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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the RIBA International List 2018, a biennial selection of the world’s best new buildings.
A number of leisure projects are included in the prestigious longlist, including high-profile museums designed by the likes of Heatherwick Studio, Stanton Williams, AL_A and Bjarke Ingels Group.
Libraries, cultural centres, a hotel and a concert hall are also recognised among the 62 buildings from 28 countries that made the cut.
The longlist was selected from entries to the 2018 RIBA International Prize. It will now be whittled down to create a shortlist, with the Grand Jury – chaired by architect Elizabeth Diller – set to choose the ultimate winner in December 2018.
The prize was established in 2016 to celebrate brilliant global design. It is open to any qualified architect in the world, for a building of any size, type or budget.
In 2016 the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) in Lima, designed by Grafton Architects, became the first ever winner.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Heatherwick Studio with Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects, Rick Brown Associates and Jacobs Parker - Cape Town, South Africa
Since opening last year, this striking museum, carved into a historic grain silo, has received acclaim from visitors and critics alike.
Over 3,000sq m of gallery and events space has been added in this monolithic expansion to one of Switzerland’s most important art museums
Mulan Weichang Visitor Centre HDD- Weichang, China
For this project, modern materials have been combined with traditional design to create a yurt camouflaged among the surrounding grasslands.
King Fahad National Library Gerber Architekten - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This project, one of the most important cultural buildings in Saudi Arabia, was designed to present “a new architectural image” for the capital, Riyadh.
The Palestinian Museum heneghan peng architects with Arabtech Jardaneh - Birzeit, Palestine
The building is sensitively integrated into the landscape, but has also been designed with an assertive form that has a distinctive identity.
Structures of Landscape at Tippet Rise Arts Center Ensamble Studio - Yellowstone Park, US
Ensamble created an otherworldly series of immense sculptures for an arts venue on a ranch near Yellowstone National Park.
Photo: Iwan Baan
Beyazit State Library Tabanlioglu Architects - Istanbul, Turkey
For their work on Istanbul’s oldest library, the architects re-organised the interiors, added an inflatable membrane and restored the historic building.
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The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum
HOTel&SPA, is rapidly approaching, promising an immersive experience for attendees. [more...]
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the RIBA International List 2018, a biennial selection of the world’s best new buildings.
A number of leisure projects are included in the prestigious longlist, including high-profile museums designed by the likes of Heatherwick Studio, Stanton Williams, AL_A and Bjarke Ingels Group.
Libraries, cultural centres, a hotel and a concert hall are also recognised among the 62 buildings from 28 countries that made the cut.
The longlist was selected from entries to the 2018 RIBA International Prize. It will now be whittled down to create a shortlist, with the Grand Jury – chaired by architect Elizabeth Diller – set to choose the ultimate winner in December 2018.
The prize was established in 2016 to celebrate brilliant global design. It is open to any qualified architect in the world, for a building of any size, type or budget.
In 2016 the Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC) in Lima, designed by Grafton Architects, became the first ever winner.
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art Heatherwick Studio with Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects, Rick Brown Associates and Jacobs Parker - Cape Town, South Africa
Since opening last year, this striking museum, carved into a historic grain silo, has received acclaim from visitors and critics alike.
Over 3,000sq m of gallery and events space has been added in this monolithic expansion to one of Switzerland’s most important art museums
Mulan Weichang Visitor Centre HDD- Weichang, China
For this project, modern materials have been combined with traditional design to create a yurt camouflaged among the surrounding grasslands.
King Fahad National Library Gerber Architekten - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This project, one of the most important cultural buildings in Saudi Arabia, was designed to present “a new architectural image” for the capital, Riyadh.
The Palestinian Museum heneghan peng architects with Arabtech Jardaneh - Birzeit, Palestine
The building is sensitively integrated into the landscape, but has also been designed with an assertive form that has a distinctive identity.
Structures of Landscape at Tippet Rise Arts Center Ensamble Studio - Yellowstone Park, US
Ensamble created an otherworldly series of immense sculptures for an arts venue on a ranch near Yellowstone National Park.
Photo: Iwan Baan
Beyazit State Library Tabanlioglu Architects - Istanbul, Turkey
For their work on Istanbul’s oldest library, the architects re-organised the interiors, added an inflatable membrane and restored the historic building.
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone
with a record-breaking revenue of US$21.3 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous high of
US$20.1 billion in 2022.
Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead
to sustained increases in activity according to new research.
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan will reopen later this year with an
all-new design plus enhanced treatments and experiences inspired by its river valley home.
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to
support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative
will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres.
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the
coming years, with plans to open two new clubs annually moving forward.
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality
Group
to operate a resort at Tri Vananda – a purpose-built wellness community in Phuket,
Thailand.
Beltrami Linen’s approach to the world of spa is underpinned by a strong emphasis on bespoke
design, where close collaboration with customers and their designers is always of the utmost
importance. [more...]
The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum
HOTel&SPA, is rapidly approaching, promising an immersive experience for attendees. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
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