Architecture and design news
4
The spa will be open seven days a week except during matches / bbspa_Group
bbspa_Group to realise urban destination spa inside Sardinian football stadium
by Megan Whitby | 24 Mar 2023
International spa and wellness consultancy bbspa_Group has been appointed by Italian football club Cagliari Calcio to create an urban destination spa inside the club’s upcoming new stadium. Cagliari Arena will open with a 4,000sq m spa rooted in Sardinian healing traditions, following an agreement between Cagliari Calcio, industrial holding company Costim, bbspa_Group and Snow Group (of which bbspa_Group is a shareholder). With a capacity of 25,000 seats, the stadium will be located in the Sardinian city of Cagliari. The new
Architecture and design news
1
Seven has signed a licensing deal with Hasbro, which owns the IP for Play-Doh / Seven
Thinkwell to deliver the world's first Play-Doh attractions in Saudi Arabia
by Tom Walker | 22 Mar 2023
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh attractions in Saudi Arabia. Thinkwell Group, the experience design and production agency, has been appointed to develop the attractions. Seven, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), said it will open Play-Doh sites at eight of its entertainment destinations across the country over the next 10 years. Seven has signed a licensing deal with global toy and entertainment giant, Hasbro, which
Architecture and design news
5
The beachfront destination will mark Jayasom's first location in the Middle East / Red Sea Global
Jayasom partners with Amaala to unveil multigenerational health resort in Saudi Arabia
by Megan Whitby | 17 Mar 2023
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom – a sister brand of Chiva Som – has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort for Amaala – a vast mixed-use tourism destination in Saudi Arabia being developed by Red Sea Global (RSG). Billed as the first global integrated family wellness destination, Amaala is underpinned by the principles of sustainability and regenerative hospitality. The development will be powered entirely by renewable energy and offer ‘curated transformative personal journeys’ inspired by arts, wellness and
Architecture and design news
1
The centre is located on the former site of Granada Studios / Manchester International Festival
OMA's Ellen van Loon is the visionary behind new cultural centre for Manchester
by Tom Walker | 24 Feb 2023
A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, will open its doors in June this year. Factory International, based in Manchester UK, but with a global outreach, is the largest investment in a national cultural project in the UK since the opening of London's Tate Modern in 2000. The centre will house 13,350sq m of flexible floor area, utilising supersized moveable walls that can be used to reconfigure the space for different exhibitions and performances,
Architecture and design news
3
WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta were chosen for the project following a design competition in 2019 / WERK/Snøhetta
Esbjerg’s landmark maritime center, designed by WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta, opens to the public
by Tom Walker | 20 Jan 2023
A new landmark maritime centre has opened to the public in Esbjerg, Denmark. Created by WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta, the centre has been designed as a shared space for watersport clubs and visitors along the port, providing the town with a social maritime hub and architectural landmark. Dubbed "The Lantern", WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta were chosen for the project following a design competition in 2019. Designed as a "community first" building, the centre houses multiple watersport clubs, boat storage, training
Architecture and design news
3
The Discovery Adventures centres will integrate Discovery’s media content / SEVEN
SEVEN to open world’s first indoor Discovery Adventures centres in Saudi Arabia
by Tom Walker | 19 Jan 2023
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to bring purpose-built indoor adventures centres to the Kingdom. The new Discovery Adventures centres will integrate Discovery’s media content and will be designed to enable young people to "be entertained and gain informed insights with educational value". SEVEN, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), has a goal of transforming the entertainment landscape of the country. Last year, the company revealed separate
Architecture and design news
2
The new Las Vegas attraction will feature horror-centric experiences / Universal Parks and Resorts
Fun and fear drive new Universal attraction concepts for Texas and Las Vegas
by Tom Walker | 13 Jan 2023
Universal Parks & Resorts has revealed plans to launch two entirely new visitor attractions concepts – a family-focused theme park and resort in Texas and a year-round horror experience in Las Vegas. Described as a "one-of-a-kind theme park, unlike any other in the world", the new Texas resort will feature immersive themed lands, family-friendly attractions, interactive shows and character 'meet and greets' utilising Universal’s IP. Designed as intimate and engaging for younger audiences – and sized for a regional audience –
Architecture and design news
15
The spa is an inner-city escape bathed in natural light / Hugo Thomassen
AIDarchitecten create healing spa for Antwerp's Botanic Sanctuary
by Megan Whitby | 03 Jan 2023
A 15th-century monastery and chapel in Antwerp, Belgium, has been transformed into a 108-room hotel and spa focused on community, healing and comfort. Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp sits next to the city’s botanic garden and this leafy, natural setting has been central to defining the concept of the Botanic Health Spa which spans three floors. Designed to reflect a cloistral devotion to healing plants and herbs, the 10-treatment-room spa was brought to life by wellness consultant and designer Heinz Schletterer. Schletterer’s
Architecture and design news
3
The Seahive will be a carbon-neutral wellness and surf resort / The Seahive
Hollaway Studio's Seahive would bring blue health to South-East England
by Megan Whitby | 26 Dec 2022
A planning application has been submitted for the creation of The Seahive, a surf wellness resort on the site of a former colliery spoil tip in Betteshanger Country Park, UK. Designed by architecture firm Hollaway Studio, the £40m (US$48.1m, €45.4m) flagship project near Deal in Kent would be integral to the wider country park. The overall masterplan for the 15-acre site features a Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon at its centre, which can generate over 20 different wave types, providing rides
Architecture and design news
1
Construction has now begun on SEVEN’s first entertainment destination, in the Al Hamra district of capital city Riyadh / SEVEN
SEVEN to invest US$13bn in developing entertainment destinations across Saudi Arabia
by Tom Walker | 21 Dec 2022
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is to invest SAR50bn (US$13.3bn) to develop 21 integrated entertainment destinations across 14 cities in Saudi Arabia. Developed in partnership with a range of international brands, the destinations are set to feature more than 150 "innovative attractions". SEVEN has so far signed deals with Warner Bros., Discovery, Clip ‘n Climb and toy giants Mattel (for its Hot Wheels brand) and Hasbro (for its Transformers and Play-Doh
Architecture and design news
1
World Spa has been designed to reimagine urban wellness for New York City and beyond / Unsplash/Camila Cordeiro
World Spa’s expansive 50,000sq ft urban bathhouse and wellness club opens in Brooklyn
by Megan Whitby | 12 Dec 2022
New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn has become home to a brand new 50,000sq ft (44,645sq m) day spa offering an array of global bathing practices. The newly-launched facility features one of the largest co-ed hydrothermal bathing areas in New York and offers bathing practices from across Europe, Russia, Turkey, Finland and Japan. BK Developers and RYBAK Development co-created the destination, working with Feng Shui consultants and Design for Leisure to execute their vision. The three-storey urban wellness facility has
Architecture and design news
1
Salmon Eye aims to highlight the impact of aquaculture and its production techniques / Kvorning Design
Floating Salmon Eye visitor attraction by Kvorning Design highlights sustainable aquaculture
by Tom Walker | 08 Dec 2022
A new floating visitor center and art installation is showcasing aquaculture, informing the world on how to better feed the planet with sustainable seafood. Called Salmon Eye, the aquaculture centre is located in Norway’s Hardangerfjord, just outside the town of Rosendal. Created by Kvorning Design, the project was conceived and financed by Sondre Eide, the CEO of third-generation salmon farming business Eide Fjordbruk. A world-class visitor and learning center, Salmon Eye aims to highlight the impact of aquaculture and its
Editor's picks
Features
Landscape design: Thomas Woltz
I am very proud of stewarding the largest public space to be built in Manhattan in a century
Features
Elina Grigoriou
Temperature, noise level and colour affect our stress levels. As designers we should be asking ourselves, how do these things match up?
Features
Analysis: Better together
Most clients are very focused on how buildings are used and experienced as the primary design driver
Features
Hospitality: Sleep well
Further hotels have been confirmed for Los Angeles, Santa Clara, CA, Seattle, Chicago and Houston
Features
Interview: Olga Polizzi
On Via Sistina, everything breathes history. At the same time I wanted to reflect the modern hunger for the fantastical - Tommaso Ziffer
Features
Interview: John McElgunn and Stephen Barrett
Leisure space – public space – is at the very root of democracy, and architecture is about democracy
Features
Last word: Tina Norden
We have created an approach which is playful, provocative but also functional
latest jobs
New to CLAD? Sign up
new to clad? sign up
Sign up with CLAD to receive our regular ezine, instant news alerts, free digital subscriptions to CLADweek, CLADmag and CLADbook and to request a free sample of the next issue of CLADmag.
sign up
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
To advertise in our catalogue gallery: call +44(0)1462 431385
Company profile
Blu Spas, Inc.
Since the 1998 launch of spa & wellness design and planning company Blu Spas, Cary Collier, Doug Chambers and their international team have provided solutions for a wide variety of projects, including hotels, resorts, clubs, mixed-use and residential properties.
View full profile
cladkit product news
Diamond balloon concept merges tourist attraction with advertising billboard
Magali Robathan
cladkit product news
The showerhead offers two modes; rainfall or waterfall
Alberto Apostoli and Newform collaborate to launch the A.Zeta showerhead
Megan Whitby
cladkit product news
The new Experience Centre houses a 20m LED dome
Cosm unveils Experience Centre with ‘one of a kind’ LED dome
Magali Robathan
cladkit product news
The new lock model allows facilities and building managers to create and manage access via an app or online portal
Codelocks develops new glass door smart lock
Megan Whitby
cladkit product news
Alemanno believes the stones are well-placed in the spa environment thanks to their capacity to positively support physical and mental health
Fabio Alemanno Design uses elegant semi-precious stones to create memorable spa experiences
Megan Whitby
cladkit product news
The design of the columns was inspired by the sea
Móz Designs columns anchor the world’s largest indoor aquarium
Magali Robathan
cladkit product news
Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics for the Academy Museum
Jaffe Holden helps bring Academy Museum of Motion Pictures alive
Magali Robathan
MORE FROM LEISURE MEDIA
HCMmag.com
Fitness news from HCMmag.com
Exercise is 'highly beneficial' in maintaining mental health
HCMmag.com
Fitness news from HCMmag.com
New federation – World Active – reveals its charter and manifesto ahead of inauguration at FIBO
HCMmag.com
Fitness news from HCMmag.com
ACE receives ISO accreditation for its fitness and exercise training certifications
HCMmag.com
Fitness news from HCMmag.com
NBA's Orlando Magic and Lake Nona sign health tech partnership
sportsmanagement.co.uk
Sports news from sportsmanagement.co.uk
'More productive and happier' – Kim Leadbeater calls for transformation in UK wellbeing policy
sportsmanagement.co.uk
Sports news from sportsmanagement.co.uk
UK government pledges a ‘vital lifeline’ of £63m for leisure centres and pools
sportsmanagement.co.uk
Sports news from sportsmanagement.co.uk
Equal access to sport in schools ends centuries of sex discrimination
sportsmanagement.co.uk
Sports news from sportsmanagement.co.uk
iMetaWear launches haptics shirt for VR and the metaverse
spabusiness.com
Spa and wellness news from spabusiness.com
Harvard scientists report breakthrough in how cells age and how to reverse the process
spabusiness.com
Spa and wellness news from spabusiness.com
Banyan Tree Group to debut in Spain with Marbella resort and Le Max Club-operated wellness retreat
spabusiness.com
Spa and wellness news from spabusiness.com
"We must view stress management as seriously as we do medical disease," says Elissa Epel
spabusiness.com
Spa and wellness news from spabusiness.com
Clinique La Prairie creates exclusive longevity journeys for Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
Attractions Management
magazine
magazine
Attractions news from attractionsmanagement.com
Priceless Shakespeare artefacts go on show together for first time
Attractions Management
magazine
magazine
Attractions news from attractionsmanagement.com
Disney reveals plans for robot designed to have 'emotional connection' with people
Attractions Management
magazine
magazine
Attractions news from attractionsmanagement.com
London Resort Company grapples with CVA
Attractions Management
magazine
magazine
Attractions news from attractionsmanagement.com
Number of visits to UK attractions are bouncing back says ALVA
fittechglobal.com
Fitness, spa and sports tech news from fittechglobal.com
Wexer buys Intelivideo to drive US growth
fittechglobal.com
Fitness, spa and sports tech news from fittechglobal.com
Washable VR headset, described as world's smallest, targeted at fitness market
fittechglobal.com
Fitness, spa and sports tech news from fittechglobal.com
Bhout AI boxing bag offers gamified, connected boxing
fittechglobal.com
Fitness, spa and sports tech news from fittechglobal.com
Tech sportswear enables body heat to be transformed into infrared energy for recovery
LATEST ISSUES
