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The club will be housed in a stand-alone building designed by Zaha Hadid Architects / Arada
Property developer, Arada, announces third mega Wellfit health club in UAE
by Tom Walker | 05 Jun 2023
Wellfit, UAE-based operator of vast health and fitness, sport and wellness clubs, has announced plans to open its third full-service, large-scale hub in the Emirates. Wellfit Madar will be located in Sharjah within the new Madar family entertainment district, which is part of the Aljada mega project. The entire project is being brought to fruition by property development company Arada which founded the Wellfit brand in 2021 to operate health clubs in its developments and has ambitious plans for its
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A highlight of the new opening is new 5,500sq m natural bathing lake complete with an integrated infinity pool / Hotel Krallerhof
Hadi Teherani-designed alpine nature spa opens at Hotel Krallerhof in Austria
by Megan Whitby | 02 Jun 2023
Austria’s five-star alpine wellness retreat Hotel Krallerhof has been updated with a new nature-centric glass-fronted spa, Atmosphere by Krallerhof. Embedded in the slopes of the Asitz mountain, the five-star Salzburger hotel’s new adults-only wellness facility opened following a two-year project helmed by Iranian-German architect Hadi Teherani. Hotel owners the Altenberger family tasked Teherani and his team with creating a spa facility – in addition to its existing Refugium spa – that is underpinned by a philosophy focused on regeneration, relaxation
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Hub of Huts was crowned the Popular Choice Winner following 400,000 public votes / Alex Filz
Architizer celebrates best of spa and wellness architecture at 11th Annual A+Awards
by Megan Whitby | 01 Jun 2023
Global online architecture platform Architizer has spotlighted innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts around the world as part of its 11th Annual Architizer A+Awards. Founded on the premise of democratising architecture, the annual A+Awards honour the best buildings and spaces from across the globe. The 2023 awards were split into 119 categories including a Spa and Wellness subsection which awards the best overall architecture dedicated to psychological and physical wellbeing. After reviewing an unprecedented number of submissions, Architizier narrowed the
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The V&A Photography Centre's new Digital Gallery features an installation by Jake Elwes / (c) Victoria and Albert Museum, London
“We finally have a space worthy of our collection”: V&A launches huge new Photography Centre
by Magali Robathan | 24 May 2023
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has launched the final phase of its huge new photography centre, making it the largest space in the UK housing a permanent photography collection. The V&A Photography Centre features seven galleries, showcasing 600 pieces from the V&A’s vast, 200-year-old photography collection. The first phase of the project launched in 2018, with three galleries designed by architects David Kohn. The final phase sees the addition of four new galleries, designed by architects Gibson Thornley and Purcell.
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The project marks the first 'holistic renovation' of the store since it first opened its doors in 1940 / Cassie Floto-Warner, courtesy OMA New York
Immersive storytelling museum takes pride of place at revamped Tiffany & Co. in NYC following redesign led by Peter Marino and OMA
by Tom Walker | 23 May 2023
Luxury jewellery and design house Tiffany & Co. has reopened its flagship store on 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City, following a redesign led by architect Peter Marino and OMA New York. The project marks the first renovation of the store since it first opened its doors in 1940 and has been named The Landmark. For the redevelopment, Marino reimagined the interior architecture while OMA New York, led by Shohei Shigematsu, spearheaded the renovation of the building’s
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To mark the spa's launch, Dior has created exclusive treatment journeys and – for the very first time – rolled out a range of six signature retreats / Oetker Collection
Elegant Dior spa inspired by nature opens at Hôtel Du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes
by Megan Whitby | 28 Apr 2023
Dior has launched a brand new wellness retreat at the iconic Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France. A part of The Oetker Collection, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc has been a legend in the French Riviera for more than 150 years and has long been a refuge for stars and key figures worldwide. The hotel is set on nine hectares of lush grounds – rich with Aleppo pines, agapanthus, lavender, fragrant roses and jasmine – which formed a major part of the
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Bjarke Ingels among finalists chosen in design competition for National Museum of the United States Navy
by Tom Walker | 27 Apr 2023
Five prominent architectural practices have revealed their designs for the planned new National Museum of the United States Navy. The five teams – Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Gehry Partners, DLR Group, Perkins&Will, and Quinn Evans – were finalists in an “artistic ideas competition” held by the US Navy and its historical and curatorial arm, the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC). The quintet was chosen from 37 teams that submitted entries to the design competition, launched in December 2022. The
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Designed by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture, the museum is the result of a three-year redeveloprevamp of the iconic Grade II*-listed V&A Museum of Childhood / AOC Architecture/V&A
De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture prepare to open Young V&A London
by Tom Walker | 24 Apr 2023
A museum dedicated to children will open its doors in London, UK, on 1 July 2023. The new £13m Young V&A is set to become the UK's leading cultural destination for children, families, and young people. Designed by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture, the museum is the result of a three-year redevelopment of the iconic, Grade II*-listed V&A Museum of Childhood in London's Bethnal Green. Dedicated to children aged between 0 and 14, Young V&A’s mission is to inspire
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The destination is the eighth property in the LVMH-owned Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection / Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel creates new Bulgari Tokyo
by Megan Whitby | 20 Apr 2023
Luxury hospitality brand Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has made its Japanese debut with a new urban hotel and spa in Tokyo's Yaesu district of Chūō. Like all other Bulgari hotels and resorts, Bulgari Hotel Tokyo's interior design was entrusted to the Italian architecture and interior design practice ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. The firm's task was to translate Bulgari's core values of contemporary design, magnificent craftsmanship and artistic detail to create efficient living spaces reflecting the essence of the
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Designed by architects Populous, the project looks to transform Etihad Stadium into a year-round entertainment destination / Populous/Manchester City FC
Manchester City submits £300m Populous-designed plans to redevelop Etihad Stadium and add 400-bedroom hotel
by Tom Walker | 20 Apr 2023
English Premier league club, Manchester City, has submitted a planning application seeking to expand the capacity at its Etihad Stadium from 53,400 to 60,000. Designed by architects Populous, the project would expand the existing North Stand with one larger, single upper tier above the existing lower tier. Above the upper tier, a sky bar with views overlooking the pitch will be introduced, together with a stadium roof walk experience. As well as increasing capacity, the proposals include several connected "all-weather
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The new hotel spa was created as part of a AUS$120m (US$80m, £65m, €73m) overhaul of the Continental Sorrento / Trevor Mein
Woods Bagot completes $120m refurb of Continental Sorrento with subterranean bathhouse and spa
by Megan Whitby | 19 Apr 2023
Global architectural firm Woods Bagot has completed its comprehensive renewal of the Continental Sorrento in Victoria, Australia, with a luxury underground spa and bathing retreat. The hotel – known locally as the “Conti” – opened in 1875 and is based in Sorrento; a popular holiday destination thanks to its sheltered coastal access and the region’s naturally occurring geothermal mineral springs. The opening of the spa marks the final step in the AUS$120m (US$80m, £65m, €73m) overhaul by Woods Bagot to
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Guests can choose between a Dior-branded facial, massage or body treatment / Pierre Mouton for Parfums Christian Dior
New Dior spa carriage opens aboard Belmond’s luxury Royal Scotsman train
by Megan Whitby | 13 Apr 2023
Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland has announced a long-term partnership with Dior Beauty to create a new Dior spa carriage. In homage to Christian Dior’s love for Scotland – where he famously hosted an acclaimed fashion show in 1955 – the new Dior Spa Royal Scotsman features two lacquered treatment rooms, restyled with Dior’s iconic burgundy toile de Jouy motif. The wellness space has been designed to offer guests a tranquil space to unwind and rejuvenate as the train
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