After last month we saw that Brad Pitt will design an eco-friendly hotel Dubai Infinity Holdings just announced that Karl Lagerfeld will design 80 residential homes for them, including a limited-edition design on Isla Moda, the world’s first dedicated fashion island, set in the iconic development, The World ( one of many man-made islands being created in Dubai). In conclusion Chanel fans and fashionistas will soon be able to live a high-style life in homes designed by Karl Lagerfeld. The first stage of development of the homes will begin next year, with an expected completion date of 2012. Sale prices were not disclosed, but the spokeswoman said the haute houses will be available by invitation only. Mr. Lagerfeld will focus on interior designs. I assume that the prices will have a high price because of the brand …and I’m also wondering how the brand will be displayed.

Now here are a few words that he says in a press release : “The metamorphosis of art and beauty is my passion. The discovery of contemporary mediums of expression has allowed me to pursue my interest in art, beauty, architecture and progressive cultural exchange. Dubai is a fashion bud on the verge of blossoming into the next fashion hub of the world. The city is alive with culture and rich in personality, making it a perfect place for aesthetic, fashion and design to flourish. Isla Moda has tremendous potential to be the style icon of the future and I intend on driving the island to high style stardom.” - Via

It seems that when you are a celebrity you know everything, or at least media shows that you know everything and you can do anything easily. For example recently actor Brad Pitt has signed on as the designer of a luxury eco-friendly hotel with Zabeel Properties, that will be built Dubai. The project, which aims to be an “environmentally sustainable” 800-room luxury property, will include Pitt as a designer working with GRAFT. “Whilst acting is my career, architecture is my passion” said Brad in a statement. Now I know that an architect has to study hard for about 6 or 7 years in college, to be able to create something, and  I really hope Brad isn’t the lead architect on this thing. It’ll probably collapse whilst they’re working on it. Finally I think that the company that started this project got Brad Pitt involved in this project for a big boost of publicity and not really for his designer services. What do you think ? Via Telegraph and People.

Personally I was amazed by a lot of architecture projects that I’ve saw in 2007, it seems that architects come up with more and more amazing designs every year, especially in Dubai as you might know. Modern technology and visionary architecture certainly brings about much man-made wonders. Have you seen them all ? I’m sure that you didn’t saw all of them, but for this World Architecture has a very comprehensive Top 100 of the most viewed architectures of 2007- check it out to see if you can get inspired and amazed ! And finally tell me what’s your favourite architecture project.

Now that’s called luxury and is a perfect post for our Dream Homes section. Dubai’s Damac Properties is targeting the world’s super-rich with a collection of apartments priced at up to $10 million. The exclusive residences will each occupy an entire floor in two of Damac’s landmark skyscrapers: Ocean Heights in Dubai Marina and Lotus Heights in Business Bay. The apartments, known as Signature Residences, will have uninterrupted 360 degree views thanks to their lofty locations from the 67^th to 75^th floors of the towers. They will each be reached by their own private, voice-activated elevator. All apartments come with a maid’s room, four parking spaces each and every apartment will have its very own swimming pool, personal gymnasium and steam room.