Top news this week: Rose Museum, the Stirling Prize hots up and architects face timber design challenge
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a George R R Martin explorable attraction to a new landmark tower from Daniel Libeskind.
Monday
• A new bourbon-themed leisure district is being developed in Lexington, Kentucky. Read here.
• The world's first Rose Museum has opened in Beijing, with flowers cut into its sides. Read here.
• Thomas Heatherwick’s London Garden Bridge project has hit another stumbling block. Read here.
• Game of Thrones creator George R R Martin has opened an explorable attraction in Santa Fe, US. Read here.
Tuesday
• A Zaha Hadid-designed hotel inspired by a desert flower will be built in Qatar. Read here.
• A US$100m Playa Largo resort and spa designed by Prime Design Associates and The Gettys Group is opening in Florida. Read here.
• Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners have completed a “never before seen” glass canopy for London’s Berkeley Hotel. Read here.
Wednesday
• A billion dollar entertainment district and hockey arena by HOK Architects is taking shape in Detroit, US. Read here.
• A large-scale urban park has opened in Guangzhou, China, with a design inspired by sports stadiums. Read here.
• Architects around the world have been challenged to push the boundaries of modern wood building design for a design competition. Read here.
Thursday
• Swisatec have revealed more details about their 40-hectare leisure village in Cape Town. Read here.
• Two leisure projects have made the shortlist for the prestigious 2016 Stirling Prize. Read here.
• Studio Libeskind will build a landmark glass tower for Lithuania. Read here.
Friday
• Destination spa Miraval is set to buy the historic Cranwell Spa and Golf Resort in Lenox, Massachusetts. Read here.
• New York’s innovative underground Lowline park has been approved by the city. Read here.
• Rockwell Group are transforming a Hawaiian hotel with a giant aquarium and ocean references. Read here.
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