NEWS World Bank funds Mecanoo-designed cycle route
A 17.6km (10.9mile) long cycleway will be built in Jiaozhou, China, designed by architecture and design firm Mecanoo. The Golden Ribbon cycling route will be funded by the World Bank and is the result of research on ‘innovation in mobility’ by the University of Shandong. The cycleway has been designed for “con- nectivity, comfort and experience”, while encouraging the use of bikes to improve public health, air quality and the environment. The aim is to connect the city of Jiaozhou
with the mountains and the route has been laid out to ensure minimal impact on the environ- ment. It follows a derelict canal that will be renovated and passes through two public parks. The Golden Ribbon will have facilities for cyclists, including nine pavilions which – depending on their size – will have amenities such as restaurants, showers, bike rental and a cycling association clubhouse. Mecanoo’s design takes its inspiration from
the local yellow rain tree. Stretches of the route will be planted with the tree and the perforated steel surrounding the path will be patterned with its flowers. @mecanoo
Mecanoo’s cycle path for Jiaozhou, China, will bring together nature, urbanism and culture Museum of Fine Arts reveals US$450m masterplan
The Museum of Fine Arts, in Houston, Texas, has unveiled its US$450m (E381m, £297m) expansion plan to carry it through to 2019. The masterplan – by Steven Holl Architects
– will see a redevelopment of the 14-acre (56,600sq m) campus to include new build- ings, gardens and a top floor restaurant. Plans include a 164,000sq ft (15,200sq m) gallery to showcase the museum’s collection of 20th and 21st century art, as well as a new build- ing to house a school of art. In addition, San Antonio-based Lake/Flato Architects has designed a conservation centre to sit on top of an underground parking structure. Work on the development is expected to start later in 2015. Called The Fayez S Sarofim Campus, in recog- nition of the financier’s US$70m (E59.3, £46.1m) contribution, it will be a pedestrian-friendly urban oasis. The two-floor Nancy and Rich Kinder Building will include 54,000sq ft (5,000sq m) of exhibition space, a 202-seat theatre, café, restaurant and meeting rooms. US$330m (E280m, £217.3m) has already
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, still needs to raise US$120m to bring its plans to fruition 14
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been raised towards the US$450m capital and endowment fundraising goal. @MFAH
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