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Bates Smart condemns Sydney stadium plans, talks of upcoming "renaissance" in urban renewal
by Andrew Manns | 25 Sep 2018
Philip Vivian, director of the multidisciplinary design firm Bates Smart, has criticised plans by the Australian government to demolish and rebuild Sydney's Allianz football stadium at Moore Park. In November 2017, the government announced it would spend AU$2.7bn (£1.5bn) to demolish and rebuild two of Sydney’s major stadiums. In March 2018, it was decided that Sydney's Allianz would be the only site to be rebuilt. In a statement, Vivian responded
Mehrdad Yazdani: Design creativity and government investment essential to continue 'wonderful renaissance' of public realm
by Kim Megson | 27 Apr 2018
There has been “a wonderful renaissance” in public realm design, but a lack of meaningful investment threatens to hold back further progress. That is the view of Mehrdad Yazdani, design principal of Yazdani Studio at CannonDesign, who told CLADglobal that “the design community needs to lead the way in helping cities address issues” challenging the long-term success of great public spaces. “My team has worked on a vast array of
Six star hotel, waterpark and mountain suspension bridge to be added at Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
by Tom Anstey | 09 May 2016
The world-famous Whistler Blackcomb ski resort is expanding its offering beyond the slopes, announcing a US$345m (€300m, £238m) plan to revitalise and invest in its mountain facilities. To be rolled out in three stages, the ‘Renaissance’ expansion plan will focus first on a US$100m (€87m, £69m) plan to create weather independent, year-round attractions. Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners – who also prepared the first masterplan for Whistler Mountain and Blackcomb Mountain
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
Unique digital journey at the heart of New York Renaissance hotel
by Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016
Hotel brand Renaissance will open New York City’s “first digitally enhanced hotel” in Manhattan’s famous garment district in Q1 2016. Designed by local studio Jeffrey Beers International, the 348-room Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel will feature several large-scale digital attractions created to celebrate the history and glamour of the location, which is a centre of clothes manufacturing and home to many of New York’s fashion designers. A digital tapestry the
Marriott International opens Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel
by Pete Hayman | 04 Sep 2012
Image: The Touch Spa has four treatment rooms Marriott International has announced the launch of the 383-bedroom Renaissance Shanghai Caohejing Hotel - the group's sixth Renaissance-branded hotel opened in the Chinese city. The hotel is managed in partnership with Shanghai Caohejing Park Huagang Properties and includes the 360sq m (3,875sq ft) Touch Spa housing four treatment rooms and a foot massage lounge. Karen Wang Interior Consultant led the interior design
Official launch for St Pancras Renaissance
by Pete Hayman | 09 May 2011
JW Marriott has officially unveiled central London's historic St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, which follows the completion of an extensive £150m restoration of the Victorian property. Manhattan Loft Corporation worked alongside contractor Galliford Try; RHWL Architects; conservation architects Richard Griffiths; and GA Design International on the scheme. Facilities at the 245-room hotel include a 6,226sq ft (578sq m) spa area, which includes five treatment rooms and a couple's suite; a spa
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