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The historic Condado Vanderbilt was threatened with demolition, but has now been restored and extended by International Hospitality Enterprises Wilson Associates reimagines Condado Vanderbilt
The Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico has reached the completion of the second stage of its revival, including the addition of luxury guestrooms and a spa. The US$200m (E149m, £118m) revitalisa- tion of the five-star property, built in 1919 by Frederick William Vanderbilt, has taken 10 years. The hotel was originally designed by Warren and Wetmore, the architectural firm
known for Grand Central Station and the New York Biltmore Hotel. The 319 guestrooms and two newly-constructed suite towers have been reimagined by Wilson Associates. The hotel’s 10,000sq ft (929sq m) Vanderbilt Spa was created by Alison Howland of Spa Success Consultants, working with interior designer Jorge Rossello. The spa has seven treatment rooms and the only hammam in
Puerto Rico – built with imported marble. The hotel has seven bars and restaurants, including the award winning 19Nineteen. Development was by International Hospitality Enterprises, which also manages the property. The company runs seven hotels and two casinos in Puerto Rico via subsidiary, International Hospitality Group, including La Concha and Condado Palm. @thevanderbiltsj
Surf park for Melbourne from Damian Rogers and Arup
Damian Rogers Architecture, in partnership with Arup, has unveiled a concept for a beach and surf park for Melbourne’s Central Pier, Australia. The development would be based on a floating wave pool, with filtered water from Victoria Harbour, and a sandy beachfront. Offering surfers a chance to catch waves between 1-1.8m (3-6ft) high, the heated wave pool would be one of several attractions in the 16,000sq m (172,222sq ft) development. Others include swimming, kayaking and beach soccer facilities. A grassy bank and a pavilion will provide retail and F&B space. Arup’s Phil Carter said: “This would enhance the Docklands and attract people, events and businesses.” The development, if approved by Melbourne City Council and Places Victoria, would cost AU$8m (US$6.45m, E5.4m, £4.2m) and be privately funded. @arupgroup
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The water filling the heated pool will be taken and filtered from the harbour around it
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