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Work starts on Scotland's new Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre
by Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012
Image: Reiach and Hall led the design of the centre Scottish culture secretary Fiona Hyslop has helped mark the start of construction work on a new multi-million pound visitor centre designed to celebrate the Battle of Bannockburn. Mansell Construction Services has been appointed to deliver the new attraction near Stirling, which has been designed by a team led by Edinburgh-based architects Reiach and Hall. Sinclair Knight Merz; Turner and Townsend;
£18.5m visitor centre opens at Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway
by Pete Hayman | 03 Jul 2012
A new £18.5m visitor centre has opened today (3 July) at the Giant's Causeway - Northern Ireland's sole UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the County Antrim coast. The building - designed by Dublin, Ireland-based heneghan.peng - is inspired by the site's 40,000 hexagonal basalt stones and the legends of giants Finn McCool and Benandonner. Event Communications has worked on the interpretative design of the centre, which includes interactive experiences
New EUR50m leisure complex opens at University College Dublin
by Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012
Image: UCD's new 50m swimming pool is now open A 10-lane, Olympic-sized swimming pool is among the facilities at a new EUR50m (£40m) leisure complex at University College Dublin (UCD) - one of Ireland's largest universities. The 11,000sq m (118,403sq ft) UCD Student Centre has been funded by past and present students, with Dublin-based architects Fitzgerald Kavanagh and Partners behind the design. PJ Walls was the main contractor. Located at
London's former Hippodrome Theatre to relaunch as casino
by Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012
Image: More than £40m has been spent on the project London's former Hippodrome Theatre is to reopen as a casino this month (July), following a major transformation led by father and son team Jimmy and Simon Thomas. More than £40m has been invested in creating the new Hippodrome Casino gaming and entertainment venue - housed in the theatre and adjacent Cranbourn Mansions in Leicester Square. The casino will offer three
Opening of London's Café Royal pushed back to October
by Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012
The reopening of the historic Café Royal in London, UK, has been pushed back to October as work continues on its transformation into a 159-bedroom luxury hotel. It had been intended the hotel would open last month (June) ahead of the 2012 Games, with the 800sq m (8,611sq ft) Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Centre among its facilities. However, general manager Louis Sailer confirmed the launch date had been delayed due to
Major regeneration planned for London's historic Alexandra Palace
by Pete Hayman | 02 Jul 2012
Image: A new hotel is one of six "Big Ideas" London's Alexandra Palace is to be transformed into a "major entertainment destination" under extensive regeneration plans drawn up by the historic venue's trustees. Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is working with Terry Farrell and Partners, Donald Insall Associates and transport advisers WSP on the development. A total of six "Big Ideas" have been proposed for the transformation of Alexandra
Four Seasons confirms October opening date for new Toronto hotel
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
Image: The hotel's spa is located across two floors Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening date for its new flagship hotel in the heart of Toronto, Canada - the hospitality group's hometown for more than 50 years. Launching on 5 October, the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto showcases the "next generation" of Four Seasons properties and is located in the city's Yorkville shopping quarter. The 2,700sq m (29,063sq
London's Forty Hall to reopen after major refurbishment
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
Image: Forty Hall has been entirely refurbished The London Borough of Enfield will relaunch the historic Forty Hall and Estate on 30 June, following the completion of an extensive multi-million pound revamp. More than £4m has been invested by the local authority in transforming the 17th century property, while a further £2m has been provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund. PLB, the North Yorkshire-based heritage and design consultancy, has been
Santander unveils Populous-designed vision for London Grand Prix
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
Image: Buckingham Palace features on the route Santander, the bank and lead sponsor of the British Formula One Grand Prix, has unveiled its vision for a street-race route incorporating some of London's most iconic landmarks. Populous were appointed to compile the detailed feasibility study for the proposals on behalf of Santander, which has included the production of a concept film detailing how a London Grand Prix could look. The plans
Gardens by the Bay becomes Singapore's latest attraction
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
Image: The gardens are Singapore's latest attraction Gardens by the Bay has officially opened today (29 June) to become Singapore's newest tourist attraction, while also forming a key part of the city's wider City in a Garden vision. UK-based Wilkinson Eyre Architects has worked with Grant Associates, Atelier One, Land Design Studio and Atelier Ten on the 101-hectare (249-acre) first phase of the project. The gardens' main features include the
Plans approved for £15m 'fast-built' Park Plaza hotel in London
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jun 2012
Image: Most elements will be constructed off-site The development of a new £15m Park Plaza hotel on London's Western Avenue, which is to use a "fast-built" system where most elements are built off-site, has been approved. Capita Symonds' ESA design practice has come up with proposals on behalf of the PPHE Hotel Group, which will see the 160-bedroom hotel built opposite Park Royal tube station. Many of the hotel components
August opening for new £9m York Sport Village
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012
Image: A 120-station gym is among the facilities A new £9m sports complex is to be unveiled by the University of York (UY) and the City of York Council (CYC) near the Grimston Bar Park and Ride site in August. Sir Robert McAlpine has been the contractor tasked with building York Sport Village, which was designed by Space Architects and will include a 120-station fitness suite. Technogym and Schwinn have
Japan's first Evian-branded spa unveiled at Palace Hotel Tokyo
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012
Image: The spa's inspiration is the "journey of water" Japan's first Evian-branded spa has been unveiled at Palace Hotel Tokyo - part of a US$1.2bn (EUR965m, £771m) mixed-use development in the heart of the city. Located on the fifth floor of the hotel, the 1,200sq m (12,197sq ft) spa is inspired by the Alpine journey taken by the France-based company's natural mineral water. Facilities include five treatment rooms and a
Work starts on new £18m Portway Lifestyle Centre in Sandwell
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012
Image: Work has started at the site of the complex Work has started on the construction of the new £18m Portway Lifestyle Centre, a complex bringing leisure, health and social care services under one roof in Oldbury, West Midlands. Financial and legal contracts have now been signed for the project, which is led by Sandwell Council and Sandwell Primary Care Trust. The centre is due to open in summer 2013.
Rosewood to make first move into China with new Beijing hotel
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012
Image: Bar Studio will design the new Rosewood hotel Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to make its first move into China with the opening of a 279-bedroom property in Beijing's Chaoyang District. Located opposite the city's iconic CCTV Tower, the Bar Studio -designed Rosewood Beijing will open in mid-2013 and will be owned by New World Group. Facilities will include a Rosewood Sense-branded spa. The spa will house
London's new Emirates Air Line cable car service launches
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2012
Image: Mayor Boris Johnson launched the new service Emirates Air Line, the new 1.1km (0.7-mile) cable car service linking Greenwich with the Royal Docks in London, has embarked on its first passenger flight today (28 June). Mayor Boris Johnson officially launched the new service spanning the river Thames, which offers panoramic views overlooking the capital and has taken nearly a year to construct. A total of 34 cabins will cater
New-look Kunsthalle Zürich opens following major transformation
by Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2012
Image: An extension has been added to the building Kunsthalle Zürich, one of Switzerland's leading contemporary art attractions, has opened following a major transformation of its home at the city's Löwenbräukunst. A team formed of Swiss architectural practices Gigon / Guyer and Atelier ww was chosen to lead the redesign of the Löwenbräu complex in 2002. Work started in late 2010. The Löwenbräukunst is located on the former Löwenbräu brewery
Dutch hotel group citizenM to open first property in London
by Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2012
Image: London's citizenM is located in Bankside Netherlands-based hotel company citizenM has announced that its first property in London, UK will open on 4 July - in time for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The 192-bedroom hotel is in Bankside, the area located near sites such as the Globe theatre and the Tate Modern art attraction, and is designed to meet the needs of "modern tourists". citizenM has worked
Swissôtel to expand Turkish portfolio with two resorts in Bodrum
by Pete Hayman | 27 Jun 2012
Image: Swissôtel's planned new Bodrum beach resort Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to extend its portfolio in Turkey with the addition of two new resort properties in Bodrum over the next two years. The first of the two new openings proposed by the Switzerland-based hotel group will be a beach resort in Turgutreis with 66-bedroom and 72 private residences. Meanwhile, a city resort situated in the hills overlooking
In Flanders Fields Museum reopens in Ypres following expansion
by Pete Hayman | 26 Jun 2012
Image: Ypres' new-look In Flanders Field Museum In Flanders Field Museum, the heritage attraction examining the events of World War One (WWI), has reopened its doors in Ypres, Belgium, following an extensive renovation and expansion. The 5,000sq m (53,819sq ft) museum is housed in the town's iconic Cloth Hall and its redesign has been led by Brussels-based design practice noAarchitecten. A new WWI research centre has been created at In
Sunesis Leisure concept launched by Scape and Willmott Dixon
by Pete Hayman | 26 Jun 2012
Image: The concept offers flexible leisure solutions Scape and Willmott Dixon have launched the new version of their standardised build concept Sunesis for the UK's leisure industry, following its success in the education sector. Sunesis Leisure - unveiled at the Local Government Association conference today (26 June) - is designed to offer public sector clients a quick procurement route and ready-made design solutions. It is anticipated the approach will reduce
Four Seasons to open new resort on Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Road
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jun 2012
Image: The new hotel will house a "world-class" spa Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to open a property on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in partnership with Bright Start LLC. The new Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach will cover an 11-acre (4.5-hectare) site overlooking the Arabian Gulf and has been designed by architectural firm WATG. Due to open in mid-2014,
New sports complex to revitalise Harrow's Whitchurch Playing Fields
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jun 2012
Image: How the new sports pavilion could look Harrow Council has resolved to commission the Whitchurch Consortium to develop a new community sport and leisure facility at Whitchurch Playing Fields, north west London. A derelict pavilion will be transformed into a modern venue offering a number of facilities – including a gym, a sports hall, a health/beauty clinic and a training room. The Whitchurch Consortium was selected as the council's
Auckland's Tepid Baths reopen after NZ$15.8m restoration project
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jun 2012
Image: The 98-year-old baths have been restored The historic Tepid Baths have reopened in the centre of Auckland, New Zealand, following the completion of a restoration and upgrade programme costing NZ$15.8m (US$12.4m, EUR9.9m, £8m). First opened to city residents in 1914, the Tepid Baths closed in early 2010 to undergo work – including repairs to its infrastructure and conservation of the building's historic features. The scheme also included the relocation
Musaic Design Group chosen to develop masterplan for USS Yorktown
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jun 2012
Image: Next year is the 70th birthday of the vessel Musaic Design Group has been appointed to develop a new museum experience masterplan for USS Yorktown - the floating attraction located at Patriots Point, South Carolina, US. The Patriots Point Development Authority said the scheme, which will cost around US$2m (EUR1.6m, £1.3m) over the next three to four years, would revitalise the visitor experience. USS Yorktown was commissioned in 1943
US postal museum starts work on William H Gross Stamp Gallery
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jun 2012
Image: The National Postal Museum in Washington DC Work has now begun on the construction of the new William H Gross Stamp Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution's National Postal Museum (NPM) in Washington DC, US. The project has been made possible as the result of an US$8m (EUR6.4m, £5.1m) donation from Pacific Investment Management Company co-founder William H Gross. Clark Construction has been chosen to build the new 12,000sq ft
Neath Port Talbot Council extends Afan Lido consultation deadline
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jun 2012
Image: How the new Afan Lido complex could look Residents in Port Talbot and Aberavon have been given more time to comment on the local authority's plans for a new £13.6m leisure complex to replace the former Afan Lido. Neath Port Talbot Council has extended its consultation period until 18 July, with the project to provide a "focal point" for the area's ongoing regeneration. The Holder Mathias Architects -designed facility
State government announces funding for AU$700m Perth Stadium
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jun 2012
Western Australia's government has confirmed AU$375m (US$370m, EUR289m, £234m) of funding towards the development of a new stadium on Perth's Burswood Peninsula. The funding announcement forms part of the State Budget 2012-13 and is more than a third of the development's anticipated AU$700m (US$690m, EUR540m, £437m) cost. International design firm Populous has already been appointed to work on the design of the new stadium, with master-planning for the scheme due
London's Olympic Stadium and art venues among 2012 RIBA award winners
by Tom Walker | 22 Jun 2012
Image: Olympic Stadium, London - one of the winners National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and the Olympic Stadium in London are among this year's winners of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Awards. This year's awards for architectural excellence were presented to 50 buildings across the UK, as well as nine buildings elsewhere in the European Union. Winners have ranged from a house built in the shape of
University of Stirling opens new £1.1m sports science facility
by Pete Hayman | 21 Jun 2012
Image: Sportscotland part-funded the new facility A new £1.1m High Performance Sports Science and Sports Medicine Facility has opened at the University of Stirling to help Scottish athletes prepare for international competition. The scheme was joint-funded by Stirling, Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence and sportscotland, with athletes in the funding agency's institute of sport network. Students on the university's International Sports Scholarship Programme will also make use of the centre,
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