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Herzog & de Meuron working on £500m Stamford Bridge rebuild for Chelsea FC
by Tom Walker | 16 Jun 2015
English Premier League (EPL) champion Chelsea FC will announce detailed plans to rebuild its Stamford Bridge stadium in London later this month. It is understood that Swiss-based architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron is working on the plans in partnership with London-based practice Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands. Despite being one of the most successful English clubs of the past decade, the club’s current home capacity of 41,000 is only the eighth
Hollywood stars gather for launch of Rem Koolhaas’ art museum in Moscow
by Jason Holland | 15 Jun 2015
The OMA-designed Garage Museum of Contemporary Art has launched in Moscow, Russia, with stars including George Lucas, Woody Allen, Miuccia Prada, Stella McCartney, Harvey Weinstein and Karlie Kloss on hand for the opening night. The building will house the gallery founded by Dasha Zhukova – wife of Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich – and becomes the capital city’s first post-Soviet and not-for-profit contemporary art space. Architect Rem Koolhaas and
Work starts on Jamie Fobert Architects' expansion of Tate St Ives
by Alice Davis | 16 Jun 2015
Work is underway on a £12m (US$18.6m, €16.6m) extension for Tate St Ives in Cornwall, UK. Jamie Fobert Architects has designed a major expansion for the modern art museum which will double its gallery space. As well as 500sq m (5,382 sq ft) more gallery space, the new building will house a collection care suite, where larger works can be handled and looked after. The existing gallery, which opened in
Grand Hyatt spa, designed by Rockwell, inspired by cenote freshwater swimming holes
by Jane Kitchen | 15 Jun 2015
The 314-bedroom Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen opens on the Riviera Maya in Mexico today (15 June), along with the property’s Cenote Spa, which is inspired by the local freshwater swimming holes of the same name. The natural cenotes in the surrounding areas are formed by geological rock formations and are considered by many to be energy centres, as their waters contain high concentrations of minerals and nutrients. The 6,000sq
Keemala resort in Phuket will have seemingly suspended treehouse villas with private pools
by Jane Kitchen | 15 Jun 2015
The five-star Keemala resort, which will open in Phuket in October 2015, has been designed using storytelling to create its own folklore. The designers have created a fictitious tale of ancient Phuket settlers from four different clans to underpin the design. The development will include 38 cottages, tent villas, “bird's nest” villas, and seemingly suspended treehouse villas – all with private pools. Owned and operated by the Somnam family and
IN PICTURES: The World's first 'vertical cable car' – the new i360 by Marks Barfield Architects
by Jason Holland | 15 Jun 2015
Marks Barfield Architects’ Brighton i360 is about to go vertical, as construction work at the observation tower in the south coast of the UK shifts into a new gear and heads skyward. Standing 162m (531.5ft) high, the i360 will be the UK’s tallest visitor attraction outside London. Visitors enter a glass pod, with views slowly unfolding as it rises to the top of the tower. The architects – husband and
SB Architects wins Hospitality Design Award for Best Resort
by Kate Corney | 12 Jun 2015
An iconic resort brought back to life by SB Architects has been honoured as Best Resort at a design awards. The Auberge Resort Malliouhana was completely re-designed by SB Architects, in collaboration with TAL Studios (interior design) and SKS Studios (landscape design), to bring the 35-year-old building up to standard. Recognised at the 2015 Hospitality Design Awards ceremony in New York City, the new hotel design aims to capture the
BJARKE INGELS VIDEO: From roof gardens to basketball courts, BIG's designs for 2 WTC
by Jason Holland | 12 Jun 2015
Bjarke Ingels Group has unveiled its innovative design for 2 World Trade Center (2 WTC), providing a different sort of building depending on your viewpoint. The architectural firm’s designs also include a range of leisure amenities such as roof gardens, sports facilities and a public plaza. The 80+ storey building in New York features seven stacked boxes and rises to 1,340ft (408m). Taking inspiration from its location at the meeting
Richard Rogers to lead inquiry into how design affects behaviour change
by Jak Phillips | 11 Jun 2015
Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners founder Richard Rogers has launched a UK parliamentary inquiry into how design in planning can affect behaviour change. Rogers kicked off the eight-month-long Design Commission inquiry in the Houses of Parliament in London this week. The cross-party investigation aims to explore how the increased use of design in planning of the built environment could lead to positive behaviour change in local communities. The inquiry comes
Orlando City SC to increase capacity at new Populous-designed stadium
by Tom Walker | 10 Jun 2015
Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) plans to increase capacity at its new stadium – set to open in 2016 – to 28,000 due to an “overwhelming response to the club’s home games” during its first season in the Major Soccer League (MLS). Original designs for the US$100m stadium, created by US-based sports architects Populous, were for the stadium to host up to 19,000 fans. The club, however, currently has the
Shirane + Miyazaki's 3D kaleidoscope installation stars at Vivid Sydney light festival
by Tom Anstey | 11 Jun 2015
A temporary installation at Vivid Sydney – an 18-day festival of light and music held in Sydney, Australia – has treated visitors to a feast of colour in the form of a three-dimensional dome-shaped kaleidoscope. Made up of more than 320 geometric shapes, the ‘Light Origami’ installation by Japanese artists Masakazu Shirane and Saya Miyazaki, constantly shifts and alters viewers’ spectrum of light projected within the luminous space. Using a
Wealth through health: active populations through active design are vital for economic success, study proves
by Jak Phillips | 10 Jun 2015
New research has reinforced the long-held view that cities which strive to promote physical activity gain a significant economic advantage. The findings, presented this week at an Active Cities Summit in Bristol, show that investing in parks and green spaces, removing the barriers to active commuting and encouraging exercise in schools and offices can pay sizeable dividends. The University of California study – which was commissioned by Nike and UK
£1bn Tidal Lagoon with oyster hatchery, restaurant, watersports and visitor centres gets planning consent
by Jak Phillips | 10 Jun 2015
The £1bn (€1.3bn $1.42bn) Swansea Tidal Lagoon – an innovative renewable energy scheme which could also feature an oyster hatchery, restaurant, visitor centre and watersport centre – has taken a significant step forward after the UK government granted planning permission. Proposals from developer Tidal Lagoon Power (TLP) for the world’s first tidal lagoon to generate clean electricity are being masterplanned by LDA Design – the firm which also worked on
Shanghai museum – with architecture by Deshaus – is showcased in new architectural photography project
by Kate Corney | 10 Jun 2015
The Long Museum in Shanghai – designed by Atelier Deshaus – has been revealed in stunning new imagery by British architectural photographers Hufton+Crow. Deshaus’ design, which was shortlisted for The Designs of the Year 2015 awards architecture category, has been brought to life in the duo’s imagery. The museum is located next to the Huangpu River, Xuhui District, on a site that was formerly used for coal transportation and its
Industrial theme revealed for new public park by LDA Design for Battersea Power Station
by Jason Holland | 10 Jun 2015
A new public park at London’s Battersea Power Station development will include industrial furniture in a nod to the site's past, as well as event lawns, festival spaces and terraced gardens running alongside the River Thames. Details of LDA Design’s 24,281sq m (261,360sq ft) park have now been revealed, with planning consent having been granted earlier this year. The architectural practice said its designs combined “industrial references, traditional park features
Chanel will open its first ever spa at the Ritz Paris
by Jane Kitchen | 08 Jun 2015
Thierry W. Despont's soon-to-be completed renovation of the Ritz Paris will see the first ever Chanel-branded spa unveiled at the historic hotel, officials from Ritz Paris have confirmed. While many details of the spa remain well under wraps, in a statement, the Ritz Paris said the spa – Chanel au Ritz Paris – will be “a new beauty concept dedicated to Chanel’s skincare” and will “provide guests with a unique
Snarkitecture installation recreates beach experience at Washington museum
by Jason Holland | 09 Jun 2015
A beach made from a mishmash of construction materials and an ocean comprised of 750,000 recyclable plastic balls is being created in the heart of Washington, D.C. Brooklyn-based design studio Snarkitecture has created the 10,000sq ft (929sq m) interactive architectural exhibit – the BEACH – for the National Building Museum. It follows in the footsteps of a life-sized maze designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, which was installed in the museum’s
Armani will design the interiors for uber-luxe World One Tower in Mumbai. Trump Tower will open nearby
by Kate Corney | 09 Jun 2015
The Mumbai skyline is undergoing major change with the development of two uber-luxe residential towers with extensive leisure offerings vying for the attention of wealthy Indians. The World One Tower was designed by architects Pei Cobb Freed & Partners and, at 117 storeys, will be the world’s tallest residential skyscraper. The £205m (US$314m, €280m) tower is located in the Worli district of South Mumbai – which will also be the
Fitness First unveils ‘invitation-only’ health club concept designed by Fitness First and Studio HBA
by Jak Phillips | 08 Jun 2015
Fitness First Group has revealed details for its exclusive new health club concept, Gravity. The first Gravity health club will launch in Singapore in July, with designs by Fitness First and Studio HBA – a division of hospitality design firm HBA. The US$7.3m (€6.5m, £4.7m) gym will be located at the top of the new CapitaGreen Tower in the Singapore Central Business District, offering “spectacular” views of Marina Bay and
Hopkins Architects win approval for Bradley Wiggins velodrome designs
by Jason Holland | 08 Jun 2015
Hopkins Architects’ plans to build a new £1.75m (US$2.66m, €2.4m) pavilion at the historic Herne Hill Velodrome in London have been approved. The velodrome dates back to 1891 and is the last surviving venue from the 1948 Olympics, but the old pavilion had fallen into disrepair despite the track itself still being regularly used. Local councillors unanimously voted in favour of the new plans to regenerate the velodrome, where Olympic
US gets first surf park in Austin Texas, led by Doug Coors of the Coors brewing family
by Tom Anstey | 03 Jun 2015
Plans have been revealed for a massive surf park development in Austin, Texas, with the first waves set to break at the facility in 2016. The development will be the first in North America. The developer behind the project is NLand Surf Park, led by founder and CEO Doug Coors of the Coors brewing family and backed by Colorado-based 9th Street Capital. The 12-acre (48,500sq m) wave pool will be
Luxurious Trump Tower – designed by Mixity – will have views of the Caspian Sea
by Jason Holland | 05 Jun 2015
Mixity Design’s 33-floor Trump International Hotel & Tower in Baku, Azerbaijan, is to open this month. It will have 72 luxury residences and 189 hotel rooms. The London-based studio’s design features an exterior facade with a distinctive silhouette resembling “the mast of a sail in high seas”, and is comprised of metallic bronze panels, glass openings, and private terraces. Neighbouring the Zaha Hadid-designed Heydar Aliyev Center, the tower is sited
Five teams shortlisted for Singapore's Rail Corridor redevelopment
by Tom Anstey | 04 Jun 2015
Following the phenomenal success of New York’s High Line – a disused railway transformed into a public greenway – architects across the world have been keen to get their hands on similar projects, with cities and countries keen to capitalise on the unused space. The Singaporean government is the latest to get involved, shortlisting five architects to develop a feasible plan for 24km (15m) of track spanning the length of
Glenn Howells to design English National Ballet HQ within London's new creative quarter
by Kate Corney | 04 Jun 2015
Glenn Howells Architects (GHA) is to design a new building for the English National Ballet in London as part of the development of London City Island. The English National Ballet School will take up residence in its new home in Q3 2018. It will be be located at the heart of the new creative quarter. Spanning 12 acres, the London City Island mixed-use development will include restaurants, shops, spaces for
World’s first underwater nightclub redesigned by Poole Associates as “creative playground”
by Jason Holland | 03 Jun 2015
It can only be reached by taking a speedboat over a coral reef and descending a dramatic three-tier staircase, and was originally opened in 2012 as the world's first underwater nightclub. Now Poole Associates has redesigned Subsix, the underwater venue located at the Per Aquum Niyama resort in the Maldives, to become a multi-functional creative space which can be “transformed into whatever guests imagine it to be”. Subsix is 6m
Bjarke Ingels, Renzo Piano and other top architects take part in Lego art project at New York’s High Line
by Jason Holland | 03 Jun 2015
New York has seen ten ambitious new buildings from a range of top architecture firms spring up at the same time – with the public given free reign to add to, amend or otherwise improve on them. But there is a good reason for such apparent madness, as the buildings are made with Lego and are part of an art installation at the High Line in Manhattan, a public park
Iceland's man-made IceCave opens to the public
by Tom Anstey | 02 Jun 2015
One of the largest man-made ice structures in the world has opened inside Iceland’s Langjökull Glacier in the shape of IceCave – a development designed for visitors to see the naturally occurring blue ice phenomenon. Backed by leading pension fund investors and the Icelandair Group, the network of man-made tunnels stretches back as far as 300m (984ft) into the solid ice glacier – the second-largest in Iceland – and a
Raison d'Etre's LivNordic spa concept launches aboard Viking Ocean Cruise ships
by Helen Andrews | 02 Jun 2015
Raison d’Etre’s spa and wellness brand LivNordic has launched the first of three spas planned on cruise ships as part of a partnership with Viking Ocean Cruises. Inspired by Nordic bathing traditions, including alternating hot and cold experiences, this ship’s spa offers the first snow grotto at sea. Inspired by nature, the LivNordic design, by Raison d'Etre, uses white pigmented ash, reminiscent of the Tree of Life in Norse Mythology
Southend and Populous' £80m stadium plan could finally be realised after more than a decade of planning
by Tom Anstey | 02 Jun 2015
Stadium redevelopment plans laid out by architects Populous for newly-promoted League One football team Southend United are imminent, according to the Englieh seaside town’s Council leader, Ron Woodley. The £80m (US$122m, €111.4m) redevelopment, tentatively known as Fossetts Farm Stadium, includes a £25m (US$38m, €38m) 22,000-seat stadium, a 12-screen multiplex cinema, a hotel and retail park, and a 13-storey tower block comprised of 170 apartments. The futuristic-looking stadium will also be
Populous and Jump Studios announce merger
by Liz Terry | 02 Jun 2015
Sport and entertainment architects, Populous, have announced a merger with Jump Studios, a London-based practice which specialises in high-concept interiors, installations and architectural design. The merger was unveiled at a press conference in London on the evening of 1 June. Jump Studios were established in 2001 and specialise in retail, workspace, exhibition, brand experience, pop-up, restaurant and bar design. It has clients ranging from Nike and Levi Strauss to Red
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