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Bolshoi Theatre reopens following redevelopment
by Tom Walker | 28 Oct 2011
The Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia, has reopened following a six-year, RUB24bn (US$804m, 570m euro, £500m) redevelopment programme. Considered one of the finest performance venues in the world, the theatre was designed by Russian architect Joseph Bové and first opened in 1825. It was closed in 2005 with the initial reopening date set for late 2009. The discovery that the structure was more unstable than first thought, however, lead the
SCAD to open contemporary art museum
by Pete Hayman | 28 Oct 2011
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Georgia, US, is to open its major new teaching museum dedicated to contemporary art and design tomorrow (29 October). SCAD Museum of Art will offer 1sq ft (0.1sq m) of academic space for every 1sq ft (0.1sq m) of exhibition space, with its galleries to act as extensions to traditional classrooms. The 82,000sq ft (7,618sq m) venue boasts the Walter O
Landprop plans mixed-use London scheme
by Pete Hayman | 28 Oct 2011
A 26-acre (10.5-hectare) site in Stratford, east London, is to be transformed under plans for a new mixed-use scheme unveiled by Landprop, which is part of the Inter IKEA Group. Strand East will transform a derelict site with open public spaces, community facilities and a restaurant operated by Graysons, along with a 350-bedroom hotel and 1,200 homes. A creative zone built around Dane's Yard targeted at the creative industries and
Nira to open Swiss 'mountain sanctuary'
by Pete Hayman | 28 Oct 2011
Nira Hotels and Resorts is to launch a new 70-bedroom glass-and-timber-built "mountain sanctuary' in the hamlet of Surlej, near Silvaplana, Switzerland, on 30 November. Located 5km (3.1 miles) from the wintersports resort of St Moritz, Nira Alpina will provide guests with views overlooking Lake Silvaplana and offers a "ski in, ski out" experience. Facilities will include the Nira Spa, which comprises five treatment rooms; an Aroma cabin; a steamroom and
GramercyOne launches free GoSuite package for SMEs
by Tom Walker | 27 Oct 2011
Cloud-based business management software provider GramercyOne has launched GoSuite, a free booking and marketing tool aimed at small and medium-sized service businesses. Unveiled at the Street Fight Summit in New York City yesterday, GoSuite includes two products - GoBook and GoPromote - which have been designed to cater for a number of service providers from dance studios to personal trainers and tutors. The cloud-based software allows companies to book appointments
Sofitel Legend opens new-look Egypt hotel
by Pete Hayman | 27 Oct 2011
Sofitel Luxury Hotels, part of the France-based Accor Group, has announced the launch of the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan in Egypt, following a three-year renovation. The property, which is located on the banks of the Nile River, is housed in a building dating back to 1899 and has hosted guests such as Sir Winston Churchill since it initially opened. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan is divided into two sections:
Design firm chosen for CA$51m Ottawa project
by Pete Hayman | 26 Oct 2011
The City of Ottawa has appointed Perkins+Will as design firm for a planned new CA$51m (£31.6m, EUR36.3m, US$50.6m) sports complex in Barrhaven South, Canada. Facilities will include two ice pads; a swimming pool; a large gymnasium; sports fields; and a state-of-the-art fitness centre, along with community centre space. Due for completion during the second half of 2014, the venue will form part of an integrated campus at Greenbank and Cambrian
New medical complex for US resort
by Pete Hayman | 26 Oct 2011
A cutting-edge medical complex is to be built at The Greenbrier – a luxury health-focused resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, US. It is proposed that the Greenbrier Medical Institute will be developed in phases in the 6,750-acre (2,732-hectare) grounds. The initial stage, expected to cost US$250m (EUR187m, £161m), will include a sports medicine centre; a cosmetic surgery and lifestyle enhancement academy; a sports performance and training facility; and
Bord Gais secures Dublin theatre agreement
by Pete Hayman | 26 Oct 2011
Bord Gáis Energy has signed a new six-and-a-half-year partnership deal with operator Live Nation, which will see Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre rebranded from 7 March 2012. The venue will be called the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre as part of the deal, while other terms include the provision of complimentary and discounted tickets to Bord Gáis customers. Commercial targets relating to its investment in the theatre will see Bord Gáis generate
£24m National Indoor BMX Centre opens
by Pete Hayman | 26 Oct 2011
A special event has taken place in order to mark the completion of Manchester's new £24m National Indoor BMX Centre, which has been built adjacent to the National Cycling Centre. Sport England invested £3m in the facility as part of its multi-million pound Iconic Facilities fund, the second round of which was opened up to new applicants earlier this month. The new National Indoor BMX Centre received £8.5m from Manchester
Viceroy rebrands Abu Dhabi's Yas Hotel
by Pete Hayman | 26 Oct 2011
US-based hospitality operator Viceroy Hotel Group (VHG) has revealed that Abu Dhabi's iconic Yas Hotel will now be known as Yas Viceroy following the property's rebranding. It follows the announcement earlier this year that VHG had been chosen to operate the 499-bedroom property, which is owned by by Aldar Properties and is located at the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit. Facilities include the ESPA at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi
TDIC: Abu Dhabi museum scheme 'on track'
by Pete Hayman | 26 Oct 2011
The construction of Abu Dhabi's own Guggenheim Museum in the United Arab Emirates remains "on track", despite its developer withdrawing one of the contracts for the scheme. According to reports, a tender for concrete work at the attraction has been recalled by state-owned Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC). In a statement, a TDIC spokesperson told Reuters that design work was continuing on the Frank Gehry-designed building, which will be
£2.8m Cockington Court overhaul complete
by Pete Hayman | 25 Oct 2011
Work has been completed on a £2.8m scheme to transform Devon's Cockington Court as a historic attraction and 'innovation workspace' for creative businesses in the Torquay area. The regeneration of the Grade II*-listed building has been designed by Torquay-based Kay Elliott, with the existing property benefiting from structural repair and modernisation. Three new buildings have also been constructed to the rear of Cockington Court and feature art spaces, galleries, craft
New spa completes Hotel le Bristol revamp
by Pete Hayman | 25 Oct 2011
Hotel Le Bristol in Paris, France, has celebrated the completion of a EUR100m (US$139m, £87m) renovation programme with the opening of a new spa in conjunction with La Prairie. Spa Le Bristol by La Prairie, along with two new signature suites and a new-look three-star Michelin restaurant Epicure, formerly Gastronomique, marked the final phase of the project. The spa boasts eight beauty treatment cabins; a Russian Wet Room with one
Hyatt unveils new Andaz Shanghai hotel
by Pete Hayman | 25 Oct 2011
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (HHC) has launched its new Andaz Shanghai property in China, which is located in the Xintiandi entertainment area of downtown Shanghai. The 307-bedroom hotel occupies a 28-storey building and includes the Andaz Lounge, Hai Pai and Éclair dining experiences; a translucent indoor pool; and a 24-hour fitness suite. Meanwhile, the new 2,200sq m (23,681sq ft) Optime Spa is to open during Q1 2012 and is to comprise
US$1.8m Syna Tiger Resort opens in India
by Pete Hayman | 24 Oct 2011
Great Hotels of the World has announced the opening of the US$1.8m (EUR1.3m, £1.1m) Syna Tiger Resort in Bandhavgarh, India, after four years in development. The resort covers 437sq km (169sq miles) of land on the edge of the Bandhavgarh National Park and includes the Wildwood Spa, which comprises two elements. A 400sq ft (37.2sq m) structure with two treatment rooms forms the first element of the new spa, while
New look for France's Sofitel Quiberon
by Pete Hayman | 24 Oct 2011
The 129-bedroom Sofitel Quiberon Thalassa Sea and Spa has been relaunched in north-west France, following a major revamp led by Paris-based hospitality architects Studio MHNA. The complex specialises in slimming breaks focused on healthy eating and the thalassotherapy institute – a flagship 5,000sq m (53,280sq ft) facility that has been completely redesigned. A stand-out feature is a 25m heated (29˚c) seawater pool that is encased in glass and has ocean
Racz Hotel and Thermal Spa opening delayed
by Pete Hayman | 24 Oct 2011
The opening of the new EUR35.5m (£31m, US$49m) Rácz Hotel and Thermal Spa in Budapest, Hungary, has been pushed back "towards the beginning of 2012". Initially due to open during the third quarter of 2010, the 67-bedroom hotel is to feature an 8,000sq m (86,111sq ft) Thermal Spa. The spa will include refurbished parts of the historic Rácz Thermal Bath – a UNESCO World Heritage site – that was once
Major facilities plan for Arkansas university
by Pete Hayman | 24 Oct 2011
The University of Arkansas, US, has revealed a major new long-term sports facilities vision in a bid to enhance its offer and to maintain the competitiveness of the Razorback Athletics. A number of projects have been put forward as part of the Athletic Facilities Master Plan to cover sports such as American Football, basketball, baseball and swimming. It is estimated that the total vision will cost up to US$328m (£207m,
Major facilities plan for Arkansas university
by Pete Hayman | 24 Oct 2011
The University of Arkansas, US, has revealed a major new long-term sports facilities vision in a bid to enhance its offer and to maintain the competitiveness of the Razerback Athletics. A number of projects have been put forward as part of the Athletic Facilities Master Plan to cover sports such as American Football, basketball, baseball and swimming. It is estimated that the total vision will cost up to US$328m (£207m,
New theatre forms part of Crossrail project
by Pete Hayman | 21 Oct 2011
London's 'newest West End theatre' in more than 10 years is to be created as part of plans for the redevelopment of the Tottenham Court Road area unveiled by Crossrail. Three planning applications have now been lodged with Westminster City Council, covering four sites on the corner of Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road. AHMM are behind designs for the first two sites, which features a new theatre on the
£8.25m university facility for Twickenham
by Pete Hayman | 21 Oct 2011
Sebastian Coe and double Olympic medallist Rebecca Romero will help open a new £8.25m sports centre at St Mary's University College in Twickenham, London, on 27 October. Former 10,000m world record holder Dave Bedford and representatives from Sport England will also attend the unveiling of the facility, along with Olympians including Tim Brabants. The scheme aims to support and enhance the number of sport and health-related currently on offer at
Dresden's new-look military museum opens
by Pete Hayman | 21 Oct 2011
The Military History Museum in Dresden, Germany, has been reopened to the public after an extensive redesign led by US-based architect Daniel Libeskind. Initially founded in 1897, the attraction is now the official central museum for the country's armed forces and has more than 10,500 exhibits on display dating back to the 14th century. The museum is one of the largest across Germany, with around 20,000sq m (215,278sq ft) of
Contract signed for £6.3m Bridgwater pool
by Pete Hayman | 20 Oct 2011
Sedgemoor District Council (SDC) and Somerset County Council (SCC) have revealed that a contract for the construction of Bridgwater's new £6.3m swimming pool has been signed. The agreement with BAM PPP, which was finalised on 13 October, now paves the way for a new venue at Trinity Sports and Leisure that will offer community swimming facilities. A 25m, six-lane pool; a training pool; changing rooms; spectator seating; and an "increased"
Vinci starts work on £20m Doncaster venue
by Pete Hayman | 20 Oct 2011
A special groundbreaking ceremony has taken place in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, to mark the start of construction work on the town's new £20m performance venue. Vinci Construction has been appointed to build the 4,625sq m (49,783sq ft) building, which will be situated at the heart of a new Civic and Cultural Quarter development. Muse Developments is working with Doncaster Council on the project, with the new facility to include a
OPLC submits 'major' regeneration plans
by Pete Hayman | 20 Oct 2011
The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) has said that it has submitted plans that will "shape the future of East London" as part of the Legacy Communities Scheme (LCS). Five new neighbourhoods are set to be developed over a 20-year period across 64 hectares (158 acres) of the Olympic Park site, which have been detailed in a 5,000-page application. Chobham Manor; East Wick; Sweetwater; Marshgate Wharf; and Pudding Mill Lane
Emirates to sponsor Thames cable car link
by Pete Hayman | 20 Oct 2011
London mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed a new ten-year sponsorship deal worth £36m for a new cable car link across the River Thames between Greenwich and the Royal Docks. Due to open ahead of the 2012 Games, the Emirates Air Line will accommodate up to 2,500 passengers per hour each way and is expected to carry 2 million visitors in its first year. The sponsorship deal enables the mayor and
Liverpool museum to open more galleries
by Pete Hayman | 20 Oct 2011
The £72m Museum of Liverpool, which opened in July, has revealed that it will open its new ground floor Great Port area and a first floor boasting three more galleries on 2 December. Denmark-based 3xN were behind the design of the attraction, which already incorporates the Atrium and the Global City, Little Liverpool, Wondrous Place and Skylight galleries. The Great Port on the ground floor will explore Liverpool's history on
Sir Richard Branson opens Virgin's spaceport
by Pete Hayman | 20 Oct 2011
Sir Richard Branson has dedicated the new 'Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space', which is set to become the home of the world's first commercial space tourism venture. State governor Susana Martinez also attended the opening of the 'Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space' at the Foster + Partners-designed combined terminal and hanger facility. URS Corporation and New Mexico-based SMPC also helped to design the new 120,000sq ft (11,148sq m) venue, which
Singapore's new maritime museum opens
by Pete Hayman | 19 Oct 2011
The Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium (MEMA), the first ever maritime-themed attraction for Singapore, has been unveiled at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) waterfront. An iconic steel and glass hull-shaped building, which was designed by Ralph Appelbaum of Ralph Appelbaum Associates, provides a home for the new attraction. Exploring the maritime history of Asia and the Middle East, MEMA will offer special talks; children's workshops; and the exploration of life-sized
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