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5 Editor’s letter: Open invitation

In this, the second edition of the yearly CLADbook, we celebrate eight of the many architects and designers we have interviewed over the course of the past year for our sister publication CLADmag
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11 Development: Development pipeline

An index of new leisure architecture projects coming to fruition in the next few years
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40 Events: Diary dates

Rounding up the major events in the global architecture, design and construction calendar
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45 People: CLAD interviews

Eight top architects and designers share their philosphies, outlooks and most intriguing projects
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46 CLAD interview: Jeanne Gang

Studio Gang’s founder on rethinking the theatre and the aquarium
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50 CLAD interview: David Chipperfield

David Chipperfield on architecture in a changing Europe
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54 CLAD interview: Santiago Calatrava

Multi-disciplinary visionary architect Santiago Calatrava on being artist, technician, engineer and more
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58 CLAD interview: Marcel Wanders

The multi-disciplinary Dutch designer on rejecting minimalism and embracing chaos
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62 CLAD interview: Lyndon Neri

Neri & Hu’s co-founder on hospitality design and changing attitudes in China
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66 CLAD interview: Daniel Libeskind

The renowned architect reflects on the defining museum projects of his career
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70 CLAD interview: Bjarke Ingels

The Danish architect on Lego and Lego House and the culture at BIG
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74 CLAD interview: Peter Zumthor

In a rare interview, the Swiss architect talks about LACMA and the role of emotions in his work
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80 Disruption: Rule breakers

Presenting a range of products that fuse typologies, push boundaries and upturn expectations
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88 Hospitality: Slumber party

We investigate what the world’s top hotel chains are doing to charm and impress travelling millennials
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96 Sports Venue Design: Creating audiences

We talk to HOK, AECOM, MANICA and Populous about engaging sports fans through architecture
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104 Hospitality: Rooted interest

From hotels in trees to hotels covered in trees, we hope this green trend continues to grow
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116 Experience Design: Finger on the pulse

Global experience design firms share their top trends of the year for the leisure sector
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124 Inclusive Design: Water wonderland

How an attraction owner/operator created a universally accessible waterpark from scratch
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130 New Openings: Standing out

The past year saw a slew of innovative sports venues opening. What makes these projects special?
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136 Gym Design: Body beautiful

Gyms are often overlooked in terms of design, but these fitness facilities are bucking that trend
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144 Urban Planning: Planning for health

Space Syntax research is helping define how urban professionals can achieve healthy outcomes for all
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152 Resilient Design: Flood mitigation

Cooper Robertson’s Scott Newman shares his expertise on mitigating flood risks
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156 Movement Analytics: Data-led design

Movement Strategies’ Simon Owen on how data capture and analysis can instruct the design phase
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160 Building Standards: Human sustainability

Buildings affect our health and our health-related behaviours, says the WELL Building Institute
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164 Disruption: Spa shake-up

Spa design expert Adria Lake on why it’s time for urban hotels to overturn outdated spa concepts
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172 Themed Design: The value of research

Scott A Lukas urges designers to get out and explore themed environments with an analytical eye
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180 Products: CLADkit

A selection of innovative products and designs from leisure industry suppliers
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187 Contacts: CLAD profiles

Find out more about architects, designers, consultancies and suppliers, across the industry
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Mary Celeste Beall is the owner of Blackberry Mountain and Blackberry Farm

Wellness: Room with a view

"Sam was such a champion for the team, and my goal is simply to carry that same torch"

As Blackberry Mountain resort opens in Tennessee, we find out why the project is a deeply personal one for owner Mary Celeste Beall

Museums: Crossing the line

Health & Fitness: Working it

"We’ve designed the space so that the atmosphere is intimate"

Les Mills’ new studio spaces at its iconic Auckland City Gym showcase a trend away from masculine ‘grunty’ gyms to something altogether different

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Scott and Tracy Lee met while working on Calistoga Ranch, US

Interview: Blurred lines

Scott Lee became president of SB Architects in 2000. Tracy Lee founded TLee Spas in 2015

"We design to connect the guest to the place, positioning people at the centre of the design"

Architect Scott Lee and spa consultant Tracey Lee on marrying the worlds of design and wellness in a series of interesting projects

The Center for Sustainable Landscapes in Pittsburgh, US

Interview: José Alminaña

"We are committed to designing evocative landscapes informed by the best environmental science"

The Andropogon principal on pushing the boundaries of landscape design for the benefit of humans and nature

The exterior of the museum features a glass veil suspended by red columns, angled out over the street

Interview: John McElgunn and Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett (left)
and John McElgunn (right) were both made partners at RSHP in 2016

"Leisure space – public space – is at the very root of democracy, and architecture is about democracy"

As RSHP completes its latest cultural project, we speak to two of its partners about why Richard Rogers isn’t leaving his succession to chance

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Sport: Everton FC reveals final Dan Meis designs

CopenHill is a “crystal clear example of hedonistic sustainability,” says BIG founder Bjarke Ingels

Regeneration: Power to the people

"It was born from the sheer anxiety of having to submit something brilliant in a very short timescale"

How a moment of desperation led to BIG’s CopenHill, the clean power plant that’s doubling as a skiing and leisure destination. Magali Robathan speaks to the architects that made it happen

Slender white columns follow the lines of the columns on the museums that surround it

Culture: Alexander Schwarz

"Our aim was to create a place celebrating public space and accessibility"

The opening of the James-Simon- Galerie on Berlin’s Museum Island completes two decades of work for David Chipperfield Architects. The lead designer talks us through the building

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Eden project uses drones to spell out climate change warning

Magali Robathan

Almost 300 drones were used to signal an environmental message above the Eden Project’s biomes, during the UN Climate Change ...

The furniture collection draws on absolute geometries, pure lines, neutral colours and strong references to nature

Alberto Apostoli designs tech-forward Wellness Therapy furniture collection for Varaschin

Megan Whitby

Furniture manufacturer Varaschin has unveiled the new Wellness Therapy range, designed by Italian spa and wellness architect and designer Alberto ...

The showerhead offers two modes; rainfall or waterfall

Alberto Apostoli and Newform collaborate to launch the A.Zeta showerhead

Megan Whitby

Italian architect Alberto Apostoli has renewed his partnership with Newform – an Italian wellness company – and designed A.Zeta. A.Zeta ...

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The design of the columns was inspired by the sea

Móz Designs columns anchor the world’s largest indoor aquarium

Magali Robathan

After a two-year renovation, Oakland-based metal experts Móz Designs have unveiled their inclusion in Georgia Aquarium’s new shark gallery. Located ...

Alemanno believes the stones are well-placed in the spa environment thanks to their capacity to positively support physical and mental health

Fabio Alemanno Design uses elegant semi-precious stones to create memorable spa experiences

Megan Whitby

Fabio Alemanno Design has expanded its collection with semi-precious stones to enhance spas, wellness facilities, hotels and private residences. The ...

The new Experience Centre houses a 20m LED dome

Cosm unveils Experience Centre with ‘one of a kind’ LED dome

Magali Robathan

Cosm, a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences, has unveiled its Experience Centre which houses a ...

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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 ...