Ready to order Aston Martin to race on the seas
If you’re into fast boats and fast cars, the new concept yacht by designer Luiz de Basto will offer you the best of both worlds: an Aston Martin-inspired speedboat in the tradition of the Vantage, Rapide, DBS and Virage. An all-over body in a sumptuous jade green, the Aston Martin Voyage 55 concept yacht bears the fine British automotive’s winged crest emblazoned on its front hull, as well as head-lamps and a bow clasp echoing the iconic car-maker’s signature design. The two-person seating arrangement and a “boot” for light luggage also make the concept boat reminiscent of an amphibious coupe. Luiz de Basto says the concept boat is ready to […]
Battle of the Towers: tallest vs priciest
The record for the world’s tallest tower is set to be broken yet again… The new skyscraper will measure one kilometre high and will be located in Saudi Arabia. The tower will outdo Gulf neighbour Dubai, which inaugurated its own record-breaking skyscraper the 828m Burj Khalifa less than two years ago. The Saudis awarded a more than $1 billion contract for a spire, to be named the Kingdom Tower. While it the Kingdom Tower will reign as the world’s tallest tower, in Yonsan, South Korea the world’s most expensive tower, the Yongsan Landmark Tower has just broken ground and is expected to be completed by 2016. It will cost the […]