Thomas Woltz, owner of
Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape
Architects, leads one of the most
revered landscape architecture
firms on the planet. Kath Hudson
caught up with him while he
was on a fact finding mission,
camping on the Montana plains
Woltz’ firm’s legacy includes thousands of acres of reforested land, reconstructed wetlands, native meadows, wildlife habitats, as well as – at Hudson Yards – the creation of the biggest new
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Dana Kalczak
Four Seasons’ vice president of
design talks to Neena Dhillon about
reaching new heights in Philadelphia,
working with Norman Foster and
innovations in guest experience
While Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is accustomed to opening landmark properties, its newest offering in Philadelphia represents several firsts. For starters, the 342m-high vertiginous tower redefines the skyline, its
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While Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is accustomed to opening landmark properties, its newest offering in Philadelphia represents several firsts. For starters, the 342m-high vertiginous tower redefines the skyline, its
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Sleep well
When Equinox entered the hotel market, they were determined to offer something different. Magali Robathan interviews the designers behind the New York hotel promising to ‘restore and regenerate’ guests
Four years ago, I interviewed Aaron Richter, design director at Equinox, about the brand’s approach to designing health clubs and the plans for the first Equinox Hotel – which opened
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Four years ago, I interviewed Aaron Richter, design director at Equinox, about the brand’s approach to designing health clubs and the plans for the first Equinox Hotel – which opened
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Power to the people
BIG’s CopenHill urban ski centre-come-waste incinerator has finally
opened, acting as a step towards Copenhagen’s goal of becoming the
world’s first carbon neutral capital city. Magali Robathan takes a look
It was an idea that caught the imagination of the press and the public – a ski slope on the roof of a power plant that simultaneously provides clean electricity
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It was an idea that caught the imagination of the press and the public – a ski slope on the roof of a power plant that simultaneously provides clean electricity
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Crossing the line
These art galleries double as pedestrian bridges and aim to reimagine
the museum experience while making art a part of everyday life
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Back to nature
With a kids-only playground, a vibrating glass platform 40ft in the air and one of the US’s
longest tree canopy walks, Alan Metcalfe and his team have created a forest experience designed
to bring people close to each other and to nature. Magali Robathan finds out more
In 1899, the founder of the Dow Chemical Company Herbert H Dow and his family established a home in Midland, Michigan. Over the years, Herbert Dow created gardens, orchards, hills
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In 1899, the founder of the Dow Chemical Company Herbert H Dow and his family established a home in Midland, Michigan. Over the years, Herbert Dow created gardens, orchards, hills
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Room with a view
In the mountains of Tennessee, the owners of the celebrated Blackberry Farm have opened a new resort – their first new venture in more than 40 years. Jane Kitchen visits to learn more
One of the most highly anticipated resort openings in the US this year is located not in New York, Miami or Los Angeles, but in the foothills of the Great
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One of the most highly anticipated resort openings in the US this year is located not in New York, Miami or Los Angeles, but in the foothills of the Great
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Tina Norden
First designed by Eva Jiřičná and now refurbished
by Conran and Partners, Prague’s Hotel Maximilian
has reopened with a bold, playful new look
Opened in 1995 and renovated in 2005 by Czech architect Eva Jiřičná, Hotel Maximilian has reopened after a refurbishment programme by Conran and Partners. Hotel owners Christian and Rudolf Ploberger
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Opened in 1995 and renovated in 2005 by Czech architect Eva Jiřičná, Hotel Maximilian has reopened after a refurbishment programme by Conran and Partners. Hotel owners Christian and Rudolf Ploberger
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Harry Handelsman
Founder, Manhattan Loft Corporation
Project The Stratford Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, The Stratford hotel and residential building has opened in Stratford, London. Formerly known as Manhattan Loft Gardens, the 42-storey building is
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Project The Stratford Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, The Stratford hotel and residential building has opened in Stratford, London. Formerly known as Manhattan Loft Gardens, the 42-storey building is
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Kengo Kuma
Architect
Project Odunpazari Modern Museum 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
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Project Odunpazari Modern Museum 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
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Stephen Proctor
Founding Director, Proctor & Matthews
Project Steepleton Stephen Proctor of Proctor & Matthews Architects has spoken to CLAD about designing for wellbeing with the completion of the Steepleton Tetbury later living community in the Cotswolds,
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Project Steepleton Stephen Proctor of Proctor & Matthews Architects has spoken to CLAD about designing for wellbeing with the completion of the Steepleton Tetbury later living community in the Cotswolds,
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Elizabeth de Portzamparc
The French-Brazilian architect and urbanist speaks to CLAD
about her vision for the cities of tomorrow, her mission to bring
culture to the masses and why design should counter loneliness
In the historic French city of Nîmes, a crumbling 2,000-year-old amphitheatre has a glamorous new neighbour: a futuristic, shape-shifting museum that appears to levitate just above the ground. Over 6,700
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In the historic French city of Nîmes, a crumbling 2,000-year-old amphitheatre has a glamorous new neighbour: a futuristic, shape-shifting museum that appears to levitate just above the ground. Over 6,700
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High standards
The original
Brutalist exterior
contrasts with
colourful, playful
interiors at The
Standard’s first
London hotel
The Standard’s first hotel outside of the US has opened in north London, with interiors by Shawn Hausman inspired by the ‘colourful’ history of the area, from punk rock bands
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The Standard’s first hotel outside of the US has opened in north London, with interiors by Shawn Hausman inspired by the ‘colourful’ history of the area, from punk rock bands
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Olga Polizzi
Reflecting on staying ahead of the game
and developing stories for new hotel projects
in Europe and Asia, the director of design at
Rocco Forte Hotels talks to Neena Dhillon
When we started out, we were the leaders in terms of creating our hotels around a sense of place but everyone catches up,” observes Olga Polizzi. “ So that’s the
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When we started out, we were the leaders in terms of creating our hotels around a sense of place but everyone catches up,” observes Olga Polizzi. “ So that’s the
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John McElgunn and Stephen Barrett
Following the launch of RSHP’s
newest cultural building, partners
John McElgunn and Stephen Barrett
talk public space, leisure and legacy
with Magali Robathan
I meet John McElgunn and Stephen Barrett at their 14th floor London office in the RSHP-designed Leadenhall Building – or the Cheesegrater, as it’s more popularly known. The tower’s triangular
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I meet John McElgunn and Stephen Barrett at their 14th floor London office in the RSHP-designed Leadenhall Building – or the Cheesegrater, as it’s more popularly known. The tower’s triangular
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A deep sleep
A spectacular hotel built into an abandoned quarry could provide ideas
for transforming challenging brownfield sites. Architect Martin Jochman
talks flooding, earthquakes and rockfall with Christopher DeWolf
It has become second nature for cities and developers to transform abandoned industrial sites into leisure facilities. Think of the Tate Modern, built inside a former power station, or Hamburg’s
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It has become second nature for cities and developers to transform abandoned industrial sites into leisure facilities. Think of the Tate Modern, built inside a former power station, or Hamburg’s
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José Almiñana
Established 30 years ago, Philadelphia-based landscape architect
practice Andropogon prides itself on pushing boundaries. Principal
José Almiñana tells Kath Hudson more about their approach
Founded in the early 1980s by two couples – Carol and Colin Franklin and Lesley and Rolf Sauer – Andropogon set out to push the boundaries of the profession for
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Founded in the early 1980s by two couples – Carol and Colin Franklin and Lesley and Rolf Sauer – Andropogon set out to push the boundaries of the profession for
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Working it
Fitness giant Les Mills has launched three new studio
spaces at its iconic Auckland City Gym in New Zealand
The new spaces were designed by New Zealand architects Monk Mackenzie and interior designer Rufus Knight, working in partnership with design studio Alt Group. According to Les Mills Jnr, who
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The new spaces were designed by New Zealand architects Monk Mackenzie and interior designer Rufus Knight, working in partnership with design studio Alt Group. According to Les Mills Jnr, who
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