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Aman's Janu hotel by Pelli Clarke & Partners will have 4,000sq m of wellness space
by Kath Hudson | 04 Jan 2024
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its first location this March in Tokyo. The property will feature one of the city's largest gyms. Part of a 4,000sq m state-of-the-art wellness centre, the 340sq m gym will feature five group exercise studios for spinning, aerial yoga, golf simulation, functional training, Pilates and high-impact circuit training, as well as the first boxing ring in
Yuji Yamazaki-designed Maldives spa will focus on calm and balance
by Megan Whitby | 06 Apr 2020
Plans have been revealed for a five-star Maldivian spa island designed by Yuji Yamazaki – the architect behind the world’s first underwater villa. The development is scheduled to open in September 2020. Located in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll, Kagi Maldives Spa Island will feature Baani Spa Wellness Centre, a 1,500sq m purpose-built spa designed to provide personalised outcome-focused wellness experiences which help guests ‘release, restore and regain’. The spa
Hou de Sousa create "kaleidoscopic beacon" for New York plaza
by Stu Robarts | 11 Dec 2019
Hou de Sousa have created a playful, colourful installation for New York's Flatiron Public Plaza that filters its surroundings with shifting patterns, colour and light as people move around it. Ziggy was created for the annual Flatiron Public Plaza Holiday Design Competition, which has been running since 2014. The call for proposals sought a "highly visible temporary landmark" for what is a relatively small triangular site. The lightweight installation, described
Adjaye Associates and Daniel Boyd-designed plaza celebrates the reconciliation of cultures
by Stu Robarts | 04 Dec 2019
Adjaye Associates and Sydney-based contemporary Aboriginal artist Daniel Boyd have unveiled the designs for a new public square and community building in Syndey with a huge perforated canopy. Sydney Plaza is intended to celebrate the origins of the Eora indigenous people in its coastal Sydney location, highlight their complex relationship with early colonisers and create a dialogue about the reconciliation of cultures. It is inspired by the "simple unitary forms
JTP's Ecopolis eco-district approaches construction in Kazan
by Stu Robarts | 08 Nov 2019
Construction work is due to begin on the 760 ha (1,878ac) JTP -designed "Ecopolis" eco-district in Kazan, Russia, which is aimed at promoting a lifestyle of health and wellbeing. Sited on a former artillery base in the city's Kirov district, the masterplan takes advantage of its forest setting and proximity to the River Volga. It is laid out as a landscaped ring with a series of clustered developments around which
Salient converts 90s plaza into boutique hotel in West Bengal
by Stu Robarts | 10 Oct 2019
Salient has converted a 1990s development called Swabhumi Plaza into a boutique hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal. The plaza was built to celebrate the heritage of Bengal through performance, food and culture. The new Swabhumi Raajkutir hotel has been designed in the style of a pre-independence, 19th century Bengali home to transport guests back to the Bengali Renaissance. The design theme for the property is based on a fictitious story
Kengo Kuma-designed Odunpazari museum opens in Turkey
by Andy Knaggs | 10 Sep 2019
Kengo Kuma's latest creation – the Odunpazari Modern Museum in Eskisehir, Turkey – has opened, with the architect striving to create a sense of intimacy and warmth through its wood-clad buildings. The inspiration for Kuma's design, which is based on a cluster of boxes clad with stacked, interlocking timber beams, comes from the history of the location, which used to be a centre for timber trading. The word odunpazari means
GOCO Hospitality to create advanced medical wellness destination in Kazakhstan
by Jane Kitchen | 25 Jun 2019
International wellness consultancy, development and management firm GOCO Hospitality is working on a wellness resort in a heritage property in Kazakhstan that was once one of the most advanced sanatoriums during the Soviet era. Now, the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan has entrusted GOCO Hospitality to develop the property into a next-generation wellness resort. Due to have its soft opening in July 2020, GOCO Life
MVRDV and BIG collaborate on lifestyle district and plaza in Abu Dhabi
by Kim Megson | 05 Dec 2017
Dutch architects MVRDV have revealed designs for their inaugural project in the United Arab Emirates – a mixed-use residential and leisure district for Abu Dhabi’s high-profile Makers District. Called Pixel, the 76,000sq m (818,000sq ft) development will consist of seven ‘pixelated’ mid-rise towers organised around a lively public plaza designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), which steers people towards an adjacent beach, waterfront promenade, marina and public events space. MVRDV’s
MAD Architects move mountains for vast nature-inspired Chaoyang Park Plaza in Beijing
by Kim Megson | 05 Dec 2017
Chinese practice MAD Architects have completed their latest urban-scale “expansion of nature” – a vast residential, commercial and leisure complex in Beijing that brings mountainous man-made towers into the heart of the city. The 220,000sq m (2.3 million sq ft) Chaoyang Park Plaza is formed of 10 organically shaped buildings, each with smooth curved surfaces of black and white. It was conceived as an extension of the park – the
Richard Meier's Cittadella Bridge 'becomes public plaza' for historic Italian city
by Kim Megson | 26 Sep 2017
Richard Meier and Partners have completed their first pedestrian and vehicular bridge, envisioning the sculptural crossing as a new type of public space for the Italian city of Alessandria. The international architecture firm have spent twenty years working on the Cittadella Bridge, which reconnects the modern city with the Citadella, an 18th century fort and tentative UNESCO World Heritage site. A separate stone bridge hailing from the Napoleonic era was
Ritz-Carlton debuts in Kazakhstan capital
by Florence Head | 20 Jul 2017
Luxury hotel operator The Ritz-Carlton has opened a location in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. Owned by Verny Capital Group, the 157-bedroom Ritz-Carlton Astana is located within the Talan Towers, designed by US architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill as a natural extension of the square around the nearby Bayterek Tower – a monument and symbol of modern Astana. A wide range of wellness facilities, including a spa and 320sq
Carlo Ratti designs underwater public plaza for Florida masterplan
by Kim Megson | 01 Nov 2016
International architecture and research office Carlo Ratti Associati have unveiled the design of a new master plan for the Currie Park waterfront of West Palm Beach, Florida, which features a floating public plaza partially submerged beneath the sea. A system of responsive air chambers, similar to the ones used by submarines, will keep the floating peninsula stable. The site will incorporate a series of public facilities, including an organic restaurant
‘One of the top five experiences in Europe’ – Atletico Madrid exec reveals museum and fan plaza plans for new stadium
by Matthew Campelli | 28 Sep 2016
A senior executive at Spanish football club Atletico Madrid has lifted the lid on progress being made on its new 66,000-capacity stadium, which will include a fanzone, museum and videomapping facade. Javier Martinez, the club’s managing director, global business development, said he wanted the stadium to be among the “top five experiences” in terms of football stadiums in Europe. He gave delegates at the Soccerex Global Convention in Manchester a
'A higher standard of architectural design': Construction begins on Kazakhstan's sustainable Expo City
by Kim Megson | 21 Jun 2016
Construction has begun on Astana Expo City in Kazakhstan; the site of the world’s next international architecture exposition. Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG) have designed the city's masterplan and 28 buildings around the 2017 Expo theme ‘Future Energy’. The ambitious project seeks to showcase alternative forms of energy and transport to fly the flag for green and sustainable practices. The design team’s goal is to minimise the site’s
Park Plaza Nuremberg will introduce Renaissance-inspired design to iconic Cold War hotel
by Kim Megson | 04 Apr 2016
The Bavarian American Hotel – a landmark Cold War building which once housed judges and prosecutors at the Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals – is set to reopen as a renaissance-inspired Park Plaza hotel. British architects Scott Brownrigg have drawn on the lives of local cultural icons, including painter Albrecht Dürer and explorer and globe-maker Martin Behaim, to “bring a fresh energy” to the Bavarian city. The hotel, which
Public get first full glimpse of ambitious Adelaide Festival Plaza plans
by Kim Megson | 22 Jan 2016
The government of South Australia has revealed more details about its planned redevelopment of the Adelaide Festival Plaza into a major public leisure realm for the city. The upgrade was first announced in 2013 as one element of the ongoing redevelopment of Adelaide’s Riverbank Precinct. Original concept plans for the project were revealed last year, and fully-realised visuals have now been released for public feedback before the project is submitted
Thomas Heatherwick's King's Cross plaza to open by 2018
by Kim Megson | 18 Dec 2015
A mixed-use piazza designed by Heatherwick Studio for London’s King’s Cross has been given the green light. Camden Council have approved Heatherwick’s plans to transform two disused Victorian coal drop buildings at King’s Cross railway station into 100,000sq m (1m sq ft) of culture and leisure space. The historic structures, which stand apart, will be repaired and connected by a new upper level stitching their two roofs together. Inside, 65
Architects propose jungle-infused towers featuring Singapore's largest public plaza
by Kim Megson | 11 Nov 2015
German studio Ingenhoven Architects have designed a garden-themed Singapore tower scheme featuring the city's largest public plaza. The mixed-use Marina One project will comprise four 30-storey towers infused with lush greenery on every floor. Green sky terraces and tree-covered public spaces on the rooftops have been included to make the complex appear like a plant-covered mountain rising up into the Singapore skyline. Ingenhoven were selected by developer M+S Pte Limited
Oscar winner Hayao Miyazaki's magical landscapes to become a nature theme park
by Tom Anstey | 24 Sep 2015
Oscar-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki has revealed plans to create real-life versions of the landscapes from his imaginative anime films, with designs for a 10,000-acre (40,000sq m) nature park on a remote island off the coast of Japan. Miyazaki, who retired from filmmaking in 2013, will recreate the magical worlds seen in classics such as Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and My Neighbour Totoro, at the theme park on Kume Island
Shirane + Miyazaki's 3D kaleidoscope installation stars at Vivid Sydney light festival
by Tom Anstey | 11 Jun 2015
A temporary installation at Vivid Sydney – an 18-day festival of light and music held in Sydney, Australia – has treated visitors to a feast of colour in the form of a three-dimensional dome-shaped kaleidoscope. Made up of more than 320 geometric shapes, the ‘Light Origami’ installation by Japanese artists Masakazu Shirane and Saya Miyazaki, constantly shifts and alters viewers’ spectrum of light projected within the luminous space. Using a
Henning Larsen Architects designs landmark tower and mixed-use plaza for Gothenburg
by Jason Holland | 01 May 2015
Henning Larsen Architects is hoping to create an iconic new landmark in Gothenburg, Sweden, after winning an international design competition. The Danish company’s proposal includes an “accessible and transparent” mixed-use plaza at ground level, as well as two commercial towers. The larger tower is expected to be 30-storeys high, and so will become a prominent part of the skyline in Sweden’s second-largest city. “It is our vision to create a
Ambitious plans outlined for a Palestinian cultural museum in Gaza
by Kath Hudson | 14 Apr 2015
Ambitious plans are emerging for a museum in the war-torn Gaza Strip, honouring Palestinian culture and history. The proposals are an offshoot of the £40m Palestinian Museum Hub – currently under construction more than 83km (52m) away in Birzeit, the West Bank – which is due to open next year. The Hub was designed by Ireland-based Heneghan Peng Architects As part of this project, there are plans for satellite sites
Smart concrete transforms Barcelona bridge into pollution-eating eco plaza
by Jason Holland | 07 Apr 2015
Pollutant-absorbing pavements and ambient lighting will turn a Barcelona bridge into a green urban plaza. Spanish architecture firm BCQ is upgrading the Sarajevo Bridge in the Catalan capital as part of a strategy to turn it into an attractive gateway to the city. The new pavement will use a photocatalytic concrete surface, a self-cleaning material that absorbs air pollutants, converting them into harmless substances. Applied to white or grey cement,
AHR gets the go-ahead for phase one of Kazakhstan 2017 Expo
by Katie Buckley | 05 Nov 2014
Following AHR’s July 2014 global launch, the architecture and design practice has been given planning permission for the first phase of the ‘Green Block’, the 2017 Expo Village in Astana, Kazakhstan. Green Block Astana is a 100,000sq m (1,076,391sq ft) site that has been masterplanned by AHR. Drawing inspiration from nature and the cellular structure of a leaf, the plan aims to address the nuances of the local climate. Containing
Zaha Hadid completes Dongdaemun Design Plaza
by Katie Buckley | 16 Apr 2014
Work has been completed on the US$425m (€307m, £254m) Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in South Korea. ZHA won an international design competition for the project back in 2007 and the scheme has finally come to fruition, having opened in time to host Seoul Fashion Week at the end of March. The 86,574sq m (931,874sq ft) DDP comprises a design museum, educational facilities, a sky lounge
LA initiative launched to spur community creation of pedestrian plazas
by Chris Dodd | 07 Feb 2014
A new initiative has been launched in Los Angeles to allow for community groups to use urban design kits to help create pedestrian plazas, mini parks and bike parking, in a bid to re-appropriate 7,500 miles (12,070km) of street within the city. In most states, community design and planning is often hampered by intense bureaucracy, or a lack of financial support from local authorities. However, the People St Programme is
Plans submitted for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park's South Plaza
by Pete Hayman | 27 Jul 2012
Image: How the planned South Plaza area will look Plans for the new South Plaza at the post-Games Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park have been submitted for consideration by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC). Located at the heart of the South Park area, the landscaped public realm has been designed to provide a major new entertainment and activity hub for Londoners and visitors alike. James Corner Field Operations - the
Plans approved for £15m 'fast-built' Park Plaza hotel in London
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
Image: Most elements will be constructed off-site The development of a new £15m Park Plaza hotel on London's Western Avenue, which is to use a "fast-built" system where most elements are built off-site, has been approved. Capita Symonds' ESA design practice has come up with proposals on behalf of the PPHE Hotel Group, which will see the 160-bedroom hotel built opposite Park Royal tube station. Many of the hotel components
Hermitage Plaza granted 'permis de construire'
by Tom Walker | 07 Mar 2012
Architects Foster + Partners have confirmed that the Hermitage Plaza, a mixed-use development planned for Paris, France has been granted 'permis de construire' - the final approval. The result of a close collaboration with EPAD, the City of Courbevoie, Atelier de Paysage Urbain and Département de Hauts-de-Seine, the project is intended to inject life into the area east of La Défense by creating a sustainable, high-density community. The project incorporates
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