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New Orleans' Mirabeau Water Garden will be a community amenity that manages stormwater
by Stu Robarts | 30 Jan 2020
A 25ac (10ha) site in New Orleans is to be transformed by into an environmental, recreational and educational amenity that will use natural processes to store and treat excess stormwater. Designed by Waggonner & Ball, Mirabeau Water Garden will provide a place for stormwater to drain to, be stored and be naturally filtered. In addition to reducing the impact of potential flooding on streets and homes, it will be a
Cansult Maunsell-designed Clymb attraction, with biggest climbing wall in the world, will open in Abu Dhabi this month
by Andy Knaggs | 08 Nov 2019
Clymb Abu Dhabi, a climbing and sky diving attraction on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, is to open on 29 November 2019, according to owner Miral. The building was designed by Cansult Maunsell, an operating company based in Dubai and part of global consulting firm Aecom. The US$100m (€89.8m, £77.3m) project will deliver the world's tallest indoor climbing wall at 140ft (43 metres) tall, and its widest skydiving flight chamber, spanning
Miraval’s new Austin resort includes 20,000sq ft Clodagh-designed Life in Balance Spa
by Jane Kitchen | 06 Feb 2019
Hyatt has opened Miraval Austin in Texas, US, the brand’s second wellness resort to open outside of its flagship property in Tucson, Arizona, US. Set on 220 acres in Texas Hill Country overlooking Lake Travis, Miraval Austin was previously the Travaasa Austin Resort, which was acquired by Miraval in December 2016, just before Hyatt acquired Miraval in January 2017. Offering 117 guestrooms and suites, a Life in Balance Spa, a
Major beach developments planned for Sharjah as emirate's leaders prioritise leisure tourism
by Kim Megson | 30 Nov 2017
The ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has greenlit plans for a 3.3km (2.1 miles) beachfront development incorporating new sports facilities, pedestrian areas, public services and landscaping. The Sharjah Urban Planning Council’s (SUPC) has proposed the project – which will include dedicated cycling paths, exercise areas and places for family activities – as part of its wider strategic plan to use leisure and regeneration to attract more
Park Hyatt St Kitts opens with 37,000sq ft Miraval spa
by Jane Kitchen | 02 Nov 2017
The first Park Hyatt in the Caribbean has opened, the Park Hyatt St Kitts, which also includes the first Miraval Life in Balance spa to open since Hyatt acquired Miraval earlier this year. Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Park Hyatt St Kitts Christophe Harbour is described as a “37,752sq ft (3,000sq m) state-of-the-art oasis.” The spa entrance and reception area provide a view of Mount Nevis and also overlook
London's landmark Admiralty Arch to become luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel
by Kim Megson | 31 Oct 2017
One of London’s most famous monuments, the Admiralty Arch, is to be converted into a Waldorf Astoria hotel. The iconic building was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of Queen Victoria, and completed in 1910 by architect Sir Aston Webb – the creator of The Mall and the main facade at Buckingham Palace. Sir Winston Churchill had an office in the Arch when he was First Sea Lord of
Former Canyon Ranch, Miraval, Two Bunch execs form new wellness hospitality company
by Jane Kitchen | 06 Sep 2017
A group spa industry veterans have come together to create a new hospitality and real estate company, Civana, based around sustainable wellness through an affordable travel and lifestyle platform. Led by Kevin Kelly – who was former Canyon Ranch president and chief branding officer, and most recently was CEO and co-owner of California’s Two Bunch Palms – Civana will bring together wellness programming, sustainable design and hotel asset and property
Visitors set to fly at Abu Dhabi’s futuristic skydiving and climbing centre
by Alice Davis | 16 Mar 2017
The drive to make Abu Dhabi's Yas Island one of the world’s top leisure and entertainment destination continues with the under-construction CLYMB, a futuristic building that will hold a supersized flight chamber and climbing wall. Miral, the developers and management company behind Yas Island, has said the 9.75m (32ft) flight chamber will be the widest in the world and the 43m (141ft) indoor climbing wall will be the tallest. “CLYMB
Hyatt acquires Miraval as wellness hospitality moves into the spotlight
by Jane Kitchen | 18 Jan 2017
In a move that illustrates the explosive growth of wellness tourism, Hyatt Hotels has acquired wellness resort provider Miraval Group for US$215m (€201m, £175m) from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners. The deal includes Miraval’s flagship property in Tucson, Arizona, as well as the Miraval Life in Balance Spa brand; Hyatt will also continue Miraval’s plans to redevelop the recently acquired 220-acre Travaasa Resort in Austin, Texas and pursue the
Miraval Group to develop destination wellness resort in Texas
by Jane Kitchen | 23 Dec 2016
Wellness resort operator Miraval Group today announced it has acquired the 220-acre Travaasa Austin Resort in the Hill Country of Texas, which it will redevelop and expand into a 120-bedroom destination wellness resort, its first in Texas and the American South. The purchase, from a wholly owned subsidiary of Amstar Group LLC, closed today following the approval of Miraval’s development plans. The project is expected to be completed by January
Prince Charles: Designers must not forget the miraculous benefits of wool
by Kim Megson | 04 Sep 2016
Architects, interior designers and engineers in the construction industry could, and should, use more wool in their buildings rather than relying on synthetic alternatives. That is the view of Charles, Prince of Wales, who is fronting a new campaign to inspire creators from multiple disciplines to embrace the possibilities of a material that “is an excellent insulator even when wet, a natural fire retardant, odour-resistant, and absorbent of both shocks
Exclusive: Miraval to buy historic Cranwell Resort in Lenox for first East Coast resort
by Jane Kitchen | 14 Jul 2016
Destination spa Miraval is set to buy the historic Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort in Lenox, Massachusetts, marking the brand’s first East Coast location and the first “full-blown” Miraval outside of Tucson. “Cranwell is a great fit for us – it’s a large property where we can create the Miraval experiences,” Chevis Hosea, Miraval Group vice president of development told CLAD. “It’s got a great history, great architecture – the
David Bowie honoured with lightning bolt constellation
by Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016
A Belgian radio station has teamed up with an observatory to design a unique tribute to David Bowie: his own constellation. The British singer, who died on 10 January 2016 at the age of 69, was often inspired by space in his music; penning songs such as Life on Mars, Starman and Space Oddity and creating his own extraterrestrial alter-ego Ziggy Stardust and the recurring astronaut character Major Tom. To
DKJ partners with Fender Katsalidis Mirams Architects to create new arts hub for Darwin
by Tom Anstey | 11 Dec 2015
Australia’s Northern Territory Government has unveiled plans by Darwin-based DKJ projects.architecture to create a new visual art gallery in the centre of Darwin. Led by DKJ in partnership with Fender Katsalidis Mirams, the A$18.5m (US$13.5m, €12.3m, £8.9m) plans feature the redevelopment of the existing Harry Chan building, which will become a gallery for the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT). “Our view about museums and galleries is
Gensler-designed Thunderbird Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California gets the go-ahead
by Helen Andrews | 10 Mar 2015
A proposed US$100m-plus (€93m, £66m) resort and spa in Rancho Mirage, California, has received approval from the city’s Architectural Review Board – following amendments made to the project’s design by Derek Sola from architecture firm Gensler. The 24-acre (10-hectare) Thunderbird Resort and Spa plans will be sent to the city’s planning commission for approval. The ‘six-star’ resort – which will be tucked into the landscape with the mountains serving as
US$37m refurbishment planned for Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai
by Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2014
UK-based international construction services company, ISG, has secured a US$37m (€25m, £21m) contract to refurbish all 393 rooms at Majid Al Futtaim Properties’ Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai. The work will involve upgrades to all rooms and suites, ski chalets – next to Ski Dubai – meeting rooms and gym facilities. The property’s external façade will also undergo refurbishment. The existing Softouch Spa is not scheduled to
Glasgow's Emirates Arena opens doors to the public
by Aoife Dowling | 09 Oct 2012
More than 100,000 visitors attended the opening weekend of Glasgow's new Emirates Arena. The sports arena, which opened its doors on 5 October, will play host to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. The 10.5-hectare arena is located beside the Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village and the Celtic Park. It will include an indoor sports arena, three sports halls with 12 badminton courts, four outdoor five-a-side football pitches, an outdoor 1km cycle
London's new Emirates Air Line cable car service launches
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012
Image: Mayor Boris Johnson launched the new service Emirates Air Line, the new 1.1km (0.7-mile) cable car service linking Greenwich with the Royal Docks in London, has embarked on its first passenger flight today (28 June). Mayor Boris Johnson officially launched the new service spanning the river Thames, which offers panoramic views overlooking the capital and has taken nearly a year to construct. A total of 34 cabins will cater
Melia Dubai marks Spanish group's entry in United Arab Emirates
by Pete Hayman | 08 May 2012
Image: The Yhi Spa's planned Vascular Path Meliá Hotels and Resorts, the Spain-based hospitality group, has announced its debut in the United Arab Emirates with the soft launch of the new 164-bedroom Meliá Dubai hotel. Located in the centre of Bur Dubai, the Marco Mangili -designed property is to open in two phases and includes the Titanic by Marco Pierre White restaurant offering European cuisine. The second phase will add
Emirates to sponsor Thames cable car link
by Pete Hayman | 20 Oct 2011
London mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed a new ten-year sponsorship deal worth £36m for a new cable car link across the River Thames between Greenwich and the Royal Docks. Due to open ahead of the 2012 Games, the Emirates Air Line will accommodate up to 2,500 passengers per hour each way and is expected to carry 2 million visitors in its first year. The sponsorship deal enables the mayor and
Emirates Golf Club to revamp flagship Majlis course
by Tom Walker | 11 Jan 2010
Emirates Golf Club has appointed London-based architects Thomson Perrett & Lobb (TPL) to modernise its flagship Majlis Course, home of the Dubai Desert Classic. TPL will carry out an audit of the course's bunkering as part of a wider modernisation programme, overseeing the repositioning and reconstruction of bunkers to upgrade the course for professional events as well as day-to-day club and visitor play. The 7,301-yard, par-72 layout, which opened in
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