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David Adjaye creates $100m-Ashti Foundation in Beirut

BY Kim Megson | 03 Nov 2015

David Adjaye’s US$100m (€90.7m, £64.8m) terracotta-red home for the Aïshti Foundation has opened to the public in Beirut.

Continuum to create Royal Mint visitor experience in Wales

BY Alice Davis | 03 Nov 2015

Operator Continuum Attractions has confirmed that it is working alongside the UK's Royal Mint to open a new visitor centre in May 2016.

UK pavilion The Hive wins gold at Milan Expo awards

BY Kim Megson | 02 Nov 2015

One of the top architecture prizes at the 2015 Milan Expo has been awarded to the Hive; the UK pavilion created by artist Wolfgang Buttress, engineers Simmonds Studio and architects BDP.

World Travel Market kicks off in London

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Nov 2015

Exhibitors from across the world have gathered in London for the annual World Travel Market event, showcasing innovation and pipeline projects across the leisure industry for four days at London ExCeL.

Gaudi-inspired 'Chrysalis' takes centre stage in metamorphosis of Maryland park

BY Kim Megson | 02 Nov 2015

Ground has been broken on construction of a luminous green and blue amphitheatre, called the Chrysalis, in the US state of Maryland.

Space exploration comes to California Science Center in shape of new exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Nov 2015

California Science Center has debuted a new immersive visitor experience, enabling guests to see life through the lens of an astronaut.

US Astronaut Hall of Fame closes ahead of move to Kennedy Space Center

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Nov 2015

The Astronaut Hall of Fame at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US, has closed its doors 25 years after it first opened to the public, with the standalone attraction being incorporated into the new Heroes and Legends exhibit.

Côte d'Azur's first new waterpark in three decades opens in France

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

France's Côte d'Azur has opened its first new waterpark in nearly 30 years, with the Splashworld Provence theme park breaking several regional and European records upon launch.

Design unveiled for Casablanca peace museum on site of terror attack

BY Kim Megson | 30 Oct 2015

An Australian architectural duo have won a competition to design the Casablanca Bombing Rooms – a cultural space promoting peace on the site of a devastating terrorist attack.

Amended plans for Lucas Museum of Narrative Art approved by city of Chicago

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

Despite the best effort of green space advocates in the city of Chicago, George Lucas’s legacy project will go ahead after the legendary director’s Museum of Narrative Art was approved by the city council.

Goddard Group's Hollywood-inspired US$3.2bn Studio City opens in Macau

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

The multi-billion dollar Hollywood-inspired Studio City Resort in Macau, which as its centrepiece offers Asia’s tallest and the world’s only figure-8 ferris wheel, has opened its doors in China.

TV star Jimmy Fallon to get own ride at Universal Orlando

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

US TV host Jimmy Fallon is getting his own ride at Universal Studios Orlando, with a new attraction coming to the theme park in 2017.

Diggerland gains approval for fifth UK theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

Diggerland’s continued expansion across the UK has taken a big step forward after plans for a £5m (US$7.6m, €7m) site at The Valley in Evesham, Worcestershire, were approved by the local council.

Chinese arts space to feature hovering flower garden

BY Kim Megson | 29 Oct 2015

A planned garden installation in a Chinese sculpture park will let visitors wander the grounds over, under and around huge stacks of flowers.

David Chipperfield Architects sue over Milan museum 'defects'

BY Kim Megson | 29 Oct 2015

David Chipperfield is seeking legal action over “defects” in the construction of his Museo delle Culture (Mudec) in Milan.

High-tech fun factory Two Bit Circus win US$6.5m investment to expand innovative concept

BY Alice Davis | 29 Oct 2015

Entertainment engineering collective Two Bit Circus – a "modern high-tech circus creating the future of fun" – announced yesterday (28 October) that it’s won a US$6.5m (£4.3m, €5.9m) investment from a trio of venture capital groups.

Harry Potter drives attendance as Universal racks up record numbers for Q3

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2015

Universal has continued its theme park growth spearheaded by Harry Potter, with parent company Comcast reporting record attendance at its theme parks in Orlando and California.

US$7.1bn Northern Marianas resort development could feature world's largest waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2015

The world’s largest waterpark has been proposed as part of a US$7.1bn (€6.4bn, £4.6bn) resort development on the US territory of Northern Marianas near Guam.

Hotel from 'The Shining' to become US$24m horror-themed museum

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Oct 2015

A Colorado, US, hotel which inspired Stephen King's The Shining has announced plans to open a horror-themed museum at the establishment, with some of the biggest names in horror backing the ambitious US$24m (€21.7m, £15.7m) project.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University creates China's first theme park degree

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Oct 2015

An educational institution in Shanghai has responded to high numbers of under- development theme parks in China by creating the country’s first university course based on the theme park industry.

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David Adjaye creates $100m-Ashti Foundation in Beirut

BY Kim Megson | 03 Nov 2015

David Adjaye’s US$100m (€90.7m, £64.8m) terracotta-red home for the Aïshti Foundation has opened to the public in Beirut.

Continuum to create Royal Mint visitor experience in Wales

BY Alice Davis | 03 Nov 2015

Operator Continuum Attractions has confirmed that it is working alongside the UK's Royal Mint to open a new visitor centre in May 2016.

UK pavilion The Hive wins gold at Milan Expo awards

BY Kim Megson | 02 Nov 2015

One of the top architecture prizes at the 2015 Milan Expo has been awarded to the Hive; the UK pavilion created by artist Wolfgang Buttress, engineers Simmonds Studio and architects BDP.

World Travel Market kicks off in London

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Nov 2015

Gaudi-inspired 'Chrysalis' takes centre stage in metamorphosis of Maryland park

BY Kim Megson | 02 Nov 2015

Ground has been broken on construction of a luminous green and blue amphitheatre, called the Chrysalis, in the US state of Maryland.

Space exploration comes to California Science Center in shape of new exhibition

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Nov 2015

California Science Center has debuted a new immersive visitor experience, enabling guests to see life through the lens of an astronaut.

US Astronaut Hall of Fame closes ahead of move to Kennedy Space Center

BY Tom Anstey | 02 Nov 2015

Côte d'Azur's first new waterpark in three decades opens in France

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

France's Côte d'Azur has opened its first new waterpark in nearly 30 years, with the Splashworld Provence theme park breaking several regional and European records upon launch.

Design unveiled for Casablanca peace museum on site of terror attack

BY Kim Megson | 30 Oct 2015

An Australian architectural duo have won a competition to design the Casablanca Bombing Rooms – a cultural space promoting peace on the site of a devastating terrorist attack.

Amended plans for Lucas Museum of Narrative Art approved by city of Chicago

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

Goddard Group's Hollywood-inspired US$3.2bn Studio City opens in Macau

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

The multi-billion dollar Hollywood-inspired Studio City Resort in Macau, which as its centrepiece offers Asia’s tallest and the world’s only figure-8 ferris wheel, has opened its doors in China.

TV star Jimmy Fallon to get own ride at Universal Orlando

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

US TV host Jimmy Fallon is getting his own ride at Universal Studios Orlando, with a new attraction coming to the theme park in 2017.

Diggerland gains approval for fifth UK theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2015

Chinese arts space to feature hovering flower garden

BY Kim Megson | 29 Oct 2015

A planned garden installation in a Chinese sculpture park will let visitors wander the grounds over, under and around huge stacks of flowers.

David Chipperfield Architects sue over Milan museum 'defects'

BY Kim Megson | 29 Oct 2015

David Chipperfield is seeking legal action over “defects” in the construction of his Museo delle Culture (Mudec) in Milan.

High-tech fun factory Two Bit Circus win US$6.5m investment to expand innovative concept

BY Alice Davis | 29 Oct 2015

Harry Potter drives attendance as Universal racks up record numbers for Q3

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2015

Universal has continued its theme park growth spearheaded by Harry Potter, with parent company Comcast reporting record attendance at its theme parks in Orlando and California.

US$7.1bn Northern Marianas resort development could feature world's largest waterpark

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2015

The world’s largest waterpark has been proposed as part of a US$7.1bn (€6.4bn, £4.6bn) resort development on the US territory of Northern Marianas near Guam.

Hotel from 'The Shining' to become US$24m horror-themed museum

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Oct 2015

Shanghai Jiao Tong University creates China's first theme park degree

BY Tom Anstey | 28 Oct 2015

An educational institution in Shanghai has responded to high numbers of under- development theme parks in China by creating the country’s first university course based on the theme park industry.

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