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i360 'vertical cable car' wins prize for excellence at 2017 Structural Awards as leisure projects triumph
by Kim Megson | 23 Nov 2017
The winners of The Structural Awards 2017 have been announced, with multiple leisure projects celebrated for their design and engineering excellence. The British Airways i360 in Brighton, UK, was honoured with The Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence – one of the highest accolades in world engineering. In a unanimous decision, the judging panel, made up of industry experts, described the project as “a remarkable feat of engineering” and praised
FaulknerBrowns reveal modular stacked design for Derby swimming complex
by Kim Megson | 04 Oct 2017
The city council of Derby, UK, has unveiled ambitious plans for a new swimming and leisure facility designed by international design practice FaulknerBrowns Architects and overseen by project managers Mace. The proposals include a ten-lane, 50m swimming pool; a leisure water area for families; a learner pool; a gym; fitness studios; a sauna; steam rooms; a café and a soft play area. The adaptable main pool will contain two booms
Marriott to open first Macedonian hotel and spa
by Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
Marriott International will bring its eponymous brand to the Balkan nation of Macedonia in the capital city Skopje this year. Set to open in May 2016, the Marriott Skopje will include a 500sq m (5,382sq ft) spa. The nine-floor hotel includes 143 bedrooms and 21 suites, as well as a fitness centre, and will be located in the city square near the Stone Bridge, which represents the connection between Skopje’s
Architecture competition launches for Macedonia watersports centre
by Kate Corney | 02 Apr 2015
Young architects and students are being invited to design a public watersports facility for a popular tourist destination in Macedonia. Budding architects can compete for their design to be used for a new sports and entertainment centre at Lake Ohrid on the west side Macedonia. The competition is calling on entrants to draw inspiration from the history, natural landscape and culture of the area. The lake is encircled by beaches,
Macedonia searches for national identity as capital undergoes controversial €500m cultural revamp
by Tom Anstey | 01 Sep 2014
Macedonia’s capital of Skopje is undergoing a major revamp, but some are calling the controversial makeover – intended to attract more tourists to the country – a “crime” against heritage and culture. Skopje, which became the capital of Macedonia in 1991 after the breakup of Yugoslavia, is trying to make a name for itself on the international stage, using eye-catching architecture to entice visitors from abroad. The €500m (US$656m, £395m)
Mace submits plans for Derby sports arena
by Pete Hayman | 13 Jan 2012
Plans for the development of a major new multi-sports arena adjacent to Pride Park Stadium in Derby have been submitted by Derby City Council's (DCC) project manager, Mace. FaulknerBrowns Architects have designed the 14,500sq m (156,077sq ft) complex, which will feature a 250m indoor cycling track and a 1.5km (0.9-mile) outdoor closed cycle trail. A sports infield capable of accommodating 12 badminton courts and hospitality facilities are also proposed, while
Hadley Mace to lead East Greenwich project
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jun 2011
Hadley Mace - a joint venture which includes Hadley Property Group and Mace - has been appointed as preferred development partner for London's Heart of Greenwich scheme. Plans include leisure facilities alongside 645 homes; an NHS health centre and a Greenwich Council service centre, which are earmarked for the former Greenwich District Hospital site. Centred around the Greenwich Centre, the regeneration project will delivered in partnership with the Homes and
Mace selected for Colchester gallery scheme
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jun 2009
Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has announced it has appointed the construction company behind the London Eye attraction, Mace Group, to help get plans for the town's new art gallery back on track. The proposed Visual Arts Facility (VAF) is set to provide Colchester with a new purpose-built centre of excellence and innovation for culture, education and learning, and had been expected to open to the public at the end of
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