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Bloomberg
12-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
As American Architects Gather in Boston, Retrofits Are All the Rage
At the American Institute of Architects conference last week in Boston, those dressed in black — unofficial uniform of uber-creative design professionals — seemed to be outnumbered. The architects prowling the convention center were more likely to be sporting button-down Oxfords or Patagonia, on their way to such sessions as 'Next-Level Roofs: Energy Efficiency, Embodied Carbon, and Code Compliance.' An architectural trend can't be based on a wardrobe census, of course, but a shift toward more practical, sustainability-oriented work was palpable. And increasingly, that means working on retrofits, rather than creating snazzy new structures. AIA billings survey data in 2022 revealed that architects for the first time were earning more revenue for commissions on existing buildings than new construction. Recent Pritzker Prize wins by Lacaton & Vassal and David Chipperfield represent high-profile recognition of advances in restoration and renovation. Rules are being put in place to encourage adaptive reuse, as in Los Angeles, or to promote a circular economy and limit demolition, as in San Antonio. Those ordinances are alongside financial incentives offered by several local governments for converting office buildings to residential use.
Bloomberg
21-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
As Rolex Shrinks Retail Near New NYC Flagship, Patek Philippe Expands
After 45 years, Rolexes will no longer be sold at Wempe, the tony watch and jewelry dealer at 700 Fifth Ave., one of retail's most prestigious addresses. The watches aren't going far, though. Rolex SA is finishing construction on a new, 199,000-square-foot New York headquarters designed by David Chipperfield Architects two blocks away at 665 Fifth Ave. Once it's complete, which the company has said should happen by the end of 2026, the space will host a multi-floor flagship that the company hopes will become a magnet for shoppers and curious tourists. As a result, the Swiss luxury timepiece behemoth is shrinking its retail network in that part of Manhattan to just the flagship plus emporiums owned by Bucherer AG, a previously independent retailer Rolex bought in 2023.
Time Out
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Venice is getting two brand-new art centres in May – here's where to find them
Milan's Brera Modern finally opened its doors at the end of 2024 (after over 50 years in the making), but it's far from the only Italian city to be graced with a stunning new arts space. In fact, Venice has been graced with two. The Floating City already has a long list of impressive museums and galleries – the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Venice Glass Museum, to name a few – and joining that collection is San Marco Art Centre and the Nicoleeta Fiorucci Foundation. San Marco Art Centre will be perched on the second floor of the Procuratie in St Mark's Square. The space will have a broad focus on everything from art and fashion to architecture, film and technology. Inside, there will be 16 galleries, all recently restored by esteemed British architect David Chipperfield. Two inaugural shows will coincide with the Venice Architecture Biennale (which runs from May 10-November 23), on Harry Seidler, an Australian architect, and Jung Youngsun, a Korean landscape designer. Founders David Hrankovik, Anna Bursaud and David Gramazio describe themselves as 'a spontaneous and experimental organisation, testing traditional models of arts and institutions and exhibition making,' according to The Art Newspaper. Sounds pretty swish, right? The San Marco Art Centre will open its doors on May 9, and the inaugural exhibitions are on from then until July 13 – there's more information on the SMAC website here. Next up is the Nicoleeta Fiorucci Foundation, a London-based non-profit organisation founded in 2021 and named after the renowned Italian-born arts patron. It's taken over a historic building in Venice's Dorsoduro district, which used to be owned by famous painter Ettore Tito back in the '20s, and launches on May 7 with a site-specific installation by Tolia Astakhishivili, a Georgian artist. This will run until November 23, and also features work by Thea Djordjadze and Zurab Astakhishvili. The foundation aims to fund the renovation and operational costs of the building – there's more information on it here. When in Italy
CairoScene
16-03-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Sir David Chipperfield Brings His Architectural Rigor to Dubai
Sir David Chipperfield Brings His Architectural Rigor to Dubai In the ever-evolving architectural landscape of Dubai, where ambition meets spectacle, Sir David Chipperfield - the 2023 Pritzker Prize Laureate - brings his signature restraint and meticulous rigour to the city's Canal District. Park Lamar, a 160,000-square-metre development by Lamar Development balances exclusivity with accessibility, private sanctuaries with dynamic public realms. Slated for completion in 2028, the project unfolds as a composition of five buildings, integrating nearly 200 residences with a carefully curated mix of boutiques, a 72-room boutique hotel, restaurants, cultural spaces and offices. At its heart, three floors of amenities - including pools, spas and fitness spaces - cater to a spectrum of lifestyles. Chipperfield's architectural language at Park Lamar is a study in measured elegance. The design echoes the rhythmic clarity of his earlier Brutalist-inspired works, yet here, softened by a palette of natural materials, it leans into a more contemporary sensibility. The façade, defined by a strict modularity and stepped volumes, establishes a quiet dialogue between form and function, structure and experience. Perhaps its most striking gesture, however, is its seamless connection to Safa Park, Dubai's largest urban green space. The development's gardens act as a natural extension of this 64-hectare oasis, while generous atriums, landscaped terraces, and pedestrian promenades carve out intimate, walkable micro-neighbourhoods. The result is an architecture that resists the impulse to separate - blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor, private and public. Photography Credit: David Chipperfield
Zawya
26-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
'Next in' Global Summit will explore culture's role in 'Reimagining the future'
SPEAKERS The event will feature international leaders such as Pritzker-winning architect David Chipperfield and MoMA director Glenn D. Lowry LEADERSHIP It is organized by ACCIONA Living & Culture, a leader in museology in Europe and a trailblazer in combining technology, design and innovation RIYADH. ACCIONA Living & Culture will organize on April 23rd and 24th the second edition of the NEXT IN Summit 2025, an international forum that will bring together leaders and professionals in museology, architecture, immersive experiences and art to analyze the fundamental role of culture in shaping the future. NEXT IN will turn Madrid into a showcase for best practices in the design, management and innovation of cultural spaces, hosting some of the most reputable international voices in the sector, such as architect David Chipperfield, founder and director of David Chipperfield Architects and president of the RIA Foundation; Glenn D. Lowry, director of the Museum of Modern Art in New York; Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, artist and founder of Atelier Lozano-Hemmer; and Elizabeth Diller, partner of the architectural firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, among others. The round tables, panels and presentations will address topics such as the role of cultural institutions and artists in promoting a sustainable future. Innovation in museums and exhibitions will also be analyzed, with a particular focus on immersive experiences and their impact on the relationship between culture and entertainment. In addition, the concept of 'hybrid museums,' which combines physical and digital experiences to enrich the public's interaction with art, will be explored. NEXT IN Summit 2025, to be held on the ACCIONA Campus in Madrid, is shaping up to become an essential forum for professionals interested in the role of culture in the future, offering a platform for the exchange of ideas and collaboration on innovative projects. A total of thirty international experts from the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands and Spain, among other countries, will be involved as speakers this year. Apart from giving informative lectures and participating in panels, they will also meet with attendees in networking spaces. SECOND EDITION In the previous edition of the NEXT IN Summit, representatives of museums such as the Prado, the Orsay and the Louvre Abu Dhabi analyzed the impact of their collections and temporary exhibitions on the dynamization of the sector. In this regard, Sheika Reem al Thani, of Qatar Museums, explained how her country's national network of museums boosts employment and tourism as part of the Qatar National Vision 2030 strategy. Architecture was also a focus of discussion, with award-winning architects Frida Escobedo and Tatiana Bilbao defending its role in social inclusion as well as the balance between indoors and outdoors. Michael Kimmelman, an art critic for The New York Times, who will also participate in the 2025 edition, highlighted cultural architecture as a living legacy, while Turkish artist Refik Anadol explored the potential of Artificial Intelligence in artistic creation. The event was attended by a total of more than 300 professionals from 25 countries, making NEXT IN a key international summit for the sector. ACCIONA Living & Culture is a global company that combines innovative urbanism and culture to develop sustainable projects around the world. With more than 30 years of experience and presence in over 40 countries, the company has created responsible urban solutions that include residential complexes, iconic offices, interior design projects and logistics spaces, as well as museums, exhibitions, immersive experiences and sports and entertainment events. Notable cultural projects developed by ACCIONA Living & Culture include the Grand Egyptian Museum, the House of European History Museum in Brussels and the Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum. In the residential sector, it has developed more than 13,000 homes in Spain, Mexico, Poland, Portugal and Brazil, as well as offices and major logistics projects. ACCIONA is a global company and a leader in the provision of regenerative solutions for a decarbonized economy. Its business offer includes renewable energy, water treatment and management, eco-efficient transportation and mobility systems, resilient infrastructures, etc. The company has been carbon neutral since 2016. ACCIONA recorded sales of €17 billion in 2023 and has a business presence in more than 40 countries.
