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Folkestone's Rocksalt restaurant/bar opens
by Pete Hayman | 02 Aug 2011
Mark Sargeant, the former head chef of Gordon Ramsay at Claridge's hotel in London, has unveiled a new destination seafood restaurant and bar in Folkestone, Kent - Rocksalt. The new-build property was designed by Guy Holloway Architects after winning a national design contest and forms as part of Sir Terry Farrell's masterplan for the town's harbour. Completed in June, the new 86-cover restaurant also features a private dining room for
Belfast venue named as NAS award winner
by Pete Hayman | 01 Aug 2011
Belfast's 21 Social bar and restaurant - located in the heart of the city's Cathedral quarter - has picked up a National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) Design Partnership Award. Soon Interiors and Marcon Fitout worked on the creation of the Hill Street property, which aims to provide guests with "the place to eat, drink, listen and love" across three floors. 21 Social was confirmed as the winner of the leisure
Abu Dhabi to build new Destination Village
by Pete Hayman | 01 Aug 2011
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has unveiled its plans for a new specially-designed 55,000sq m (592,015sq ft) Destination Village on the Emirate state's Corniche breakwater. Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) has been appointed to oversee the project, which will host the Volvo Ocean Race yachting fleet when it arrives in early 2012. From 30 December, the new Destination Village will be open free-of-charge to the public and will feature
Spa planned for Cotswold development
by Pete Hayman | 01 Aug 2011
Construction work is now underway on the new luxury Orchard Spa, which is scheduled to open at The Lakes by yoo - a second homes scheme in the Cotswolds - in February 2012. The 791sq m (8,514sq ft) facility will comprise two treatment rooms with therapies on offer from qualified therapists, as well as a 25m indoor swimming pool; sauna; and steamrooms. A gym will also form part of the
National Museum of Scotland reopens
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jul 2011
Edinburgh's new-look National Museum of Scotland has officially reopened to the public today (29 July), following the completion of a major £47.4m refurbishment programme. National Museums Scotland (NMS) has launched 16 new galleries at the attraction, which explore sciences, humanities and world cultures and comprise more than 8,000 objects. The majority (80 per cent) of the artefacts on display for the first time in generations across 13,000sq m (139,931sq ft)
RICS awards for Scottish leisure projects
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jul 2011
Edinburgh's John Hope Gateway Botanic Gardens has been named among the winners of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scotland Awards 2011. The eco-friendly visitor attraction was crowned winner of the Sustainability category, while the Hippodrome Cinema in Bo'ness secured the Community Benefit accolade. Ravenscraig Sports Centre and Aberdeen Sports Facility were also recognised as part of the Community Benefit section, each receiving 'highly commended' status. Bo'ness' Hippodrome was
Soneva Kiri and Earth Awards take part in Start
by Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2011
Soneva Kiri by Six Senses has collaborated with the 2011 Earth Awards to set up a prototype of a Six Senses Eco Villa at a Start event currently being held at Clarence House in London which will run until 31 July. Set up by the HRH Prince of Wales, Start is a scheme that aims to help people across the UK lead more sustainable lives and to show what a
O2 rooftop walkway proposals approved
by Pete Hayman | 29 Jul 2011
London's O2 Arena has been given the green light to proceed with proposals for a rooftop walkway across the landmark venue, which will create a major new attraction for the capital. Designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, the temporary walkway is to be suspended from the O2 Arena's yellow masts and will be able to accommodate 90 people at a time. Visitors will walk to a central viewing platform
Shortlist announced for hotel design awards
by Tom Walker | 29 Jul 2011
The shortlist has been announced for this year’s European Hotel Design Awards. The list includes a number of properties in London, lead by the newly renovated St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel and newly launched W Hotel. European hotels on the list include The Dylan in Amsterdam, Palacio de Tepa, Madrid and Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom, Austria. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday 22 November at the Park Plaza
Southend Airport hotel contractor named
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jul 2011
Hertfordshire-based construction group Willmott Dixon has been appointed to build a new £10m hotel at London Southend Airport, which is due to open ahead of the 2012 Games. The Leach Rhodes Walker-designed five-storey property will comprise 129 bedrooms and will feature a restaurant and a private dining room on the top floor. Stobart Group, the logistics and transport provider, operates London Southend Airport and aims to provide facilities for passengers,
London 2012 Aquatics Centre completed
by Pete Hayman | 27 Jul 2011
London 2012's new Aquatics Centre - designed by Zaha Hadid and S&P Architects - has become the last of the six main permanent Olympic Park venues to be completed. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has announced that the complex is to be unveiled later today (27 July), with diver Tom Daley making the first dive into the venue's pool. Work started in June 2008 and has been completed on time,
Turkey waterpark launches new ride
by Pete Hayman | 27 Jul 2011
Aqua Fantasy Waterpark - part of the Aqua Fantasy Hotel and Spa near Izmir, Turkey - has announced the launch of its latest ride, which has been designed especially for the attraction. Istanbul-based Polin has designed, manufactured and installed the new 14.7m (48.2ft)-high experience, which comprises a double-tube slide with twin uphill sections. The addition of the new experience comes a year after two other thrill rides - Family Rafting
New-look Edgbaston facilities unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 26 Jul 2011
HRH Prince Philip has officially opened a new multi-million pound complex at Edgbaston cricket ground in Birmingham, which has been designed by AFL Architects. The £32m scheme has included the creation of a new conference and banqueting suite, able to cater for up to 700 guests; the Jaguar and 1882 Club suites; and new media facilities. A visitor and learning centre also forms part of the redevelopment of Edgbaston, which
First destination resort theme park for Russia
by Pete Hayman | 26 Jul 2011
California, US-based Moschanko Investment Group (MIG 2000) is behind plans for a new destination resort theme park to be developed in Russia - Magic World Russia. MIG 2000 revealed that Gary Goddard Entertainment Design; ProFun Management Group; and (it) Brand Studios are among some of the groups that will be working on the project. Covering more than 600 acres (243 hectares), the development is to incorporate a number of theme
Universal Studios Japan to open new area
by Pete Hayman | 26 Jul 2011
Osaka theme park Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has revealed that it is to open a new area - Universal Wonderland - in spring 2012, which will cater for guests of all ages. Based on the image of a small town, the new 30,000sq m (322,917sq ft) area is to comprise three zones that will feature Snoopy, Hello Kitty and Sesame Street characters. Hello Kitty Fashion Avenue has been created from
Willmott Dixon to build new Oxford pool
by Pete Hayman | 26 Jul 2011
Hertfordshire-based construction company Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Oxford City Council (OCC) to build a new multi-million pound swimming pool in Blackbird Leys. It follows a decision of OCC's executive on 21 July, with the Faulkner Browns Architects-designed project to feature an eight-lane, 25m swimming pool with floating floor. A teaching pool; spectator seating; and a toddler fun pool will also feature as part of the new venue, which
Wolgan Valley Resort secures carbon zero certificate
by Tom Walker | 26 Jul 2011
Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, a conservation-based resort in New South Wales, Australia, has secured a carbon neutral status with a carboNZero certification. The resort is the first hotel in the world to achieve carboNZero certification by an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme. Wolgan Valley was given the accolade after a full year of operation. The carbon neutral status for Wolgan Valley was made possible through a combination of
Brazil in line for new aquarium projects
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jul 2011
New aquariums are to be constructed in Brazil and across South America as the result of an agreement between Terramare and Australia-based Advanced Aquarium Technologies (AAT). Terramare has been operating within the aquarium industry for 15 years and has worked on the design, build and management of attractions, including the Ubatuba Aquarium. The company has also worked on a range of other schemes in Brazil, while AAT has worked on
Plymouth Life Centre launch pushed back
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jul 2011
The opening of Plymouth's new £46.5m Life Centre leisure complex has been pushed back to February 2012, after the project incurred delays due to inclement weather in late 2010. A spokesperson for Plymouth City Council confirmed that main building works on the new Archial-designed facility remain on track to be completed in November. The construction process was extended by five weeks earlier this year due to issues caused by the
City Garden Project shortlist announced
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jul 2011
Six design teams have been selected to move forward to the second stage of a design contest for Aberdeen's City Garden Project, which has been run by Malcolm Reading Consultants. A jury chaired by former University of Aberdeen principal Sir Duncan Rice selected the six finalists from an initial 55 submissions, which involved more than 150 companies. The finalists include (UK-based unless indicated): - Foster + Partners and Beirut, Lebanon-based
S&P Architects director passes away
by Pete Hayman | 25 Jul 2011
London-based S&P Architects have announced that director Chris Barr has passed away at the age of 53, following a short illness. During his 26-year career with the company, Chris Barr worked on a number of iconic leisure and sports schemes - including Bracknell's Coral Reef and Tralee Waterworld, Ireland. Among his most recent projects was the renovation of the Royal Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh and the new swimming pool facilities
RIBA Stirling Prize 2011 shortlist revealed
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jul 2011
The Hopkins-designed London 2012 Velodrome is one of the six schemes to be shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize 2011. Folkwang Museum in Essen, Germany (David Chipperfield Architects) and Stratford-upon-Avon's Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres (Bennetts Associates) are also shortlisted. Two London schemes are also in the running for the accolade - the Evelyn Grace Academy (Zaha Hadid Architects) and The Angel Building, (Allford Hall
Morgan Sindall to build new £8.1m arena
by Pete Hayman | 22 Jul 2011
Morgan Sindall has secured an £8.1m contract to deliver the new Mayesbrook Park Sports Arena in London, which will become one of the largest facilities of its kind in the UK. The LRK Associates-designed complex is to include a 5,000sq m (53,820sq ft) sports hall; a 1,000sq m (10,764sq ft) gymnasium; and changing facilities. Due to be completed in February 2012, the new facility will be first used as a
Further council scrutiny for St Albans plans
by Pete Hayman | 21 Jul 2011
A decision to expand swimming provision at a new £24m leisure complex being developed in St Albans, Hertfordshire, has been called in for further scrutiny by the local authority. St Albans City and District Council's (SACDC) overview and scrutiny committee will meet on 26 July to examine into the cabinet's decision to increase the size of the main pool to 10 lanes. According to committee chair Robert Donald, the need
£72m Museum of Liverpool opens
by Pete Hayman | 20 Jul 2011
National Museums Liverpool (NML) has launched the new £72m Museum of Liverpool - one of the largest new-build museum developments in the UK for more than a century. Designed by Denmark-based architects 3xN, the iconic new facility is also one of the first national museums in the world to focus on the history of a regional city. The Museum of Liverpool will be unveiled in phases, with the first now
£1m Mylor Yacht Club officially opens
by Pete Hayman | 20 Jul 2011
HRH The Princess Royal has marked the official launch of the new £1m Mylor Yacht Club in Cornwall, which has been designed by Archial in consultation with English Heritage. Vickery Holman also worked on the development of the new club, which is located at Mylor Yacht Harbour - a 400-space marina comprising finger berths and swinging moorings. Chris Wood, director of Archial's Exeter office, said: "Our design brief was to
Architects to design Porto Alegre project
by Pete Hayman | 20 Jul 2011
A new EUR198m (£174m) scheme to revamp the disused Cais Mauá dock area of Porto Alegre, Brazil, is to be designed by b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos alongside Jaime Lerner Arquitetos Associades. Plans for the creation of the major new 2.5km (1.6-mile) stretch of waterfront will include a business and leisure zone for one of the 2014 FIFA World Cup venues. A hotel; a conference centre; and office space will be
Work starts on Redcar's new £8.3m 'Hub'
by Pete Hayman | 19 Jul 2011
Demolition work has started on site of Redcar's new £8.3m 'Hub' for the creative industry, which will bring about the transformation of the town's derelict Palace Theatre. Surgo Construction has been chosen by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RBBC) to oversee the two-month demolition phase, with construction work to start in the autumn. Newcastle-based xsite architecture are involved with the project, which will lead to the creation of a new
Council approves Holland Park proposals
by Pete Hayman | 18 Jul 2011
A private leisure and spa facility is to be developed as part of a residential-led scheme to be developed in Holland Park, London, after the proposals were given the green light. GC Campden Hill - a joint venture comprising property group Grosvenor and Native Land - received the green light to proceed with the plans from Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) councillors. The 2-acre (0.8-hectare), John McAslan and
Southampton arts venue plans submitted
by Pete Hayman | 18 Jul 2011
London-based property group Grosvenor has submitted plans for a new mixed-use scheme in Southampton, which is to be anchored by a 100,000sq ft (9,290sq m) arts complex. New restaurant space is also proposed as part of the multi-million pound proposals, which will see the development provide a "major addition" to the city's Cultural Quarter. CZWG has worked in partnership with Grosvenor to draw up the plans, which will feature a
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