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CLADmag 2018 issue 1

On the cover: Alison Brooks

Alison Brooks on bridging the gap between architects and the public

5 Editor’s Letter: Putting a value on experience design

Liz Terry explores the link between great design and great experiences in the world of leisure architecture
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12 CLAD people: Odile Decq

On women in architecture
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14 CLAD people: Rossana Hu

Neri & Hu’s latest project
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16 CLAD people: Theoni Xanthi

The vision for the New Cyprus Musuem
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18 CLAD people: Veronica Schreibeis

Raising the profile of wellness architecture
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22 CLAD news:

Architecture and design news from around the world
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36 Culture: Queen Elizabeth Hall

SimsponHaugh’s latest project
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40 Interview: Steven Holl

The acclaimed architect speaks to CLAD about Donald Trump, Zaha Hadid and not being obedient
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52 Interview: Alison Brooks

We need to help the public understand that architects are on their side, argues The Smile designer
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58 Sports: Sportcampus Zuiderpark

FaulknerBrowns’ Dutch sports facility
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62 Interview: Adriaan Geuze

How the West 8 founder is using the healing power of nature on a Korean site with a turbulent history
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72 Culture: A fitting tribute

The architects behind the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech reveal the inspiration for their striking design
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76 Mixed use: Fit for anything

The newly renovated Chicago Midtown Athletic Club features a boutique hotel, a pool-come-ice rink and spaces designed by Venus Williams
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84 Interview: Alice Lund

On the challenges of creating The Ned
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CLADmag 2018 issue 1

On the cover: Alison Brooks

Alison Brooks on bridging the gap between architects and the public

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90 Fitness: Body beautiful

We check out some of the world’s most gorgeous gyms
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96 Interview: Ed Ng

When ABConcept’s co-founder got The brief for the Four Seasons’ Mei Ume restaurant, he jumped straight on the plane to London. He tells us why
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102 Floating architecture: Water world

Rising sea levels and a shortage of land are leading to increased interest in floating buildings. We take a look at some fascinating projects
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110 Research: The role of design

At last concrete proof that design is the critical factor that turns good experiences into great ones says Gensler’s Tom Lindblom
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114 Attractions : Light fantastic

Tokyo-based digital art collective is on a mission to change the way we interact with art
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118 Wellness: Myths of monsters and men

An Icelandic spa retreat inspired by surrealist folk tales
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122 News Report: The RIBA longlist

A wide range of leisure projects are being celebrated in RIBA’s list of the world’s best buildings
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127 CLADkit: Product design

The latest products on the market
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CLAD people: Shigeru Ban on his post-disaster work

Shigeru Ban won the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2014

"It is important to respect the characteristics, trademark or tradition of the place"

The post-disaster work of his Voluntary Architects Network

Deep eaves and intricate balustrades give the Ritz Carlton Kyoto a Japanese look

Hospitality: Modernising the Japanese ryokan

"The difference between a hotel and a ryokan is that a hotel is more public and a ryokan is less intense and more intimate"

Across Japan, architects are giving traditional ryokans a modern makeover with surprising results. We take a look

Interview: Joyce Wang

Joyce Wang has built a reputation for her luxury interiors

"A project should make people dream and ponder and intellectually think about the space"

The Hong Kong designer's latest project

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Minimalist architect Siza Vieira designed both spas, but the one at Vidago Palace has more of a softer, nurturing feel

Going to the source

Paula Marques, Unicer representative and GM of Vidago

"We felt a great sense of social responsibility when we acquired the land, and so we undertook a huge project in order to rebuild these two 100-year-old parks Paula Marques, Unicer representative and GM of Vidago"

How Portugal’s biggest brewer enlisted the help of one of the country’s best known architects to turn two historic nature parks into thermal spa and nature destinations

The Ibuku design team at Sharma Springs, a six level Balinese jungle retreat built by the practice almost entirely from bamboo. Founder Elora Hardy is third from left, front row

Interview: Ibuku founder Elora Hardy on building with bamboo

"I needed to be part of something sustainable. It really came down to that"

Bali-based design firm Ibuku has been making headlines with its beautiful bamboo structures and now has its sights set on the resort market. We speak to the team

Delos has installed Darwin in a new luxury residence, 371 Summitridge Drive in Beverly Hills

Delos: Darwin home wellness system

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Project review: Digging deep

"Should a thousand year wave occur, you’ll be completely safe"

A sneak preview of one of the world’s largest underwater restaurants

You can take immediate steps to improve your home and your happiness by connecting with nature and getting organised

Architecture and mindfulness: Ben Channon

"I hope architects gain a genuine understanding of how buildings and spaces affect our mental wellbeing and how their design can be tailored towards making people happier and healthier"

Ben Channon has written Happy by Design, a new book about how architecture affects our mental health. He explains how we can all be happier at home

Profile: John Rhodes

"It’s about the celebration of people coming together. If you can manage that well, a venue can become very special"

HOK has been tasked with designing a truly flexible arena for Valencia. John Rhodes is up for the challenge

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Codelocks develops new glass door smart lock

Megan Whitby

Codelocks has launched its first glass door smart lock to bring intelligent access control to modern spa, leisure, fitness and ...

The event will be hosted in the Mauritius in 2024

Eco Resort Network conference to convene in Mauritius this May

Megan Whitby

Hospitality industry event Eco Resort Network is set to take place at the Ravenala Attitude Hotel, Turtle Bay, Mauritius, from ...

Mather & Co has transformed the visitor centre into the ultimate haven for ardent Coronation Street viewers

Mather & Co and ITV unite to create Coronation Street Experience

Magali Robathan

Experience designers, Mather & Co, have orchestrated a remarkable collaboration with ITV to unveil the new Coronation Street Experience, a ...

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The furniture collection draws on absolute geometries, pure lines, neutral colours and strong references to nature

Alberto Apostoli designs tech-forward Wellness Therapy furniture collection for Varaschin

Megan Whitby

Furniture manufacturer Varaschin has unveiled the new Wellness Therapy range, designed by Italian spa and wellness architect and designer Alberto ...

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Siminetti unveils iridescent decorative panelling range inspired by plants

Megan Whitby

The Botanicals is Siminetti’s newest Mother of Pearl decorative panelling collection, inspired by the distinctive patterns found in botany and ...

Eden project uses drones to spell out climate change warning

Magali Robathan

Almost 300 drones were used to signal an environmental message above the Eden Project’s biomes, during the UN Climate Change ...

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Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics for the Academy Museum

Jaffe Holden helps bring Academy Museum of Motion Pictures alive

Magali Robathan

Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently opened Academy Museum of Motion ...