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Basildon Council unveils climbing wall plans
by Pete Hayman | 15 Nov 2010
Basildon Council has unveiled designs for a new climbing wall that will form part of the entrance to the Essex town's new multi-million pound sports development. Plans for the 24.2m x 10m (79.4ft x 32.8ft) structure have been drawn up by County Durham-based Rockwords and will also include a 7.4m (24.3ft)-wide bouldering area. Kevin Blake, cabinet member for leisure and the arts at Basildon Council, said the facility would provide
Battersea Power Station plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 12 Nov 2010
Plans for a major £5.5bn redevelopment of London's Battersea Power Station have been given the green light by Wandsworth Council. Real Estate Opportunities (REO) has secured planning permission for the Rafael Viñoly-designed scheme, which includes a pledge of more than £200m towards the extension of the Northern Line. Battersea's Grade II*-listed power station building is to be restored as part of the plans, which include 700,000sq ft (65,032sq m) of
Worcester Arena plans to be submitted
by Pete Hayman | 12 Nov 2010
The University of Worcester's plans for a new sports and multi-purpose arena are due to be submitted to the local authority by the end of the month. Roberts Limbrick Architects are behind the designs of the proposed Worcester Arena, which is scheduled to launch in spring 2012 ahead of the London Olympics. It is anticipated that the complex will offer facilities for both elite performers and community groups, while also
ESPA opens at The Yas hotel
by Tom Walker | 11 Nov 2010
Aldar Hotels & Hospitality has launched the ESPA spa at The Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi - in time for this weekend's title-deciding Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held on Yas Marina. Created by Heidar Sadeki of Richardson Sadeki architects, the spa's design was inspired by the traditional Hammam with a modern Arabian twist. The spa is divided into two floors - separating the male and female areas -
Arab Investments to launch 'six-star' London hotel
by Tom Walker | 11 Nov 2010
London-based Arab Investments' City and Country Hotels is to launch a new 36-suite luxury hotel in Knightsbridge, London. The Wellesley hotel will be marketed as the capital's first six-star hotel and will be developed at a cost of £36m by Fox Linton and Rhimesong. The property was formerly commercial offices in Arab Investments property portfolio. The hotel is scheduled to open in November 2012 and will include a 28-cover Italian
New £6m facility for University of Brighton
by Pete Hayman | 11 Nov 2010
The University of Brighton has opened a new £6m sports centre at its Falmer Campus in East Sussex, which has been designed by S&P Architects. Leadbitter Construction was appointed to deliver the new facility, which replaces a former gymnasium that made way for Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club's stadium development. Facilities at the Falmer centre include 400sq m (4,306sq ft) main fitness suite and two 180sq m (1,938sq ft)
Design team appointed for NIA revamp
by Pete Hayman | 11 Nov 2010
Broadway Malyan has been appointed lead a design team that will be drawing up plans for a revamp of Birmingham's National Indoor Arena (NIA). An eight-week feasibility study has now commenced in order to create a new-look brand for the entertainment and sports venue, which follows a £29m overhaul of sister site, the LG Arena. Turner and Townsend; Rodgers Leask; Capita; and InoxEquip will comprise the team in addition to
Work to start on Blackpool youth facility
by Pete Hayman | 09 Nov 2010
Construction work is due to commence on Blackpool's new £4m Southpoint Youth Hub, which has received funding from the government's myplace initiative. The demolition of an old building on the site next to Palatine School has already started, with the build process expected to get underway in January. Facilities at the new youth hub will allow local young people to participate in a number of arts, music and sports activities,
St Regis debuts in the Caribbean
by Martin Nash | 09 Nov 2010
Starwood Hotels & Resorts' brand St. Regis has debuted in the Caribbean with the opening of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico. The 483-acre (195.5 hectares) resort is located on a former coconut plantation, between the El Yunque rainforest and the Espiritu Santo River, and features - among other things - its own private bird sanctuary with Audubon's Gold Signature Sanctuary certification. Designed by architects Hill Glazier, the
Edinburgh's Fountain Brewery plans lodged
by Pete Hayman | 09 Nov 2010
Plans for a multi-million pound redevelopment of the former Fountain Brewery in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, have been submitted for consideration. Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has lodged plans with the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) for a mixed-use scheme, which is to include a 250-bedroom hotel, restaurants and cafés. Plans drawn up by Allan Murray Architects also incorporate leisure, retail and office provision, along with 760 residential units and 900 student accommodation
Work starts on new Olympic Park landmark
by Pete Hayman | 08 Nov 2010
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction work on the new £19.1m ArcelorMittal Orbit tourist attraction in London. The 115m (377ft)-tall landmark sculpture, which will be sited at the heart of the 2012 Olympic Park, was designed by artist Anish Kapoor along with structural engineer Cecil Balmond. London mayor Boris Johnson was joined by ArcelorMittal chair and CEO Lakshmi Mittal and Andrew Altman, chief executive
Renovation for historic Aberdeen theatre
by Pete Hayman | 08 Nov 2010
A historic theatre in Aberdeen is to benefit from repairs and the reinstatement of architectural features to its exterior after being awarded funding for the work. The Tivoli Theatre Management Company (TTMC) will receive more than £500,000 as part of the Green Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) in order to undertake the improvements. First opened in 1872, the Grade A-listed venue's roof, masonry, windows and rainwater goods are to be repaired,
Southampton arts scheme moves forward
by Pete Hayman | 08 Nov 2010
Plans for a new £21m arts complex in the heart of Southampton have progressed after the local authority confirmed the signing of the final agreements. Southampton City Council (SCC) announced that legal terms with Arts Council England and the council's development partner - Grosvenor Developments - have now been agreed. Detailed plans for the CZWG-designed venue are now to be drawn up with a view to being submitted in spring
Plymouth climbing facility plans unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 05 Nov 2010
Designs for the new climbing walls and aerial assault course that will comprise part of Plymouth's £46.5m Life Centre have been revealed. The major new leisure development will feature five areas - three climbing walls, a bouldering area and an aerial assault course - to provide facilities for beginners and elite climbers. Under the plans, there will be a total of 870sq m (9,365sq ft) of climbing area at the
University launches £4.8m gym
by Tom Walker | 05 Nov 2010
University of Edinburgh has launched its new £4.8m, three-storey gym extension which will provide around 1,900sq m of additional sports conditioning and physical activity space. The new three-storey building on the site of an old brewery incorporates below-ground vaults, which were once used to store kegs of beer and have not been open since being used as air raid shelters during World War II. The revamp means that Pleasance Sports
£75,000 outdoor gym for Southwark park
by Pete Hayman | 04 Nov 2010
A new £75,000 outdoor gym facility has been installed by Southwark Council on the site of a former pub in Burgess Park, South London. Fitness and weight training equipment designed for users of all ages have been provided as part of the council's bid to overhaul the park. The gym facility has been funded by the Aylesbury NDC - now called the Creation Trust - and aims to help residents
Bangor town centre proposals unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 04 Nov 2010
Draft proposals for the regeneration of Bangor town centre have been launched by Northern Irish social development minister Alex Attwood. The masterplan aims help guide the redevelopment of the town centre and includes plans for a mixed-use waterside scheme along Queen's Parade and a new civic plaza. New gardens with routes to the promenade and Queen's Parade; new restaurants, leisure activities and art spaces; and boulevard planting also comprise the
Winning design chosen for V&A at Dundee
by Pete Hayman | 03 Nov 2010
Japan-based architects Kengo Kuma and Associates have been chosen to design the planned Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in Dundee. The practice was one of six shortlisted for the scheme, which will see an iconic new building developed at Craig Harbour - part of a wider regeneration of the city's waterfront area. A panel comprising representatives from the project's partners - Dundee City Council (DCC); the University of Dundee; the
Council green light for O2 hotel scheme
by Pete Hayman | 03 Nov 2010
Plans for the development of a new four-star hotel adjacent to the O2 Arena in Greenwich, South London, have received the green light from councillors. AEG Europe, the operator of the O2 Arena, submitted its plans in February for the 452-bedroom hotel, which will also include 100 serviced apartments overlooking the Thames. The Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands-designed hotel is to boast a ballroom and special events space; a restaurant; a 447sq
Golf resort to open spa
by Tom Walker | 03 Nov 2010
The independently-owned Mere Golf and Country Club near Knutsford in Cheshire will launch a £4m day spa early next year. The Spa at The Mere will boast seven treatment rooms, a large indoor pool, hammam, rasul, a hydrotherapy area, an aroma steamroom, a caldarium and a salt infusion room. The holistic treatments will be supplied by Carita and Aromatherapy Associates and packages include facials, massages, body wraps, hot stones, mud
Dr Who Experience taking shape
by Tom Walker | 02 Nov 2010
Design and AV specialist Sarner is to begin the on site construction of the first ever immersive Doctor Who Experience for BBC Worldwide. Sarner was appointed to design, create and produce the attraction following a competitive tender at the beginning of 2010 and is currently working on the pre-build prior to going on site at the beginning of December. The exhibition is scheduled to open at London's Olympia on 20th
Blackpool's Winter Gardens architect appointed
by Pete Hayman | 02 Nov 2010
Blackpool Council has appointed Donald Insall Associates to start work on the first stage of restoration work at the Grade II-listed Winter Gardens. The London-based conservation architect has been selected to revamp the Floral Hall and to open up the venue to visitors as part of phase one of the scheme. Existing features will be refurbished and the entrance located on Church Street and Coronation Street will be restored. New
New swimming venue to open in Southend
by Pete Hayman | 01 Nov 2010
Southend Borough Council (SBC) has confirmed that a new £13.5m swimming and diving venue at Garon Park will open on 15 November. Ipswich-based ISG Jackson commenced work on the Archial Architects-designed Southend Swimming and Diving Centre in July last year. Sport England has part-funded the development. Facilities will include a 25m, eight-lane competition pool and a diving pool, which has fixed platforms at 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m and 10m and
2012 Horse Guards Parade plans unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 01 Nov 2010
Atkins and Populous have unveiled plans for the transformation of London's Horse Guards Parade into the 2012 Olympic beach volleyball venue. The iconic Whitehall location will boast an outdoor seating bowl able to cater for 15,000 spectators under proposals submitted to Westminster City Council for consideration. Two "distinct elements" comprise the design of the new venue - a lower bowl providing a high energy atmosphere and an upper bowl using
Deputy PM opens new Sutton Life Centre
by Pete Hayman | 28 Oct 2010
A new £8m 'leisure and learning' centre, which aims to teach young people about citizenship, has been opened in Sutton, south London. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg attended the launch of the Sutton Life Centre, which includes one of the largest climbing walls in the UK - 20m x 10m - and sports courts. London-based Curl la Tourelle Architects and Land Design Studio were behind the design of the new
New leisure centre opens in Brighouse
by Pete Hayman | 28 Oct 2010
A new £5.6m swimming pool and fitness centre has opened in Brighouse, West Yorkshire - four years after the town's former pool complex closed. Designed by Saunders Boston and built by Willmott Dixon, the new facility has double the swimming space of its predecessor - 432sq m (4,650sq ft) and boasts a 25m, six-lane main pool. Other facilities include a 20m learner pool, a 65-station fitness suite and a multi-purpose
Leeds Arena scheme set to move forward
by Pete Hayman | 27 Oct 2010
Detailed designs and cost plans for the proposed Leeds Arena are to go before the local authority for approval on 3 November. Leeds City Council (LCC) confirmed that preparatory work had commenced on the project in September, with construction due to begin in early 2011 to deliver the Populous-designed venue. BAM Construction, which has been appointed by the council to deliver the scheme, is scheduled to complete work in time
Bournemouth ice rink plans move forward
by Pete Hayman | 26 Oct 2010
Plans for the development of a new permanent competition-standard ice rink in Bournemouth, have received the green light from planning officials. Bournemouth Borough Council's (BBC) planning board has approved the project, which has been proposed by the local authority and is poised to include other leisure facilities. However, the King's Park ice stadium plans remains subject to the backing of the Highways Agency, which has asked for further details relating
Mandarin Oriental to open Shanghai hotel
by Tom Walker | 25 Oct 2010
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed an agreement to manage a new, luxury hotel currently under construction in Pudong, Shanghai. Scheduled to open in 2013, Mandarin Oriental Pudong will feature 362 guestrooms and 210 serviced apartments and will form part of 'Harbour City' a 25-hectare mixed use development in the heart of the Lujiazui Central Financial District. The hotel has been designed by architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica and
'Double boost' for Dudley tourist attraction
by Pete Hayman | 25 Oct 2010
One of the rock faces in Castle Mill Basin, Dudley, is to benefit from repair work after the local council approved the £300,000 scheme. P Forker has been appointed to undertake the work by Dudley Council, which currently leases the Limestone Mines and part of the canal network to Dudley Canal Trust (DCT). Geo Design, the Hampshire-based consultancy, will assist the council and the contractor with the design work for
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