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New-look for The Residence Mauritius spa
by Pete Hayman | 09 Dec 2011
The Residence Mauritius has announced the unveiling of its new-look Sanctuary Spa, which has undergone an extensive EUR700,000 (£597,000, US$939,000) refurbishment. Facilities at the 600sq m (6,458sq ft) spa include 11 treatment rooms, including two couples' rooms, which feature an Asian-influenced design with pebbled floors and lattice furniture. Beauty and haircare treatments have been designed by France-based brand Carita, which has developed the Haute Beauté concept in reference to the
Four Seasons opens Baltimore hotel
by Tom Walker | 08 Dec 2011
Hotel and resort operator Four Seasons has opened its newest property in Baltimore, US. The 256-bedroom Four Seasons Baltimore boasts a 10,00sq ft (950sq m) spa with eleven treatment rooms including several suites with private soaking tubs - and separate men's and women's relaxation areas, sauna and steamrooms. Featuring products and treatments by ESPA, the spa also has a large relaxation zone with two pools - including a year-round heated
Three sites identified for Nashville stadium
by Pete Hayman | 07 Dec 2011
Nashville mayor Karl Dean has published the findings of an evaluation study that identifies three potential locations for the city's minor-league baseball stadium in Tennessee, US. The East Bank of the Cumberland River; Sulphur Dell near Germantown; and North Gulch north of Charlotte Avenue are the earmarked sites for the proposed development. Populous conducted the study on behalf of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, with each of
Milestone for Forest Hill Pools project
by Pete Hayman | 06 Dec 2011
The construction of a new multi-million pound leisure centre in south London has reached its latest milestone after contractor Willmott Dixon topped out the building in late October. Roberts Limbrick Architects have designed the new Forest Hill venue, which will be owned by Lewisham Council and operated by Fusion Lifestyle when it is unveiled in late 2012. Facilities are to feature a 25m swimming pool; a 16.7m learner pool; a
£18.6m Bilston leisure centre opens
by Pete Hayman | 06 Dec 2011
Wolverhampton City Council (WCC) and former Wolverhampton Wanderers and England goalkeeper Bert Williams have officially opened Bilston's new £18.6m leisure centre. The Bert Williams Leisure Centre was unveiled by the 91-year-old together with city mayor Bert Turner and has been built to replace the town's existing Bilston Leisure Centre. Facilities at the 5,600sq m (60,278sq ft) venue comprise a 25m, eight-lane swimming pool; a studio pool; a sauna; a dance
Mélia unveils two Mexican properties
by Pete Hayman | 05 Dec 2011
Two properties in the Playa del Carmen enclave on Mexico's eastern Caribbean coast have become the latest additions to Mélia Hotels International's (MHI) Paradisus resort brand. Paradisus La Perla, the brand's first adults-only resort, and Paradisus La Esmeralda share a common area called El Zocalo, which contains the Palapa activities centre and a theatre. A 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) YHI Spa and Health Club also features as part of El
Green light for Liverpool theatre plans
by Pete Hayman | 05 Dec 2011
The first phase of a £10.6m project to refurbish Royal Court Theatre Liverpool is to start in February 2012 after receiving support from the Heritage Lottery Funding (HLF). An £867,800 grant has been awarded to the Royal Court Liverpool Trust (RCLT) towards a major Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)-designed overhaul of the historic venue. AHMM were selected to design the refurbishment after being one of seven shortlisted firms and proposed
SFMOMA unveils detailed expansion plans
by Pete Hayman | 05 Dec 2011
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) in California, US, has revealed detailed designs for its proposed expansion project, the scope of which has now been increased. The attraction has revealed that it has raised its fundraising goal by 15 per cent to US$555m (£354m, EUR411m) to help create more spaces for education, exhibitions and collections. Building on concept designs unveiled in May, new detailed proposals comprise ground-level galleries and
New cultural wine centre for Bordeaux
by Pete Hayman | 05 Dec 2011
Casson Mann has revealed that it is working in partnership with Paris-based architects X-Tu on the development of a new international cultural wine centre for Bordeaux, France. The facility, which forms part of a strategy to promote the city as the world's wine capital, is due to open in 2014 and will explore the stories behind wine and its place within culture. It is hoped the Centre for Wine Culture
AVBC acquires land for leisure scheme
by Pete Hayman | 05 Dec 2011
Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) has acquired 0.8-acres (0.3-hectares) of land off Field Lane, Belper, to progress the development of a new leisure centre for the town. The deal was concluded for £1.136m from existing local authority resources, with the land bought from a private owner. The development site is now a total of 2.1 acres (0.8 hectares). Healey Associates are behind the design of the new facility, which will
CABE to be formally dissolved next year
by Pete Hayman | 05 Dec 2011
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) is to be dissolved next year, having being earmarked for closure in the 2010 Comprehensive Spending Review. Subject to Parliamentary approval, dissolution will take place after minister John Penrose laid a statutory instrument and explanatory memorandum at the Houses of Parliament. CABE has already transferred design review activities to a Design Council subsidiary, with Open City Architecture taking on its joint
Work starts on Waterford sports scheme
by Pete Hayman | 02 Dec 2011
Irish minister for public expenditure and reform Brendan Howlin has helped mark the start of work on a new EUR10.5m (£9m) sports campus at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT). The multi-purpose arena, which will be located at Carriganore and has been designed by Turlough Clancy of Henry J Lyons, will complement the existing EUR8.5m (£7.3m) WIT Sports Arena and integrate with the pavilion and changing areas. Facilities will include an
Two designs chosen for Aberdeen scheme
by Pete Hayman | 02 Dec 2011
Two designs for Aberdeen's City Garden Project will face further scrutiny by the jury of an international contest organised by Malcolm Reading Consultants before a winner is chosen. Six entries for the development were shortlisted earlier this year by the jury, which is chaired by the former principal of the University of Aberdeen, Sir Duncan Rice. The designs that have been chosen to go forward to be "explored further" are
DC Leisure to run new Birmingham pool
by Pete Hayman | 02 Dec 2011
DC Leisure has been appointed by Birmingham City Council (BCC) to operate and manage the city's first new public swimming pool to be built for more than 20 years. The £12.2m Harborne Pool and Fitness Centre will remain under local authority ownership, with facilities to include a 25m main pool; a learner pool; and a 60-station adult gym. An interactive children's fitness suite and an aerobics and dance studio are
Newcastle's Jubilee 2 leisure centre to open this month
by Tom Walker | 02 Dec 2011
The new £10m Jubilee 2 leisure centre in Newcastle will open later this month. Newcastle Borough Council (NBC) will be given the keys to the facility by developer Morgan Sindall on 9 December with an opening scheduled for 12 December. Facilities at the centre include 25m, eight lane swimming pool; 12m training pool with moveable floor and aqua gym equipment; a 90-station health club; a sauna area with steam rooms
Barr + Wray secure Far East contracts
by Pete Hayman | 02 Dec 2011
Glasgow, UK-based swimming pool and spa provider Barr + Wray has announced that it has successfully secured two contracts in the Far East worth £2m (US$3.1m, EUR2.3m). The group has been appointed to carry out the installation of spa facilities at Resort World and the W Hotel in Sentosa, Singapore, with the latter due for completion in April 2012. Located on the southern tip of Singapore, the 240-bedroom W Hotel
Milestone for St Albans leisure scheme
by Pete Hayman | 02 Dec 2011
Work on the new £24m Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre in St Albans, Hertfordshire, has reached a milestone after the large wooden beams that will support the roof were installed. Glulam beams have been shipped over from Denmark following an eight-week design and a 14-week manufacturing process. Each of the five beams are more than 35m long. It will take contractor Willmott Dixon three weeks to complete the installation of all
Green light for Liverpool equestrian plans
by Pete Hayman | 01 Dec 2011
Liverpool City Council (LCC) has approved plans for the development of a new equestrian centre on a 12.9-hectare (31.9-acre) site within the curtilage of the historic Allerton Priory. Radcliffe Groves Partnership were behind the designs of the scheme, which is being led by the Maghull Group and includes a stables block to cater for up to 38 horses. Equestrian facilities will include a timber-framed indoor arena; two outdoor arenas; external
Scottish National Portrait Gallery reopens
by Pete Hayman | 01 Dec 2011
National Galleries Scotland (NGS) has reopened the Scottish National Portrait Gallery after completing work on an extensive £17.6m refurbishment of Edinburgh attraction. The gallery was initially designed by architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson and was one of the first purpose-built portrait galleries in the world when it opened in 1889. Work has now been carried out by BAM Construction in a two-year scheme to provide new education facilities, including a
Casson Mann lands London museum contract
by Pete Hayman | 01 Dec 2011
Casson Mann has been selected as exhibition designers for the Natural History Museum's new Treasures gallery, which forms part of a wider redevelopment at the London attraction. The gallery will be located at the top of the North Staircase and will open in 2012 in the first phase of the Central Hall scheme, displaying some of the museum's "greatest treasures". Casson Mann will be tasked with creating a space that
Park Hyatt Sydney to reopen next month
by Pete Hayman | 30 Nov 2011
Park Hyatt Sydney, the 155-bedroom hotel overlooking the Australian city's iconic harbour, is to reopen in December following the completion of an extensive transformation project. The refurbishment has included a complete redesign of the hotel's facilities, such as the spa, restaurants and bars. Three rooftop suites have also been created on a new fourth level. Following its relaunch, Park Hyatt Sydney will provide a new-look spa designed to deliver a
Castillo Grand wins US$44m Sheraton case
by Pete Hayman | 29 Nov 2011
New York, US-based Pryor Cashman LLP has confirmed its client, Castillo Grand, has been awarded US$44m (£28.1m, EUR32.9m) in its legal case against Sheraton Operating Corp. The New York State Supreme Court found Sheraton - part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts - breached a contract with the owner and developer of the former St Regis Hotels and Resorts. Castillo Grand's claim focused on a lack of "St Regis-style" in the
Green light for Leeds leisure development
by Pete Hayman | 28 Nov 2011
Property investment and development group Town Centre Securities (TCS) has been given the green light to proceed with the New Front leisure scheme at Leeds' Merrion Centre. The multi-million pound development will seethe transformation of 80,000sq ft (7,432sq m) of retail space into a leisure destination adjacent to the new 13,500-capacity Leeds Arena. Seven units ranging in size from 420sq ft (39sq m) to 30,000sq ft (2,787sq m) will house
Ashmolean Museum to open new galleries
by Pete Hayman | 25 Nov 2011
Oxford's Ashmolean Museum is to open six new galleries for its Ancient Egypt and Nubia collections tomorrow (26 November), following £5m development project. Designed by Rick Mather Architects, the new facilities have been built by the Oxford-based contractor, Beard, and will present the attraction's collections under six broad themes. The themes are: Egypt at its Origins; Dynastic Egypt and Nubia; Life after Death in Ancient Egypt; the Armarna 'Revolution; Egypt
Birmingham move for athletics organisations
by Pete Hayman | 25 Nov 2011
UK Athletics (UKA) and England Athletics are set to move to new offices at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium, which form part of a new stand along the back straight at the venue. Both organisations are already working together on areas such as schools athletics and coach education, with the relocation designed to offer "super cost-effective solution". The office space is located under the main concourse of the 5,000-seat stand, which has
New spa to launch at Viceroy Maldives
by Pete Hayman | 25 Nov 2011
A new spa comprising seven secluded over-water bungalows, which is due to open early next year, is to form part of the Viceroy Hotel Group's newest resort in the Maldives. Viceroy Maldives overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers 61 villas around a lagoon, with The Spa at Viceroy Maldives to help reduce stress and renew the body, mind and soul. The seven bungalows are to feature five multi-purpose spaces, such
US$5.6m scheme for Florida theatre
by Pete Hayman | 25 Nov 2011
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) has confirmed plans for a major US$5.6m (£3.6m, EUR4.2m) improvement campaign at its base in Sarasota, US, which is due to commence in early 2012. The scheme, which has been designed by Potvin Architects with C Alan Anderson Architect PA and Contractors, will include a revamp of the 6,000sq ft (557sq m) Gompertz Theatre. A new 18,000sq ft (1,672sq m) extension is also proposed as part
Chelsea FC eyeing new Battersea stadium?
by Pete Hayman | 25 Nov 2011
Chelsea Football Club (CFC) is looking into the possibility of developing a new stadium at London's Battersea Power Station site, which has remained unused since the early 1980s. It follows the recent news that CFC had failed in a bid to acquire the freehold land on which its existing Stamford Bridge venue is located from Chelsea Pitch Owners. The Premier League club has made no decision on whether to leave
Willmott Dixon to deliver Redcar scheme
by Pete Hayman | 23 Nov 2011
Hertfordshire-based contractor Willmott Dixon has revealed that it is set to deliver a major new £33m leisure, business support and community facility in the heart of Redcar. The group said it had been appointed through the Scape framework on the first of a two-stage contract to build complex on behalf of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council. It is hoped Willmott Dixon will start work in the New Year, working with
New Le Havre stadium to open next year
by Pete Hayman | 23 Nov 2011
A new 25,000-seat stadium, which will become the home of Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association at the entrance to the northern French city, is due to be completed next summer. KSS Group and Paris-based Société de Conception d'Architecture et d'Urbanism (SCAU) led the design of the EUR90m (£77.5m, US$120.7m) Grand Stade du Havre development. Vinci Construction and Communauté de l'agglomération Havraise (CODAH) are delivering the Ligue Two club's new
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