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'A place of inspiration and hope': Design unveiled for proposed Armenian American Museum in California

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

The developers of a Californian museum dedicated to Armenian American culture have selected a local architecture firm to oversee the project.

Adult great white shark goes on display for first time ever in Japanese aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Japan’s Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has debuted a world-first exhibition, putting an adult great white shark on display.

Fernando Menis Arquitectos design state-of-the-art concert hall for medieval Polish city

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

After years of waiting, the people of Torun, Poland finally have a high-quality cultural venue in their city, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

SeaWorld agrees to stricter orca trainer safety guidelines in California

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

SeaWorld has reached an agreement with California state regulators over allegations that the operator’s San Diego park failed to train its workers to safely interact with its orcas.

Oculus Rift gets commercial release date

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Oculus Rift developer, Oculus VR, has said made the consumer version of the virtual reality technology available to pre-order for a commercial release in March.

Exclusive: Dubai primed for attractions boom, says Worlds of Adventure CEO

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

New IMG Worlds of Adventure CEO, Lennard Otto, has said that Dubai is the perfect location for the under-development theme park, praising an up-and-coming economy which he believes is primed for the attractions market.

Emre Arolat's Istanbul art museum will sit inside a stark concrete frame

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

Turkish studio Emre Arolat Architects have created a striking new home for some of Turkey's most important art works: a renovated warehouse which has been stripped of its floors and walls.

Bomb-damaged dockland warehouse rebuilt as cultural landmark by Dutch design team

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

An abandoned, bomb-damaged dockland building in Dutch city Den Helder has been transformed into a concert hall, art centre and restaurant by architects Van Dongen- Koschuch.

Thousands line up to see tiger-goat odd couple in Russian zoo

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

A tiger and goat who made headlines last month after becoming unlikely friends have become a massive hit with visitors to the Primorsky Safari Park in Vladivostok, Russia, who have been queueing in their thousands to see the odd couple.

Manchester and London to co-host World Cup 1966 exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

The National Football Museum (NFM) has announced plans for a major exhibition recognising the 50th anniversary of England’s victory in the 1966 World Cup.

Atlantic City casino back on the market after waterpark plans fall through

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

A bankrupt Atlantic City casino which was to be turned into a family destination centred around a waterpark has been placed back on the market after the real-estate firm purchasing the property failed to come up with the necessary redevelopment funds.

Marcos Zotes designs luminous pink P-Cube to bring light to Moscow park

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

A glowing pink cube in the heart of Moscow is providing passers by an immersive spot to take stock and look out at the city.

Italy's culture ministry pledges €300m to heritage sites

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

Italy’s government has approved €300m (US$325m, £220m) plans to protect its most important heritage sites in need of restoration.

Swinging trapeze chairs and kaleidoscopic furniture to feature at IMM Cologne design show

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

Some of the world’s best-known interior and furniture designers will embrace their creative side when displaying their latest creations at this year’s IMM Cologne; one of Europe’s largest trade fairs for furnishing, living and lifestyle products.

BIG, OMA and Herzog & de Meuron in the running to design a home for Budapest's Museum of Ethnography

BY Kim Megson | 05 Jan 2016

The protracted development of Budapest’s museum quarter has taken a surprise twist, with organisers launching a second design competition for the new Museum of Ethnography building.

China lays out five-year plan for Great Wall

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jan 2016

The Chinese government has announced a five-year plan to better-protect and preserve the Great Wall of China.

Skellig Michael offers Star Wars boost for Irish tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jan 2016

Ireland’s tourism body is hoping for a boost off the back of the phenomenal success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as fans of the franchise begin to flock to the island of Skellig Michael which played a key role in the blockbuster film.

Cumbria zoo will not close permanently, assets handed to charity

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jan 2016

A zoo in Cumbria, UK, which looked set to close this month after a dispute with the local council, has now revealed plans to hand the attraction’s assets over to a charitable organisation.

Alterface opens up world of ride possibilities with new interactive technologies

BY Alice Davis | 05 Jan 2016

Alterface Projects is continuing to advance the potential of interactive technology in the dark ride environment, working on both gesture-led technologies and its “magic” wand, which work with the company’s Come To Life sceneries.

Ideas contest seeks designs for New York aquarium in Queens

BY Kim Megson | 05 Jan 2016

Architecture competition organisers Arch Out Loud has launched an ideas contest for a new aquarium and public waterfront park in New York.

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4099 to 4118 of 9732 news stories

'A place of inspiration and hope': Design unveiled for proposed Armenian American Museum in California

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

The developers of a Californian museum dedicated to Armenian American culture have selected a local architecture firm to oversee the project.

Adult great white shark goes on display for first time ever in Japanese aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Japan’s Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has debuted a world-first exhibition, putting an adult great white shark on display.

Fernando Menis Arquitectos design state-of-the-art concert hall for medieval Polish city

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

After years of waiting, the people of Torun, Poland finally have a high-quality cultural venue in their city, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

SeaWorld agrees to stricter orca trainer safety guidelines in California

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

SeaWorld has reached an agreement with California state regulators over allegations that the operator’s San Diego park failed to train its workers to safely interact with its orcas.

Oculus Rift gets commercial release date

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Oculus Rift developer, Oculus VR, has said made the consumer version of the virtual reality technology available to pre-order for a commercial release in March.

Exclusive: Dubai primed for attractions boom, says Worlds of Adventure CEO

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Emre Arolat's Istanbul art museum will sit inside a stark concrete frame

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

Turkish studio Emre Arolat Architects have created a striking new home for some of Turkey's most important art works: a renovated warehouse which has been stripped of its floors and walls.

Bomb-damaged dockland warehouse rebuilt as cultural landmark by Dutch design team

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

An abandoned, bomb-damaged dockland building in Dutch city Den Helder has been transformed into a concert hall, art centre and restaurant by architects Van Dongen- Koschuch.

Thousands line up to see tiger-goat odd couple in Russian zoo

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

Manchester and London to co-host World Cup 1966 exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

The National Football Museum (NFM) has announced plans for a major exhibition recognising the 50th anniversary of England’s victory in the 1966 World Cup.

Atlantic City casino back on the market after waterpark plans fall through

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

Marcos Zotes designs luminous pink P-Cube to bring light to Moscow park

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

A glowing pink cube in the heart of Moscow is providing passers by an immersive spot to take stock and look out at the city.

Italy's culture ministry pledges €300m to heritage sites

BY Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2016

Italy’s government has approved €300m (US$325m, £220m) plans to protect its most important heritage sites in need of restoration.

Swinging trapeze chairs and kaleidoscopic furniture to feature at IMM Cologne design show

BY Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016

BIG, OMA and Herzog & de Meuron in the running to design a home for Budapest's Museum of Ethnography

BY Kim Megson | 05 Jan 2016

The protracted development of Budapest’s museum quarter has taken a surprise twist, with organisers launching a second design competition for the new Museum of Ethnography building.

China lays out five-year plan for Great Wall

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jan 2016

The Chinese government has announced a five-year plan to better-protect and preserve the Great Wall of China.

Skellig Michael offers Star Wars boost for Irish tourism

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jan 2016

Cumbria zoo will not close permanently, assets handed to charity

BY Tom Anstey | 05 Jan 2016

A zoo in Cumbria, UK, which looked set to close this month after a dispute with the local council, has now revealed plans to hand the attraction’s assets over to a charitable organisation.

Alterface opens up world of ride possibilities with new interactive technologies

BY Alice Davis | 05 Jan 2016

Ideas contest seeks designs for New York aquarium in Queens

BY Kim Megson | 05 Jan 2016

Architecture competition organisers Arch Out Loud has launched an ideas contest for a new aquarium and public waterfront park in New York.

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