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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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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Heather Henninger and Nathan Stevenson
Founder and CFO, Yanami Healing
The construction of Yamani Healing, a new eco-design hotel, destination spa and healing centre in Mexico’s Riviera Maya is due to start later this year, following the announcement of a
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The construction of Yamani Healing, a new eco-design hotel, destination spa and healing centre in Mexico’s Riviera Maya is due to start later this year, following the announcement of a
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Dutch master
UNStudio co-founder Ben van Berkel talks about healthy buildings, theatre design and his fascination with art and commerce. Alice Davis reports
Since 1988, Ben van Berkel and his business partner, urban planner Caroline Bos, have championed a collaborative approach to architecture, first through the Van Berkel & Bos Architectuurbureau, and then
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Since 1988, Ben van Berkel and his business partner, urban planner Caroline Bos, have championed a collaborative approach to architecture, first through the Van Berkel & Bos Architectuurbureau, and then
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Learning from nature
From creating breathable metals to copying how animals cool their homes, architects and designers are increasingly using the principles of biomimicry in their work. Christopher DeWolf takes a look at how the discipline is evolving
When Janine Benyus published her book, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, in 1997, she expected it to cause a stir in the academic world. She didn’t imagine it would help
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When Janine Benyus published her book, Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature, in 1997, she expected it to cause a stir in the academic world. She didn’t imagine it would help
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Michael Pawlyn
Exploration architects have built a global reputation for their work in biomimicry. Founder Michael Pawlyn tells Rhianon Howells why biology and architecture make great bedfellows
As one of the world’s leading biomimetic architects, Michael Pawlyn has always been as passionate about the natural environment as he is about the built. But it wasn’t until he
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As one of the world’s leading biomimetic architects, Michael Pawlyn has always been as passionate about the natural environment as he is about the built. But it wasn’t until he
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Designing an eco hotel for the Galapagos Islands that allowed the stunning natural surroundings to take centre stage while minimising its impact on the land presented its own unique set of challenges, Ecuadorian architect Humberto Plaza tells Kathryn Hudson
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