A year on from the opening of Frank Gehry’s long-awaited museum of biodiversity in Panama, Kath Hudson speaks to the team who made it happen
It was in the works for 15 years and had its fair share of delays, but in October 2014 the Frank Gehry-designed Biomuseo finally opened in Panama City. It’s a
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This is Miami
Among the most stylish cities in the world – with an attitude to boot – Miami is booming. Alice Davis rounds up the projects taking the South Florida city to a whole new level
Miami’s diverse people and history are reflected in its architecture, from its famous 1930s Art Deco District to its glamorous skyscrapers, condominiums and hotels – there’s no place for feeble architecture
Miami is a place with a big personality. The “capital of Latin America”, it’s more than ever before a melting pot of cultures. Every country in the Americas is represented,
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Miami’s diverse people and history are reflected in its architecture, from its famous 1930s Art Deco District to its glamorous skyscrapers, condominiums and hotels – there’s no place for feeble architecture
Miami is a place with a big personality. The “capital of Latin America”, it’s more than ever before a melting pot of cultures. Every country in the Americas is represented,
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Rem Koolhaas
Rem Koolhaas Founder, OMA
Project: Fondazione Prada, Milan, Italy
OMA, the architectural practice founded by Rem Koolhaas, have converted a former industrial complex in Milan, Italy, into a new home for designer Miuccia Prada’s Fondazione Prada. Fondazione Prada was
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OMA, the architectural practice founded by Rem Koolhaas, have converted a former industrial complex in Milan, Italy, into a new home for designer Miuccia Prada’s Fondazione Prada. Fondazione Prada was
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Naoko Ito
Naoko Ito Chief creative officer, Party
Project: Narita Airport Terminal 3, Tokyo, Japan
Japanese creative lab Party are behind the innovative design of Narita Airport’s Terminal 3, which features a running track designed to help passengers find their way through the airport. A
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Japanese creative lab Party are behind the innovative design of Narita Airport’s Terminal 3, which features a running track designed to help passengers find their way through the airport. A
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Gabriel Gomera
Gabriel Gomera designer
Project: R3 Fitness Centre, Manresa, Spain
Faced with a very tight budget and a small space, Spanish architect Gabriel Gomera decided to let light play centre stage at the R3 fitness centre in Manresa, Spain. The
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Faced with a very tight budget and a small space, Spanish architect Gabriel Gomera decided to let light play centre stage at the R3 fitness centre in Manresa, Spain. The
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Mike Trice and George Ferguson
Mike Trice senior principal, Populous
George Ferguson Bristol Mayor
Project: Bristol Arena, Bristol, UK
International architecture firm Populous were chosen in March to design the £90m Bristol Arena in Bristol, UK. The winning team, comprising of Populous (with Feilden Clegg Bradley, BuroHappold and Vanguardia)
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International architecture firm Populous were chosen in March to design the £90m Bristol Arena in Bristol, UK. The winning team, comprising of Populous (with Feilden Clegg Bradley, BuroHappold and Vanguardia)
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David Rockwell
Whether he’s designing Nobu, a new kind of playground or the interiors for Battersea Power Station, David Rockwell has always refused to be pigeonholed. He tells Magali Robathan why curiosity is his biggest asset
“More than anything, I believe design should be memorable,” says architect, interior designer and set designer David Rockwell, speaking to me from his office in New York. Since launching the
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“More than anything, I believe design should be memorable,” says architect, interior designer and set designer David Rockwell, speaking to me from his office in New York. Since launching the
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Building in paradise
The Galapagos islands are among the most precious places on Earth.
What building challenges does this present? Ecuadorian architect Humberto Plaza talks to Kath Hudson about designing eco-hotel Pikaia Lodge
On top of an active volcano, with year round sunshine, spectacular views of one of the most beautiful places in the world and home to giant tortoises, this site in
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On top of an active volcano, with year round sunshine, spectacular views of one of the most beautiful places in the world and home to giant tortoises, this site in
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Kjetil Trædal Thorsen
Snøhetta’s founding partner talks about the expansion of SFMOMA, the September 11 Memorial Pavilion in New York and the importance of blurring professional borders. Rhianon Howells reports
Given Norway’s rich tradition of folklore, the story of the naming of Snøhetta – the Oslo-based integrated design practice, embracing architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and brand design – has
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Given Norway’s rich tradition of folklore, the story of the naming of Snøhetta – the Oslo-based integrated design practice, embracing architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and brand design – has
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A museum for everyone
From the architecture and exhibition design to the content and visitor experience, every aspect of the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York had to be meticulously planned. Museum director Alice Greenwald talks Alice Davis through the process
Never before has a museum been built to tell the story of an event that was witnessed by a third of the world’s population. On September 11 2001, people across
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Never before has a museum been built to tell the story of an event that was witnessed by a third of the world’s population. On September 11 2001, people across
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Baku to the future!
Azerbaijan is investing in architecture, sport and tourism to establish
itself as a major destination. This year, it hosts the European Games
at the newly opened Baku Olympic Stadium. Kath Hudson reports
Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital city, was awarded the inaugural 2015 European Games in December 2012. This oil rich country was the only bidder, which makes it no less of an achievement,
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Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital city, was awarded the inaugural 2015 European Games in December 2012. This oil rich country was the only bidder, which makes it no less of an achievement,
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Craig Cogut
In 2012, Pegasus Capital Partners bought the Asia-based resort and spa company Six Senses with a view to its global expansion. Three years on, the firm’s founding partner tells Rhianon Howells what they’ve achieved so far and where they go next
At first glance, Pegasus Capital Advisors’ decision to buy Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas three years ago may have seemed a little surprising. After all, the US-based private equity firm
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At first glance, Pegasus Capital Advisors’ decision to buy Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas three years ago may have seemed a little surprising. After all, the US-based private equity firm
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Space Syntax
Space Syntax explores the science of human behaviour for cities, urban places and buildings. Director Bill Hillier and managing director Tim Stonor tell Katie Buckley and Alice Davis how their approach works
The social housing of 1960s London gets a bad rap these days, but when the structures were being built, a student named Bill Hillier found them exciting. Fascinated, he’d find
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The social housing of 1960s London gets a bad rap these days, but when the structures were being built, a student named Bill Hillier found them exciting. Fascinated, he’d find
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Milan Expo 2015
It’s had its share of problems, but Milan Expo 2015 is now well underway. Alice Davis and Magali Robathan take a look around and speak to some of the pavilion designers
Milan Expo 2015 kicked off on 1 May, with a lavish opening ceremony that featured a performance by Andrea Bocelli and a video link with the Pope. It’s a huge
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Milan Expo 2015 kicked off on 1 May, with a lavish opening ceremony that featured a performance by Andrea Bocelli and a video link with the Pope. It’s a huge
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Joyce Wang
Joyce Wang Principal, Joyce Wang Studio
Hong Kong restaurants Isono and Vasco represent the latest offering from rising interior design star Joyce Wang, whose Mott 32 Bar & Restaurant in Hong Kong won the World Interior
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Hong Kong restaurants Isono and Vasco represent the latest offering from rising interior design star Joyce Wang, whose Mott 32 Bar & Restaurant in Hong Kong won the World Interior
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James Balfour, Giles Dean and Kevin Yates
1Rebel
After much anticipation and a raft of headlines, the first 1Rebel microgym has launched in the City of London, UK. The company, which aims to shake up the fitness industry
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After much anticipation and a raft of headlines, the first 1Rebel microgym has launched in the City of London, UK. The company, which aims to shake up the fitness industry
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Ray Winkler and Cristina Garcia
Ray Winkler is Managing director of Stufish Entertainment Architects
Cristina Garcia is Principal of KPF Architect
The Wuhan Movie Theme Park and the Han Show Theatre have opened in Wuhan, China, the final project of the late Mark Fisher and the first permanent buildings for him
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Cristina Garcia is Principal of KPF Architect
The Wuhan Movie Theme Park and the Han Show Theatre have opened in Wuhan, China, the final project of the late Mark Fisher and the first permanent buildings for him
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Daan Roosegaarde
Founder, Studio Roosegaarde
Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde’s latest light installation, Rainbow Station, can be seen every night in Amsterdam’s Central Station until the end of the year. As a celebration of the station
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Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde’s latest light installation, Rainbow Station, can be seen every night in Amsterdam’s Central Station until the end of the year. As a celebration of the station
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