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Aberdeen FC stadium scheme approved
by Pete Hayman | 24 Feb 2011
Aberdeen Football Club (AFC) has been given the green light to proceed with proposals for a new 21,000-seat stadium on land near Loirston Loch. Aberdeen City Council's full council voted 23-17 in favour of approving the scheme, which will now go before the Scottish Government for consideration. The 39.5-acre (16-hectare) development - due for completion ahead of the 2013-14 season - will also feature car parking, landscaping and access arrangements.
Local backing for £31m Redcar leisure scheme
by Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2011
Plans for a new £31m leisure and community facility in Redcar have received the support of local residents, following a public exhibition and consultation. Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) is proposing a purpose-built venue as part of the scheme, which will feature a six-lane, 25m swimming pool and leisure pool. A dance hall and performance space; a fitness suite and junior gym; and business space for small-to-medium enterprises are
£1.17m funding for Rhyl regeneration plans
by Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2011
Denbighshire County Council has secured £1.17m from the Welsh Assembly Government towards the redevelopment of Rhyl's Apollo Cinema. New seating, fully 3D-enabled auditoria and improved digital technology are to be provided as part of the EWA Architects-designed scheme, which will also rejuvenate the surrounding area. Public areas of Apollo Cinema will be upgraded to boast concession outlets, while two new terraces will be created and made available to the public.
Work starts on new Lewisham leisure centre
by Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2011
Lewisham Council has announced that work has commenced on the construction of a new leisure centre in Forest Hill, South London. Willmott Dixon has been appointed to build the Roberts Limbrick-designed facility, which will occupy the site of the former Forest Hill Pools and is due to open in late 2012. A 25m main swimming pool; a 16.7m learner pool; a fitness gym; two studios; a café; and a community
University of York sports complex approved
by Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2011
The City of York Council (CYC) has approved plans for a new £9m sports complex as part of a wider expansion of the University of York's Heslington East campus. York Sports Village will feature a competition-standard eight-lane, 25m swimming pool and a learner pool; a 100-station gym; and a full-size 3G astroturf pitch. Three further five-a-side football pitches are also planned as part of the new Space Architects-designed complex, which
New vision of Mary Rose Museum unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2011
An image of how the new Mary Rose Museum will look when it opens in autumn 2012 has been unveiled by the Mary Rose Trust (MRT) and architects Pringle Brandon. Located at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, the new attraction will feature a walkway that will enable visitors to view the hull of Henry VIII's former flagship. Work on the preservation of the ship's structure will enter its final stage later this
New US$5m wing opens at Florida museum
by Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2011
A new US$5m (£3.1m) wing has been unveiled at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park, Florida, US. The attraction - home to a 'comprehensive' collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany materials - has received a 12,000sq ft (1,115sq m) extension as part of the scheme. Long-term public access will now be provided to the restored Daffodil Terrace from Louis Comfort's Long Island home at Laurelton Hall.
£8m HLF grant for Manchester art gallery
by Pete Hayman | 23 Feb 2011
Plans for the multi-million pound extension of the Whitworth Art Gallery at the University of Manchester have been awarded £8m by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The £12m MUMA-designed scheme will see the attraction's public space doubled in size, which will open up 396sq m (4,263sq ft) of new gallery space. A new North Wing will house a landscape gallery, exhibiting Whitworth Art Gallery's most important artworks, as well as
April opening for Georgia Aquarium's new gallery
by Martin Nash | 22 Feb 2011
Georgia Aquarium's newest and biggest addition - its sixth permanent gallery - is to open on 2 April. A US$110m (£68m), three-year project, AT&T Dolphin Tales focuses on creating a greater understanding of dolphins, traditionally the most-requested animal by visitors to the aquarium. Incorporating a number of different spaces, the new PGAV Destinations-designed gallery includes an entrance lobby featuring a 25ft (7.6m) underwater viewing window. The lobby leads to the
Work complete on London 2012 velodrome
by Pete Hayman | 22 Feb 2011
A new 6,000-seat velodrome has become the first 2012 Games-time venue at London's Olympic Park to be completed. Work on the VeloPark started in March 2009 and will be host to indoor cycling and BMX competitions at the London Games. Members of the Team GB cycling team took to the track to mark the occasion, with the new velodrome to be handed over to Olympic organisers for the installation of
NSC grants Tropicana development rights
by Pete Hayman | 22 Feb 2011
North Somerset Council (NSC) has awarded the exclusive rights to develop the Tropicana site in Weston-super-Mare to the Nightingale Group. The developer has secured exclusivity status for a six-month period, although the council's procurement process will continue in line with European Union regulations. Nightingale Group - working with FaulknerBrowns Architects, Serco and DTZ - proposes a new indoor adventure water park with children's play pool, leisure waters and rides. An
April reopening for Gateshead leisure centre
by Pete Hayman | 22 Feb 2011
Gateshead Council has announced that Dunston Leisure Centre is to reopen to the public on 11 April, following a multi-million pound refurbishment. S&P Architects are behind the design of the 12-month revamp, which included the provision of a new gym and two studios alongside improved swimming facilities. Dunston Leisure Centre's steamroom, sauna, and squash court access have also undergone a series of improvements, along with changing rooms and the building's
Birmingham City eyes up stadium revamp
by Pete Hayman | 21 Feb 2011
Birmingham City Football Club (BCFC) has unveiled new visions of how its St Andrew's stadium could look in future if it is redeveloped. GMI Constructions in conjunction with WCEC Architects; Populous and Buckingham; and Jak Design have all devised proposals for a potential revamp of the venue. According to the Premier League club, the redevelopment of St Andrew's could be the most "financially prudent option" with average attendances of less
Doctor Who attraction opens in London
by Tom Walker | 21 Feb 2011
BBC Worldwide has launched the Doctor Who Experience at London Olympia Two in West London. The main element of the family attraction will be an immersive, timed dark walk experience where visitors will become involved in their very own Doctor Who adventure. The 'show', which has been devised with input from Doctor Who executive producer and show runner Steven Moffat, will feature spectacular special effects and exclusively filmed footage. Visitors
University secures backing for £8m leisure centre
by Tom Walker | 18 Feb 2011
De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will invest in a new £8m leisure centre designed by S&P Architects. Plans to build the centre were given the final go-ahead by the university's Finance and HR Committee and approved by the Board of Governors today (18 February). The Leicester City Council's planning authority had given planning approval for the project at its committee meeting on 18 January 2011. The two-storey building, which
New sports facility to open in Doncaster
by Pete Hayman | 18 Feb 2011
Doncaster deputy mayor Patricia Schofield is to open a new sports facility at Cantley Park on 24 February. A multi-use games area and grass football pitches will be provided at the venue, in addition to a pavilion with eight changing rooms, a referees room and a community room. Sustainable features have been incorporated into the construction of the building, including high-efficiency condensing boilers and air source heat pumps. The facility
Snow resort plans for Olympic media centre
by Pete Hayman | 17 Feb 2011
A large indoor destination snow resort could be created on the site of the 2012 media complex in the heart of London's Olympic Park. Acer Snowmec has announced that it has submitted an expression of interest to the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) for the Snow in the City mixed-use development. A development consortium team - led by ASL Developments - has chosen Gensler to draw up plans for the
Construction work to start on Leeds Arena
by Pete Hayman | 15 Feb 2011
A groundbreaking ceremony is to be held on 18 February to mark the start of construction work on the new multi-million pound Leeds Arena. BAM Construction has been selected to build the Populous-designed venue, having already carried out preparatory work at the Claypit Lane site. When complete, the venue will be able to accommodate 13,500 spectators and is designed to ensure seats are no more than 68m (223ft) from the
New-look Winter Gardens open in Blackpool
by Pete Hayman | 14 Feb 2011
Blackpool Council has reopened the resort's historic Winter Gardens to the public ahead of the February half term break, following a £1.25m overhaul. Conservation architects Donald Insall Associates have carried out restoration work on behalf of the council, which acquired the attraction in March 2010. The Grade II-listed building's Church Street entrance has been resorted as part of the work, along with improvements to the Rotunda and the Floral Hall.
Name confirmed for new Guildford venue
by Pete Hayman | 11 Feb 2011
Guildford Borough Council (GBC) has announced that a new entertainment venue currently being developed in the Surrey town is to be called G Live. The council's executive backed the proposal, which was drawn up as part of a workshop that examined a range of suggestions submitted by local residents. When complete, the Austin-Smith:Lord-designed venue will replace the town's former Civic Hall and will feature an auditorium with a capacity of
Battersea Power Station architects named
by Pete Hayman | 11 Feb 2011
Ian Simpson Architects and de Rijke Marsh Morgan (dRMM) have been chosen to design the first phase of the £5.5bn Battersea Power Station development. Treasury Holdings UK, the developer behind the scheme, has confirmed that Rafael Viñoly will remain as architect-in-chief and will oversee the delivery of the site's overall regeneration. The first phase of the scheme will comprise more than 1 million sq ft (92,903sq m) of new building
Design team chosen for Greenland gallery
by Pete Hayman | 11 Feb 2011
A team comprising Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), TNT Nuuk, Ramboll Nuuk and Arkitekti has been chosen to design a new national gallery in Greenland. BIG's concept for the 3,000sq m (32,292sq ft) Greenland National Gallery of Art was selected ahead of five rival entries, following a design competition. Located on a slope overlooking a fjord, the attraction will feature a combination of historical and contemporary artworks under one roof. Greenland
Six new W hotels set for 2011
by Martin Nash | 10 Feb 2011
Starwood's design-led brand W Hotels Worldwide has revealed plans for the opening of six new W Hotels in 2011. With the brand expected to reach more than 50 hotels by the end of 2012, this month will see the opening of the W Taipei, designed by GA Design International and incorporating a Zigelbaum + Coelho-created interactive chandelier; and the 10-storey W London in the city's Leicester Square. The 40th hotel
Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art opens
by Pete Hayman | 10 Feb 2011
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), a new 9,500sq m (102,257sq ft) attraction designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, has opened in Tasmania, Australia. Located on a 3.5-hectare (8.6-acre) peninsula overlooking the Derwent River, the museum is a three-level building excavated into the cliff face adjacent to Hobart's waterfront. MONA boasts a total of 6,000sq m (64,583sq ft) of gallery space, which incorporates 1,300 sq m (13,993sq ft) of touring
Pickles backs Battersea Power Station plans
by Pete Hayman | 09 Feb 2011
Treasury Holdings has welcomed communities secretary Eric Pickles' decision to approve plans for the £5.5bn redevelopment of London's Battersea Power Station. The Rafael Viñoly-designed project is one of the largest development projects to be carried out in central London and was approved by Wandsworth Council in November. Pickles' decision means that the scheme - also backed by London mayor Boris Johnson in December - has cleared its last planning hurdle.
Latest stage of Gateshead project complete
by Pete Hayman | 09 Feb 2011
Construction work on the latest phase of a multi-million pound project to revamp Gateshead International Stadium has been completed. A new two-storey extension - featuring a café, classroom and hospitality facilities - is set to be complemented by the refurbishment of existing changing facilities. The design of the structure aims to enable spaces to provide multiple uses, with classrooms for Gateshead College's Academy for Sport also able to cater for
Mott MacDonald to lead Adelaide Oval work
by Pete Hayman | 09 Feb 2011
The Government of South Australia and the Stadium Management Authority has appointed Mott MacDonald to lead a major redevelopment of Adelaide Oval. First opened during the 1870s, the multi-sport venue is to undergo an extensive AU$450m (£283m, EUR333.4m, US$455.1m) overhaul. UK-based Mott MacDonald will carry out design and project management services as part of the scheme, which aims establish a "world-class" 50,000-seat stadium. The redeveloped Adelaide Oval will cater for
Wrexham dragon 'landmark' plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 08 Feb 2011
A new 64m (208ft) Welsh dragon landmark is to be developed on a site between Llangollen and Wrexham, North Wales, after councillors approved the scheme. Local businessman Simon Wingett is behind the Waking the Dragon proposals, which have been given the green light by Wrexham Council's planning committee. Comprising a 23.5m (77.1ft) dragon sculpture located on top of a 41.5m (136.2ft) concrete tower, the landmark will feature a public viewing
Two Torfaen parks to undergo refurbishments
by Pete Hayman | 08 Feb 2011
Torfaen Council has announced that work has started on a £100,000 revamp of a play area in St Cadocs and Penygarn, South Wales. The Welsh Assembly Government's Heads of the Valleys programme contributed funding towards the scheme, which will include new equipment for toddlers to 12-year-olds. Meanwhile, the initiative has also provided funding for a £106,000 scheme of improvements to be carried out at Abersychan's Glansychan Park. Work will include
THFC unveils Olympic Park stadium vision
by Pete Hayman | 08 Feb 2011
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) has unveiled its vision for the future of London's Olympic Stadium if it is the successful bidder for the venue. The Premier League club is working with O2 Arena operator AEG on the venture, which is to feature a new-build 60,000-seat stadium on the site of the flagship Olympic Park site. Crystal Palace Athletics Stadium would also be redeveloped as part of THFC's plans, which
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