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Ultra-accessible sports facility planned by wheelchair accessible theme park Morgan's Wonderland
by Andy Knaggs | 08 Oct 2019
Morgan's Wonderland, a completely wheelchair accessible theme park in San Antonio, Texas, has announced that it is to build a new "ultra-accessible" sports complex in the city, providing 8,000sq ft (2,440sq m) of covered space for wheelchair sports. Designed by Luna Middleman Architects, the US$3m (€2.7m, £2.45m) Morgan's Wonderland Sports complex will offer fitness and competition for athletes with different abilities. Facilities will include 8,000 sq ft (745sq m) of
Sir David Adjaye named as RIBA Stirling Prize 2018 jury chair
by Luke Cloherty | 07 Sep 2018
Renowned British architect Sir David Adjaye has been named jury chair for the 2018 Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize. Adjaye, whose recent endeavours include SPYSCAPE – an interactive spy museum in New York – will head the panel deciding the award winner, with other judges including RIBA president Ben Derbyshire, 2017 RIBA Stirling Prize winner Alex de Rijke and Woman of the World Festival founder Jude Kelly.
New Pritzker Architecture Prize Jury chair named
by Luke Cloherty | 17 Aug 2018
The Hyatt Foundation, the sponsor of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, has appointed a new jury chair for the award, following the retirement of Glenn Murcutt. Justice Stephen Breyer, who has been a member of the Jury since 2011, has been named as the new chair. The American lawyer and associate justice of the US Supreme Court has a long history in architecture, having worked closely with famed US architect Harry
Fedrizzi named chair and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute
by Jane Kitchen | 08 Jul 2016
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has named US Green Building Council CEO and founding chair Rick Fedrizzi as CEO and chair of its board of directors. IWBI administers the WELL Building Standard, an evidence-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring the performance of building features that impact health and wellbeing. “As we continue to grow and expand the adoption of both the WELL Building Standard and the WELL Accredited
Swinging trapeze chairs and kaleidoscopic furniture to feature at IMM Cologne design show
by Kim Megson | 06 Jan 2016
Some of the world’s best-known interior and furniture designers will embrace their creative side when displaying their latest creations at this year’s IMM Cologne; one of Europe’s largest trade fairs for furnishing, living and lifestyle products. Kaleidoscopic furniture, a birdcage-shaped table, and a swinging chair suspended above a circus ring will be among the more unusual displays at the event, which will take place from 18-24 January in the German
Boston chair hopes to submit stadium plans next month
by Tom Anstey | 14 Feb 2014
Boston United chair David Newton says he is looking to fund the club's new stadium project by securing loans from local and central government and hopes to submit a planning application in March. The non-league football side will gain a new 4,000-seat community stadium as part of a £100m mixed-use project which will also feature an all-weather 3G pitch for community use, plus educational facilities, conference and banqueting facilities. There
New chair for BISL's Sports Working Group
by Pete Hayman | 25 Feb 2011
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) has announced that S&P Architects chief executive officer Keith Ashton has been named chair of its Sports Working Group. Ashton – a contributor to policy and thinking at BISL over the past few years – will succeed David Teasdale, who is the new executive chair of the organisation. Teasdale said: "Keith brings to this important BISL post a breadth of vital experience and creative
Finch appointed as new CABE chair
by Pete Hayman | 18 Aug 2009
Culture secretary Ben Bradshaw has announced the appointment of Paul Finch as the new chair of the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE). Finch, who is currently programme director of the World Architecture Festival, will succeed Sir John Sorrell as chair of the commission for a four-year period from 14 December, having previously held the post of deputy chair. In addition to his former role of commissioner and
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