The iSuite - A Modern All Suite Hotel & Spa In Rimini, Italy

Above: the Dolce Vista suites have Corian tubs, fireplaces, LCD screens mounted in both the ceiling and media centers with views of the sea.

Rimini’s first all-suite hotel has been brought to life with the artistic flair of Simone Micheli for the interiors & architect Giovanni Quadrelli, who designed the exteriors. The i-SUITE incorporates the latest in modern design, technology, luxury and lifestyle in Rimini.







The Dolce Vista Suites:
These come with double private balconies with frontal sea-view. Some of them have a "Lovers" soul created for couples who want to have an out of the ordinary love nest. The suite comes with a corian tub placed in the center of the suite.



Another is the "Business" Suite, an office corner equipped with a large desk for small meetings, surrounded by the sea.


Sizes vary from 39 to 43 square meters, bath included. Suites come with a king-size bed, a closet, and shoe-rack for long stays.

The Suite Life suites:
These suites come in large sizes for your comfort (between 32 and 37 square meters with bathroom included), and have couches placed in front of wide windows, so you can enjoy views of the sea.


The Suite Life has two different areas: a bedroom with a big bed and a 32" LCD screen fixed to the ceiling (above right), and a living area with a frontal LCD screen connected to an exclusive media center.

The Puro Junior Suite:
Pureness that gives you pleasant sensations. A private place to spend time with your family or to concentrate for your next business meeting.


Inside you will find a 37" frontal LCD screen that will allow you to watch Italian and international channels.


Thanks to their media center, the TV will become a PC, enabling you to watch your favourite DVD, or surf the internet. A small closet and a bathroom equipped with shower and/or tub will complete your pureness experience. Size may vary from 29 to 32 square meters.



Essential Rooms:
The Essential room is 18 square meters (bathroom included), designed for short stays. Design and technology are always part of the experience, as media center and 37" LCD screen.

The Penthouse Suite has 65 square meters made of pure design:



i-FEEL GOOD Spa

The exclusive wellness area of the i-SUITE Hotel. Big panoramic curved windows to look up to the sea line, a space full of energy and light. An exclusive sea-view sauna and natural materials, shaped by waters and wind. Soak in their pool to watch the stars and the never ending sky, even during winter time.




Ground floor


-i-FAME Restaurant: serving regional, vegetarian, and seasonal meals. 80 covered tables, 50 additional tables in the outdoor garden.
-Indoor bar: i-BAR
-Outdoor bar: STREET BAR (seasonal)
-Outdoor heated pool: i-GE AGE - 32°C water, even during winter time. Equipped with bubbling floor, Jacuzzi, geyser, and waterfalls.

1st to 5th floor
-54 suites and junior suites designed by Arch. Simone Micheli. Sizes vary from 28 to 43 m2.
-65 m2 Penthouse suite
-Same-floor suites have different layouts
-49 sea-view suites
-40 suites equipped with fireplace
-All suites have a pc with media center to manage your own media files as at home or at work.
-25 suites with 3 LCD-screens (37"-32"-19")
-40 suites equipped with LCD-screen in the bathroom
-35 suites with corian’s tub. 10 of them placed outside of the toilet.
-All suites are equipped with Sky satellite-TV and WI-FI internet
-Minibar
-Safe
-Choice of three different ambient fragrances

Sixth floor
-Spa
-Relax area equipped with fireplace
-50°C sea-view sauna
-90°C sea-view sauna
-Turkish bath
-thalasso therapy tub
-heated Infinity pool with Jacuzzi and waterfalls
-walkthrough emotional shower
-ice room
-three massage and treatments rooms
-tanning bed
-workout area
-two cardio machines

backside of the hotel:


all photos by Juergen Eheim, courtesy of iSuite.

iSuite
Viale Regina Elena, 28
47921 Rimini Italy
Tel. +39 0541 309671
Fax. +39 0541 392874
E-mail: suite@ambienthotels.it

Aquariva By Gucci, A Sexy Luxe Speedboat Starting At $750k

Aquariva by Gucci is the exclusive made-to-order speedboat created as a result of a collaboration between Gucci, Riva and Officina Italiana Design. The Aquariva by Gucci speedboat was customized by Gucci's Creative Director, Frida Giannini. The model was designed to take part in activities marking Gucci’s 90th anniversary in 2011 and was recently unveiled at the International Cannes Boat Show.

The made-to-order speedboats have prices starting from 590,000 euros ($750,000).



Norberto Ferretti, Chairman of the Ferretti Group which Riva is part of, commented, “The Aquariva bears outstanding witness to Riva’s natural evolution from past to present in the sphere of boat styling, through an elegance and delicacy of line that in a span of 33 feet holds the same attention to detail and love of tradition inspiring the Forever Now spirit of Gucci. I can’t wait to see this Aquariva by Gucci in the water, a project that perfectly represents the balance between tradition and modernity, destined to become a symbol of Italian style and craftsmanship.”

Mauro Micheli, Chief Designer of Officina Italiana Design, added, “We had to absorb Riva history to create Aquariva, but also forget it in a certain sense, in order to propose a contemporary product which would go beyond the legendary Aquarama, the best-known nautical icon in the world. In Aquariva, cutting-edge technologies have respected and maintained the charm, softness and clean lines of the shapes which are typical to Riva. If Aquarama has always been an icon, Aquariva is perhaps, becoming one, and Frida Giannini’s enthusiasm for this model confirms this.”


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Respecting the DNA of the original project created by Officina Italiana Design was paramount to Gucci’s design for Aquariva. Defining the Aquariva by Gucci is a fiberglass hull and detailing painted in Gucci’s own hue of glossy white, while Riva’s signature use of mahogany with classic varnish finish – twenty coats in all, ten by brushing, ten by spraying – is also the signature material for the cockpit and walking decks and awning cover hatch.



The waterproof fabric covering the seats and sundeck features the emblematic Guccissima print, while the bed upholstery is defined by the beauty of Gucci white cotton. The iconic touch is provided by Gucci’s green-red-green web detailing which edges the floating line, perfectly complementing the unique green crystal windshield.

Completing the Gucci customization is a series of exclusive Riva by Gucci accessories:


The innovative two-speed electronic gear reveals all the power of the two 380-horsepower Yanmar engines, ensuring an exceptional performance, with a maximum speed of 41 knots and a 150-mile range at cruising speed.



The Aquariva by Gucci vessel was unveiled at the International Cannes Boat Show on September 7th, 2010 followed by a special presentation on September 22nd 2010, the opening day of Milan Fashion Week. A show boat will then travel the world visiting some of the world’s most prestigious boat shows and international destinations throughout 2011. The Aquariva by Gucci will be exclusively available on a made-to-order basis through Riva’s dealer network.
press release information and images courtesy of Riva.

Classic Barcelona Chair Gets Revised As The Barceloneta By Serralunga.

This drool-worthy outdoor version of the classic Barcelona chair, called the Barceloneta, was designed by Raffaella Mangiarotti of Deep Design for the Italian company Serralunga and manufactured by the Biella Company of Italy.

The durable, but stylish, outdoor version of the modern classic chair is available in four colors; Black, Ivory, Brown (moka) and Red.

Barceloneta in Ivory:

Barceloneta in Red:

Barceloneta in Moka:

Barceloneta in Black:


The classic modern chair, of which I have always been a fan, but have yet ponied up the dough to purchase, was originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. The tufted leather lounger with it's criss-crossed chrome steel base remains a popular and respected design icon today.

With this new outdoor version, the chair is durable, lightweight and although still pricey, thousands less than the original chair after which it was fashioned.


Colors shown above are not actually available, but were prototypes.


The Barceloneta is a respectable interpretation of the classic, made with printed polyurethane that has UV protection and sits on an aluminum base. It is conveniently stackable and comes in 4 different colors.



dimensions: 31 x 31 x 29 inches

expected to be available mid-July the Chairs cost £633.00 inc. VAT and can be purchased here.

About the Original Barcelona® Chair:

Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, produced by Knoll®
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Chair and Stool (1929), originally created to furnish his German Pavilion at the International Exhibition in Barcelona, have come to epitomize modern design. Mies van der Rohe designed the chair to serve as seating for the king and queen of Spain, while the stool was intended to accommodate their attendants. Still produced to his original specifications, this Barcelona is of quality fit for royalty. The cushions – welting and buttons included – come from a single Spinneybeck® Volo cowhide and are supported by cowhide belting straps, dyed to match the color of the chair. To create the deep, precise tufting, individual panels of leather are cut, hand welted and hand tufted. The chromed-steel frame is hand buffed to mirror-like perfection. The Barcelona Chair was honored with the Museum of Modern Art Award in 1977. (via)

The Barcelona Chair is a registered trademark of Knoll®, Inc., manufactured by Knoll; according to the original and exacting specifications of the designer. Made in U.S.A.

Buy the original Barcelona chair and stool here.

About Serralunga:


Serralunga is a design company in Biella, Italy which specializes in outdoor furniture. Though the company's roots go back to before the Industrial Revolution, they have always experimented with the latest materials and manufacturing technology. In the 1980's the company started working with the rotating molding system, a cutting edge manufacturing process which had recently been invented in the United States. Serralunga was the first Italian design company to employ this new technology in the production of outdoor equipment such as plant pots.

Today Serralunga manufactures a range of products for outdoor landscaping applications, including pots, lamps, tables and chairs. Each item is lightweight, strong, and designed for durability in all weather conditions. And whilst most pieces are designed primarily for outdoor use, they are versatile enough to be effective indoors too, where they will create a strong focal point for any environment. However they are used, Serralunga designs can never fail to infuse a given space with an unmistakably Italian elegance.