A new visitor centre is in the offing for London's famous replica of the Golden Hinde warship, which was captained by British naval officer Sir Francis Drake – the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. The centre has been designed by London-based architectural practice SPPARC and will feature an accessible education facility exploring the vessel's history, as well as an exhibition space and viewing galleries. SPPARC's dual-level, 1,125 sq m

A former union club for naval officers in Berlin is to be converted into a new city museum for the German capital. Designed by architectural practice Adept, Stadtmuseum Berlin at 'Marinehaus' will be "a cultural pivot that anchors the museum in the neighbourhood through exhibitions, workshops and as a community centre for the locals", according to the architects. Renderings show that the 7,800sq m (84,000sq ft) building's existing floors will

A museum celebrating the successes of Jim Clark is on the cards after plans were unveiled by the Scottish Borders Council to celebrate the life of the two-time Formula One world champion. To be financed in-part by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) pending approval, the £1.65m (US$2.2m, €1.9m) project would see the existing Jim Clark Room in Duns expanded and redeveloped to allow a selection of cars and trophies to

The Northern Irish government has expressed its commitment to redeveloping Belfast’s Casement Park stadium in a bid to bring the 2023 Rugby World Cup to Ireland. Belfast's Casement Park is at the heart of the joint bid Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland put forward to host the tournament, but work on the 38,000-capacity Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) venue – which was originally scheduled for completion in 2015 –

Adjaye Associates have submitted plans for the proposed US$122m (€110m, £79.1m) Studio Museum in Harlem – an institute promoting the work of artists of African descent. The five-storey museum by British-Tanzanian architect David Adjaye will be built on the existing site of New York’s Studio Museum, marking the 50th anniversary of the institution which also champions local artists. The plans offer 70,000sq ft (6,500sq m) of space, 10,000sq ft (929sq

Plans for a development in Egypt, which were derailed by the Revolution in 2011, are back on track according to one of the key players behind the US$1.1bn (€1bn, £738m) safari, theme park and hotel development near Cairo. A consortium made up of Egypt-based 300 Years History, Canada’s Maple Leaf, South Africa’s Glen Afric, Italian Pinfari and Chipperfield Companies Group, is behind the proposal, which has been submitted to the

Subsequent to winning a competition to revamp Oldham Coliseum in 2013, Dutch practice Mecanoo has submitted plans to transform the building into a new heritage centre and theatre. Mecanoo, which has offices in nearby Manchester as well as overseas, had a busy year in 2014. Back in February, Francine Houben, Mecanoo’s creative director and founding partner was awarded Woman Architect of the Year 2014. Following this, one of the practices’

Plans have been submitted for a mixed-use scheme in Chipping, Lancashire, which will include two new hotels, a spa, a cricket pavilion and a trailhead centre on the site of a former mill. The Grade II listed Kirk Mill – to be operated by Living Ventures – will be converted into an 18-bedroom hotel with a restaurant and gastro pub, while the existing barn will be turned into seven holiday

Science Oxford has submitted a planning application for its proposed £38m attraction The Magnet - the UK's first integrated science discovery and innovation centre. The development has been designed by Foster + Partners to be built next to Castle Mound. Its centrepiece attraction would be a world-class planetarium but it would also include displays, events and lectures promoting all forms of science. The innovation centre would provide accommodation and support

Detailed plans for the first phase of Rafael Viñoly's Battersea Power Station masterplan have now been submitted to Wandsworth Council. The project in Nine Elms in London was granted outline planning consent in 2011 and the new application provides a detailed specification for the first stage of the development. The application covers the details of the scale of the buildings and structures, the external appearance and the landscaping within Phase

Image: How the planned South Plaza area will look Plans for the new South Plaza at the post-Games Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park have been submitted for consideration by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC). Located at the heart of the South Park area, the landscaped public realm has been designed to provide a major new entertainment and activity hub for Londoners and visitors alike. James Corner Field Operations - the

Image: Studio E designed the new leisure centre A planning application for a new leisure centre and academy in North Kensington, London, has been submitted to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). London-based architects Studio E have drawn up proposals on behalf of the local authority, having been selected from a shortlist of six design practices late last year. The leisure centre element will feature a 120-station fitness

S&P Architects have submitted a planning application to Ealing Council for the proposed multi-million pound redevelopment and regeneration of London's Acton Town Hall. The design firm, which is also behind the design of The Pods in Scunthorpe and St Albans' Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre, is working with the local authority to deliver its latest project. Once complete, the new-look Acton Town Hall will house leisure facilities such as an eight-lane,

Wandsworth Council has announced that it has received a planning application for a mixed-use redevelopment of the Market Towers office building in Nine Elms, London. A hotel and a public square with shops, restaurants and cafés are planned as part of the One Nine Elms scheme, which has been designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. CIT and Green Properties are behind the plans, which will complement a number of projects

Plymouth's Theatre Royal is to benefit from an extensive programme of work to modernise and upgrade facilities after a planning application was submitted to the local authority. London-based Andrzej Blonski Architects are behind the proposals, which include five main elements and include the creation of a new learning space in the existing basement. The replacement of aluminium cladding; an extension to the main entrance area; an overhaul of the interior

A reserved matters planning application has been submitted for Camden Council's planned new multi-service complex in King's Cross, London, which is to include a sports centre. Earlier this month, it was revealed that King's Cross Central Limited Partnership (KCCLP) and the local authority had agreed terms for the lease and development management. LA Architects are behind the design of the Three Pancras Square development, which is set to house a

Bath and North East Somerset Council (BANES) has submitted a new planning application for the construction of a £3m dual-use sports hall at the city's Wellsway School. Cardiff-based Boyes Rees Architects are behind the design of the facility, which forms part of the council's strategy to improve school buildings across the area. A site next to an existing synthetic turf pitch will house the 1,878sq m (20,215sq ft) facility, which

London-based property group Grosvenor has submitted plans for a new mixed-use scheme in Southampton, which is to be anchored by a 100,000sq ft (9,290sq m) arts complex. New restaurant space is also proposed as part of the multi-million pound proposals, which will see the development provide a "major addition" to the city's Cultural Quarter. CZWG has worked in partnership with Grosvenor to draw up the plans, which will feature a

Rugby Borough Council (RBC) has revealed that work could start "within months" on a new leisure centre in the Warwickshire town after plans were submitted for consideration. The B3 Architects-designed facility will cater for a range of sports and leisure uses and is to replace the current Ken Marriott Leisure Centre, which is around 40 years old. Located on the car park of the existing venue, the new leisure centre

Plans for a major new £50m regional leisure complex in Weston-super-Mare - housing the UK's largest indoor real snow ski slope - have been submitted to North Somerset Council. LeisureDome will form part of St Modwen's Locking Parklands development and will also feature an indoor climbing centre; a health club; a children's activity zone; and a crèche. London-based consultancy GVA has submitted plans on behalf of LeisureDome (UK), with a

Benmore Group, the UK-based property developer, has submitted its plans for a new £30m leisure-led mixed-use scheme adjacent to New Mersey Retail Park in Speke, Liverpool. Hotels, restaurants, a multi-screen cinema and a gym have been proposed as part of the New Mersey Leisure complex, which would occupy a 15-acre (6.1-hectare) site. It is anticipated that the first £30m phase of the Falconer Chester Hall-designed scheme will open by the

A planning application has been submitted for the development of a new leisure complex in Belper, Derbyshire. Last year, Amber Valley District Council (AVDC) put forward two proposals for the facility mix at the new venue as part of a public consultation. The majority of local residents opted for a complex comprising a 25m swimming pool with teaching pool. Healey Associates are behind the design of the facility, which will

North Somerset Council (NSC) has reaffirmed its intention to back the Nightingale Group in its plans to redevelop the Tropicana complex in Weston-super-Mare. Last month, the local authority announced that it had granted the developer exclusive rights to transform the site and the two parties are now working to progress the scheme. NSC director of finances and resources Phil Hall said: "We will continue to offer the Nightingale Group all

An outline planning application for the development of a new sports village in the centre of London has been submitted to Lewisham Council. Renewal is behind the Surrey Canal: London's Sporting Village scheme, which will lead to the creation of a new community based around a regional centre of sporting excellence. The home of Millwall Football Club, the New Den, is included in the 30-acre (13.5-hectare) Surrey Canal site and

A planning application for a new £8.5m competition-standard swimming pool in Blackbird Leys, Oxford, have been submitted to the local authority. Facilities at the FaulknerBrowns Architects-designed venue will include an eight-lane, 25m pool with moveable floor; a teaching pool; and 'fun water' with jets and sprays. Oxford City Council is aiming to create a venue able to provide casual swimming facilities, while fulfilling the city's needs for a competition-standard pool.

Waverley Borough Council (WBC) has revealed that it has received a planning application for the construction of a new leisure centre in Godalming, Surrey. The proposed development is to be located on a site next to Godalming Lawn Tennis Club and will feature a 25m swimming pool and a learner pool. A 60-station fitness suite, a dance studio and a café are also incorporated into the design of the leisure

Plans for a new £10m sports arena on the site of a former fruit and vegetable market in Worcester are to be submitted by the University of Worcester (UW) next week. The Robert Limbrick Architects-designed Worcester Arena is designed to help drive up participation from grassroots to elite level across the region. Willmott Dixon has been appointed to work with consultants to develop the design of the 5,300sq m (57,049sq