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World’s first living waterslides announced for Therme Manchester
by Tom Walker | 25 Apr 2022
Therme Manchester – the £250m indoor ‘next generation’ waterpark, thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa, opening in 2025 – will include the world's first "living waterslides". The waterslides are part of the resort's focus on biophilic design and will feature 3D-printed structures housing thousands of biodiverse plants. Thanks to their design, the slides will be made to look like tree trunks, with plants growing out of them. Due to its
New BDP-designed stand gets go-ahead at Old Trafford cricket ground
by Tom Walker | 20 Jan 2020
Plans to build a new BDP -designed 4,850-seat stand at Old Trafford cricket ground have been approved, meaning the venue's capacity will rise to 26,700 and that it will become the UK's largest cricket ground outside of London. As well as the extra seating, the plans will see the creation of a cricket museum and a shop. The current Red Rose Suite will be replaced with a more modern suite
£175m waterpark and spa proposal must wait until March 2020 for green light
by Andy Knaggs | 18 Dec 2019
Plans for a £175m (US$228.7m, €205.7m) indoor tropical waterpark and spa in Manchester, UK, will have to wait until March for approval, with the local council set to consider the proposal in March 2020. Therme Group and developer Peel L&P initially submitted plans in July 2019 for public consultation, with a planning application to Trafford Council following last month. The plans foresee a 28-acre resort that includes a 700,000sq ft
Chapman Taylor begin work on modular hotel made from shipping containers
by Kim Megson | 07 Sep 2016
Work has started on a 220 room hotel in Manchester that will be constructed from purpose-built steel shipping containers. Architects Chapman Taylor have designed the Holiday Inn, which is located within the Trafford City development, by pioneering “a completely new approach to the design process.” A fully co-ordinated BIM model was developed to create the building’s separate modules, which are being installed with interior fixtures and fittings off-site. When finished,
Peel submits application for £1bn Trafford Waters scheme – architects yet to be appointed
by Kath Hudson | 16 Apr 2015
Developer Peel Land & Property has submitted a planning application for Trafford Waters, a sustainable, mixed-use development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal, in Trafford, UK. The scheme is worth £1bn (US$1.50, E1.39) Close to the Trafford Leisure Village and intu Trafford Centre, Trafford Waters will be a sustainable urban neighbourhood, including leisure, retail and commercial space. The leisure element will include two hotels: one in the commercial
Gary Neville receives green light for Old Trafford Supporters' Club
by Pete Hayman | 25 May 2012
Image: AEW Architects are behind the OTSC proposals Ex-Manchester United Football Club captain Gary Neville has been given the green light for the development of a new mixed-use complex near the club's stadium in Manchester. AEW Architects are behind the design of the new 10-storey Old Trafford Supporters' Club (OTSC), which is to be located at the junction of Wharfside Way and Sir Matt Busby Way. The 8,000sq m (86,111sq
£12m Old Trafford events venue unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 07 Jul 2010
A new £12m conference and events venue at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester - the home of Lancashire Cricket Club (LCCC) - has been officially opened. The Point, which forms part of a wider overhaul of the venue, can cater for up to 1,000 people and boasts a mezzanine bar area. Manchester-based BDP Architects designed the facility, which was built by Morgan Ashurst. Plans for the second phase of
Old Trafford revamp plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 16 Mar 2010
Plans for a major multi-million pound revamp of Old Trafford cricket stadium in Manchester have been given the green light by Trafford Council's planning committee. Government Office North West will now decide whether to formally approve the project, which has been put forward by the Old Trafford Partnership - comprising Ask Developments, Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) and Tesco. Plans for the transformation of a 50-acre (20.2-hectare) site include a
LCCC submits Old Trafford stadium plans
by Pete Hayman | 12 Nov 2009
Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has submitted plans for a major £200m redevelopment of the Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester to the local authority. Trafford Council is now set to consider the development proposals, which form part of a wider sports-led regeneration project aimed at transforming a 50-acre (20-hectare) surrounding the venue. Construction company Morgan Ashurst has already commenced work on the first stage of the stadium redevelopment, which
Builder appointed for Old Trafford project
by Tom Walker | 10 Jul 2009
Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has appointed construction company Morgan Ashurt to build the first phase of a £200m redevelopment of Old Trafford cricket ground. The initial phase of the project, which has been designed by BDP Architects, includes the creation of a new £12m glass-fronted conference and events facility overlooking the cricket pitch, which will be able to cater for up to 1,000 people. <> Called The Point, the
Old Trafford redevelopment underway
by Pete Hayman | 16 Mar 2009
Demolition work has got underway at the Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester in preparation for the first stage of Lancashire County Cricket Club's (LCCC) £200m redevelopment of the venue. The initial phase of the project, which has been designed by BDP Architects, includes the creation of a new £12m glass-fronted conference and events facility overlooking the cricket pitch, which will be able to cater for up to 1,000 people.
Trafford Centre hotel approved
by Helen Patenall | 23 Feb 2009
Peel Holdings has been given a green light to build a £30m hotel at The Trafford Centre in Manchester. The four-star facility will comprise 210 bedrooms, a 200-seat restaurant with a bar, a 500-seat banquet/conference area and meeting rooms. Fitness facilities will include a swimming pool for guest-only use, as well as a spa and a gym. Environmental aspects to be incorporated are living grass roofs, a sustainable drainage system
Plans for new Old Trafford revealed
by Caroline Wilkinson | 29 Sep 2008
Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has unveiled plans for the £200m redevelopment of Old Trafford cricket club in Manchester as part of a larger 50-acre sports-led regeneration scheme. The project, led by a joint partnership between the club, Trafford Council, Ask Developments, Tesco and Stretford High School, will include a 750,000 sq ft (69.6 sq m) development featuring a new 15,000-seat stadium with the capability of rising to 25,000 with
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