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Denihan to reopen Royal Palm spa hotel in Miami
by Tom Walker | 15 Apr 2011
US-based hotel operator Denihan Hospitality Group is to launch and manage a The James-branded luxury hotel on South Beach, Miami, Florida. The 390-room The James Royal Palm will be located at the historic Royal Palm Hotel which is currently being redeveloped by Denihan. An opening date has been scheduled for late 2012. Plans for the art deco-style property, which is owned by KSL Capital Partners, include a full-service spa, two
Leeds; Sandwell leisure schemes approved
by Pete Hayman | 14 Apr 2011
A new £30.6m wellbeing centre in Leeds and a £15m leisure, health and social care facility in Sandwell are among four schemes to be given the green light by the government. The Department of Health has announced financial support for the private finance initiative (PFI) projects, which aim to provide community social care and health facilities. Plans for Holt Park Active Living Centre are being overseen by Leeds City Council
London's Leamouth Peninsula plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 14 Apr 2011
Ballymore's plans for the redevelopment of the 10-acre (4-hectare) Leamouth Peninsula site in London's Docklands have been given the green light. The group has been handed planning consent by the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation for the scheme, which will include leisure and sports facilities and a public park. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill has drawn up the project's masterplan, with architects such as Glenn Howells Architects, John Pardey Architects and
£5.1m Dunston Leisure Centre unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 13 Apr 2011
Gateshead Council has launched the new-look Dunston Leisure Centre, following a £5.1m, year-long redevelopment designed by S&P Architects and delivered by Willmott Dixon. The scheme formed part of a wider £36m investment by the local authority in improving its facilities, which included the revamp of Heworth Leisure Centre completed in late 2010. A new 219sq m (2,357sq ft) gym and two studios have been created as part of the scheme,
Wind turbines to power new UNT stadium
by Pete Hayman | 13 Apr 2011
A new American Football stadium being developed at the University of North Texas (UNT), US, is to be powered by three wind turbines with the help of a US$2m (£1.2m) grant. The funding has been made available by the State Energy Conservation Office, with the new turbines to supply the electrical grid powering the stadium and associated buildings. UNT is planning to open its new 28,000-seat venue in September, which
Clevedon Pier visitor facilities approved
by Pete Hayman | 12 Apr 2011
North Somerset Council (NSC) has approved planning permission for the development of new visitor facilities at the Grade I-listed Clevedon Pier. Clevedon Pier and Heritage Trust's (CPHT) scheme - designed by Bristol-based O'Leary Goss Architects - was given the go-ahead by NSC's north area committee. Under the trust's plans for the historic pier, a new visitor centre would house purpose-built education, exhibition and refreshment areas in a bid to enhance
Berlin museum secures EU design prize
by Pete Hayman | 11 Apr 2011
David Chipperfield Architects' design for the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany, has been handed the 2011 European Union (EU) Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award. The attraction reopened in 2009 for the first time in 70 years, following the completion of an extensive EUR212m (£187m) redevelopment project. Originally launched in 1855, the Neues Museum closed when World War Two broke out in 1939 and suffered extensive
Welsh college announces new gallery name
by Pete Hayman | 11 Apr 2011
Cardiff's Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) has announced that its new exhibition gallery - part of a £22.5m development - is to be called the Linbury Gallery. It comes after Lord and Lady Sainsbury of Preston Candover contributed £250,000 through the Linbury Trust as part of the RWCMD's fundraising campaign for the project. The RWCMD has already unveiled the new exhibition space, which is housing the Society
Leeds Rugby unveils new South Stand plans
by Pete Hayman | 07 Apr 2011
Leeds Rugby, owner of the city's Headingley Carnegie Stadium, has unveiled new plans for the redevelopment of the 6,000-capacity South Stand terrace. DLA Architecture's proposals have now gone on show as part of a consultation, which will see the stand's capacity increase to 6,500 and boast upgraded access for disabled fans. New alternative changing rooms and enhanced concession areas are also planned, although corporate facilities included in initial plans last
Green light for Castleford Tigers stadium
by Pete Hayman | 07 Apr 2011
Castleford Tigers rugby league club has been awarded detailed planning permission for the development of a new 13,300-capacity stadium at Glasshoughton, West Yorkshire. Wakefield Council's planning committee approved the project, which has been designed by Ramsden and Partners architects and aims help to secure the club's Super League status. The club also recently revealed that it had signed an agreement with Opus Land (North) and Palmer Capital to sell its
Godalming Leisure Centre plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 07 Apr 2011
Plans for the construction of a new leisure facility in Godalming, Surrey, have been referred to the government after the £6m scheme was given the green light by local councillors. Waverley Borough Council's (WBC) central area planning committee approved the project at a meeting on 30 March, with a final decision now resting with the communities secretary. The Pozzoni-designed venue will be built by ISG and will boast a 25m
Legal deal paves way for Bromley revamp
by Pete Hayman | 07 Apr 2011
Work on a £5m revamp of Pavilion Leisure Centre, London, is to get underway next month, after a legal agreement was signed by the local authority and the venue's operator. Bromley Council and leisure trust Bromley Mytime have confirmed a deal that will allow a series of improvements to take place at the 20-year-old facility. Savernake Property Consultants will project manage the refurbishment with the support of Archer Architects. Higgins
China eyeing up plans for Eden Project
by Pete Hayman | 07 Apr 2011
A new sister site for Cornwall's Eden Project could be developed in China as part of efforts to expand the concept to overseas locations. According to the BBC, Eden Project director Tim Smith believes that work could commence on the Chinese version of the attraction within 18 months. In 2008, Smit told Attractions Management that discussions had started to take Eden overseas. It was also reported that Singapore is also
Three shortlisted to acquire Olympic Village
by Pete Hayman | 06 Apr 2011
Three private sector organisations have been shortlisted by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to draw up final bids for the acquisition and management of the Olympic Village. The three bidders are Delancey and Qatari Diar; Hutchinson Whampoa; and the Wellcome Trust, with a final decision to be made by the ODA in the summer. More than 1,400 homes; six development plots with outline planning permission; and parks, courtyards and open
£8.75m Essex leisure centre plans revealed
by Pete Hayman | 06 Apr 2011
Plans for a new £8.75m leisure centre and swimming pool in Witham, Essex, have been put on show at a public exhibition held by Braintree District Council (BDC). Scott Brownrigg Architects are behind the designs of the new facility, which is to be located adjacent to the Maltings Academy and is part of a council bid to enhance local provision. The new Witham centre will include a six-lane, 25m swimming
£607,000 Nantyglo sports pavilion opens
by Pete Hayman | 06 Apr 2011
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council has announced the opening of a new £607,000 community sports pavilion at Banna Park in Nantyglo, South Wales. The project has been funded by the Welsh Assembly Government's HARPS programme, Silent Valley En-Trust and the local authority. Nantyglo Rugby Club and Nantyglo Bowls Club will make use of the new pavilion, which was designed by the council's technical services division and built by Cowlin Construction.
Saturn launches dedicated imagineering arm
by Tom Walker | 05 Apr 2011
Bristol, UK-based property and architects company Saturn Projects Group has launched a dedicated exhibition design division targeting the attractions industry. Saturn Imagineering will be making its debut at the Dubai Entertainments, Amusement and Leisure Show (DEAL) this week. Simon Pickard, Saturn's managing director said the company will look to establish itself in the MENA region (Middle East, Africa, Mediterranean and Asia) is currently in the process of opening an office
South Wales mountain bike plans progress
by Pete Hayman | 05 Apr 2011
Engineering consultants Parsons Brinckerhoff - in conjunction with design company Back on Track - have secured a £250,000 contract to create mountain bike trails in South Wales. The consultancy has been selected to design and manage the scheme, which is being led by Forestry Commission Wales in partnership with two local authorities. A total of £915,000 will be invested in new mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park and in
Nottingham Forest unveils new training venue
by Pete Hayman | 05 Apr 2011
Nottingham Forest Football Club (NFFC) has unveiled a new £1.5m training facility - part of a proposed three-stage development at its Academy complex. Clegg Construction started work on the 810sq m (8,719sq ft) facility last June, which boasts a gym; treatment and medical rooms; a canteen and leisure area; and a team meeting suite. Cybex has fitted the gym as part of an £18,500 contract with the club, which includes
STC names £1.5m waterfront park designer
by Pete Hayman | 04 Apr 2011
South Tyneside Council (STC) has announced that Bath-based landscape architects Grant Associates have been appointed to design a new £1.5m waterfront park in South Shields. The practice will work alongside the local authority on the detailed design for the new park, which will be located between South Shields ferry landing and the Customs House. Grant Associates' vision for the new park includes curved embankments with "colourful" planted areas and sheltered
New visitor centre planned for Snowdonia
by Pete Hayman | 04 Apr 2011
Plans for a new visitor facility on the site of the Ogwen Warden Centre - between Bethesda and Capel Curig, North Wales - have been unveiled. Anglesey-based architects Dewis have drawn up designs for the new centre, which will sit at the "gateway" to Cwm Idwal in the northern part of Snowdonia National Park. The project is being fronted by the Cwm Idwal Partnership - including Snowdonia National Park Authority
Developer unveils Bournemouth cinema plans
by Pete Hayman | 01 Apr 2011
Trevor Osborne Group, the Bath-based developer, has unveiled its plans for a £35m cinema development for the Pavilion Gardens site in Bournemouth, Dorset. The scheme - delayed while Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) and the Meyrick Estate negotiated the terms of a land swap deal - had originally incorporated a casino. However, the casino element has now been removed from the development plans - designed by Piers Gough of CZWG Architects
Japanese-style pod hotel for Birmingham
by Pete Hayman | 01 Apr 2011
Bloc Hotels has confirmed that it is to officially launch its new hotel concept at 73-bedroom property in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter on 11 April. Bryant Priest Newman are the architects behind the design of the four-storey hotel, which is inspired by Japanese pod-style properties and aims to withdraw "all unnecessary space". Boxbuild has worked in association with Bloc Hotel to produce the pod-style rooms, which feature sound insulation and noise
Council leader makes Saltdean Lido pledge
by Pete Hayman | 31 Mar 2011
Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) leader Mary Mears has said that a large housing development will not be permitted for the site of a historic 1930s lido in Saltdean. Concerns had been raised after it was revealed that the leaseholder of Saltdean Lido's eyed up plans for more than 100 flats on the site. However, Mears said: "I want both the leaseholder and residents to forget about the idea
Leisure centre topped out in Nottingham
by Pete Hayman | 31 Mar 2011
Nottingham's new £9m Victoria Leisure Centre remains on course to open in spring 2012 after the scheme reached the topping out stage - four months after work first started. The project is being led by the Local Education Partnership, which comprises Nottingham City Council (NCC) and inspiredspaces - a company set up by Carillion. Designed by London-based architects Levitate, the rebuilding of Victoria Leisure Centre is part of NCC's wider
HLF support for Arundel Museum plans
by Pete Hayman | 31 Mar 2011
Nearly £900,000 of Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) investment is to go towards plans for the construction of a new home for Arundel Museum, West Sussex. Arundel Museum Society (AMS) has secured the funding, which will help with a three-year scheme to develop a new purpose-built museum building for the town's collections. Located near the entrance of Arundel Castle, the attraction is to provide gallery spaces and a range of facilities
Dunston Leisure Centre keys handed over
by Pete Hayman | 31 Mar 2011
Building work on a multi-million pound overhaul of Gateshead's Dunston Leisure Centre has been officially completed after the keys were handed over to the local authority. Willmott Dixon has been responsible for delivering the S&P Architects-designed scheme, which has transformed the 1960s swimming pool into a multi-use leisure complex. The construction phase has taken a year and contractors - along with Gateshead Council - will now carry out the finishing
Visitor centre 'floated' at Lancashire reserve
by Pete Hayman | 30 Mar 2011
A new multi-million pound 'floating' visitor centre at Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Reserve near Preston, Lancashire, has taken to the water for the first time. London-based Adam Khan Architects are behind the design of the Visitor Village, which is at the heart of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust reserve due to launch on Easter Sunday. Adam Khan Architects were supported by Price and Myer and Max Fordham and Jackson Coles at
The Tank Museum to launch new exhibit
by Tom Walker | 30 Mar 2011
The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, is to open a new exhibition charting the story of the current Afghanistan campaign. The Battle Group Afghanistan exhibition – designed in partnership by the Tank Museum and Devon-based exhibition designer Imagemakers – tells the tale of soldiers fighting in Afghanistan through their own words and relays to the public the dangers they face in the field. It will also see the displaying of
Work completed on 2012 Olympic Stadium
by Pete Hayman | 29 Mar 2011
Work on the construction of London 2012's flagship venue - the Olympic Stadium - has been completed nearly three years after the project commenced. Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) chair John Armitt joined London 2012 chair Sebastian Coe and 400m hurdles medallist Tasha Danvers to lay the last piece of turf at the venue. The Populous-designed stadium was built by a team led by Sir Robert McAlpine and came in under
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