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The towers’ punched window openings reference the area’s historic industrial buildings

Thomas Christoffersen: From BIG intern to BIG partner - Thomas Christoffersen's journey

"We were rooted in the traditions of Danish design, but inspired by what was happening elsewhere."

On the journey from being Bjarke Ingels' first intern to BIG partner

The Pompidou Centre opened in Paris in 1977

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

The 17th century Georgian estate has been restored to house The Newt hotel

New Opening: Dreaming big

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Studio Libeskind’s vision for Ground Zero balanced the need to mark the tragedy with the need for a vibrant urban district

Daniel Libeskind: The architect reveals how his buildings explore mood, memory and identity

Daniel Libeskind has designed a number of public spaces that deal with difficult or painful historical events

"Architecture can only thrive in a democratic environment"

The Polish-American architect on how his buildings explore memory and identity

The intertwining botanical glasshouses are made from 893 individually shaped curved glass pieces

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

"Thomas Heatherwick has a long relationship with Bombay Sapphire"

With a long-standing relationship, Thomas Heatherwick and Bombay Sapphire had a shared vision for the gin maker’s new attraction. We find out how they worked together to create this unique project

The hotel has been built in an old pulmonary hospital, which closed in the 70s

Interview: Matteo Thun on the JW Marriott Venice

"To transform a state-protected island into a luxury resort and park meant looking for new solutions while respecting nature and history"

The Isola delle Rose has a rich history and an enviable location. Matteo Thun knew he had to capitalise on both with the design of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa

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Project review: Digging deep

"Should a thousand year wave occur, you’ll be completely safe"

A sneak preview of one of the world’s largest underwater restaurants

Freediving to the bottom of the cylindrical pool at 40m – the height of nine double decker buses

Interview: Emanuele Boaretto on building the world's deepest diving pool

Architect, resort owner and pool designer Emanuele Boaretto

"We’re now consulting all over the world with architects and developers on other dive pool projects "

Kath Hudson talks to Italian architect Emanuele Boaretto about building the world’s deepest diving pool to regenerate both his own spa resort and the region

Experience the euphoria retreat

"Come to Euphoria Retreat if you’re looking for a full health-boost, you’ll leave feeling completely rejuvenated"

Wellbeing Escapes and Well Home have partnered to bring you this special offer for the Euphoria Retreat in Greece

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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 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 ...

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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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...