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Incheon borders South Korea's capital city of Seoul / Shutterstock/Stock for you
Incheon borders South Korea's capital city of Seoul / Shutterstock/Stock for you

Therme Group plans US$200m urban wellbeing resort in South Korea

by Megan Whitby | 23 Nov 2022
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) to create a year-round wellbeing destination in the South Korean city of Incheon. Therme has announced that it’s working with the mayor of Incheon Metropolitan City Yoo Jeong-bok and IFEZ commissioner Kim Jin-yong to build a wellbeing resort that can welcome upwards of one million people per year. Therme creates natural urban oases for communities and family members of all ages to have fun,
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A brainchild of creative media studio, Ouchhh, Data Gate comprises of 360 LED installations / Ouchhh
A brainchild of creative media studio, Ouchhh, Data Gate comprises of 360 LED installations / Ouchhh

Digital art installation in Nanjing helps the public keep an eye on exoplanets

by Tom Walker | 23 Nov 2022
A permanent public art sculpture allows the public to observe the galaxy's exoplanets – which human life could potentially exist on. Data Gate is the brainchild of creative media studio, Ouchhh, and is comprised of 360 LED installations. Commissioned by the Chinese Government and located in Nanjing, the installation utilises NASA's Kepler data sets to create AI-driven content. Weighing 15 tons, the sculpture was created in collaboration with Dawn Gelino, an astrophysicist at NASA Exoplanet Science Institute, California, US. Ouchhh's
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The Blue Zones Centre services will include diagnostic, surgical, medical, spa, fitness, lifestyle medicine and wellbeing improvement programming / The Blue Zones Centre
The Blue Zones Centre services will include diagnostic, surgical, medical, spa, fitness, lifestyle medicine and wellbeing improvement programming / The Blue Zones Centre

First glimpses revealed of flagship Blue Zones Centre in Miami

by Megan Whitby | 15 Nov 2022
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, showcasing the next generation of longevity medicine. The facility is underpinned by Blue Zones ’ research which has identified evidence-based ways to help people live longer and stay well. The company's work is rooted in explorations and research done by National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner, who identified the ‘blue zones regions’ around the world where people live extraordinarily long and happy lives. The upcoming 13-storey Miami facility will
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Kebulania will become a leading destination for film-making, creativity and storytelling / Youtube/Storyland Studios
Kebulania will become a leading destination for film-making, creativity and storytelling / Youtube/Storyland Studios

Storyland Studios' Nigeria's film city project will break ground in Q1 2023

by Tom Walker | 04 Nov 2022
A huge "film city" and visitor attraction project in Nigeria has reached a major milestone, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between marketing and development agency Del York International Group and The Lagos State Government. The two partners signed what they described as a "monumental agreement to transform the face of the creative industry on the continent of Africa". The deal will see the state government officially back the plans, which outline the creation of a leading
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Canyon Ranch's current portfolio includes destinations in Tucson, Arizona, Lenox, Massachusetts, Woodside, California and Las Vegas, Nevada / Canyon Ranch
Canyon Ranch's current portfolio includes destinations in Tucson, Arizona, Lenox, Massachusetts, Woodside, California and Las Vegas, Nevada / Canyon Ranch

Canyon Ranch preps for major expansion with new destinations in Austin, Fort Worth and Houston

by Megan Whitby | 20 Oct 2022
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is set to strengthen its portfolio with two new urban clubs and a brand-new destination resort in Texas. The company has partnered with real estate investment trust VICI Properties* to secure up to US$200m (€204.6m, £178.7m) in capital to develop an Austin-based wellness resort in the Texas Hill Country, with plans to begin construction in 2023 and open to guests in 2025. Meanwhile, the two urban properties – based in Fort Worth and Houston
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The former coal-fired power station has been transformed into an entirely new district / WilkinsonEyre
The former coal-fired power station has been transformed into an entirely new district / WilkinsonEyre

WilkinsonEyre-designed Battersea Power Station development opens as leisure district following £9bn redevelopment

by Tom Walker | 15 Oct 2022
The iconic Battersea Power Station on the south bank of the River Thames, London, UK, has finally reopened, following a £9bn redevelopment project. The Grade II* listed former coal-fired power station has been transformed into an entirely new district featuring a blend of residential and leisure, with health clubs, a visitor attraction, spa and wellness offerings, retail, bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, parks and historic spaces. Developments within the 42-acre site include a cinema, a theatre and London's first art'otel, designed
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The event will discuss topics ranging from wellness design and climate change resilience to active travel and
The event will discuss topics ranging from wellness design and climate change resilience to active travel and "living streets" / Shutterstock/metamorworks

Healthy cities conference to discuss diversity and inclusivity in urban planning and design

by Tom Walker | 05 Oct 2022
A conference held in London this month will discuss the "next frontier" in health- and wellness-based urban design and civic architecture. The Healthy City Design 2022 International Congress & Exhibition – held from 10 to 11 October 2022 – will take place at the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK and will also be streamed virtually online. Organised by Salus Global Knowledge Exchange, in collaboration with The Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design and Royal College of Art, the theme of
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The 95-acre, mixed-use ocV!BE development will be anchored by the Honda Center / ocV!BE
The 95-acre, mixed-use ocV!BE development will be anchored by the Honda Center / ocV!BE

Anaheim's US$4bn ocV!BE project approved by planners

by Tom Walker | 15 Sep 2022
Ambitious plans to create a US$4bn entertainment district in Anaheim, California, US, have been approved by the city's planning commission. The 95-acre, mixed-use ocV!BE development will be anchored by the Honda Center – the 18,000-capacity indoor arena which is the home of National Hockey League's (NHL) Anaheim Ducks. ocV!BE is driven by the Samueli family, which owns the Anaheim Ducks franchise. Set to open in 2024, the new district will feature live entertainment venues, a range of dining units, retail
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The Red Sea Development Company is responsible for developing and managing The Red Sea and Amaala projects / The Red Sea Development Company
The Red Sea Development Company is responsible for developing and managing The Red Sea and Amaala projects / The Red Sea Development Company

Construction marches ahead for Saudi giga-projects Amaala and The Red Sea

by Megan Whitby | 14 Sep 2022
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has now signed over 300 contracts worth more than SAR 6.62 bn (US$1.7bn, €1.7bn £1.5bn). Underpinned by sustainability, Amaala is being designed for ultra-high net worth individuals and will centre on wellness and sports, arts and culture and sea, sun and lifestyle. Spanning 4,155sq m of the Saudi Arabian coastline, Amaala will be spread across three locations (Triple Bay, The Island and The Coastal Development) and
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The Aquadome will be home to a variety of social hydrotherapy experiences and relaxation spaces / HBG Design
The Aquadome will be home to a variety of social hydrotherapy experiences and relaxation spaces / HBG Design

HBG Design behind Michigan’s six-storey Aquadome inspired by the sun’s path across the sky

by Megan Whitby | 12 Sep 2022
Hospitality and entertainment design firm HBG Design is helming the design of Michigan's new Gun Lake Casino Resort Aquadome – a glass-roofed, climate-controlled, indoor landscaped pool and event centre atrium environment. The six-storey, 32,000sq ft Aquadome is part of a US$300m (£259.1m, €298.4m) site-wide overhaul of the casino. The investment is also funding the construction of a 252-room hotel and further entertainment amenities. “The Aquadome is sure to become a must-see feature,” said Paul Bell, AIA, principal at HBG Design.
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Now in its seventh edition, the three-day IMCC attracts museum leaders from around the world / IMCC
Now in its seventh edition, the three-day IMCC attracts museum leaders from around the world / IMCC

Seventh International Museum Construction Congress to be held in Norway this year

by Tom Walker | 11 Aug 2022
The International Museum Construction Congress (IMCC) will take place in the Norwegian capital city, Oslo, from 6 to 8 November 2022. Now in its seventh edition, the three-day IMCC is designed for international museum leaders, architects, project managers, museum leaders and any other professionals involved in the construction, renovation and expansion of museums. The planning committee for this year's event is chaired by Göran Joryd, project manager for the new Museum of the Viking Age. The committee includes Sonja Abracen,
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The museum has been designed by Heneghan Peng Architects / Heneghan Peng
The museum has been designed by Heneghan Peng Architects / Heneghan Peng

The 'world's most anticipated museum' to finally open this year

by Tom Walker | 11 Aug 2022
The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to finally open its doors after a design and construction project which has taken more than 20 years to complete. Touted as the world's most anticipated museum – thanks to both its unique design and the treasures it will house – the attraction was first announced to the world in 2001. A design competition in 2002 received more than 1,500 entries, from which Heneghan Peng Architects were selected for the development in 2003. After
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The institute will function as both a scientific research center and a tourist destination

Foster and Partners reveal design for sustainable marine life centre on the Red Sea

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the AMAALA tourism project on the shores of the Red Sea, has revealed detailed plans for
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Sports fans will be immersed in the cycling events as they happen using metaverse tech

Warner Bros. and Infinite Reality launch metaverse experiences for live sports fans

Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (WBD Sports) and metaverse services provider Infinite Reality have entered into a multi-year agreement that will deliver new immersive and interactive
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The museum features 3,400 square metres of archaelogical gardens

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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Marianne Shillingford

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The technology involved in paint is extraordinary
Used cleverly, colour has the power to influence how people use the spaces they inhabit, says the creative director of Dulux
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Architects Monk Mackenzie created an interior box to house the new studios

Health & Fitness: Working it

We’ve designed the space so that the atmosphere is intimate
Les Mills’ new studio spaces at its iconic Auckland City Gym showcase a trend away from masculine ‘grunty’ gyms to something altogether different
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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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Profile: Daan Roosegaarde

Profile: Daan Roosegaarde

I want to demonstrate that creativity is our true capital as humans 
Rather than feeling fearful and helpless about the future, we must design a way out of the environmental problems we have created, argues the innovative Dutch designer, artist and inventor Daan Roosegaarde
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The RSHP partners at the Macallan Distillery during construction

Interview: John McElgunn and Stephen Barrett

Stephen Barrett (left) and John McElgunn (right) were both made partners at RSHP in 2016
Leisure space – public space – is at the very root of democracy, and architecture is about democracy
As RSHP completes its latest cultural project, we speak to two of its partners about why Richard Rogers isn’t leaving his succession to chance
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Houston’s Memorial Park is being restored following hurricane damage

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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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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Extreme Climates: Into the wild

Extreme Climates: Into the wild

Funding woes and murky timelines are common problems. It can be easier to make a difference one small project at a time
From parks designed to mitigate the effects of flooding to warming huts for one of the world’s coldest cities, these projects have been designed for increasingly extreme climates
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Local, natural materials have been used to create an organic, calming feel. Views of the surroundings take centre stage

Wellness: Mountain magic

Wellness embraces the entire holiday experience
The design of the newly-opened Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomitti in Italy aims to celebrate and protect its spectacular surroundings
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The lecture auditorium

Culture: Alexander Schwarz

Alexander Schwarz
Our aim was to create a place celebrating public space and accessibility
The opening of the James-Simon- Galerie on Berlin’s Museum Island completes two decades of work for David Chipperfield Architects. The lead designer talks us through the building
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The family enlisted Keith Summerour to design the resort

Wellness: Room with a view

Sam was such a champion for the team, and my goal is simply to carry that same torch
As Blackberry Mountain resort opens in Tennessee, we find out why the project is a deeply personal one for owner Mary Celeste Beall
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The furniture collection draws on absolute geometries, pure lines, neutral colours and strong references to nature
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