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REX reveal final "jewel box" design for future Necklace Residence
by Andrew Manns | 16 Apr 2019
New York-based architecture firm REX have released the last set of renderings for the Necklace Residence – a yet-to-be-realised multi-generational house that has been described as a "jewel box for individual lifestyles". Set to rise in Long Island, New York, the future 43,500 sq ft (4,041 sq m) living complex will comprise five homes and three shared pavilions: an event space, an entertainment section, and a children's play area. Leisure
WTC performing arts venue gets US$89m grant
by Andy Knaggs | 18 Dec 2018
Funding for the planned World Trade Center performing arts complex in New York has taken another major step forward, with the award of a multi-million dollar grant from the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grant of US$89m (€78.11m, £70.11) to the Ronald O.Perelman Center for the Performing Arts takes funding raised to 82 per cent of its total construction costs. Major
3XN’s Bergen masterplan makes arena the city’s hub
by Luke Cloherty | 31 Aug 2018
Nygårdstangen Utvikling—a consortium consisting of developer Olav Thon, building management firm EDG Property and construction company Rexir— has commissioned Denmark-based architects 3XN to design a masterplan proposal for the city of Bergen, Norway. Bergen City has ambitious plans for itself as a Unesco World Heritage Site and, in response, 3XN has created an equally bold masterplan that makes a new arena the of epicentre it. Despite its World Heritage status,
Architect behind World Trade Center theatre complex promises development to be 'an extraordinary tool for the creation of new art'
by Kim Megson | 16 Aug 2017
The performing arts centre under construction at the heart of the World Trade Center campus in New York will be one of the most innovative of its kind ever built, the project’s lead architect has told CLADglobal. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Joshua Prince-Ramus said that the Ronald O. Perelman Performing Arts Center would become "a really extraordinary tool for the creation of new art,” adding that his firm Rex
David Chipperfield: 'Brexit one of the worst decisions ever made'
by Magali Robathan | 15 May 2017
Britain’s vote to pull out of the European Union has been branded “stupid” and “one of the worst decisions ever made” by renowned architect David Chipperfield. Talking exclusively to CLADglobal, Chipperfield predicted the move was “going to be very bad for British architecture”, and stressed his concern for the European Union nationals working for his practice. In a wide-ranging interview that will be published in the next edition of CLADmag,
Brexit vote sees Tottenham’s stadium costs rocket to £800m
by Matthew Campelli | 09 Mar 2017
The early consequences of Britain voting to leave the European Union has increased the cost of Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium, according to the club’s director. In an email to a supporter published online, Donna Cullen said that Brexit had seen the final cost rocket to £800m (US$972.1m, €920.7m) – more than the cost of building the new Wembley Stadium. When the plans were originally revealed, the 61,000-capacity stadium was expected
OMA's architectural response to Brexit will star at inaugural Design Museum exhibition
by Kim Megson | 28 Sep 2016
London's Design Museum has announced a host of star names from the worlds of architecture and design will help open its new home in Kensington with a special exhibition called Fear and Love - Reactions to a Complex World. Fashion designer Hussein Chalayan and architect Neri Oxman are among the contributors providing eleven newly commissioned installations that will explore a spectrum of issues that define our time, “including networked sexuality,
Architects reveal design for US$250m World Trade Center arts venue
by Tom Anstey | 09 Sep 2016
Designs have been unveiled for the final piece of Daniel Libeskind’s World Trade Center masterplan, with the US$250m (€222m, £188m) Perelman Performing Arts Center labelled as the development’s “keystone”. The translucent marble cube is a far cry from Frank Gehry’s stacked box concept – a US$400m (€355m, £300.5m) design that was officially dropped after more than a decade of development, with the architect declaring "I don't want to go where
International shortlist revealed for London's Illuminated River project, organiser declares UK 'remains a design destination' post-Brexit
by Kim Megson | 05 Sep 2016
Adjaye Associates, Diller Scofidio + Renfro and AL_A are among the six architecture practices in the running to illuminate 17 of central London’s bridges with permanent light installations. Les Éclairagistes Associés, Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands, and a team led by Sam Jacob Studio and artist Simon Heijdens are also in contention for the ambitious £20m (US$26.6m, €23.8m) project. Over 340 firms, grouped into 104 teams, entered the competition to breathe new
Top news this week: Governors Island revamped, TRIB3 launches mobile gyms and Patrik Schumacher discusses Brexit
by Kim Megson | 23 Jul 2016
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from an apple-inspired spa to an architectural addition to Unesco’s World Heritage list. Monday • Renzo Piano has released re-worked designs for his ‘Paddington Pole’ mixed-use development in London. Read here. • A contractor has been appointed to build a multi-level indoor Urban Sports Park for skaters in Folkestone, UK. Read here. • Two architecture competitions
Patrik Schumacher: Brexit can stimulate creative industries
by Kim Megson | 20 Jul 2016
The UK should use Brexit as an opportunity to create an immigration policy which stimulates its creative industries, according to Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) director Patrik Schumacher. Talking to CLAD, Schumacher said that leaving the European Union (EU) could facilitate “a more tailored approach” to immigration that gives architects and designers from outside the EU more opportunity to move to the UK. The architect – who said “he didn't like
Week's top news: Brexit shocks architects, a US$1bn stadium and Renzo Piano returns
by Kim Megson | 25 Jun 2016
Our biggest news stories came right at the end of this week, with UK’s decision to leave the European Union. Many of Britain's best-known architects – including David Chipperfield and David Adjaye – had campaigned for the country to remain in the EU in the days preceding the national referendum on the issue, but their pleas were rejected by 52 per cent of those who voted. The result has sent
Star architects rally against Brexit as UK's EU referendum begins
by Kim Megson | 22 Jun 2016
A host of architects and designers from the UK and around the world have rallied behind the campaign to keep Britain in the European Union ahead of a landmark referendum today (23 June) which will decide the country’s future in the politico-economic union. David Chipperfield, Rem Koolhaas, Richard Rogers, David Adjaye, Ron Arad and Thomas Heatherwick are among the individuals who have openly called for voters heading to the polls
New York architects REX will design performing arts complex at the World Trade Center
by Kim Megson | 23 Nov 2015
New York studio REX have been chosen as the lead designers for the forthcoming Performing Arts Center building at the World Trade Center (PACWTC). The architects have been selected over rival firms Henning Larsen and UNStudio to design the 80,000sq ft (7,400sq m) mixed-use cultural venue – which will produce works of theatre, dance, music, opera and film. Once completed, the Performing Arts Centre will form part of the wider
Wrexham dragon 'landmark' plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 08 Feb 2011
A new 64m (208ft) Welsh dragon landmark is to be developed on a site between Llangollen and Wrexham, North Wales, after councillors approved the scheme. Local businessman Simon Wingett is behind the Waking the Dragon proposals, which have been given the green light by Wrexham Council's planning committee. Comprising a 23.5m (77.1ft) dragon sculpture located on top of a 41.5m (136.2ft) concrete tower, the landmark will feature a public viewing
Councillors defer Wrexham 'landmark' plans
by Pete Hayman | 06 Jan 2011
Plans for a new 64m (208ft) Welsh dragon landmark on a site between Llangollen and Wrexham have been deferred by councillors. Local businessman Simon Wingett is behind the Waking The Dragon scheme, which also incorporates a 2,150sq m (23,142sq ft) cultural centre and landscaped gardens. The 23.5m (77.1ft) dragon sculpture will be situated on top of a 41.5m (136.2ft) concrete tower, which will feature a public viewing platform. Plans were
Recycling attraction planned for Wrexham
by Luke Tuchscherer | 11 Jul 2009
A new recycling-themed visitor attraction is to open in Wrexham later this year. Commissioned by Waste Recycling Group (WRG) and designed by Mather & Co, the facility – which will be attached to the Bryn Lane recycling plant – will be a bilingual (English and Welsh) interactive centre for schools and colleges, as well as other interested parties. The site will feature interactive displays, role-play games, a CGI film showing
Concerns over Wrexham development plans
by Pete Hayman | 23 Jan 2009
Wrexham Supporters Trust (WST) has expressed concerns that plans for the redevelopment of the football club's Racecourse Ground will not allow enough space for a proposed increase in the ground's capacity. The project was expected to provide Wrexham Football Club (WFC) with a 15,000-capacity stadium, but WST has said that the footprint left in the plans for the new Kop Stand is not large enough for a 5,000-seat stand as
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