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Buildings by David Adjaye will anchor a new district in LA called Fourth & Central
by Tom Walker | 24 May 2021
Los Angeles is to get a new leisure and mixed-use district called Fourth & Central, with masterplanning by LA-based Studio One Eleven. Denver-based developer, Continuum Partners and site owner, LA Cold Storage, have lodged a planning application with the City of Los Angeles for the redevelopment of the land which has been owned by LA Cold Storage for over 50 years. The downtown gateway site will be reimagined with the
Feilden Fowles to create National Railway Museum's Central Hall
by Stu Robarts | 26 Mar 2020
A team led by Feilden Fowles has won the National Railway Museum 's competition to design its new Central Hall with an elegant timber-frame rotunda. Run in partnership with Malcolm Reading Consultants, the competition was launched in September 2019, with a shortlist of five teams announced in February 2020. Proposals were sought for a £16.5m ($22m, €20m), 4,500sq m (48,400sq ft) centrepiece building to provide a new entrance space and
Central Coast Aquarium could reopen with new US$12m glazed facility
by Lauren Heath-Jones | 13 Mar 2020
The Central Coast Aquarium (CCA) in Morro Bay, California, could reopen with a contemporary and light-filled glazed building designed by RRM Design Group. The aquarium closed to the public in 2018, but proposals as part of a feasibility study suggest transforming the existing facility into a new 16,000sq ft (1,500sq m) aquarium. Concept drawings outline a multi-level building with full-height glazing in places, balconies and outdoor spaces. The new facility
Shortlist revealed for National Railway Museum's Central Hall
by Stu Robarts | 14 Feb 2020
Five proposals have been shortlisted for the design of the National Railway Museum 's Central Hall in York, UK, which is scheduled to open in time for the museum’s 50th anniversary in 2025. Run in partnership with Malcolm Reading Consultants, the design competition sought proposals for a £16.5m ($22m, €20m), 4,500sq m (48,400sq ft) centrepiece building to provide a new entrance space and integrate the museum estate. It will house
Gustafson Porter + Bowman's Parque Central opens on former Valencia rail yard
by Stu Robarts | 17 Oct 2019
The first phase of a new 23ha (2,500,000sq ft) urban park designed by landscape architect Gustafson Porter + Bowman and built on the site of former railway lines and industrial land has opened in Valencia, Spain. Parque Central is part of a larger project in the city that will see train lines moved underground to free up a total of 66ha (7,100,000sq ft) of land. The reclaimed land will be
Arada reveals masterplan for vast Sharjah Central Hub
by Andrew Manns | 11 Oct 2018
Arada has unveiled the final details on its Aljada Central Hub mega-development. The futuristic complex, to be designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, will span a vast 1.9 million sq ft (176,500sq m) and include 732,000 sq ft (68,000sq m) of green space. Highlights of the family-focused development will include a 1,500-seat multiplex, a waterplay area, multiple sports facilities, retailing and an "edutainment" attraction, featuring a virtual reality zone. The development,
Empire State Building modernisation continues with redeveloped entrance
by Tom Anstey | 07 Sep 2018
The iconic Empire State Building, Manhattan’s preeminent architectural wonder from the 1930s, now has a newly renovated entrance, marking the first step of the redevelopment of the iconic building's exhibition hall. The renovation, which moves the entrance from its former location on Fifth Avenue to a new location on 34th street, was carried out in order to enhance the landmark’s visitor experience and highlight its history as one of the
Large Anantara hotel planned for Central China
by Luke Cloherty | 30 Jul 2018
A 200-hectare, 150-bedroom hotel by luxury brand Anantara is to open in the Chinese city of Chengdu. The hotel will be a fairly low, wide structure with plenty of natural light throughout, owing to the large number of windows all around it. The whole project incorporates a 47-hectare eco-wetland park and, beyond its 150 bedrooms and suites, will have an all-day dining restaurant, speciality restaurant and lobby lounge. Other features
Arup appointed to 'central design role' for new Stadium for Bath
by Tom Walker | 02 May 2018
Stadium for Bath, the partnership behind a new community-focused elite rugby stadium in the city, has appointed planning and engineering giant Arup to play a central role in the design of the venue. Arup will provide civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical and public health engineering as well as ICT, audiovisual, acoustic and specialist lighting design for the new 18,000 seat, digitally-enabled stadium. Arup’s team will be led from Bristol and
W Hotels opens first Central American property with colourful W Panama
by Kim Megson | 10 Apr 2018
W Hotels Worldwide, owned by hospitality giant Marriott International, has opened a boutique property in Panama – the first W in Central America. The W Panama is situated in the newly-opened, 50-storey Evolution Tower located near Uruguay Street in the Panama City’s business district. The hotel’s design – created by Studio Gaia and the internal design team of W Hotels – was conceived to “blend centuries of history and culture
Snøhetta unveil Arctic Circle's first energy-positive hotel concept
by Kim Megson | 12 Feb 2018
International architects Snøhetta have unveiled a concept design for the Arctic circle's first ever energy-positive hotel. Situated at the foot of the Svartisen glacier that runs through Meløy, northern Norway, the project, called Svart, will consume around 85 per cent less energy than a modern Norwegian hotel, and produce its own power. The design has been developed by Snøhetta in collaboration with sustainable tourism agency Arctic Adventure of Norway; engineering
Futudesign to transform Eliel Saarinen’s Helsinki Central Railway Station into landmark hotel
by Kim Megson | 29 Jan 2018
Finnish architecture and firm Futudesign has won an invited competition to transform part of Eliel Saarinen’s Helsinki Central Railway Station into a hotel. Developer Exilion Management and hospitality operator Scandic Hotels are seeking ideas for how to breathe new life into the underutilised eastern administrative wing of the station, which was completed in 1914. Futudesign’s winning proposal, called ‘Hermes’, takes advantage of the grand, high interiors originally designed by Saarinen
LMN create central pavilion for US$100m Seattle Aquarium expansion
by Ben Coxon | 24 Jul 2017
Seattle Aquarium has unveiled plans to expand its premises, with a new US$100 million (€858m, £770m) Ocean Pavilion coming to the US aquarium in 2023. Situated next to the existing aquarium building on Piers 59 and 60, preliminary designs by Seattle-based architecture firm LMN include a 350,000-gallon (1.6m litre) warm-water tank as the central focus of a 50,000 sq ft (4,645sq m) pavilion building. This tank, three times larger than
AL_A complete striking Central Embassy tower in Bangkok, featuring Yabu Pushelberg's Park Hyatt hotel
by Kim Megson | 18 May 2017
AL_A, the architecture practice of Amanda Levete, has completed a striking 37-floor retail, leisure and hotel tower in central Bangkok. Located within the former gardens of the British Embassy, along Ploenchit Road, the Central Embassy project has been developed for Central Group, Thailand’s leading retailer and department store operator. The 1.5m sq ft (139,000sq m) complex has been designed to “bring a distinguishing new silhouette to the city” that “extends
Schmidt Hammer Lassen aim to reinvigorate central Stockholm with a green-topped mixed-use complex
by Kim Megson | 11 Mar 2016
Danish studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects have added another project to their growing portfolio after winning an international competition to design Hästen 21, a mixed-use complex in central Stockholm. The practice have envisioned a 43,000sq m (462,800sq ft) retail, office and housing complex that will also transform the site into a central public artery, creating “public experiences of high urban quality.” Hästen 21 – which will be set back from
Controversial resort on site of former concentration camp gets green light in Montenegro
by Kim Megson | 19 Jan 2016
A former fortress and concentration camp on an island in Montenegro is set to be turned into a luxury resort and spa after a controversial planning proposal was accepted by the government. Local news reports state that the five-star development – located on Lastavica Island, better known as Mamula, in the Adriatic Sea – will include a hotel complete with a marina, wine bar, restaurant, VIP terrace, open air dance
Valencia embraces flower power with new Parque Central designed by Gustafson Porter
by Kim Megson | 04 Nov 2015
A new green space in Valencia will fill the the heart of the city with more than 55 acres of plants, trees and flowers. Construction has finally begun on Valencia Parque Central – designed by international landscape architects Gustafson Porter – four years after the approved plans were originally made public. Gustafson Porter beat off competition from a host of international practices, including Zaha Hadid Architects and Rogers Stirk Harbour
AECOM-designed hot springs resort will open in the wilds of central China in 2018
by Jane Kitchen | 30 Jul 2015
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts will open a hot springs resort in Dabieshan, Anhui Province in central China at the end of 2018. Designed by AECOM, the dusitD2 Hot Springs Resort Dabieshan, Anhui, will feature 300 rooms and villas with private hot springs pools, as well as a Deverana Spa. Dabieshan is a major mountain range in central China, and the resort will be set in an area known for
Virgile and Partners meld science and nature for new House of Elemis in central London
by Jak Phillips | 29 May 2015
British skincare brand Elemis has teamed up with designers Virgile and Partners to transform its central London day spa into The House of Elemis – a new flagship beauty house combining wellness with retail. Launched last week (28 May) the opulent Mayfair townhouse was conceptualised by Elemis co-founder Oriele Frank in partnership with Virgile and Partners. The design brief for The House of Elemis was to reflect the brand pillars
Three-peaked skyscraper by Foster + Partners set for central London
by Kate Corney | 13 Apr 2015
Foster + Partners have designed a 50-storey tower set to grace London’s skyline. Principal Tower will be part of Principal Place, a mixed-use development to feature a half acre public piazza and events space, bars, cafes, restaurants, shops and offices. Sited near Shoreditch, Liverpool Street Station, major financial institutions and Silicon Roundabout, Principal Place will be developed by Brookfield, Concord Pacific and W1 Developments in a joint venture. Foster +
Public space central to RSHP’s vision for Bogotá sibling skyscrapers
by Alice Davis | 13 Mar 2015
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) has revealed plans for sibling towers in Colombia’s capital, with more than 10,000sqm (108,000sq ft) of public space connecting them. The project, named ATRIO, is one of the most significant real-estate ventures in Colombia’s recent history. It has two towers, at 200 metres (656 feet) and 268 metres (879 feet) tall, which will be predominantly offices, with some commercial and retail space. However, the
Charme d'Orient launches day spa in central Paris, designed by Tenzing Architecture
by Helen Andrews | 04 Mar 2015
Luxury skincare company Charme d’Orient has opened a 250sq m (2,691sq ft) day spa in Paris between the Marais district and Place de la République. Designed by Tenzing Architecture, the investment in the spa was €500,000 (US$558,000, £363,000). Tenzing Architecture, which has offices in Paris, Lausanne and Istanbul, is led by founder and principal Gregory Taylor. The practice has worked on luxury hospitality and wellbeing facilities for brands, including L’Occitane
Development continues in Birmingham, UK, as designs approved for first phase of £400m Arena Central
by Chris Dodd | 13 Aug 2014
Burgeoning development in Birmingham is to continue after the city’s council approved design plans for the first phase of the £400m (US$673m, €504m) Arena Central project. The wider-scale development has been in limbo for almost 15 years because of planning disputes and the onset of the recession, however the first phase will now see the creation of an office block with shops and a small park. As the project develops,
€124m Tampere Central Arena plans awaiting final approval
by Tom Walker | 06 Aug 2014
A final approval is expected later this year for proposals to build a new 14,000-capacity multi-use arena in Tampere, Finland. The planned Tampere Central Arena will be the new home for the city’s two professional ice hockey teams – Ilves and Tappara – and the flexible design will also allow the venue to host other sporting events as well as concerts and exhibitions. It is expected that the €124m (US$166m,
New central London property for Bulgari Hotels and Resorts
by Pete Hayman | 31 May 2012
Image: The new hotel includes a 2,000sq m spa area Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has opened its latest luxury property in the Knightsbridge area of London, UK - the 85-bedroom Bulgari Hotel and Residences, London. The new hotel has been developed in accordance with best practices for sustainable design outlined by the BREEAM environmental assessment method for buildings. Facilities include a 2,000sq m (21,528sq ft) spa, health and beauty area,
The Photographers' Gallery to unveil new home in central London
by Pete Hayman | 18 May 2012
Image: TPG at 16-18 Ramillies Street in Soho, London The Photographers' Gallery (TPG) is to unveil its new home on Ramillies Street in central London tomorrow (19 May), following the completion of a major £8.9m redevelopment project. Ireland-based architects O'Donnell + Tuomey have designed the building, which will feature three floors of gallery space and has increased the available exhibition space by 100 per cent. TPG showcases work by established
Green light for Bromley South Central
by Pete Hayman | 09 Mar 2012
Construction work on a multi-million pound mixed-use redevelopment in Bromley, London, could begin this autumn after the proposals were given the green light by local councillors. Bromley Council approved The Cathedral Group's Bromley South Central scheme, the masterplan for which was designed by Guy Hollaway Architects and Studio Egret West (SEW). The vision for the scheme features a nine-screen cinema; restaurants and cafés at plaza level; a 130-bedroom hotel; and
New theatre to open in central London
by Pete Hayman | 28 Feb 2012
St James Theatre is to become central London's first newly-built theatre complex for three decades when it opens on the site of the former Westminster Theatre in September. The new facility, which has been designed by Foster Wilson Architects, is located on Palace Street, Victoria, and has been entirely funded through private sector investment. A 312-seat auditorium, a brasserie and a bar will be included among the facilities, along with
GLL to run new central London centre
by Pete Hayman | 21 Feb 2012
Camden Council has revealed that operator Greenwich Leisure (GLL) is to run a proposed new sports facility to be built as part of a new development in Kings Cross, London. GLL already operates leisure facilities across the London borough on behalf of the council but has now agreed to add the new centre to its portfolio when it opens in 2014. A 25m swimming pool and 'lagoon' fun pool; a
New vision unveiled for central Southampton
by Pete Hayman | 13 Jan 2012
Southampton city centre is to undergo a radical transformation over the next 25 years under a new vision drawn up by David Lock Associates and unveiled by the local authority. The proposals include the development of a new Station Quarter and a revitalised Fruit and Vegetable Market area, as well as a new business district and a "world-class waterfront". Southampton City Council's (SCC) vision also outlines the £175m Cultural Quarter
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