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Isambard Kingdom Brunel museum opens in Bristol
by Tom Anstey | 23 Mar 2018
A new museum exploring the life of Isambard Kingdom Brunel has opened its doors to the general public in Bristol. Called Being Brunel, the £7.2m (US$10.1m, €8.2m) museum explore the life of the man who is known as one of the greatest minds in the history of engineering, hailed as the “genius who built Britain”. The new attraction, designed by local firm Alec French Architects, is made up of six
Bristol bank transformed into hotel, with a spa in the vaults
by Rebecca Barnes | 09 Mar 2017
The historic Lloyds Bank building in Bristol is one of two former banks that have been merged together to form the newly-opened Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa. The building, designed by William Bruce Gingell in the early 20th century, has been carefully merged with the Midland Bank site next door, and converted by DO Design Studio to house a hotel with 42 restaurants, a restaurant and cocktail bar. The underground
Bristol Arena delayed after contractor price talks break down
by Matthew Campelli | 16 Jan 2017
The opening of the hotly-anticipated Bristol Arena will be delayed by two years after the relationship between the main contractor and the council broke down over cost. According to a statement made by Bristol City Council, the local authority and Bouygues UK decided to “part ways” as a “price cannot be reached”. Last April, it was revealed that the Populous-designed venue – which is going to be used for sport
Populous-designed Bristol Arena given the green light
by Matthew Campelli | 15 Apr 2016
Proposals to build a £92m (US$130.4m, €115.8m) Populous-designed Bristol Arena have been given the green light by the city council. The 12,000-capacity multi-use arena is now set to be built on the site of the former diesel depot close to Temple Meads train station. Bristol City Council accepted the application – put forward by Bristol Temple Quarter – after requesting more information on transportation plans and infrastructure around the arena.
Concorde the star attraction in Purcell's £16m plans for Bristol Aerospace Centre
by Tom Anstey | 22 Jul 2015
Concorde is to be the crown jewel in a £16m (US$25m, €23m) aerospace museum, after the proposed attraction in Bristol, UK, was granted planning permission by local authorities. To be housed on the former Filton Airfield – one of the birthplaces of the British aviation industry – the Bristol Aerospace Centre by Purcell will be comprised of two refurbished World War One aircraft hangars, which will be transformed into a
Bristol Rovers' £40m stadium move collapses after High Court ruling
by Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2015
Bristol Rovers’ £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) plan to move into a new stadium across the city has collapsed after supermarket chain Sainsbury’s won its High Court battle over the purchase of its current home. The initial plan had been for Sainsbury’s to buy the team’s 12,000-seat Memorial Stadium in 2011 and lease it back to the club while a new 21,700-seat stadium was developed in the north of Bristol. The supermarket
Populous chosen to design UK's Bristol Arena
by Katie Buckley | 17 Mar 2015
International architecture practice Populous have been selected to design the £90m (US$135m, €119m) Bristol Arena in the south-west UK city. The winning team, comprising of Populous (with Feilden Clegg Bradley, BuroHappold and Vanguardia) has been selected from a shortlist of five to design the 12,000 seat multi-use venue. In a statement, Bristol mayor George Ferguson said: “The Populous team presented an innovative design. The new arena shone out as the
Bristol Arena designs revealed
by Katie Buckley | 30 Jan 2015
Following an announcement in November 2014 outlining five finalists shortlisted to design the £90m (US$135m, €119m) Bristol Arena, images of the proposals have now been revealed. In the running to design the 12,000 capacity indoor entertainment venue are the following five teams: - Grimshaw (with MANICA Architecture, Thornton Tomasetti, M-E Engineers and Neil Woodger Acoustics) - IDOM (in collaboration with Foreman Roberts and Nagata Acoustics) - Populous (with Feilden Clegg
SMG and Live Nation to manage Bristol Arena
by Tom Walker | 08 Jan 2015
Global facility management giant SMG, in partnership with Live Nation, has been named as the preferred bidder to operate the 12,000-seat Bristol Arena when it opens in 2017. The Bristol Arena, set become the UK’s largest indoor arena, will be located at an old oil depot site near the city’s Temple Meads Station and is expected to cost around £95m to build. A multi-use venue, the arena will be capable
Shortlist announced for £90m Bristol Arena
by Katie Buckley | 14 Nov 2014
A shortlist has been announced consisting of five top architectural firms to design the Bristol Arena, a £90m (US$150m, €112m) venue on an old oil depot site near Temple Meads Station. Following the announcement of a design competition from the RIBA and Bristol City Council in August 2014, a shortlist has been released. The following multi-disciplinary design teams have been shortlisted: - A consortium of; Grimshaw, MANICA Architecture, Thornton Tomasetti,
Design competition launched for UK's £90m Bristol Arena
by Katie Buckley | 13 Aug 2014
The RIBA and Bristol City Council have announced the launch of a competition to find an architect for ‘Bristol Arena’; a new 12,000 capacity, multi-use indoor entertainment space in the south west UK city. The site, located on a former diesel depot next to Temple Meads railway station, is currently owned by The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and is set to become part of a wider development, called Arena
English Heritage rejects Bristol Rovers' home as a heritage site
by Tom Anstey | 21 May 2014
An application to list Bristol Rovers stadium in Horfield as a war memorial has been rejected by English Heritage. The club is planning to sell off the stadium, which will be turned into a supermarket, to finance the £40m purchase of a new home ground at Frenchay. There has been significant opposition to the proposed ground switch by a small group of protesters, with a legal battle over Sainsbury’s plans
Bristol Rovers stadium plans face protest obstacles
by Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2014
Bristol Rovers FC’s hopes of landing a new 21,000-seater stadium are heavily reliant on whether or not a supermarket chain can win a legal challenge against them going ahead with a new store. The club needs funding from selling its existing ground to Sainsbury’s to help pay for the new £40m stadium on the northern edge of the city. A Bristol Rovers fans' petition in support of a Sainsbury’s supermarket
Bristol City opts for £40m revamp of Ashton Gate stadium
by Tom Anstey | 11 Feb 2014
Bristol City has vetoed plans to move to a new stadium in favour of a £40m revamp of its current home at Ashton Gate. Bristol Sport, which owns the football club, wants to replace two of the existing stands to increase ground capacity from 21,500 to 27,000. As part of the redevelopment of Ashton Gate, the club intend to install the new seating in two stands, with the areas initially
Bristol City FC appoints contractor for 'plan B'
by Jessica Tasman-Jones | 11 Apr 2013
Bristol City FC has appointed a project manager for the proposed redevelopment of their stadium at Ashton Gate - a back up option should its plans to build a new £60m stadium at Ashton Vale fall through. Capita Symonds has been appointed to the £40m redevelopment that would comprise new stands and pitch widening, which would be expected to be complete by the 2016/17 season. The Wedlock and Williams stands
Bristol mayor backs proposed aerospace attraction
by Jessica Tasman-Jones | 30 Jan 2013
Bristol mayor George Ferguson has announced his support for a proposed aerospace attraction at the Filton airfield that would showcase aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines and missiles, and also provide a home for Concorde 216. In a letter to Iain Gray, chair of the Bristol Aero Collection Trust, Ferguson said he saw the Bristol Aerospace Centre as a "key legacy project". "The Bristol Aeroplane Company was one of the first and most
Bristol Rovers receives approval for stadium plans
by Pete Hayman | 26 Jul 2012
Image: Arturus are behind the stadium's design Bristol Rovers Football Club (BRFC) has been given the green light to proceed with its new stadium development on land next to the University of the West of England's Frenchay campus. The Arturus Architects -designed project was approved by South Gloucestershire Council by 12 votes to one at a Development Control (West) Committee meeting on 19 July. At the centre of the development
Bristol Rovers stadium plans recommended for approval
by Pete Hayman | 13 Jul 2012
Image: How the proposed new stadium will look Plans for the construction of a new stadium on land next to the University of West England campus at Frenchay, Bristol, have been recommended for approval by the local authority. Bristol Rovers Football Club is working with the university to deliver the Arturus Architects -designed project, which will be discussed by South Gloucestershire Council on 19 July. The scheme is centred around
Bristol Old Vic to unveil new-look auditorium in September
by Pete Hayman | 15 Jun 2012
Image: The Bristol theatre is receiving a major revamp Bristol Old Vic is to open its newly-revamped Georgian auditorium in September, following the first phase of an extensive £19m redevelopment being undertaken at the historic venue. The restoration of the Grade I-listed theatre has been designed by Andrzej Blonski Architects, with the auditorium upgrade including new seating and improved sightlines for spectators. Charcoalblue has worked on the new technical systems,
Date confirmed for Bristol Rovers FC stadium planning meeting
by Pete Hayman | 15 Jun 2012
Image: BRFC's proposed stadium on land at Frenchay Bristol Rovers Football Club (BRFC) has confirmed that its plans for a new stadium will be considered by South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) at a meeting on 19 July. SGC's development control (west) committee will be responsible for deciding the fate of the Arturus Architects -designed project, which is centred around a 21,700-seat venue. A BRFC spokesperson also revealed Hewlett Packard had withdrawn
Bristol Rovers to submit stadium plans
by Pete Hayman | 09 Mar 2012
Plans for Bristol Rovers Football Club's (BRFC) new stadium to be built on land adjacent to the University of West England's Frenchay campus are to be submitted today (9 March). South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) will be responsible for deciding the fate of the npower League Two club's proposed development, which has been designed by Arturus Architects. Gleeds, Pegasus Planning Consultants and transport adviser TPA have worked with club officials in
New £32m Bristol leisure centre launches
by Pete Hayman | 29 Feb 2012
Bristol City Council (BCC) and operator Parkwood Leisure have announced the opening of a £32m flagship leisure facility as part of the regeneration of the city's Hengrove Park area. Hengrove Park Leisure Centre was funded with £35.06m of private finance initiative credits from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and was built by lead contractor Kier. The LA Architects -designed building has opened on time and on budget, with
Contracts signed for Bristol Rovers stadium
by Pete Hayman | 13 Dec 2011
Bristol Rovers Football Club (BRFC) has finalised the legal agreements for a proposed new stadium with the University of West England (UWE) and supermarket chain Sainsbury's. A 20,000-seat ground with "extensive" club shop; a banqueting and hospitality suite; a gym; and a jogging track is to be built on land near the university's Frenchay campus in Bristol. Teaching space for the university and a convenience store will also form part
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
New stadium planned by Bristol Rovers
by Pete Hayman | 10 Jun 2011
Bristol Rovers Football Club (BRFC) has unveiled its plans to relocate to a new 20,000-seat stadium on land at the University of West England's (UWE) Frenchay campus. The npower League Two club said its current Memorial Ground is no longer fit for purpose and aims to sell off the existing venue to Sainsbury's to help fund the Arturus-designed development. Both projects are expected to represent a combined investment of £60m,
Talks collapse over Bristol stadium scheme
by Pete Hayman | 27 Apr 2011
Mediation talks between landowners and applicants regarding a bid to register the proposed site of a new stadium at Bristol's Ashton Vale as a village green have broken down. The village green application is threatening to derail Bristol City Football Club's (BCFC) plans for a 30,000-seat stadium, which have been approved by Bristol City Council. A BCFC spokesperson said: "The club cannot comment further at this stage on the detail
Further blow to Bristol City stadium plans?
by Pete Hayman | 24 Feb 2011
Bristol City Football Club's (BCFC) plans to develop a new multi-million pound stadium at Ashton Vale could be dealt a fresh blow by the local authority. Local planning officers have recommended that a proposal for a new supermarket on the site of the club's current Ashton Gate ground be refused by councillors. Sainsbury's is looking to relocate from its Winterstoke Road store in order to help fund the new Populous-designed
June opening for £26.5m Bristol museum
by Pete Hayman | 02 Feb 2011
M Shed, a new £26.5m flagship museum located in Bristol, is to open its doors to the public on 17 June - two years later than initially planned. The museum was handed over to Bristol City Council in August 2010 and staff are now due to start work on the installation of thousands of objects and artefacts. A 1950s transit shed have been transformed into the M Shed attraction, which
Eco hotel for Bristol airport
by Tom Walker | 10 Dec 2010
EPR Architects have gained planning permission for an eco-friendly hotel at the Bristol Airport. The 251-bedroom hotel will be located close to the terminal building and is designed to be sustainable, minimising the consumption of energy, materials and water through the selection of construction materials and technologies that minimise site wastage and that are locally sourced wherever possible. The ‘social heart’ of the hotel is the ground floor reception area
Council backs Bristol City stadium plans
by Pete Hayman | 05 Nov 2009
Bristol City Football Club's (BCFC) plans for the development of a new multi-million pound stadium at Ashton Vale have been handed a boost by the local authority. Planning officials at Bristol City Council (BCC) have been minded to approve the scheme, which includes the 30,000-seat venue, a hotel and part of a housing scheme on the Alderman Moores allotments site. However, the development proposals could face a £5.5m shortfall after
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