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Council approves Hackney Empire plans
by Pete Hayman | 11 May 2010
Hackney Council have approved plans for a major multi-million pound mixed-use scheme adjacent to the Hackney Empire that aims to safeguard the historic venue. London-based developer Thornsett Group is leading the Wilton Way project, which will include the demolition of existing office facilities and the construction of a new building. Plans include 425sq m (4,575sq ft) of flexible space to be used for community activities associated with the Hackney Empire
WATG's 'facility of the future'
by Tom Walker | 10 May 2010
US-based hotel and resort design company WATG has unveiled its new 'Facility of the Future' interior design guidelines and standards for Golden Living - an award-winning care home concept - in response to an emerging senior population with a desire for high-quality, wellness-focused recovery environments. The facilities will emphasise short-term recovery care and promote an active lifestyle. Accommodation will be modelled on hotels and spas, with a focus on personal
Rezidor reopens Moscow's Hotel Ukraina
by Martin Nash | 06 May 2010
Rezidor has reopened the former Hotel Ukraina in Moscow, USSR, as the Radisson Royal Hotel Moscow. The 206m-tall building is one of what are known as Josef Stalin's 'Seven Sisters' (Stalinskie Vysotki) skyscrapers, built between 1947 and 1953. Comprising a 34-story hotel building and two 11-storey apartment blocks, it stands on a bend in the Moscow River, across the water from the White House Parliament building. Following a three-year renovation,
Work starts on £1bn Heathrow T2 scheme
by Pete Hayman | 30 Apr 2010
Demolition work has started at London's Heathrow Airport's first terminal building, which is making way for the development of a new £1bn replacement. The facility, which was originally designed by architect Frederick Gibberd and officially opened in 1955, was renamed Terminal 2 in 1969 upon the completion of the existing Terminal 1. Forming part of airport operator BAA's wider £4.8bn investment in improving facilities at Heathrow, the new T2 was
Armani world first for Dubai
by Martin Nash | 29 Apr 2010
The Armani Hotel Dubai in the UAE - the first hotel developed as a result of a collaboration between fashion designer Giorgio Armani SpA and Emaar Properties PJSC - has officially opened. Occupying floors concourse to eight and levels 38 and 39 within the the US$1.6bn (£1.05bn, €1.21bn) Burj Khalifa tower - the world's tallest building - the hotel offers 160 guest rooms and suites and eight restaurants. Leisure options
YDNPA launches building competition
by Luke Tuchscherer | 27 Apr 2010
The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) is holding a competition to design some new buildings for the site. It is the second time the YDNPA has run its Best Building Design Competition, which aims to promote examples of both innovative and sensitive developments. Andrew McCullagh, the YDNPA’s deputy head of planning, said: “It’s often thought that, to get planning permission in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is always
University acquires former nightclub
by Pete Hayman | 27 Apr 2010
Bath Spa University (BSU) has unveiled plans to transform a former nightclub into a new city centre base for its music and performing arts students. The university has acquired the lease to the Burdall's Yard property on London Road and aims to create a rehearsal and performance facility on the site. BSU vice chancellor Professor Frank Morgan said: "We hope that Burdall's Yard will become a fantastic place for teaching
Sneinton Market plans put on display
by Pete Hayman | 26 Apr 2010
Plans for a new public square at Nottingham's Sneinton Market have been put on display. Local residents were given the opportunity to have their say on the Patel Taylor-designed proposals – part of a wider £6.8m scheme to improve links with the city's eastside – at a Nottingham City Council (NCC) event held on 24 April. The public square, which will create a space for events, festivals and performances, is
New lease of life for Northampton 'lighthouse'
by Martin Nash | 22 Apr 2010
The former Express Lift Tower in Northampton, UK, is the subject of a planning application to Northampton Borough Council which seeks to turn the 418.1ft (127.45m) structure into a tourist attraction. The proposal, by local developer Peter Sullivan, would see alterations to the tower involving the provision of a high level maintenance gantry and panoramic lift on its external surface, with a two-storey visitor centre at its base. The latter
Expansion planned for LA museum
by Martin Nash | 22 Apr 2010
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is to add a 3.5 acre, USS$30m park - the North Campus - to its site on Exposition Boulevard in Los Angeles, US. Scheduled to open in July 2011, North Campus - a collaboration between the museum itself; Jorge de la Cal, AIA, of CO Architects, Don Webb of the Cordell Corporation; and Mia Lehrer + Associates - will increase the visitor
New Chelsea Barracks masterplan unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 22 Apr 2010
A new masterplan for a major mixed-use redevelopment of the 12.8-acre (5.2-hectare) Chelsea Barracks project in Westminster, London, has been revealed. Middle East-based developer Qatari Diar is leading the multi-million pound scheme, which has been drawn up by Dixon Jones architects; Squire and Partners; and Kim Wilkie Associates. A boutique hotel, a community sports facility, public art and a medical centre form part of the residential-led scheme, along with some
Electric Hotel to embark on UK tour
by Pete Hayman | 21 Apr 2010
Electric Hotel - a new 'pop-up' temporary dance work designed to involve the audience in a voyeur role - is set to embark on a UK tour from 7 May. London's Sadler's Wells theatre and outdoor festival consortium Without Walls co-commissioned the performance, which will be taking place in a number of public open spaces. Debuting at Millennium Place in Norwich between 7-9 May, the Electric Hotel concept will see
Pool site to make way for shops
by Martin Nash | 20 Apr 2010
The former 3-pool swimming baths at Knowsley on Merseyside are to be demolished to make way for a new shopping development. The findings of a consultation document sent by Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council to residents and businesses in Kirkby asking for their views on the future development of the town, revealed that seven out of 10 of the respondents rated new retail facilities and a food superstore as their top
£5.5m Durlston Castle scheme underway
by Pete Hayman | 20 Apr 2010
Dorset-based contractor Greendale Construction has started work on a £5.5m scheme to restore a historic Grade II-listed castle near Swanage. Durlston Castle, situated at the heart of Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve, is set to be returned to full public use as a new visitor centre. The castle, which is due to reopen in summer 2011, will provide a new eastern gateway to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage
King's Cross public square architect named
by Pete Hayman | 19 Apr 2010
Plans drawn up by architects Stanton Williams have been chosen for a new public square as part of Network Rail's £500m redevelopment of King's Cross station. The London-based firm was selected after holding off more than 100 architects and urban design practices who submitted designs for the project, which will create one of the capital's largest public squares. Network Rail has set aside around £6m for the 7,000sq m (75,347sq
English Heritage supports £5.5bn Battersea project
by Luke Tuchscherer | 14 Apr 2010
English Heritage has pledged support for the £5.5bn renovation of London's Battersea Power Station, in a letter to Wandsworth Council. The news will be a welcome boost to Irish developers, Treasury Holdings, who, with their Rafael Viñoly-designed scheme, are the latest in a long line of firms that have tried to rejuvenate the site. The letter said: “As a long-standing 'Building at Risk', we welcome the plans for the reuse
London's Savoy reopening pushed back
by Pete Hayman | 14 Apr 2010
Hotel operator Fairmont has revealed that London's Savoy Hotel will not reopen until late summer after a major renovation of the 120-year-old property hit further delays. A spokesperson for the company said it had yet to confirm a specific date for the relaunch, which was originally scheduled for May 2009 after the hotel closed in December 2007 to allow work to take place. Initial costs for the renovation project, which
Plant life theme park opens in France
by Martin Nash | 13 Apr 2010
Almost exactly 12 years after the idea was originally mooted, the first theme park in Europe devoted to plant life has opened near Angers in France's north western Anjou region. Terra Botanica is an €83m (£73m, US$113m) edutainment concept inviting visitors to discover the world of plant life - be it symbolic, historic, geographic, economic, scientific or aesthetic - through a series of displays, animated sets and interactive attractions set
Further delays for Harlow leisure scheme
by Pete Hayman | 13 Apr 2010
A new £25m leisure complex being developed in Harlow, Essex, will not be completed until mid-to-late April after the contractor delivering the scheme reported further delays. Forming part of the wider Harlow Gateway regeneration project, the Harlow Leisurezone was initially due to be handed over to Gateway partners by Christmas 2009 but is now not set to open until May. An issue with the installation of fire dampers meant Abingdon-based
Art Series Hotels unveils new property
by Pete Hayman | 13 Apr 2010
Australia-based operator Art Series Hotels, unveiled its latest property on 10 March with the launch of the company's flagship Olsen Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. The AU$90m (£54.2m, €60.1m, US$82m) hotel, which was designed by Melbourne-based architects Rothelowman, is situated on the junction of Toorak Road and Daly Street in the suburb of South Yarra. Dedicated to Australian artist Dr John Olsen, the 16-storey property boasts 229 bedrooms, a glass-bottomed swimming
Work starts on Northumberland landform
by Pete Hayman | 12 Apr 2010
A turf-cutting ceremony has been held to mark the start of work on a major £2.5m sculptured human landform as part of a new 29-hectare (71.7-acre) park in Northumberland. Designs for the Northumberlandia project, which will be located on land donated by The Blagdon Estate at Shotton, near Cramlington, were drawn up by artist Charles Jencks. Developer The Banks Group is leading the scheme, which will see the shape of
Hornsey Town Hall set for major revamp
by Pete Hayman | 12 Apr 2010
Hornsey Town Hall is set to be transformed into a major new multi-million pound arts centre in Crouch End, London, under proposals submitted by Haringey Council. Plans for the renovation of the Grade II*-listed building, which was initially designed by Reginald Uren and opened during the 1930s, have been drawn up by architects John McAslan and Partners. Capita Symonds has been appointed to project manage the Hornsey Town Hall redevelopment,
Green light for Hadley Wood centre
by Tom Walker | 12 Apr 2010
Hadley Wood Youth Trust (HWYT) has secured planning permission for new community sports facilities at Hadley Wood, north London. Designed by AndArchitects, the scheme will include the development of a full-size, floodlit artificial grass pitch, sports pavilion with four changing rooms, an education suite, kitchen, multi-function room and a number of grass pitches. As well as the local community, the facilities will be used by a number of further education
RCLT nets 30-year Liverpool theatre lease
by Pete Hayman | 09 Apr 2010
Efforts to renovate Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre have taken a step forward after Royal Court Liverpool Trust (RCLT) was awarded a 30-year lease to operate the venue. The trust will now be able to move forward plans to raise funds for a £10.6m renovation of the Grade II-listed building, following Liverpool City Council confirmed its decision on 26 March. Designs drawn up by London-based architect Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM)
Water tests for 2012 Aquatics Centre
by Pete Hayman | 08 Apr 2010
More than 10 million litres of water are being used to test the three concrete pools at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre, which remains on track for completion in 2011. Testing of the dive pool and training pool has been completed, with the competition pool due to be filled before work starts to seal and line the pools with 180,000 tiles. Olympic Delivery Authority chief executive David Higgins said: "The
NC Museum of Art to open extension this month
by Tom Walker | 07 Apr 2010
The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, US, will open its 127,000sq ft (11,800sq m) extension to the public on 24 April. The new single-storey building, designed by New York-based Thomas Phifer of Thomas Phifer and Partners, was created specifically to showcase the gallery's permanent collection of more than 5,000 pieces of art spanning antiquity to the present day. Surrounded by sculpture gardens and pools, the expansion project will
OMA wins Quebec museum competition
by Martin Nash | 01 Apr 2010
Netherlands-based The Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) has won a competition for a major expansion to the Musee national des beaux-arts du Quebec (MNBAQ) in Quebec, Canada. The 12,000sq m new building, effectively three overlapping boxes, will be situated at the point where downtown Quebec City meets Battlefields Park and form the company's first built project in Canada. The design, led by OMA partners Shohei Sigematsu and Rem Koolhaas in
Olympic Park set for major new attraction
by Pete Hayman | 01 Apr 2010
A new £19.1m tourist attraction is set to be created at the Olympic Park in London after plans for the 115m (377ft)-tall sculpture - the ArcelorMittal Orbit - were commissioned. London-based artist Anish Kapoor was selected by mayor Boris Johnson, Olympics minister Tessa Jowell and ArcelorMittal chair and chief executive officer Lakshmi Mittal for the scheme. The sculpture - set to become the largest in the UK - will be
Did you spot our April Fool?
by Pete Hayman | 01 Apr 2010
Olympic Stadium poised for Dubai move A consortium of Middle East-based investors have launched an audacious bid to move London's Olympic Stadium to Dubai after the 2012 Games. The Al-Shera consortium claimed the proposal would offer "an effective solution" to an ongoing debate over what the stadium should be used for in legacy mode. West Ham United Football Club (WHUFC) has already signalled its plans to move to the East
Late 2014 opening for Parisien project
by Sarah Todd | 31 Mar 2010
Architectural practice Foster + Partners has confirmed that the Hermitage Plaza mixed-use development for La Défense in Paris will open by the end of 2014. Designed by Foster + Partners, the twin tower buildings of Hermitage Plaza will take the form of interlocking triangles which face one another and enclose a large public piazza. As the towers rise, they will turn outwards to offer sweeping views across the city from
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