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The US$250m project will transform the historic attraction / Longwood Gardens
The US$250m project will transform the historic attraction / Longwood Gardens

Weiss/Manfredi and Reed Hilderbrand reveal US$250m redevelopment for Longwood Gardens, Philadelphia

by Tom Walker | 28 Feb 2021
Longwood Gardens, a botanical visitor attraction near Philadelphia, US, has revealed plans for a US$250m redevelopment project. The historic site – one of the largest horticultural gardens in the US – will transform its visitor experience through the revitalisation of 17 acres of its core conservatory area. The 'Longwood Reimagined' project – set to be completed by late 2024 – will expand the public spaces of the central grounds and connect them from east to west. Existing services will be
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The vision for the UK-based destination is to create an immersive natural retreat offering a waterside wellness sanctuary
The vision for the UK-based destination is to create an immersive natural retreat offering a waterside wellness sanctuary

Baca Architects submits scheme for floating eco-wellness resort

by Megan Whitby | 25 Feb 2021
Baca Architects has submitted a scheme to transform an unused flooded quarry and surrounding land into an eco-wellness resort, centred on waterside living and water-based recreation. In development is a response to pandemic travel bans, which are driving growth in the UK holiday market. The 80-hectare Ashwicken Lake site is situated in East Anglia, UK, and features woodlands, wetlands and a 1sq km lake. A £35m (US$49.4m, €40,7m) investment by developer, Norfolk Farm Leisure, would see the site reimagined as
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The 25m-tall attraction will offer views over the surrounding areas / MVRDV 2021
The 25m-tall attraction will offer views over the surrounding areas / MVRDV 2021

MVRDV reveal ambitious plans to create Marble Arch visitor attraction for London

by Tom Walker | 19 Feb 2021
A new visitor attraction at London's Marble Arch is set to anchor ambitious plans to "reimagine" the city's famous Oxford Street shopping district. The planned Marble Arch Hill visitor attraction, designed by architects MVRDV, is part of plans to attract people back to Oxford Street following the coronavirus pandemic. Considered Europe’s busiest shopping street, Oxford Street has been hit particularly hard by COVID-19 measures. Plans are already underway to diversify the street’s spaces, but the changes will take a number
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The former IKEA building is located in Coventry city centre / Coventry City Council
The former IKEA building is located in Coventry city centre / Coventry City Council

Coventry's former IKEA building slated to become arts and cultural centre of international importance

by Tom Walker | 18 Feb 2021
Coventry, the UK City of Culture in 2021, wants to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create an arts hub to establish the city as an international destination for culture. Coventry City Council (CCC) has revealed multi-million pound plans to transform the IKEA building in the city into a visitor attraction showcasing some of the UK's greatest works of art. The new national Collections Centre would be created through a partnership between CCC, Arts Council England's Arts Council Collection, Culture Coventry
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The stadium will be built entirely out of sustainably sourced timber / Zaha Hadid Architects/Forest Green Rovers FC
The stadium will be built entirely out of sustainably sourced timber / Zaha Hadid Architects/Forest Green Rovers FC

World's first entirely wooden stadium approved for use by EFL

by Tom Walker | 09 Feb 2021
Plans by Forest Green Rovers Football Club (FGRFC) to play its games at the world’s first entirely wooden stadium have been approved by the English Football League (EFL). Getting approval to host games at the proposed stadium clears another planning hurdle for the project, which would see a 5,000-seat venue built near the UK town of Eastington. Plans for the stadium were first unveiled in 2015 and it is expected that the venue will open in 2022. Designed by Zaha
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Amidst the trees, natural hedges and wild grasses, four different sizes of cabin dot the hillside / Florent Michel @11h45, Yvan Moreau
Amidst the trees, natural hedges and wild grasses, four different sizes of cabin dot the hillside / Florent Michel @11h45, Yvan Moreau

Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter and ASP Architecture create hidden nature retreat inspired by hygge and Nordic hospitality

by Megan Whitby | 05 Feb 2021
In the depths of the French countryside sits 48° North Landscape Hotel, a holistic ecotourism and wellness destination inspired by Scandinavian and French traditions. Realised by Nordic architecture firm Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter in collaboration with local firm, ASP Architecture, the secluded hotel is perched on the heights of the Breitenbach village in the Alsace region of France. Accommodation consists of 14 interpretations of traditional Scandinavian cottages – called a hytte – designed as cosy wellbeing retreats connected to nature through
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The destination initially opened in March 2020 but was shut shortly after due to COVID – it later reopened its doors in full in November / Laurian Ghinitoiu
The destination initially opened in March 2020 but was shut shortly after due to COVID – it later reopened its doors in full in November / Laurian Ghinitoiu

Zaha Hadid’s Opus building houses spa designed by The Wellness

by Megan Whitby | 03 Feb 2021
In 2020, the Dubai skyline was updated with an 84,300sq m cube-shaped building with a gaping eight-storey-wide void at its centre. One of the late visionary architect Zaha Hadid’s final projects. Named The Opus by Omniyat, the destination is set apart by being the only project where Hadid was responsible for both architecture and interiors, including select pieces from Zaha Hadid Design’s in-house furniture collection. The two-tower building is located in the high-end Burj Khalifa district, and encompasses a 93-key
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BRC is working with its Dutch partners, Heijmerink Wagemakers, on the designs / World Food Center
BRC is working with its Dutch partners, Heijmerink Wagemakers, on the designs / World Food Center

BRC selected to design new World Food Center – will explore sustainability and global food supply

by Tom Walker | 19 Jan 2021
Design specialist BRC Imagination Arts (BRC) has been selected to design and produce the World Food Center Experience in Ede, the Netherlands. The attraction will become an interactive platform exploring the impact of the world’s food choices and the importance of sustainable and healthy food production. BRC's concept will take guests on a personalised journey that will "challenge what they know about how food is produced and consumed, worldwide". The design will also look to encourage social discussions among visitors
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Unfolding over a vast landscape with views of Mount Yotei and Mount Niseko Annupuri, the inspiration behind the luxury resort lies in nature
Unfolding over a vast landscape with views of Mount Yotei and Mount Niseko Annupuri, the inspiration behind the luxury resort lies in nature

Ritz-Carlton Reserve opens with luxury spa at Japanese alpine ski resort

by Megan Whitby | 13 Jan 2021
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio has expanded, with the opening of a premium all-season alpine resort at one of Japan's top winter sports destinations in Hokkaido. Owned by YTL Hotels, the 50-room Higashiyama Niseko Village resort is the first Japanese Ritz-Carlton Reserve and YTL's fifth destination in Niseko Village, residing at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri with panoramic mountain views. Niseko Village has been selected as the venue for some of the 2030 Winter Olympics’ events; slalom, giant slalom, super-giant
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Situated on the water’s edge, approximately 90 per cent of the Museum’s ground floor will be transparent to maintain a view of the dockside / Scott Brownrigg
Situated on the water’s edge, approximately 90 per cent of the Museum’s ground floor will be transparent to maintain a view of the dockside / Scott Brownrigg

Scott Brownrigg-designed Museum of Military Medicine in Cardiff given planning approval

by Tom Walker | 12 Jan 2021
The Museum of Military Medicine in the UK has received planning approval for a new building in the city of Cardiff. As a result, the historic attraction will move from its current home in Surrey to a new flagship facility designed by architects Scott Brownrigg. The new building – set to be located in Cardiff Bay – will host the museum's comprehensive collection of archives and exhibitions documenting the legacy of British military medicine. It will also host the UK’s
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The 6,000-seat arena is expected to open in 2024 and is expected to host around 300 events each year / SuperGen Group
The 6,000-seat arena is expected to open in 2024 and is expected to host around 300 events each year / SuperGen Group

Work starts on US$898m e-sports arena in Shanghai

by Tom Walker | 12 Jan 2021
Construction work has begun on the huge Shanghai International New Cultural and Creative esports Center. The 500,000sq m venue is estimated to cost around 5.8 billion yuan ($898.2m) and forms part of a larger, US$1.5bn project. Built by Chinese property company SuperGen Group – the parent company of Chinese esports organisation Edward Gaming (EDG) – the venue is located in the city's Minhang District. The 6,000-seat arena is expected to open in 2024 and is expected to host around 300
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All three new stores will feature large fitness studios – although exact details regarding facilities and branding are yet to be confirmed / Argent architects
All three new stores will feature large fitness studios – although exact details regarding facilities and branding are yet to be confirmed / Argent architects

Gyms added to the mix for new super-luxe retail roll-out

by Tom Walker | 08 Jan 2021
Frasers Group will open three new regional flagship Flannels-branded retail stores during 2021 – each of which will feature fitness studios. The Mike Ashley-owned retail group is betting on a recovery for British high streets with the plans, which will see stores opening in Liverpool, Leicester and Sheffield. As well as a seven-floor Flannels megastore on Liverpool's iconic Parker Street, Frasers will convert the existing House of Fraser store at Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre into a Flannels site. The third
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Meow Wolf creates mind-blowing Las Vegas attraction – Omega Mart

Omega Mart, a permanent visitor attraction and art installation built by Meow Wolf, is set to open in Las Vegas, US, this month. The attraction,
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The mixed-use development will fully open to the public in 2022

London's Battersea Power Station prepares for major launch

The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the mixed-use development preparing to open its next phase over the
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The Center for Sustainable Landscapes in Pittsburgh, US

Interview: José Alminaña

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We are committed to designing evocative landscapes informed by the best environmental science
The Andropogon principal on pushing the boundaries of landscape design for the benefit of humans and nature
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The bedrooms feature cushioned window seats and bright colours

Hospitality: High standards

We tried to take over in a friendly way
The Standard’s first London hotel is bold, fun and full of surprising touches
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The Electric Lemon restaurant features glamorous interiors by Rockwell Group

Hospitality: Sleep well

Further hotels have been confirmed for Los Angeles, Santa Clara, CA, Seattle, Chicago and Houston
Rockwell Group and Joyce Wang on the inspirations behind the guest rooms, public spaces, spa and gym at Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards
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Heritage: Lucky dip

Heritage: Lucky dip

A renewed appreciation of the architectural merit of the UK’s historic pools are seeing many brought back to life. We take a look
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Elizabeth and Christian de Portzamparc launched 2Portzamparc together

Interview: Elizabeth de Portzamparc

Elizabeth de Portzamparc
We need to stop the destruction of our world through predatory practices. We need to think of the future
The architect behind Nimes’ Musée de la Romanité on designing to counter loneliness and the need for more cultural buildings
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Landscape design: Back to nature

Landscape design: Back to nature

Alan Metcalfe
When people are a bit scared, they gather together
Featuring a vibrating glass platform and one of the US’s longest tree canopy walks, Whiting Forest has been designed to bring visitors closer to nature and to one another
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Collaboration is at the heart of NBW’s working practices

Landscape design: Thomas Woltz

Thomas Woltz
I am very proud of stewarding the largest public space to be built in Manhattan in a century
The Wall Street Journal’s Design Innovator of the Year on designing the gardens at Hudson Yards and looking to the Native Americans for ideas on how to create a resilient future
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Manuelle Gautrand

Interview: Manuelle Gautrand

The cities where you have good cultural buildings and facilities – it’s a way for people to mix, to share the city in a much deeper way
The French architect and winner of the 2017 European Prize for Architecture tells us why she is determined to surprise
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The spa features an indoor outdoor pool, steam room and sauna

New Opening: Dreaming big

CLAD visits Somerset’s hot new hotel, and speaks to the teams behind one of the most ambitious garden projects seen for many years
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Danish landscape architecture firm SLA designed the rooftop park to attract a range of wildlife

Regeneration: Power to the people

It was born from the sheer anxiety of having to submit something brilliant in a very short timescale
How a moment of desperation led to BIG’s CopenHill, the clean power plant that’s doubling as a skiing and leisure destination. Magali Robathan speaks to the architects that made it happen
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Arts: The art of hospitality

Arts: The art of hospitality

The innovative, art-led seaside boutique hotel that’s providing quirky accommodation that makes guests think
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Museums: Crossing the line

These museums double as bridges and bring art to the lives of ordinary commuters
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The compact plug-in product can be used easily in a commercial spa or domestic setting to disinfect surfaces with UV-C light
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