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BRC selected to design new World Food Center – will explore sustainability and global food supply
by Tom Walker | 19 Jan 2021
Design specialist BRC Imagination Arts (BRC) has been selected to design and produce the World Food Center Experience in Ede, the Netherlands. The attraction will become an interactive platform exploring the impact of the world’s food choices and the importance of sustainable and healthy food production. BRC's concept will take guests on a personalised journey that will "challenge what they know about how food is produced and consumed, worldwide". The
Watergate Bay to open Plymouth hotel
by Kath Hudson | 11 Nov 2013
Plans are in progress to transform the historic Melville building in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard into a destination boutique hotel, aimed at both leisure and business travellers. This will be the second site for hoteliers, the Ashworth family, who own the Watergate Bay Hotel in north Cornwall, which aims to offer a ski resort by the sea feel, with its own beach, ‘active relaxation’ spa and varied food offering, including
Plymouth AFC to shed Cinderella status as stadium plans approved
by Tom Walker | 10 Sep 2013
Plymouth Argyle Football Club's (PAFC) chair James Brent has said the club will finally be able to shed its 'Cinderella status', following the approval of plans for a £50m regeneration of its Higher Home Park stadium. Plymouth City Council's planning committee gave its consent to the plans, which will see the aged venue turned into a regional hub for sport and leisure in South West of England. Brent hopes the
BAM Construction wins £5.3m Plymouth contract
by Aoife Dowling | 29 Jan 2013
BAM Construction has secured a £5.3m contract as part of a £7m project to redevelop Plymouth's landmark Theatre Royal. The Devon-based contractor will re-clad the building's curtain walling and refurbish the front-of-house area including the box office and restaurant. New catering facilities will be introduced and the capacity of the restaurant increased. The project will also involve work on the backstage and basement areas, as well as new mechanical and
Detailed plans revealed for Plymouth's Theatre Royal
by Tom Walker | 30 Aug 2012
Image: Plans include a community space in the basement Detailed plans drawn up by London-based Andrzej Blonski Architects for the £7m redevelopment of the Theatre Royal in Plymouth have been revealed. The redevelopment will see the re-cladding of the building which will improve energy efficiency by up to 40 per cent; an extension to the front of the building allowing level access; and a new box office, shop and café
Theatre Royal Plymouth plans submitted
by Pete Hayman | 19 Jan 2012
Plymouth's Theatre Royal is to benefit from an extensive programme of work to modernise and upgrade facilities after a planning application was submitted to the local authority. London-based Andrzej Blonski Architects are behind the proposals, which include five main elements and include the creation of a new learning space in the existing basement. The replacement of aluminium cladding; an extension to the main entrance area; an overhaul of the interior
Plymouth complex set for March opening
by Pete Hayman | 21 Nov 2011
Plymouth City Council (PCC) and operator Everyone Active have announced that plans are being put in place to open the new £46.5m Life Centre to the public on 23-25 March 2012. It follows the confirmation from contractor Balfour Beatty that the Archial-designed facility is now scheduled to be officially handed over to Everyone Active on 27 February. Balfour Beatty told PCC earlier this month that a "number of factors" had
Plymouth Life Centre launch pushed back
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jul 2011
The opening of Plymouth's new £46.5m Life Centre leisure complex has been pushed back to February 2012, after the project incurred delays due to inclement weather in late 2010. A spokesperson for Plymouth City Council confirmed that main building works on the new Archial-designed facility remain on track to be completed in November. The construction process was extended by five weeks earlier this year due to issues caused by the
Plymouth's £46.5m Life Centre topped out
by Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2011
A topping out ceremony has been held to mark the latest milestone in the construction of the new £46.5m Life Centre leisure complex in Plymouth, Devon. Representatives from the local authority joined Balfour Beatty's senior project manager Jim McGee to fix the final sheet of the 9,100sq m (97,952sq ft) roof into place at the building. Designed by Archial, the 18,161sq m (195,483sq ft) Life Centre is to be operated
Plymouth climbing facility plans unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 05 Nov 2010
Designs for the new climbing walls and aerial assault course that will comprise part of Plymouth's £46.5m Life Centre have been revealed. The major new leisure development will feature five areas - three climbing walls, a bouldering area and an aerial assault course - to provide facilities for beginners and elite climbers. Under the plans, there will be a total of 870sq m (9,365sq ft) of climbing area at the
British Museum to re-apply for extension
by Tom Walker | 17 Sep 2009
British Museum officials are to submit revised plans to Camden Council for a £135m extension that was initially turned down by the council in June. The rejigged plans, drawn up by architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, include sinking part of the extension below ground in an attempt to solve criticism that the extension will block views of the Grade I-listed Reading Room. The new plans will go on public
Work starts on Plymouth park scheme
by Pete Hayman | 04 Feb 2009
Construction work on the creation of a new adventure play world at Devonport Park in Plymouth, Devon, has got underway. The scheme will see play equipment installed in three zones, Highlands, Lowlands and Middlelands areas, which have been specially designed by Bristol-based Atkins. A new sensory garden will also be created, along with the installation of new poles, paths and seating areas. A timber playhouse, seesaws, a nest swing and
Plymouth Life Centre gets a design team
by Caroline Wilkinson | 17 Sep 2008
Plymouth City Council has appointed design and planning group Arup to create the £44m Life Centre, a new sports and leisure complex in the city's Central Park. Arup, which created the the $100m ($79m) Water Cube aquatics centre for the Beijing Olympics,was appointed along with the project's lead designers SMC Charter Architects, part of SMC Group. They will work with property consultants EC Harris and the council to manage the
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