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Botanical garden and rooftop infinity pool elevate ultra-luxe residences in Bangkok
by Andrew Manns | 31 May 2019
New ultra-luxe residences in Bangkok, Thailand, will boast a botanical garden and rooftop infinity pool when they open next year. Property developers AP Thailand (AP) and the Mitsubishi Estate have joined forces to build the £221m (US$278.8m, €250m) development – called The Address Siam-Ratchathewi. The residences will comprise 880 one- to three-bedroom apartments and also feature indoor-outdoor amenity spaces, including a Technogym-equipped fitness centre and resident's lounges. Incorporating vibrant design
WOW Architects' new biophilic resort to feature 'seed-shaped' tree houses
by Andrew Manns | 30 May 2019
International design practice WOW Architects have been selected to create a 338-key resort with biophilic elements in Singapore. The as-yet-unnamed getaway, which will be situated on a 4.6-hectare peninsula near Singapore's Central Catchment Reserve, will also boast 24 eco-lodge tree houses that blur the "boundaries between nature and living spaces". Speaking on the project, WOW's co-founder, Wong Chiu Man, said: "Our building and its systems adopt a biophilic attitude, by
HOK and SAP envision 'esports venue of the future' in new report
by Andrew Manns | 30 May 2019
Architectural design and planning firm Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK) and software company SAP have released their joint report on the future of esports design. According to their white paper, esports – the fastest growing industry in the entertainment sector – will soon require specially designed facilities to accommodate the unique needs of spectators and competitors. "As technology helps break down cultural barriers," reads the report, "esports are redefining fan
Graham Baba Architects create Jules Verne-inspired bar in Seattle
by Andrew Manns | 28 May 2019
American design firm Graham Baba Architects (GBA) have created Deep Dive, a speakeasy-style bar that's loosely inspired by the scientific romance novels of Jules Verne. Located at The Amazon Spheres in Seattle, Washington, the drinking spot – like a Victorian cabinet of curiosities – is furnished with ornate display cases and various assortments of flowers, dioramas, and objets d'art. The 1,677 sq ft (155.7 sq m) space, which unfolds like
Marriott's Turnberry Miami Resort and Spa renovation completes with opening of US$150m waterpark by Cloward H20
by Andrew Manns | 23 May 2019
Marriott International has concluded the final phase of expansion and renovations at its recently rebranded South Florida property, JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa in Aventura, Florida. Formerly Turnberry Isle Miami, the resort is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. The extensive works have seen a doubling of capacity to 685 rooms, extensive renovation of amenities and the overhauling of two golf courses. Central to the property's pivot to resort
First look at Foster and Partners ultra-luxe Cheval Blanc Hotel for LVMH
by Andrew Manns | 20 May 2019
Details have emerged of Foster + Partners' designs for a London hotel project for French luxury conglomerate, LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH), owner of brands such as Dom Pérignon, Krug, Moët & Chandon, Dior, Givenchy and Hublot. LMVH is planning an 83-key Cheval Blanc hotel on Grafton Street in the heart of Mayfair. The estimated £500m (US$636.3m, €570m) property, which is being developed by O&H Grafton, will
Sir David Adjaye's first residential skyscraper in US tops out in New York with extensive wellness offer
by Andrew Manns | 17 May 2019
Sir David Adjaye's first residential skyscraper in the US – 130 William – has topped out in New York's Financial District. Developed by the Lightstone Group, the 66-storey building will boast a plethora of wellness facilities, including a gym with an adjoining a yoga room and workout terrace, and a spa with three pools, a sauna, and a massage room. The 224-apartment property will also have a basketball court, a
Yabu Pushelberg and ISC release stunning images of new restaurant in Times Square
by Andrew Manns | 16 May 2019
Yabu Pushelberg and Ian Schrager Company Design Studio (ISC) have unveiled images of their designs for 701 West, a luxury restaurant located at the recently opened Times Square Edition in Manhattan. Perched on the hotel's 11th floor, the 100-cover flagship has three main sections – a salon-like cocktail bar headed by mixologist Salvatore Tafur, a dining lounge with a prix fixe menu conceived by chef John Fraser, and an outdoor
Architectus and Wilson Associates complete wellbeing-centric ski resort in Japan
by Andrew Manns | 15 May 2019
Australian architecture group Architectus and interior design practice Wilson Associates (WA) have completed the expansive Skye Niseko resort in Hokkaido, Japan. Situated opposite the Mt. Fuji-lookalike Mt. Yotei, the 105-key hotel boasts a variety of wellness amenities, including three onsen spas, a float tank (said to be the first in Hokkaido), and a gym. Highlights of the spa menu include a number of bodywork services, massage treatments, facials, and stress
Perrot & Richard set to revive century-old concert hall in Lyon
by Andrew Manns | 13 May 2019
The city of Lyon has selected French design firm Perrot & Richard Architectes to renovate the Salle Rameau, a 100-year-old concert hall in Lyon that once hosted performances by the likes of Louis Armstrong and Ray Ventura. French real estate firm Companie de Phalsbourg will lead the €14.3m (US$16m, £12.3m) overhaul, which will see the Art Nouveau building's dilapidated facilities converted into an 840-capacity theatre, a rooftop bar, a restaurant,
LPA Design complete California's largest ice skating complex
by Andrew Manns | 10 May 2019
American architecture studio LPA Design have created The Great Park Ice and FivePoint Arena – the largest ice skating facility in the state of California. Located in Irvine, the 280,000 sq ft (26,000 sq m) complex comprises an Olympic ice rink, three National Hockey League (NHL)-size rinks, a multipurpose arena, an amphitheatre, a gym, an artificial beach, and a selection of dining and retail amenities. Described by the American Society
Bjarke Ingels reveals towering project in South America's greenest capital
by Andrew Manns | 09 May 2019
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have unveiled plans for EPIQ – the firm's second project in Quito, Ecuador. Overlooking La Carolina Park, a 165-acre green space in the city, the 24-storey building will comprise a variety of wellness and residential amenities, including a rooftop pool, spa centre, extensive lounges, a music room, a fitness suite, and a yoga area. In an apparent evocation of the Spanish Colonial buildings in Quito's UNESCO-recognised
Centre Point Residences set to breathe new life into London 'national treasure'
by Andrew Manns | 07 May 2019
Centre Point – a Brutalist landmark in London that was originally designed by Swiss-born architect Richard Seifert – has become the new home of 82 luxury apartments and a bevy of leisure amenities. Anticipated to be completed next month, the Centre Point Residences will feature a 30-metre swimming pool (purportedly the longest in central London), a spa centre with multiple treatment rooms, a club lounge, a dining room, and a
Best-designed restaurants unveiled at 2019 James Beard Foundation Awards
by Andrew Manns | 07 May 2019
American culinary arts non-profit The James Beard Foundation (JBF) has announced the winners of its 2019 Restaurant Design Awards. Atomix, a Korean eatery designed by New-York based firm Studio Writers, won the category for "75 Seats and Under", while the "75 Seats and Over" award went to Pacific Standard Time – a Chicago restaurant conceived by Parts and Labor Design. Completed in 2018, Atomix features neutral-toned interiors and an intimate
The Collective prepares to launch 'world’s largest co-living' residence
by Andrew Manns | 02 May 2019
British property firm The Collective has revealed the latest details for what's expected to become "the world's largest co-living space". Billed as a model for the "tech-enabled future", The Collective Canary Wharf – which is scheduled to open its doors in July – will comprise 705 apartments and also function as a short-stay hotel and cultural hub. Developed as part of the company's US$450m (€401.7m, £344.8m) investment in the increasingly
Champalimaud Design creates country house feel for Monkey Island Estate at the heart of foodie country
by Tom Walker | 01 May 2019
Monkey Island Estate has opened in Bray-on-Thames, England, with interiors by New York-based Champalimaud Design. Part of the Malaysian hotel group, YTL Hotels, the historic estate is set across seven acres on an island in the River Thames, with a rich history dating back 800 years. Monkey Island was bought by YTL Hotels in 2015, after the late YTL founder Yeoh Tiong Lay visited and fell in love with the
Four Seasons Boston: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners' soaring glass skyscraper features entire floor of wellness
by Jane Kitchen | 01 May 2019
Rising 61 storeys above the thriving Back Bay neighbourhood, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is due to open shortly in one of America's most historic cities, complete with a full-floor spa. The soaring glass skyscraper – now the city's third tallest building at 724 feet or 220 metres – was designed by Harry Cobb of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners in collaboration with Gary Johnson of
MKV Design debut nautical-themed resort on Greece's 'Island of the Winds'
by Andrew Manns | 30 Apr 2019
International architecture studio MKV Design (MKV) have completed work on a new 44-key spa resort in Mykonos – Greece's "Island of the Winds". Nestled between white-painted Cycladic buildings and the wine-dark (to use Homer's words) Aegean, the Mykonos Riviera Hotel and Spa – echoing the surrounding seascape – features a swirl of aquamarine, stone, and marble accents. Leisure and wellness facilities include an infinity pool and a 500 sq m
Marcello Pozzi designs 27-storey hotel in New York's Fashion District
by Andrew Manns | 29 Apr 2019
Hotel Hendricks, a 27-storey urban retreat taking shape a stone's throw from Fifth Avenue in New York, is on track to open its doors in June. Designed by Los Angeles-based interior specialist Marcello Pozzi, the destination will feature 176 guestrooms, a rooftop lounge and bar, a cafe, and a fitness suite. Fittings at Hendricks – all of which will give the property's common and private areas a 'boutique' and industrial
VIDEO: Kengo Kuma creates beautiful forest 'Meditation House' in Bavaria
by Andrew Manns | 29 Apr 2019
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma has designed the "Meditation House" – a wellness facility and retreat – in the Bavarian woodlands outside Krün, Germany. The 160 sq m outbuilding, which is only accessible by foot, is part of the 133-key Das Kranzbach spa hotel and features floor-to-ceiling windows, a tea room with artisan-designed tatami mats, and a meditation hall. The look of the pavilion was inspired both by traditional Japanese wooden
Tom Dixon rolls out monastic-like restaurant and showroom in Milan
by Andrew Manns | 24 Apr 2019
English interior designer Tom Dixon has opened a 100-cover restaurant and bar in Milan called "The Manzoni". Likened by Dixon to a "monastic" space, the sleek eatery and showroom, which temporarily opened its doors for Milan Design Week (9-14 April) is darkly illuminated by the designer's trademark Opal ball lights and incorporates a variety of locally sourced materials, such as granite from Veronan quarries and recycled paper and cork. The
Jean Philippe Nuel transforms Roman palazzo into five-star resort
by Andrew Manns | 22 Apr 2019
Sofitel Villa Borghese Rome is on track to launch this summer, following an extensive renovation by French architect and designer Jean Philippe Nuel. Situated near the city centre, amidst the Trevi Fountain, Villa Medici, and the Spanish Steps, the refurbished 19th-century building features 78 rooms and suites with Hermès amenities, a rooftop restaurant, and a fitness centre. Renderings of the project show that some guest quarters will feature quadratura ceilings
Line-Inc create eclectic home away from home in landmark from the days of Imperial Japan
by Andrew Manns | 18 Apr 2019
Tokyo-based architecture studio Line-Inc have transformed a 1930s-era hotel in Hokkaido, Japan into the Unwind Hotel and Bar Otaru. Erstwhile known as the Etchuya Hotel, the building was originally designed by Japanese architect Kuniharu Karasawa, who devised its master plan during the country's pre-war period to appeal to foreign tourists. The site was later purchased by real estate developer Global Agents, which subsequently commissioned Line-Inc to restore the space to
Interior designer Eric Egan completes renovation of 19th century villa for Mandarin Oriental Lago di Como
by Jane Kitchen | 18 Apr 2019
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como opened this week, following the renovation of the historic lakefront property. The hotel is located in Blevio, and is surrounded by natural beauty, enjoying a private, serene setting on the sunlit shores of the lake, nestled within verdant botanical gardens. Mandarin Oriental acquired the resort, which was previously CastaDiva Resort & Spa, last year. The 19th Century Villa Roccabruna is at the heart of the
Hilton debuts sprawling spa resort on Morocco's Atlantic coast
by Andrew Manns | 15 Apr 2019
International hospitality company Hilton Hotels and Resorts has opened the Tangier Al Houara Resort and Spa – a palatial getaway in Tangier, Morocco. The 304-key resort – the company's third property in Morocco – occupies 234 hectares of oceanfront land and boasts three swimming pools, as well as an 850 sq m spa comprising a jacuzzi, sauna, beauty salon, steam room, and fitness studio. Other facilities include an 18-hole golf
André Fu completes work on mansion-like St Regis hotel in Hong Kong
by Andrew Manns | 15 Apr 2019
Chinese design practice AFSO have created a panoply of interior spaces at the St Regis Hong Kong, a recently opened resort that has been likened to a "curated mansion". Located in the city's Wan Chai district, the 27-storey flagship – the first venue from the St. Regis Hotels and Resorts hospiality group to debut in Hong Kong – features 129 guest rooms and suites as well as a pool, bar,
800-year-old public hospital reborn as grand hotel in Lyon
by Andrew Manns | 11 Apr 2019
The Hôtel-Dieu de Lyon, a hospital founded in the 12th century by the semi-monastic Pontifices Fratres brotherhood, is set to reopen as a five-star resort in June following a four-year restoration. Situated on the banks of the Rhone in Lyons, France, the UNESCO World Heritage-designated hospital – in operation until 2010 – was restored by French architecture bureau AIA Architectes, who also reconverted the site's disused spaces into 8,000 sq
Landmark home away from home in Trondheim gets £107m refurbishment
by Andrew Manns | 08 Apr 2019
The Britannia Hotel – once a turn-of-the-century pied-à-terre for aristocrats, Arctic explorers, and literati, has reopened in Trondheim, Norway following a £107m (US$139.5, €123.8m) overhaul. The 148-year-old landmark features 257 newly renovated rooms and suites, as well as revamped common areas, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The spa centre at the Britannia comprises a 200 sq m fitness room, six treatment rooms, a heated lap pool, a sauna, steam bath, ice
Thai beauty rituals, ‘lost remedies’: Rosewood Bangkok’s spa occupies entire sixth floor
by Jane Kitchen | 05 Apr 2019
The Rosewood Bangkok has opened in the heart of the city’s prime central business and retail district. As the 27th property in the growing global network for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the hotel is the brand’s second destination in Thailand; it features the brand’s ‘A Sense of Place’ philosophy, with a design that honours Thai culture while celebrating the cutting-edge creativity and contemporary design ethos of the dynamic capital. The
Dusit and CPN team up to revitalise Bangkok with expansive lifestyle complex
by Andrew Manns | 04 Apr 2019
Thailand-based developers Dusit Thani Public and Central Pattana (CPN) have unveiled the latest details for the Dusit Central Park project – an immense mixed-use scheme planned for the heart of Bangkok. The new 440,000 sq m development, which will adjoin the city's Lumpini Park, will be designed by the Office of Metropolitan Architecture and Architects 49, and play host to a series of leisure-friendly attractions and facilities, including luxury residences,
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