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'A concert hall that will wow the world' - Herzog & de Meuron's shimmering Elbphilharmonie opens at last
by Kim Megson | 11 Jan 2017
One of Europe’s most significant new cultural buildings will open to the public today (11 January), with a special concert for 1,000 lucky ticket winners. The Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, by Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron, is formed of a shimmering glass covered volume – consisting of 1,100 individual panes – sat atop the original brick structure of an industrial warehouse on the city’s harbour-side. The structure is home to
Herzog and de Meuron's sparkling Hamburg Elbphilharmonie celebrates opening of public spaces
by Kim Megson | 07 Nov 2016
An elevated public platform within Herzog and de Meuron’s Hamburg Elbphilharmonie has been officially opened, along with building’s restaurants, cafés, bars and hotel. Following nine and a half years of construction, the City of Hamburg has taken delivery of the building from construction firm Hochtief, and a ceremony to mark the milestone was held on 5 November. Former dock workers and local students were among 200 Hamburg residents invited to
Scottish cities to share GBP7.69m heritage funding
by Pete Hayman | 15 Feb 2012
Historic Scotland has confirmed that six Scottish cities are to receive a share of GBP7.69m over the next three years as part of efforts to safeguard and enhance areas of conservation. Glasgow (GBP2.55m) and Edinburgh (GBP2.145m) have secured the largest slice of funding, with Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Stirling each receiving GBP750,000 from the agency. Scottish culture secretary Fiona Hyslop said: "It is vital that we continue to improve the
New GBP31m Bolton One complex opens
by Pete Hayman | 13 Feb 2012
Bolton One, a new GBP31m health, leisure and research complex developed by Bolton Council in partnership with NHS Bolton and the University of Bolton, has opened to the public. Nightingale Associates' Liverpool office has designed the venue, which has been built by Eric Wright Group and incorporates a 70-station gym equipped by Life Fitness. A 25m swimming pool with seating for 250 spectators; a hydrotherapy pool for people with disabilities;
New GBP65m 'leisure hub' for Swindon
by Pete Hayman | 13 Feb 2012
Members of Swindon Borough Council's (SBC) cabinet are to discuss proposals for a new GBP65m leisure development put forward by Moirai Capital Investments on 15 February. Plans for the transformation of the Wiltshire town's North Star site include a refurbishment of the existing Oasis Leisure Centre, together with an indoor ski slope and a waterpark. An indoor arena, a hotel and other leisure amenities are also proposed as part of
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
GBP50m Liverpool leisure scheme approved
by Pete Hayman | 03 Feb 2012
Northern Ireland-based developer, the Benmore Group, has been given the green light for a £50m leisure-led mixed-use development in the Speke/Garston district of Liverpool. Liverpool City Council approved planning permission for the scheme, which incorporates a multiplex cinema; commercial units featuring restaurants and bars; and a 78-bedroom hotel. Outline permission has also been secured for two additional hotels - 120 and 78 bedrooms respectively - and a pub/restaurant as part
BPL offers first look at new-look waterpark
by Pete Hayman | 16 Dec 2011
Barnsley Premier Leisure (BPL) has provided a first look at how the new themed Calypso Cove will look at the South Yorkshire town's Metrodome Waterpark. Due to reopen in February 2012, the theming and design of the aqua attraction is being led by 3D Creations and will complement the new flumes which are being installed. Calypso Cove will also offer interactive features in the pools, while the poolside diner is
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