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CLADmag 2018 issue 1

On the cover: Alison Brooks

Alison Brooks on bridging the gap between architects and the public

5 Editor’s Letter: Putting a value on experience design

Liz Terry explores the link between great design and great experiences in the world of leisure architecture
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12 CLAD people: Odile Decq

On women in architecture
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14 CLAD people: Rossana Hu

Neri & Hu’s latest project
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16 CLAD people: Theoni Xanthi

The vision for the New Cyprus Musuem
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18 CLAD people: Veronica Schreibeis

Raising the profile of wellness architecture
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22 CLAD news:

Architecture and design news from around the world
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36 Culture: Queen Elizabeth Hall

SimsponHaugh’s latest project
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40 Interview: Steven Holl

The acclaimed architect speaks to CLAD about Donald Trump, Zaha Hadid and not being obedient
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52 Interview: Alison Brooks

We need to help the public understand that architects are on their side, argues The Smile designer
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58 Sports: Sportcampus Zuiderpark

FaulknerBrowns’ Dutch sports facility
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62 Interview: Adriaan Geuze

How the West 8 founder is using the healing power of nature on a Korean site with a turbulent history
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72 Culture: A fitting tribute

The architects behind the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech reveal the inspiration for their striking design
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76 Mixed use: Fit for anything

The newly renovated Chicago Midtown Athletic Club features a boutique hotel, a pool-come-ice rink and spaces designed by Venus Williams
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84 Interview: Alice Lund

On the challenges of creating The Ned
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CLADmag 2018 issue 1

On the cover: Alison Brooks

Alison Brooks on bridging the gap between architects and the public

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90 Fitness: Body beautiful

We check out some of the world’s most gorgeous gyms
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96 Interview: Ed Ng

When ABConcept’s co-founder got The brief for the Four Seasons’ Mei Ume restaurant, he jumped straight on the plane to London. He tells us why
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102 Floating architecture: Water world

Rising sea levels and a shortage of land are leading to increased interest in floating buildings. We take a look at some fascinating projects
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110 Research: The role of design

At last concrete proof that design is the critical factor that turns good experiences into great ones says Gensler’s Tom Lindblom
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114 Attractions : Light fantastic

Tokyo-based digital art collective is on a mission to change the way we interact with art
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118 Wellness: Myths of monsters and men

An Icelandic spa retreat inspired by surrealist folk tales
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122 News Report: The RIBA longlist

A wide range of leisure projects are being celebrated in RIBA’s list of the world’s best buildings
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127 CLADkit: Product design

The latest products on the market
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The Chaoyang Park Plaza project topped out in June 2015. The project is located in Beijing’s Central Business District and reaches a height of 120m

Method in the MADness: Ma Yansong on battling conservatism

"We as humans can learn from nature and then move beyond it"

The founder of MAD on nature and urbanism, the Harbin Opera House and battling conservatism

Many of the construction techniques and design principles used by
Ibuku today were developed when building the Green School

Interview: Ibuku founder Elora Hardy on building with bamboo

"I needed to be part of something sustainable. It really came down to that"

Bali-based design firm Ibuku has been making headlines with its beautiful bamboo structures and now has its sights set on the resort market. We speak to the team

Bronze, wood and marble have been used throughout

Tourism: 13th century pilgrimage

"Our palette was pared down to basics"

The Vietnamese village being created using historic methods

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The museum’s reinforced concrete walls are 40-50cm thick. The roof is up to 70cm thick

Attractions: Zaha Hadid architect Peter Irmscher on designing the Messner Mountain Museum Corones

Peter Irmscher, senior architect, Zaha Hadid

"The brief said you had to be able to walk through it with ski boots on"

A year on from the opening of Zaha Hadid’s Messner Mountain Museum, project architect Peter Irmscher talks us through the highs and lows of the development

The $3m makeover of Detroit CIty’s grounds is the largest crowdfunding project in US sports history

Crowdfunding: The pros and cons of crowdfunding architectural projects

"It empowers citizens to change their community with a bottom up approach - Harriet Gridley, Spacehive"

Crowdfunding can empower architects, but knowledge of the challenges is vital, finds Kath Hudson

People news: Manuelle Gautrand on winning the 2017 European Prize for Architecture

Judges praised Manuelle Gautrand for her suprising, bold urban architecture

"I have tried to use my European roots to re-enchant architecture and our cities"

On winning the 2017 European Prize for Architecture

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Interview: Alison Brooks on bridging the gap between architects and the public

"The profession is changing"

We need to help the public understand that architects are on their side, argues The Smile designer

The award-winning Salt Shed is an iconic structure in New York, designed to elevate a utilitarian building into a striking landmark

Interview: Claire Weisz

"I prefer to be labelled a feminist architect than a female architect. I’d love to work with more women"

The WXY co-founder and urbanist with a passion for improving our public spaces

Davies in the RSHP-designed Leadenhall Building, where the practice is now based

Culture: As the Pompidou Centre turns 40, one of its designers looks back on a radical age

Mike Davies with the original competition model of the Pompidou Centre from the 1970s

"The building concept was radical, the construction was radical and the design detail was unlike anything else seen in France"

As the Pompidou Centre turns 40, one of its designers looks back on a radical age

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cladkit product news

The new lock model allows facilities and building managers to create and manage access via an app or online portal

Codelocks develops new glass door smart lock

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Codelocks has launched its first glass door smart lock to bring intelligent access control to modern spa, leisure, fitness and ...

Koto is known for crafting modular, energy-neutral cabins and homes

Koto Design introduces wood-fired hot tub

Katie Barnes

A striking wood-fired hot tub has been unveiled by Koto, an architecture and design studio which has a passion for ...

The event will be hosted in the Mauritius in 2024

Eco Resort Network conference to convene in Mauritius this May

Megan Whitby

Hospitality industry event Eco Resort Network is set to take place at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel, Turtle Bay, Mauritius, from ...

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Siminetti unveils iridescent decorative panelling range inspired by plants

Megan Whitby

The Botanicals is Siminetti’s newest Mother of Pearl decorative panelling collection, inspired by the distinctive patterns found in botany and ...

Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics for the Academy Museum

Jaffe Holden helps bring Academy Museum of Motion Pictures alive

Magali Robathan

Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently opened Academy Museum of Motion ...