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London's first riverside linear park to feature 'wellness portals'
by Andrew Manns | 14 May 2019
New York-based architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) have unveiled the first series of renderings of "The Tide", a linear park planned for London's Greenwich Peninsula. The future leisure area will comprise 500 hectares of Thameside public realm and feature an array of contemporary art installations, sculpture gardens, terraces, and promenades. The space will also play host to a number of audio wellness portals (designed by BeBox), eateries, and
Hugh Broughton Architects revamp 'Sistine Chapel of the UK'
by Andrew Manns | 25 Mar 2019
British design practice Hugh Broughton Architects have completed an £8.5m (US$11.2m, €10m) refurbishment of Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Also known as the English 'Sistine Chapel', the renovated space features a restored Baroque fresco as well an adjoining undercroft that houses a cafe, art gallery, and visitor centre. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the scheme was reportedly one of the largest open-access renovation
Knight Dragon reveals first glimpse of its diverse London Design District
by Kim Megson | 05 Oct 2017
International developer Knight Dragon has unveiled its plans for a new London leisure district featuring affordable workshops for the capital's creatives. Billed as the first purpose-built district designed for London’s creative industries, the Design District will provide a permanent base for over 1,800 people working in the fields of design, art, technology, crafts, music, food and digital innovation. Rents will average £25 (US$33, €28) per square foot. The discrict is
Santiago Calatrava exclusive: 'I want to push the limits of expression'
by Kim Megson | 17 May 2017
Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has told CLADglobal how he wants to use technology and advanced engineering “to push the limits of expression.” “From day one, movability has been important to me,” he said, in an exclusive interview. “Today we can create this sense that architecture is no more an aesthetic and firm thing, but rather something that transforms, something alive, something new and poetic.” Calatrava also discussed his controversial reputation,
Santiago Calatrava designing £1bn project at the heart of London’s Greenwich Peninsula
by Kim Megson | 25 Jan 2017
Santiago Calatrava is set to unveil a major £1bn (US$1.2bn, €1.1bn) project he is designing for London’s Greenwich Peninsula development. The Spanish architect will reveal the scheme at a special launch event on 2 February, alongside London mayor Sadiq Khan and the senior management team of development company Knight Dragon. Little has been revealed about the project, except for the fact it will be located “at the heart” of the
Work starts on new GBP7.5m Greenwich hotel
by Pete Hayman | 03 Feb 2012
Construction work has started on a £7.5m refurbishment and extension of a 1940s property in Greenwich, London, which will house a new 145-bedroom hotel when complete. Assael Architecture have designed the project, which involves the transformation of Maurice Drummond House - once used for residential, Metropolitan Police and student purposes. Work will protect and upgrade the existing base building and will also preserve the Catherine Grove portico, as well as
Hadley Mace to lead East Greenwich project
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jun 2011
Hadley Mace - a joint venture which includes Hadley Property Group and Mace - has been appointed as preferred development partner for London's Heart of Greenwich scheme. Plans include leisure facilities alongside 645 homes; an NHS health centre and a Greenwich Council service centre, which are earmarked for the former Greenwich District Hospital site. Centred around the Greenwich Centre, the regeneration project will delivered in partnership with the Homes and
Mayor of London opens new Greenwich attraction
by Martin Nash | 22 Mar 2010
Discover Greenwich, a new £6m cultural centre at the Old Royal Naval College on London's Thames riverside, has been opened by London Mayor, Boris Johnson. The new venue - scheduled to open to the public on 23 March and aiming to attract 1m visitors a year - uses state of the art interpretation techniques, never been seen before historic objects, rare artefacts, film footage and models in permanent and temporary
Greenwich Market set for revamp
by Caroline Wilkinson | 29 Apr 2009
Plans for the 100,000sq ft mixed-use regeneration of Greenwich Market in London, part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, have been submitted to the London Borough of Greenwich. Designed by Hopkins Architects, the scheme is part of the redevelopment of Greenwich Town Centre. Among plans for the 0.7-hectare (1.7-acre) site are a 100-bed boutique hotel, shops and studios under a newly covered market square. The site is owned by
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