Nike and Hyperice Unveil Heated Slides; Guggenheim Abu Dhabi to Open in December
This week on Dezeen, Nike and Hyperice introduced recovery slides designed to heat and vibrate the feet of athletes, promoting recovery. The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, crafted by Frank Gehry, is set to open in December on Saadiyat Island, joining several other museums. The Future Stadium series examined the rise of extravagant stadiums, showcasing those that have set records. Rory Olcayto proposed that the Glasgow School of Art consider moving away from the Mackintosh Building due to high renovation expenses following two fires. UNESCO has recognized 13 modernist structures in Finland and 10 Soviet buildings in Tashkent by adding them to its World Heritage List. The Gordie Howe bridge, inspired by a hockey slapshot, has officially opened. Additionally, featured projects included a public restroom in Japan and a charred wood residence in Vermont.
Key facts
- Nike and Hyperice created slides that heat and vibrate feet for athlete recovery.
- The slides contain a device in their straps that can heat and massage the top of feet.
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry, is set to open in December.
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on Saadiyat Island, alongside Zayed National Museum, National History Museum, and Louvre Abu Dhabi.
- Future Stadium series concluded with a roundup of record-breaking stadiums.
- Glasgow School of Art cannot afford to renovate the Mackintosh Building after two fires.
- Rory Olcayto suggested the Glasgow School of Art give up the Mackintosh Building.
- UNESCO added 13 Aalto buildings in Finland and 10 Soviet modernist buildings in Tashkent to its World Heritage List.
- The Gordie Howe bridge, connecting the US and Canada, opened to the public.
- The bridge's design was informed by a hockey slapshot.
- Popular projects included a timber-canopied toilet in Japan, a charred wood house in Vermont, and a relaunched Dieter Rams door handle.
- The Dezeen Weekly podcast focused on the world's tallest timber building.
Entities
Artists
- Frank Gehry
- Aino Aalto
- Elissa Aalto
- Alvar Aalto
- Charles Rennie Mackintosh
- Rory Olcayto
- Dieter Rams
- Gordie Howe
Institutions
- Nike
- Hyperice
- Dezeen
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
- Foster + Partners
- Mecanoo
- Jean Nouvel
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Glasgow School of Art
- UNESCO
- Detroit Red Wings
Locations
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
- Saadiyat Island
- Finland
- Tashkent
- Uzbekistan
- United States
- Canada
- Japan
- Vermont
- United Kingdom
Sources
- Dezeen —