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FaulknerBrowns unveil 'vibrant and unique' plans to breathe new life into historic English city
by Kim Megson | 18 Apr 2016
British architecture studio FaulknerBrowns have unveiled the second phase of their major riverside regeneration project in Durham, northern England, which aims to create a new “regional and national destination” in the historic city. A planning application has today (18 April) been submitted for the redevelopment of Milburngate House, a passport office, into a 2 hectare mixed-use development with extensive public realm along the River Wear. The £150m (US$199m, €176m) project
FaulknerBrowns unveil 'vibrant and unique' plans to breathe new life into historic English city
by Kim Megson | 18 Apr 2016
British architecture studio FaulknerBrowns have unveiled the second phase of their major riverside regeneration project in Durham, northern England, which aims to create a new “regional and national destination” in the historic city. A planning application has today (18 April) been submitted for the redevelopment of Milburngate House, a passport office, into a 2 hectare mixed-use development with extensive public realm along the River Wear. The £150m (US$199m, €176m) project
Historic building in Durham, UK, to be transformed into luxury boutique spa hotel
by Tom Anstey | 09 Jul 2014
The historic former headquarters of the University of Durham in the UK could be converted into a luxury spa hotel under multi-million pound plans recently revealed by businessman Shaun Crawley. Crawley has purchased Old Shire Hall in the north of England with a view to create a 70-bedroom boutique hotel and spa, which he says will “rival the best in the area.” Plans are to transform the Grade II-listed Victorian
Rural development fund helps new spa in Durham
by Jessica Tasman-Jones | 22 Feb 2013
A government grant for rural development has partially funded the conversion of a former Durham garage into a quintessentially English spa. The Garage, at Greta Bridge in rural Teesdale, draws on its heritage as a refuelling and repairing point for some of the country’s first motorcars with guests offered “Tune Up Treatments” at the Body Shop and manicure or pedicure treatments at the Paint Shop. An exclusive product line made
New health spa proposed as part of County Durham hotel expansion
by Pete Hayman | 07 Jun 2012
Image: The hotel is planning the addition of a spa A new health spa is among a number of facilities being proposed as part of a major expansion of the historic Ramside Hall Hotel in Carrville, Durham. Ramside Estates was granted outline planning consent for the new extension in 2005, before a subsequent reserved matters application and listed building consent was approved in 2008. The project is now coming back
£4.3m rowing facility for Durham University
by Tom Walker | 17 Jun 2010
Construction company ISG has begun work on the £4.3m rowing centre at The Graham Sports Centre in Maiden Castle, which is owned by Durham University. The centre is the main site for the university's sports teams and and ISG is set to develop existing rowing amenities, as well as refurbishing and extending the building to accommodate additional sporting facilities. ISG will build two steel frame extensions onto the sports centre,
Durham museum scheme nets funding boost
by Pete Hayman | 24 Feb 2009
The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, Durham, has received a £250,000 cash injection towards its five-year redevelopment programme from the Garfield Weston Foundation (GWF). Established more than 100 years ago by John and Joséphine Bowes, the French-style château houses thousands of objects, including furniture, paintings and sculptures from across Europe. Work began on the transformation project in 2005, with repairs made to the building's leaky roof. The second and third
Restoration plan for Durham gardens
by Pete Hayman | 18 Jul 2008
A plan to revive Durham's historic Riverbanks Gardens will be put forward at a public meeting later this month. Durham City Vision has drawn up proposals for the restoration of one of the city's most iconic landmarks, situated on the banks of the River Wear. A bid is being prepared to secure funding support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the ambitious landscaping project, which will be fully revealed
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