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Colwyn Bay designs to go on display
by Pete Hayman | 04 Jan 2011
Conwy Council is to put potential designs for the redevelopment of Colwyn Bay Waterfront on display at the Colwyn Leisure Centre on Thursday (6 January). Six designers have submitted their proposals for the rejuvenation of the North Wales resort's promenade, which will all go on show at the event. Each of the designers have been required to include details of proposed watersports facilities street furniture and public art as part
Lews Castle design team appointed
by Pete Hayman | 29 Dec 2010
Edinburgh-based Malcolm Fraser Architects has been appointed to lead a design team for the Lews Castle and Museum nan Eilean project near Stornoway. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - Western Isles Council is behind the proposals for the historic site, which is also poised to include a new 'hospitality venue'. Simpson and Brown Architects will also be involved with the scheme, which will be funded by the council and the Heritage
ECDC submits 'green' leisure centre plans
by Pete Hayman | 29 Dec 2010
East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has submitted its plans for a new 'green' leisure centre in Ely. The Roberts Limbrick-designed scheme would provide a new district-wide facility and is poised to include a six-lane, 25m swimming pool and a six-court sports hall. A small children's leisure water area; an additional fitness area; family changing facilities; and a car park are also included as part of the planning application. The new
Local authority to hold Tropicana exhibition
by Pete Hayman | 29 Dec 2010
North Somerset Council (NSC) is to hold a public exhibition to allow residents in Weston-super-Mare to comment on redevelopment plans for the Tropicana centre. Havard Tisdale and the Nightingale Group are the two developers currently in the running to lead the regeneration of the seafront site. NSC has confirmed that plans drawn up by both firms will be on show at the events, which are due to be held at
Mayoral approval for Battersea scheme
by Pete Hayman | 23 Dec 2010
Real Estate Opportunities' (REO) bid to redevelop Battersea Power Station has cleared its latest planning milestone with the green light from London mayor Boris Johnson. The £5.5bn scheme - designed by Rafael Viñoly - was approved by Wandsworth Council last month and will include support towards an extension of the Northern Line. REO's plans for the site include the restoration of the Grade II*-listed power station site - decommissioned in
HLF funding for Tenbury Wells cinema
by Pete Hayman | 22 Dec 2010
A historic 1930s cinema in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire - recognised as having a unique art deco interior - has received a £680,000 grant. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is providing support towards the repair and conservation of the Grade II-listed Regal Cinema. A two-year programme of community activities is also proposed for the venue, which was acquired by Tenbury Town Council in 1972. Anne Jenkins, head of the HLF for
Bright White wins Bannockburn project
by Tom Walker | 21 Dec 2010
York-based exhibition design company Bright White has been chosen to design and create the £5m visitor experience at the historic Battle of Bannockburn site in Scotland. The centre, which is due to open in time for the 700th anniversary of the battle in 2014, is being developed in partnership between Historic Scotland and the National Trust. Chris Walker, managing director of Bright White, told Attractions Management that the design of
New leisure centre planned for Godalming
by Pete Hayman | 20 Dec 2010
Waverley Borough Council (WBC) has unveiled plans for the development of a new leisure centre in Godalming, Surrey. ISG has been appointed to deliver the £6m facility, which has been designed by Pozzoni and will feature a 25m swimming pool and a learner pool. A gym; a dance studio; and a café are also proposed as part of the development, which will replace the town's existing facility. Energy efficient measures
HLF confirms Ditchling Museum funding
by Pete Hayman | 20 Dec 2010
Ditchling Museum - an attraction in East Sussex housing a number of works by early 20th century artists - has received £835,600 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The grant will provide 34 per cent of the total cost of plans to revamp the museum and its collections, including the creation of new education spaces. A wider programme of activities, events and workshops are also planned, while the cart lodge
Olympic park operator shortlist revealed
by Tom Walker | 17 Dec 2010
The shortlist of private sector organisations hoping to acquire and manage the Olympic Village after the 2012 Games has been announced. The nine groups – most of them partnerships – which will be invited to submit detailed financial proposals to The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) are: • Delancey & Qatari Diar • Dorrington & Pinnacle Capital • Galliard Homes • Grainger plc & Moorfield Group • Hutchison Whampoa Limited •
Swan Leisure officially opens in Dublin
by Pete Hayman | 16 Dec 2010
Swan Leisure, a new Donnelly Turpin Architects-designed leisure centre in Rathmines, Dublin, has been officially unveiled by the local authority. John Paul Construction built the new complex on behalf of Dublin City Council, which forms part of the wider €36m (£30.5m) Rathmines Square development. Facilities include a 49-station gym equipped by Precor; a 25m x 12.5m swimming pool with moveable floor; a dance and fitness studio; and a meeting/spin studio.
Qatari Diar submits Chelsea Barracks plans
by Pete Hayman | 16 Dec 2010
Outline plans for the redevelopment of the 12.8-acre (5.2-hectare) Chelsea Barracks site in Westminster, London, have been submitted to the local authority. Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company - through its wholly-owned subsidiary Project Blue (Guernsey) - has lodged the proposals with Westminster Council. The mixed-use scheme aims to transform the former military barracks, which was closed to the public more than 150 years ago. Plans include a boutique hotel,
Ramsgate pool and spa scheme approved
by Pete Hayman | 16 Dec 2010
Plans for the development of a new £3.5m swimming pool and spa at Ramsgate Sports Centre, Kent, have been given the green light by councillors. Thanet District Council (TDC) has approved the project, which will be carried out by the local authority in partnership with Alliance Leisure. A new building will be built next to the existing centre to house a six-lane, 25m deck level pool, a training pool and
Bournemouth surf reef to undergo repairs
by Pete Hayman | 16 Dec 2010
Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) has confirmed that contractor ASR will return to carry out improvements to an artificial surf reef unveiled last year. The multi-million pound reef - located 225m (738ft) off the coast at Boscombe, Dorset - came under fire in a report in May for producing the "wrong type of waves". An agreement between the council and ASR will now see the contractor return next spring to implement
Von Essen hotels completes Llangoed Hall Hotel deal
by Tom Walker | 15 Dec 2010
Von Essen Hotels has completed the deal to acuire the Llangoed Hall Hotel in Brecon, Powys, Wales. Set in a building dating back to 1632, each of the Llangoed Hall Hotel's 23 bedrooms are individually designed by the late designer Laura Ashley, whose husband Sir Bernard Ashley created the country house hotel. Features include Ashley's Restaurant and Sir Bernard's private art collection with the hotel's Whistler room, which houses more
Council hands over Turner Contemporary
by Pete Hayman | 15 Dec 2010
Margate's Turner Contemporary, a new £17.4m gallery dedicated to artist JMW Turner, has been officially handed over by Kent County Council (KCC). Construction work is now complete at the David Chipperfield-designed attraction, which been transferred over to the trust that will operate the venue. The handover comes after it was confirmed that Turner Contemporary will open its doors on 16 April 2011. R Durtnell and Sons has delivered the new
Cotlandswick in line for new leisure facility
by Pete Hayman | 15 Dec 2010
Developers interested in building a new leisure facility at Cotlandswick, Hertfordshire, are to submit their final bids to the local authority by the end of this week. St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) aims to appoint a preferred contractor in March 2011, with plans submitted as early as May. Drivers Jonas Deloitte are leading the council's project management and design team for the scheme, along with the redevelopment of
Family attraction to open in Wuzhen
by Tom Walker | 14 Dec 2010
A new visitor attraction for families is preparing to open in Wuzhen, Tongxiang, in the northern Zhejiang province of China. Designed by Jack Rouse Associates (JRA), the attraction will occupy two existing buildings approximately 30,000sq ft in size and will feature a number of activities and educational zones. The key component of the project is a traditional games and play area, where children can learn about and play with toys
Snow collapses Minneapolis Metrodome roof
by Pete Hayman | 14 Dec 2010
The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission in Minneapolis, US, has confirmed that snowfall caused the inflatable roof on the city's Metrodome to deflate. Birdair, the company which manufactured and installed the roof, has already carried out an inspection of the structure to determine how long repair work will take. American Football team Minnesota Vikings was forced to move its fixture with New York Giants to Ford Field, Detroit following the incident.
Boutique hotel opens inside Panamanian UNESCO site
by Tom Walker | 14 Dec 2010
Panama's newest boutique hotel, Las Clementinas Chambers, has opened today (14 December 2010). The hotel only has six 'over-sized' suites and is located in a fully-restored, historic 1930s property in Casco Viejo, the walled district near the Panama Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The design and build of the hotel took more than three years. Conservatorio SA, the owner and operator of the hotel, sourced local architects and
Hyatt opens Escala Lodge
by Tom Walker | 14 Dec 2010
Hotel and resort operator Hyatt has opened a 178-suite hotel in the Canyons Resort of Park City, Utah, US. Facilities at the Hyatt Escala Lodge include an after-ski area with steamroom, heated swimming pools, spa pools and a fitness zone. The hotel was developed by SDI Realty Group, a privately held real estate company based in Provo, Utah. The ski-in, ski-out condominium hotel property is located at the base of
Public to comment on plans for £30m Science Oxford
by Tom Walker | 10 Dec 2010
The public are being given the chance to comment on Science Oxford's proposals for a £30m cultural centre for science and enterprise. Science Oxford has begun a public consultation with the view of securing the support of the local people for the scheme. Planned for the heart of Oxford, the centre is set to be built over the next five years. Plans for the centre include a digital planetarium, interactive
Eco hotel for Bristol airport
by Tom Walker | 10 Dec 2010
EPR Architects have gained planning permission for an eco-friendly hotel at the Bristol Airport. The 251-bedroom hotel will be located close to the terminal building and is designed to be sustainable, minimising the consumption of energy, materials and water through the selection of construction materials and technologies that minimise site wastage and that are locally sourced wherever possible. The ‘social heart’ of the hotel is the ground floor reception area
Museum plan for Ark Royal
by Martin Nash | 09 Dec 2010
Discussions are taking place on plans to preserve HMS Ark Royal and keep the ship at the Royal Docks in east London. Under proposals being considered by the Major of London, the aircraft carrier would become a museum and visitor attraction similar to HMS Belfast, currently anchored in the River Thames near Tower Bridge. Built in 1981, Ark Royal is now in the process of being decommissioned as part of
Ritz Carlton Singapore to get a green makeover
by Martin Nash | 09 Dec 2010
Energy saving lighting will be installed in the guestrooms as part of a green makeover at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore. All 608 rooms will be upgraded to offer a contemporary room concept featuring modern, eco-friendly technology. Rooms on 16 of the floors have been given a new layout and interior decor, with other improvements including white marble flooring and rain showers in bathrooms. The renovation's final phase, involving the remaining
2012 Olympic Canoe Slalom venue unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 09 Dec 2010
The first new-build 2012 Olympic venue to be completed - the Lee Valley White Water Centre near Waltham Cross, Herfordshire - has been officially opened. HRH The Princess Royal unveiled the canoeing and rafting facilities at the venue, which will host canoe slalom events during the London Games. Lee Valley Regional Park Authority will own and operate the centre before and after the Olympics, with the public able to use
Rossall Point attraction plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 09 Dec 2010
Wyre Borough Council (WBC) has approved plans for the construction of an observation tower at Rossall Point in Fleetwood, Lancashire. The scheme forms part of a £1.6m programme funded by the former Sea Change initiative and will replace an out-dated facility used by the National Coast Watch Initiative (NCI). Studio Three architects are behind the plans, which will include several viewing platforms, an education centre and a new home for
Work starts on new Rochdale leisure centre
by Pete Hayman | 09 Dec 2010
Construction company Willmott Dixon has started preparatory work on the site of a new leisure centre for Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The main-build phase of the KKA-designed scheme is due to start in early 2011, with the ground to be prepared for the foundations over the coming weeks. Facilities will include an eight-lane, 25m swimming pool and learner pool with a moveable floor; a sports hall; thermal and fitness suites; and
£180m Canning Town scheme underway
by Pete Hayman | 09 Dec 2010
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of work on a major £180m regeneration scheme in Canning Town, London. The 680,000sq ft (63,174sq m) Rathbone Market development will include 49,000sq ft (4,552sq m) of retail space and cafés and a new market square. Sisk has been appointed by English Cities Fund (ECF) to deliver the scheme, which will also include a 21-storey building to provide an 'iconic
Rhosneigr coastal masterplan to be revealed
by Pete Hayman | 08 Dec 2010
Isle of Anglesey County Council (IACC) is to unveil a new masterplan on 11 December, which is designed to enhance coastal recreation provision at Rhosneigr. According to the council, the village's popularity with windsurfers, kite surfers and surfers from around the UK has caused access problems. IACC aims to work with residents and businesses to provide ne infrastructure in order to reduce 'potential conflict'. Jon Rowland Urban Design was appointed
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