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They go by different names: massage parlor, tea house, bagnio, bordello, cathouse, and etc… And whether legal or not, almost every cities in the world have them. All shared a common purpose - where the oldest profession, prostitution, could take place. Brothels, however, are traditionally known to be squalid and seedy. Where the dirty deed changed hands quickly and unceremoniously. That was the case until 2004 when Villa Tinto opened.
Located at the red-light district in Antwerp, Belgium. Villa Tinto, owned by Franky De Coninck and designed by famed designer Arne Quinze, is a complex of pleasure whose interiors rivaled any top boutique hotels in the world. Aside for the stylish look, safety was also a key factor. The 51 rooms in it are all wired to a biometric security system. It will only permits the designated clients to enter. Within each room, a “panic” button can be activated to alert the on-site police force, if anything went awry. Because of these and other factors, a recent report showed that crimes involved prostitution in Antwerp have decreased. Any example how good design can improve lives.
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Photo: Quinze & Milan
Photo: Quinze & Milan 
Photo: Quinze & Milan 
Photo: Quinze & Milan
Photo: Quinze & Milan
Photo: Quinze & Milan
Photo: Quinze & Milan 
Photo: Quinze & Milan 
Photo: Quinze & Milan 
Photo: Quinze & Milan
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