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CLADmag 2019 issue 1
On the Cover: Eva Jiricna
It's been a journey
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Editor's letter: In the praise of play
It’s vital for children to have imaginative playgrounds that allow them take risks, says Magali Robathan
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CLAD people: Vincent Callebaut
Eco architect Vincent Callebaut has won a competition to redesign ancient thermal baths in the Savoyard town of Aix-les-Bains, France
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CLAD people: Hannah Beachler
Black Panther set designer Hannah Beachler
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CLAD people: Kanye West
Musician Kanye West to help fund the still unfinished Roden Crater, designed by American artist James Turrell
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CLAD people: Asif Din
Perkins+Will’s new sustainability director
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CLAD products: CLADkit
Hot new design products
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CLAD news:
The latest news from around the world
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Profile: Peter Cook
As a book about radical architecture collective Archigram is released, we speak to one of the founders about the need for fun
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Interview: Eva Jiricna
The Czech-born architect on working with Richard Rogers, her friendship with Zaha Hadid and why she turned down Steve Jobs
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News: TWA Flight Center
The iconic Eero Saarinen designed TWA Flight Center gets ready to open its doors in May. We take a look around
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Playground design: Monstrum
How his background in theatre set design inspired Ole Barslund Nielsen to create playgrounds with a difference
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Interview: Michael Van Valkenburgh
The US landscape architect on why the Obamas are his kind of clients
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Underwater architecture: Going deep
The world’s most ambitious underwater buildings
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CLADmag 2019 issue 1
On the Cover: Eva Jiricna
It's been a journey

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Profile: Caroline Bos
UNStudio’s co-founder on the unexpected challenges of designing Australia’s tallest skyscraper
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Profile: John Rhodes
HOK has been tasked with designing a truly flexible arena for Valencia. John Rhodes is up for the challenge
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Profile: Ed Bakos
It’s time for a new approach to sustainability, argues Champalimaud’s managing director
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Community: David Polzin
How to design the perfect community leisure centre 100 13th century pilgrimage The Vietnamese village being created using historic methods
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Tourism: 13th century pilgrimage
The Vietnamese village being created using historic methods
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Wellness: Living well: Europe
With more than 60 wellness communities in the pipeline, Europe is at the forefront of this trend. We look at some of the projects building on the continent’s rich spa history
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Biophilic: Rooted interest
From hotels in trees to tree-covered hotels, these beautiful buildings bring guests closer to nature
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Last word: Daniela Colli
Italian architect Daniela Colli tells us how she looked to classical art for inspiration on how to deal with light and shadow in her latest project
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The design features raised walkways to protect the jungle floor

Interview: Heather Henninger and Nathan Stevenson
Heather Henninger (left) and Nathan Stevenson (right)
"Our goal is to be one of the largest dedicated green wellness communities in the world"

A new green wellness community for Mexico

The Berkeley recently unveiled its new RSHP-designed façade, which is part of a wider redesign of the hotel

CLAD people: Richard Rogers on his latest projects and the importance of defending public space
Richard Rogers partner RSHP
"Leisure space is at the very root of democracy. We have to defend our public spaces"

On defending our public spaces

The JG SkyHigh bar and lounge, with interiors by Foster + Partners and flowers by Jeff Leatham

Interview: Dana Kalczak
Dana Kalczak
"If we had focused entirely on high tech in the hotel, the artistry we normally strive for would have been compromised"

Four Seasons’ vice president of design speaks to CLAD about working with Norman Foster and creating magical moments

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The Georgian granary has been converted into a standalone guest room

New Opening: Dreaming big
The resort has been designed to blend into the landscape

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

UNSense is developing hi-tech solutions

People News: Ben van Verkel on the launch of his tech startup
Ben van Berkel believes practices will all become ‘arch tech’ firms
"We’re living in the age of the iPhone, yet the architecture and construction industries are still in the Walkman phase"

On the launch of his tech startup

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The lobby acts as a multi purpose space

Interview: Jeanne Gang on nature, communities and the American Museum of Natural History extension
Jeanne Gang studied at the University of Illinois and Harvard Graduate School of Design
"Understanding science is so important. People are denying climate change. It’s a crisis"

The architect behind the American Museum of Natural History’s major new wing on idealism and the potential of design

Ando will recreate the process he followed for his acclaimed renovation of the building in Venice, which he showcased with models at the international architecture biannale in the city

People: Tadao Ando on designing The Pinault Collection, Bourse De Commerce in Paris
Tadao Ando architect
"The most important challenge is maintaining this old classical context"

Renovating the Bourse de Commerce for Francois Pinault's Paris art museum

At the Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat, reclaimed brick walls create multiple courtyard enclosures

Rossana Hu: The designer on breaking down the barriers between architecture and interiors
Rossana Hu studied at the University of California at Berkeley, where she met Lyndon Neri
"Interior projects carried out by architects have a depth that’s generally lacking today"

Neri & Hu’s latest project

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Jaffe Holden helps bring Academy Museum of Motion Pictures alive
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 ...
Koto Design introduces wood-fired hot tub
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 ...
Eden project uses drones to spell out climate change warning
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 ...
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Siminetti unveils iridescent decorative panelling range inspired by plants
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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 ...
Codelocks develops new glass door smart lock
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
Megan Whitby
Codelocks has launched its first glass door smart lock to bring intelligent access control to modern spa, leisure, fitness and ...
Alberto Apostoli designs tech-forward Wellness Therapy furniture collection for Varaschin
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 ...
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Mather & Co and ITV unite to create Coronation Street Experience
Mather & Co has transformed the visitor centre into the ultimate haven for ardent Coronation Street viewers
Mather & Co and ITV unite to create Coronation Street Experience
Magali Robathan
Experience designers, Mather & Co, have orchestrated a remarkable collaboration with ITV to unveil the new Coronation Street Experience, a ...
Eco Resort Network conference to convene in Mauritius this May
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 ...
Alberto Apostoli and Newform collaborate to launch the A.Zeta showerhead
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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