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Project • By L35 Architects • Stadiums
The remodelling of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The remodelling of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in the words of L35 Architects
Nearing its completion, the Spanish studio explains the creative process behind the project that is transforming the home of Real Madrid, and its relationship with the city.
The new emphasis towards diversification of use in the stadium is inspired by the Spanish design team’s wide experience with mixed-use typology.
L35 Architects worked on the remodelling project in collaboration with GMP and Ribas & Ribas.
Redefining a symbol: Bernabéu is much more than a stadiumMost of the world’s great stadiums are built within city suburbs, between motorways and extensive carparks. The Santiago Bernabéu is the exception give... More
Product • By Roll-A-Cover, Intl. • Pool Enclosure
Pool Enclosure
Roll-A-Cover's pool enclosures greatly enhance pool areas and allow for year-round use. Homeowners, condominiums and hotels are unable to use their outdoor pool when the weather is inclement or during the colder months without a pool enclosure. Made with 10mm polycarboante, 1/4" tempered glass, and heavy duty aircraft aluminum rafters, the retractable room protects the pool from debris and is climate controlled. It can also withstand snow and wind loads throughout North America. A pool enclosure enhances the value of your swimming pool and allows for year-round swimming over your pool investment. More
Product • By Roll-A-Cover, Intl. • Retractable Pool Enclosure
Retractable Pool Enclosure
Roll-A-Cover's retractable pool enclosures greatly enhance pool areas and allow for year-round use. Homeowners, condominiums and hotels are unable to use their outdoor pool when the weather is inclement or during the colder months without a pool enclosure. Made with 10mm polycarboante, 1/4" tempered glass, and heavy duty aircraft aluminum rafters, the retractable room protects the pool from debris and is climate controlled. It can also withstand snow and wind loads throughout North America. More
Product • By Roll-A-Cover, Intl. • Retractable Rooftop Enclosure
Retractable Rooftop Enclosure
Roll-A-Cover's Retractable Rooftop Enclosures create a year-round usable rooftop space in any season. Opening & closing in moments via motorization or manual, the rooftop enclosures allow for year-round revenue generation and views of the sky in any season. More
Product • By Roll-A-Cover, Intl. • Retractable Roof
Retractable Roof
Roll-A-Cover's retractable roof systems can be manual or motorized, opening & closing in moments depending on the weather. The retractable roofs are made with standard 10mm polycarbonate on the roof, 1/4" tempered glass on the walls, and heavy duty aircraft aluminum rafters. Each product is custom built to the site to meet snow & wind load requirements throughout North America. More
Project • By TPG Architecture • Bars
La Birreria
La Birreria, the 15 th floor rooftop bar and restaurant utop Eataly’s Flatiron location, is a dynamic space designed by TPG Architecture. The concept for La Birreria evokes a 1920s industrial brewery, with brass drum-cymbal inspired light fixtures leading you towards the skyline and copper clad brewing vats set against black subway tiling. Each design element –– from the ground floor entry and themed elevators, to the ascending staircase and the restaurant’s hostess stand –– all reflect the industrial scheme.The 22-seat bar is topped with white Carrara marble and the tables are made with salvaged wood. The restaurant seats 150 and is equipped with a retractable enclosure that allows it to operate year-round. The space was also designed to b... More
Project • By Rockwell Group • Bars
Moxy Chelsea
Design Concept:
Following the opening of Moxy Times Square, Rockwell Group is designing the amenities at Moxy Chelsea. The hotel’srestaurant, lounge, and rooftophave been conceived as places of discovery, surprise, and rejuvenation—Frances Hodgson Burnett’s “The Secret Garden” meets Milan’s Villa NecchiCampiglio. Tucked into the bustle of Manhattan’s historic Flower District, guests encounter a botanically inspired design and crafted romance seen through a thoroughly modern lens.
Layers of rich color, material, pattern, and form combine to create a unique design unseen before in New York. Together these elements appeal to today’s youthful global traveler or sophisticated city insider who craves a contextual sense of place as well as escap... More
Project • By gmp · von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects • Cultural Centres
A new roof for Verona’s historic arena
The architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (gmp) and the engineers schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) have won the international ideas competition for a roof over Verona’s historic arena. The jointly developed design was the winning entry of over 80 competing submissions, and continues the many years of cooperation between the two practices. Following the Borgo Trento hospital and the new trade exhibition halls, this could become the architects’ third project in Verona.
The arena in Verona is one of the largest and best preserved amphitheaters dating from Roman times. The city’s arena is nearly 2,000 years old and is an important landmark and tourist attraction with the status of a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. The arena, which... More
Product • By LITRA USA • Retractable Roof by LITRA for Four Point By Sherat
Retractable Roof by LITRA for Four Point By Sherat
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