roof remains exposed to the sky.

A hot tub located directly next to the lodge will keep you toasty while you stargaze and is a great option for adventurous honeymooners. The owners make sure to keep the hot tub heated to a blazing 38°C (102°F) so you can be sure it will keep you warm, even on the coldest nights.

Luxury Travel

In addition to the hot tub, there is also a 129-square-foot outdoor terrace on site with a small table and two chairs for al fresco meals.

WHEN TO VISIT

Luxury Travel

For the best chance to see the Northern Lights, Panorama Glass Lodge recommends visiting between late August and late April and checking the Aurora Forecast frequently.

Without a doubt, this little cabin is one of the more unique places to stay in Iceland that you won’t want to miss.

www.panoramaglasslodge.com

FACILITIES

Coffee machine
Essentials
Parking (free)
Heating
Hot Tub
Self-service kitchen
Wi-Fi (free)

more information: Luxury Travel

16 May, 2020/by Maria G

ARCHITECTURE, houses, Inmobiliaria

CORE Real Estate – Luxury Home – 212 West 18th St PENTHOUSE1, New York, NY 10011

Introducing Penthouse One at Walker Tower, widely considered to be the best penthouse downtown. Rarely does a home so momentous become available – with 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and 3 wood-burning fireplaces amidst 5,955 square feet of pristine interiors and additional 479 square feet of private terraces.

CORE Real Estate – Luxury Home – 212 West 18th St PENTHOUSE1, New York, NY 10011

Spanning the entirety of the top floor at Walker Tower, Penthouse One offers unrivaled luxury and 360-degree views of the Hudson River, World Trade Center and Statue of Liberty in downtown’s most significant building.

Emily BeareLic. Assoc. RE Broker

(212) 726-0786ebeare@corenyc.com

Shaun OsherLic. RE Broker

(212) 726-0778sosher@corenyc.com

5 May, 2020/by Maria G

Coches

World premiere: INVICTO VR6 Plus ERV armoured vehicle based on Mercedes-Benz G-Class in three accessory lines

With the INVICTO the Bottrop located car manufacturer and general contractor Brabus Automotive presents in March 2020 as a world premiere an armoured version of the new Mercedes-Benz G-Class und thus sets benchmarks at the same time. The so-called INVICTO Shelter Cell meets OEM factory armouring standards. Among others, hot formed armouring steel plates and as an absolute innovation 3D-printed protection parts are being used for it. The ballistic protection level is VR6, however extended by a side blast protection at the level of a luxury state limousine. And finally the INVICTO VR6 Plus ERV is being certified as a complete vehicle. “ERV” by the way stands for “Explosion Resistant Vehicle” and attests the blast protection. Referring to individual purposes or personal needs the customer can select between three different and exciting lines PURE, LUXURY und MISSION:

World premiere: INVICTO VR6 Plus ERV armoured vehicle based on Mercedes-Benz G-Class in three accessory lines

Fully certified armoured vehicle INVICTO with innovative Shelter Cell technology and side blast protection
PURE, LUXURY, MISSION – three exciting accessory lines for various purposes
Decades of experience guarantee top quality according to OEM standards

INVICTO LUXURY

The PURE is the understatement INVICTO, just pure protection. With the INVICTO Shelter Cell and all its guarding components, it offers maximum protection at VR6 Plus ERV level. At the same time, however, the exterior and interior remains as close to series as possible. Therefore, the INVICTO PURE is “undercover” in double sense.

Safety at the highest level of comfort and individualisation – that’s INVICTO LUXURY. Tailor-made and handcrafted interior in finest leather or Alcantara as well as exterior components and performance upgrades from the BRABUS accessory program. The INVICTO LUXURY – almost invisibly – combines maximum security at level VR6 plus ERV and with a stylish, luxurious interior.

The INVICTO MISSION is made for missions and more. Special target groups have special requirements to an armoured vehicle. With the MISSION Brabus Automotive complies with this in every way and meets the exceptional demands for challenging purposes. With its sophisticated interior and the exterior features, like protection vest compatible integral seats with variable foam geometry, “MOLLE”-system door panels and seat backs, a roof rail system, a digital rear display mirror, the Acetech system with two touch control panels, an intercom system and 20“ rough profile off road tires the INVICTO MISSION is especially made for special forces.

Of course, the INVICTO MISSION doesn’t only provide reliable protection at VR6 plus ERV level, it also fulfils the highest demands regarding suitability for everyday use, comfort, driving dynamics, active and passive safety as well as manufacturing quality. Therefore the INVICTO MISSION is the perfect trace protection and escort vehicle with military compatible interior and special exterior features and offers furthermore lifestyle, too.

For an individual configuration of their INVICTO customers can select for the three different lines various options from the accessory program, for example a lightning and signal systems, auxiliary roof lights, a fire extinguishing system, an IR package including a night vision device, a fresh air system with ABC filter or an escape hatch, just to mention a few.

The highest technical standards were also paramount for Brabus Automotive when it came to developing the new armoured vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Right from the very start, the overall ballistic concept was designed for a maximum protective effect corresponding to the level of OEM factory armour plating. Unlike with other retroactively armour plated vehicles, the components of the protection system were not individually welded into the vehicle’s bodywork structure; rather, the engineers at Brabus Automotive developed a self-contained, self-supporting, bolted structural cell, the so-called INVICTO Shelter Cell.

It is inserted into the body shell in a disassembled state and then constructed. One of the structural features of the shelter cell is the zero-joints design which means that there is absolutely no entry narrowing – similar to a vehicle armour plated in an OEM factory. The armour components are mounted to the shelter cell without any gaps. Unavoidable weld seams, on the doors for example, are achieved with material overlapping and so-called labyrinths. The design of the upper windscreen frame is also innovative. Christian Draser: “For the first time anywhere in the world, we’re using protective elements here, which are produced in an additive manufacturing process in a 3D printer. We’re definitely the first to do it.”

The shelter cell is validated using the latest processes and methods, which are also being used at the OEM. The development team at Brabus Automotive combined virtual simulation procedures with real tests on test samples. It was only once the individual elements of the shelter cell proved their protective effect that the entire cell was tested in the vehicle. Every single material pairing and screw connection was tested by being shot at from several angles and at projectile speeds which are well beyond the standard speed of the calibre being protected against. Furthermore, individual assemblies were also subjected to several explosions in preliminary tests in a so-called blast frame. Brabus Automotive is taking its own time-consuming path here, too, as the effect of special protective measures is not usually specifically tested for retrofitted vehicles. “By contrast, we have the entire vehicle certified by an accredited German ballistics authority, both with regard to being fired upon and being subjected to explosions as per resistance class VR6 Plus ERV,” says Christian Draser. The side blast protection (ERV) is quiet at the level of a luxury state limousine.

The added weight of the overall vehicle due to the armour plating is comparatively low at around 1,000 kilograms, but the load-bearing capacity of the chassis must be modified to meet the high requirements of Brabus Automotive when it comes to driving dynamics and life span. The necessary adjustments cover the entire front and rear axle construction of the vehicle. The entire wheel suspension, for example, has been replaced by own new development, while frame reinforcements around the longitudinal beams and the spring dome increase the strength of the original vehicle structure. The obligatory verification of the new construction included simulations using the finite element method (FEM), component analyses, stationary endurance runs and road tests. Thanks to this process established by Brabus Automotive, the extreme lifespan requirement can be ensured in accordance with OEM requirements, even with materials under the greatest of loads.

To ensure a high degree of driving dynamics, Brabus Automotive equips the chassis with reinforced springs, stabilisers and shock absorbers. The shock absorbers of the active chassis now have a pipe diameter of 60 instead of the previous 50 mm. A modified braking system with 402-mm brake discs and six-piston brake callipers at the front and 380-mm brake discs and four-piston callipers at the back ensure adequate deceleration, even with the maximum additional load. Wheels with increased load-bearing capacity and a special run-flat system developed by Brabus Automotive round off the chassis adjustments of the vehicle.

Brabus Automotive has a wealth of experience. For years they assist car manufacturers across the world with development and production, from limited edition and small-series vehicle derivatives all the way through to factory solutions. As a result, Brabus Automotive, part of the Brabus Group, has developed a reputation within the automotive industry as a premium specialist providing products and customisations to the highest level of OEM quality. “We usually implement projects as a general contractor for car manufacturers according to the turnkey principle. Brabus Automotive takes on overall responsibility for the entire process of product development, vehicle development and production,” explains Christian Draser, CEO of Brabus Automotive. In addition, Brabus Automotive also develops, produces and distributes vehicles on its own.

When implementing projects, the experts at the Bottrop-based company are able to rely on an extensive system-level understanding of vehicles acquired over decades along the entire product development process – in the fields of design, development, integration, testing, adjustment and homologation, for example. There is also an extensive expertise in manufacturing processes guaranteeing small-series production to a premium level. Christian Draser: “With the extensive range of services on offer, Brabus Automotive primarily supports large-scale car manufacturers whose organisational structure means that the small-series development and production of niche models is not economically viable.”

30 March, 2020/by Carlos

Apps, Coches, TECNOLOGÍA

ROLLS-ROYCE WHISPERS: A DIGITAL WORLD OF CURATED LUXURY

Rolls-Royce patrons are a unique subset of society – entrepreneurs, visionaries, heads of state, royalty, founders and the brightest stars of the entertainment industry. These clients are global denizens, connoisseurs, patrons of the arts, philanthropists, collectors of fine and exquisite items; individuals untethered by common constraints such as time and money.

Rolls-Royce clients join most exclusive Members’ Club in the world
Whispers is a digital extension to the Rolls-Royce marque
Whispers acts as a gateway to the world’s most rarefied products, services and ideas
Rolls-Royce clients across the globe securely commune with each other via Whispers
Ticket to entry is ownership of a new Rolls-Royce

ROLLS-ROYCE WHISPERS: A DIGITAL WORLD OF CURATED LUXURY

“It is with pleasure that today we introduce to the world an Application named Whispers; an innovative, digital House of Rolls-Royce, conceived and deployed over two years ago. Whispers is completely unique. It is a digital gateway to a fascinating world beyond, where the exceptional and the extraordinary come together and are tailored to meet the demands and tastes of our eclectic and highly valued community of clients. Whispers offers transformative experiences, rare and desirable products, whimsical treasures and exclusive Rolls-Royce previews that are curated by Rolls-Royce and delivered directly to the fingertips of our global community.”

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.

Rolls-Royce patrons are a unique subset of society – entrepreneurs, visionaries, heads of state, royalty, founders and the brightest stars of the entertainment industry. These clients are global denizens, connoisseurs, patrons of the arts, philanthropists, collectors of fine and exquisite items; individuals untethered by common constraints such as time and money.

These individuals have complete confidence in Rolls-Royce’s ability to delight and inspire them. However, due to their highly mobile international lifestyles, they have been seeking a means to have more regular personal involvement with the marque – more experiences, more access, and more immersion in the luxury world open to Rolls-Royce as the world’s leading luxury brand.

Of course, these individuals have existing access to concierge services, personal shoppers and consultants to support various aspects of their lives, but they wanted something different from Rolls-Royce – something above and beyond.

This rarefied group of individuals wanted Rolls-Royce to facilitate a coming together of the extraordinary people who make up the marque’s worldwide client fraternity. Like-minded individuals, they sought to unlock the inimitable treasures that abound within the global Rolls-Royce community and wanted to share their interests, their tastes, their products and collections and their thinking amongst each other.

This is Whispers. A digital House of Rolls-Royce, Whispers acts as an entrepôt to a world that Rolls-Royce intimately and uniquely understands – a digital gateway to a curated world of luxury.

Over two years ago, under a cloak of secrecy, Whispers was launched to a select group of globally distributed clients. A test-phase followed and after garnering a positive response, Rolls-Royce continued to evolve and adapt Whispers in close collaboration with its users. Today, Whispers is fully deployed in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, with large numbers of Rolls-Royce clients already enjoying the benefits of belonging to this exclusive group of exceptional achievers.

Membership is limited to owners of a new Rolls-Royce motor car. Whispers is indeed, the most exclusive members’ club in the world.

ROLLS-ROYCE WHISPERS: A DIGITAL WORLD OF CURATED LUXURY

A Global Community of Like-minded Individuals
Through Whispers, Rolls-Royce offers, to the delight of its clients, access to an amazing and sometimes whimsical collection of luxury offerings, transformative experiences, exclusive Rolls-Royce previews, inspiring articles and thought pieces, undiscovered destinations and perhaps most importantly, the ability to securely contact and privately commune with some of the world’s greatest minds.

Whispers offers patrons the opportunity to liaise securely with fellow Rolls-Royce patrons, the Chief Executive and members of the Board of Rolls-Royce, to share ideas and networks, business opportunities and social contacts that fortify and inspire those who change the world.

An Inspiring and Sometimes Whimsical Collection of Luxury Offerings
An ever-changing collection of beguiling products has been curated to surprise, delight and intrigue. Members can create their very own bespoke experiences or products. They are invited to work with experts to design and build their own personal racetrack, or commission a personalised Monopoly set incorporating one’s own properties and assets. Need entertaining? – book a private performance by the New York Philharmonic. Commission a beautiful portrait of your favourite pet or design your very own minaudiere.

From truffles to caviar or crafting your own Cognac, patrons can peruse and purchase a diverse and eclectic selection of luxurious products and curiosities – all on the Whispers platform, in the comfort of their own home.

ROLLS-ROYCE WHISPERS: A DIGITAL WORLD OF CURATED LUXURY

Transformative experiences
Whispers provides Rolls-Royce clients access to transformative, inspiring and entertaining experiences. From backstage-access at the Grammys, front-row seats at Fashion Week, walking the red carpet at the Academy Awards, VIP previews of Art Basel, to meeting artists at Coachella, players at Wimbledon or athletes at the Olympics, Whispers unlocks a world of exclusive access.

Worldwide luxury travel experiences are offered. An expedition to Antarctica or an African Safari can be facilitated at the touch of a button. And, of course, Whispers members are invited to join Rolls-Royce at exclusive, hosted experiences, for example, an Art Weekend visiting the private collection of one of the world’s most prestigious collectors, or a weekend at the sumptuous Villa D’Este Concours D’Elegance. Members may receive an invitation to an intimate dinner on the production line at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England, or even a private, curated tour of luxury goods manufacturers in the capitals of global luxury. Additionally, members of the Whispers community receive exclusive world-previews of new Rolls-Royce products and offerings before they become public knowledge.

Hidden Gems
As global denizens and owners of a Rolls-Royce, the marque’s patrons are accustomed to effortless luxury travel. Now, drawing on Rolls-Royce’s global presence and unique immersion in the world of luxury travel, clients receive recommendations, via Whispers, of new or little-known but highly recommended hotels, restaurants, bars and clubs around the world – many of which are endorsed by fellow-members who have come across them on their own world travels. Assistance is available to plan itineraries and ensure the very best seat or suite is secured.

Inspiring Greatness through Evocative Thought Pieces
Whispers collates inspirational ideas and creative thinking gleaned by Rolls-Royce’s own Luxury Intelligence Unit from around the globe. Inspiring thought pieces are tailored according to the patron’s personal choices and interests. Philanthropic endeavour, sporting achievements, artistic excellence and cultural idiosyncrasies feature in editorial content designed to enlighten and inspire the reader.

Whispers is an exclusive, digital home for Rolls-Royce clients around the world. Constantly adapting and refreshing to always ensure that its content remains current, relevant and in-line with the client’s interests, Whispers draws together many of the world’s most affluent and interesting people. Private, curated, inspiring and lovely, Whispers is truly the most exclusive Members Club in the world.

13 March, 2020/by Carlos

ARCHITECTURE, Coches, Decor, Especiales, Interior design, Superdeportivos

OUR PRIVATE LUXURY SUPERCAR SHOWROOM

Your private luxury supercar showroom: the SUPERCAR CAPSULE project is a new concept aimed towards car lovers and enthusiasts who go the extra mile for understanding and appreciating an automobile’s qualities.

OUR PRIVATE LUXURY SUPERCAR SHOWROOM

A NEW CONCEPT FOR SUPERCAR ENTHUSIASTS, DESIGNED BY SUPERCAR ENTHUSIASTS

Unlike other types of residential architecture and design, the SUPERCAR CAPSULE is dedicated to showcasing your car in a space designed just for it: that is to say, your private luxury car showroom. A palette of unique ports that keep the automobile in a closed space and emerge as if from a dedicated place. After all, your car should get just as much attention as your home and its design, and even contribute to its aesthetic experience.

SUPERCAR CAPSULE

ITALIAN DESIGN & GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

SUPERCAR CAPSULE is powered by the Italian consultancy firm ASZarchitetti Group, which comprises ASZarchitetti and SUPERFUTUREDESIGN*. Together they number more than 400 projects in the luxury retail, commercial and residential sectors, across Europe, Middle East and Asia. Throughout its 20 years career, ASZ Group has achieved excellence in proposing innovative design solutions for the most demanding clients and has reached a broad global recognition reflected in awards and press publications. The turn key formula in our service is the balance between a strong creative approach by SUPERFUTUREDESIGN* and the remarkable management skill of ASZarchitetti, delivering projects on time, on budget, always beautiful!

CLICK HERE FOR SUPERFUTUREDESIGN* AWARD-WINNING PRESS CLIPPING PDF FILE

4 March, 2020/by Carlos

Coches, Especiales

FELINO a great luxury supercar

FELINO is a supercar manufacturer based in the metropolitan area of Montreal (Canada). Designed by Canadian racing driver Antoine Bessette, the FELINO cB7R stands out for its raw performance and unique lines. Aimed at an experienced clientele of sports driving enthusiasts, FELINO competes with leading international manufacturers in the high-end supercar segment.

FELINO a super luxury supercar

• The cB7R: brutally magnificent.
• Maximum speed: 345 km / h.
• Acceleration: 0 to 100 km / h in 2.9 seconds.
• The production of the cB7R is limited to 10 cars.
• Initial price: $ 360,000.
• The cB7 is designed and produced in Greater Montreal.
• Phenomenal power to weight ratio of 1.6 kg / hp.
• Innovative C.K.M chassis, which combines carbon fiber, Kevlar and metal.
• Dry weight: 1135 kg.
• The R means “road”.

FELINO a great luxury supercar

Chronology

The FELINO project: a driver behind the wheel After being nominated Canadian racing champion in 2005 by ASN Canada FIA and passionate about cutting-edge automotive technologies, Antoine Bessette began, in 2010, after an international racing career, the design of a supercar world class capable of offering enthusiasts and thrill seekers a “Formula” type car driving experience. A successful bet. In 2012 and 2014, after three years of research and development, FELINO launches the first two generations (track version) of the FELINO cB7. To recreate the “emotions of the Grand Prix”, cars were tested on renowned racetracks such as the Gilles Villeneuve circuit in Montreal and the prestigious Area 27, in the heart of Okanagan (British Columbia). These prototypes led to the final version of the cB7 (track) with the first car sold and delivered in 2017.

FELINO a super luxury supercar In 2019, FELINO expands the cB7 family with the development of a road version: the 700 horsepower cB7R. FELINO already has a long and enviable list of prestigious partners, media successes and
Participation in specialized events and international exhibitions. The company has been the highlight of several car shows and was mentioned in prestigious magazines such as GQ, Robb Report and Dupont Registry. In addition, the cB7 joined the videogame range Asphalt 8: Airborne List from Gameloft International (2013).

FELINO cB7R – A feline delivered without a leash Your feline. Strapless The FELINO cB7R was designed by a racing driver to give the owner an unprecedented driving experience and emotions. This is what distinguishes it from other supercars. FELINO engineers have adopted a technological approach essentially focused on mastering a gross performance that they wanted to place, without filters, in the hands of the driver. The cB7R is a track car adapted to the road. A feline delivered without a
Belt.

FELINO a great luxury supercar

Uncivilized performance The FELINO cB7 developed “around” the pilot. It is built on our exclusive chassis that allows extensive customization in terms of engine options, gearboxes, complementary technologies and bodywork, without altering the pure performance that characterizes it. In addition, for an even more exciting driving experience, FELINO offers an optional molded seat in the driver’s body. The man becomes one with the machine.

FELINO a great luxury supercar

Brutalmente hermosa

Designed with respect to the “classic” designs that characterize the vast majority of today’s supercars, the FELINO cB7 models have a unique silhouette that combines ferocity and elegance. Imagined by a racing champion, the cB7R was designed to stand out, but first to stay on the road. Thanks to its technological genius, FELINO has successfully reproduced the aggressive performance of a Formula car. FELINO cB7 models attract attention.

FELINO Team – Skills and passion
Antoine Bessette infused the FELINO cB7 range with the genes of a champion. His unquestionable pilot skills, his passion for performance and his unique knowledge of automotive engineering have brought him together with a team of international designers and creative engineers who have worked for almost 10 years in development.
This supercar like no other.

Richard Spenard
Proud FELINO ambassador from the beginning, Richard Spenard was included in the Canadian Motor Show of Fame in 2001. As one of Canada’s most recognized instructors and an accomplished competitor, his experience and knowledge are shown on our cB7 line.

“The performances are quite incredible. It is the purest and most sophisticated car you can find in the market. ”

Richard Spenard, world renowned racing driver and instructor FELINO

WE ARE FELINO
WE BRING A NEW DIMENSION TO THE SUPERCAR WORLD FELINO’s main mission is to share its passion for high performance driving and offer its customers the full range of emotions that derive from it. But there is more.

This is the FELINO experience: a privileged relationship between the manufacturer and its customer based on the constant exchange of knowledge and continuous improvement of customer driving skills. It is an invitation to live the great adventure of FELINO.

The FELINO cB7 is made to measure, one car at a time, according to the tastes and requests of the customer. A true work of art. At any time during the manufacturing process, FELINO offers its collaboration, knowledge, training, technical support and enthusiasm to the new owner.

5 February, 2020/by Carlos

ARCHITECTURE, Barcos, Boats, Hoteles, VIAJAR, Viajes | Cruceros, Yates

THE RITZ-CARLTON YACHT COLLECTION LUXURY CRUISES

A voyage with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection offers an unprecedented opportunity to be untethered. Here, freedom and flexibility allow immersion in life’s exceptional experiences; exploration of earth’s exquisite and unexpected hideaways; and stirring of passions and curiosities that create new and deepened connections.

All of this delivered in an intimate setting with a heightened level of care and attention. Enlivened and enlightened, marvel at the beauty of the world through fresh eyes. Live untethered, live fully