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Concept artwork revealed for "one of the most ambitious theme park projects ever in Europe"
by Lauren Heath-Jones | 09 Dec 2019
London Resort Holdings Company (LRCH) has revealed concept artwork for the first phase of a planned 535ac (217ha) resort that has been described as "one of the most ambitious theme park projects ever in Europe". Set to be located in the UK town of Swanscombe, 20 minutes from London, The London Resort will consist of six lands: The High Street, The Studios, The Woods, The Kingdom, The Isles, The Jungle
Former petrol station to become arts space in London's White City
by Tom Anstey | 17 May 2018
A disused petrol station adjacent to the BBC's former headquarters will be transformed into an arts and culture space as part of a multi-million pound regeneration of London's White City. Starting in Q3, members of Elephant magazine will curate a series of shows at the redeveloped site – now called Elephant West – which will feature exhibitions and performances from emerging young artists. Architects Liddicoat and Goldhill have designed the
Thomas Heatherwick urges backers of 'amazing' Garden Bridge 'to hold their nerve' as criticism mounts
by Kim Megson | 18 Aug 2016
British designer Thomas Heatherwick has launched an impassioned defence of his Garden Bridge project in London, arguing that the project has been used as a political football by “people with an agenda” and those “who love to sneer.” The scheme – a 367m (1,200ft) planted River Thames crossing linking South Bank and Temple – has attracted controversy and negative headlines over the allegedly opaque procurement process and the public funding
Exclusive: Designers Forrec are creating a Top Gear attraction for BBC Worldwide
by Alice Davis | 09 Oct 2015
Global design firm Forrec is collaborating with BBC Worldwide on plans for fixed attractions based on some of the British broadcaster's most famous brands. Top Gear, CBeebies, Earth and Walking With Dinosaurs – among the BBC's most recognised IPs – have been proposed as candidates for permanent attractions, it was revealed at the Euro Attractions Show (EAS) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Forrec has been hired to deliver a series of prototypes
Former BBC HQ to be transformed into leisure haven
by Katie Buckley | 29 Sep 2014
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects (AHMM) has released new images of its proposed masterplan for the former BBC headquarters site in the White City area of London. Developer Stanhope has commissioned AHMM to be in charge of the redevelopment at the site, with work due to start in Q2 2015. Following its transformation, the site will include office and studio space for the BBC, a range of entertainment and leisure
BBC TV Centre to become cultural quarter
by Aoife Dowling | 08 Feb 2013
London's BBC Television Centre in White City is to be redeveleoped into a cultural quarter that will include a hotel, entertainment and leisure facilities and public open space. For the first time, the television centre will be opened up to the public with the famous forecourt remodelled into new retail, leisure and entertainment areas. Property developer Stanhope is responsible for the project, which will see the main circular building, known
Former BBC centre to re-open as luxury hotel
by Aoife Dowling | 28 Nov 2012
A former BBC broadcasting centre is to open as a luxury hotel following a £4m redevelopment. Located near Evesham and Stratford-upon-Avon in Worcestershire, the Grade II listed Wood Norton property will re-open as a boutique hotel at the end of the month. The hotel will feature 50 guestrooms including five suites. It will also house a restaurant, bar and al fresco dining terrace. Other facilities include boardroom and meeting facilities,
Stanhope acquires London's BBC Television Centre in £200m deal
by Pete Hayman | 23 Jul 2012
Leisure uses are being planned as part of an extensive redevelopment of the BBC Television Centre site in London, which has been acquired by Stanhope in a £200m deal. Mitsui Fudosan and the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) are funding partners of Stanhope in the deal, which follows a year-long process led by the broadcaster. Stanhope's bid was one of six shortlisted and measured against three main objectives - such
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