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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
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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
Record-breaking waterpark scheduled for Ukraine
by Martin Nash | 30 Mar 2010
The city of Donetsk in the Ukraine is soon to be home to what is claimed to be the largest aluminium-domed waterpark in the world. Scheduled to open in August 2011, the dome over the Royal Marine Aquapark - a joint venture between the city of Donetsk and a consortium of private sector investors - is being built by Oakville, Ontario, Canada-based OpenAire, a specialist in retractable roofing systems. At
SANAA partners pick up Pritzker Prize
by Tom Walker | 30 Mar 2010
Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa have been awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize for architecture for 2010. The pair, who together own the SANAA architectural firm, were selected largely due to their design work on two museum projects - the O-Museum in Nagano, Japan and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, Japan. In a statement announcing the winners, the jury said: "The buildings by Sejima and
UK athletes set for 2012 training boost
by Pete Hayman | 26 Mar 2010
Britain's elite track and field athletes are set to be given a boost in their preparations for London 2012 with the installation of the Olympic track at two training locations. A replica of the Mondo FX track due to be installed at London's Olympic Stadium will be fitted at both UK Athletics' (UKA) National Performance Centres in Lee Valley and Loughborough. The London Marathon Charitable Trust's (LMCT) has agreed to
Wakefield pavilion set to take shape
by Pete Hayman | 25 Mar 2010
Work is due to get underway on the construction of a new multi-use sports pavilion in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, which will become the new home of a number of clubs. A sod-cutting ceremony is scheduled to take place on 26 March to mark the start of work, which is due for completion in late summer. Designed by Norwich-based NPS Group, the facility will be built by construction group Irwins at
Djanogly leisure centre to open in April
by Tom Walker | 25 Mar 2010
The new £6.44m Djanogly Community Leisure Centre (DCLC) in Hyson Green, Nottingham, will open to the public on 6 April. The new facility will replace the existing Noel Street Leisure Centre which is set to close as the new centre opens. Facilities at the DCLC will include a 50-station fitness suite equipped by Technogym, a multi-activity studio, a 25m swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms. The scheme forms part of
Contractor appointed for Miami Science Museum
by Luke Tuchscherer | 25 Mar 2010
Contractors have been appointed for the US$275m (£172m, 188m euro) Miami Science Museum in Florida, US. Boston-based Suffolk Construction and San Francisco-based Webcor Builders have been awarded the contracts to develop the museum, which was designed by British firm Grimshaw Architects. The 250,000sq ft museum will boast a 35,000sq ft aquarium, a planetarium and 55,000sq ft of indoor and outdoor exhibition space. It will be part of a new Miami
Budget 2010: small leisure businesses to benefit, alcohol tax up
by Tom Walker | 24 Mar 2010
Small and medium-sized leisure businesses should find it easier to secure bank loans and funding, according to plans outlined by chancellor Alistair Darling in today's budget announcement. The budget - the last by chancellor Alistair Darling before the expected general election in May - will see Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds make £94bn available in business loans. Darling added that "at least half" of this will be made available
Dublin's Grand Canal Theatre unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 23 Mar 2010
A performance of Swan Lake by the Russian State Ballet has marked the official opening of the new Grand Canal Theatre in Dublin, Ireland. Designed by Switzerland-based architect Daniel Libeskind and Dublin-based McCauley Daye O'Connell, the 2,111-seat venue forms the centre of the Grand Canal Square development. Chartered Land has delivered the theatre, which boasts seven bars, the Circle Club and a rooftop terrace bar and is operated by Live
£60m Cardiff Bay hotel plans unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 23 Mar 2010
Wyndham Hotel Group and Cardiff-based developer Bayscape have unveiled plans for the construction of a new £60m waterfront hotel in Cardiff Bay. The two companies have signed a 25-year management deal for the 32-storey Wyndham Cardiff, which will become the tallest building in Wales at 127m (417ft) high. Located on a site adjacent to the International Sports Village and the new 350-berth Cardiff Marina, the property has been designed by
Seventh art'otel for Park Plaza
by Tom Walker | 23 Mar 2010
Hotel operator Park Plaza has launched the art'otel Cologne in Germany. The new build, 218-bedroom property is the seventh in the art'otel portfolio of boutique hotels. Facilities at the hotel include the Chino Latino restaurant and six meeting rooms. The chain's unique selling point is the interior design, which includes a vast amount of original art being exhibited at each hotel. For art'otel Cologne, Park Plaza worked with the Korean-born
£9.25m boost for Giant's Causeway plans
by Pete Hayman | 23 Mar 2010
Plans for the development of a new £18.5m visitor centre at the Giant's Causeway, Northern Ireland, have received a £9.25m boost from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB). The funding announcement comes after the tourism agency reached an agreement with the National Trust (NT), which owns the attraction and plans to enhance the World Heritage Site's visitor experience. Dublin-based architects heneghan.peng are behind the designs for the new visitor centre,
Mayor of London opens new Greenwich attraction
by Martin Nash | 22 Mar 2010
Discover Greenwich, a new £6m cultural centre at the Old Royal Naval College on London's Thames riverside, has been opened by London Mayor, Boris Johnson. The new venue - scheduled to open to the public on 23 March and aiming to attract 1m visitors a year - uses state of the art interpretation techniques, never been seen before historic objects, rare artefacts, film footage and models in permanent and temporary
DfT plans 2012 disabled access upgrade
by Pete Hayman | 22 Mar 2010
Disabled sports fans are set to benefit from improved access at three railway stations near to 2012 Olympic venues under plans confirmed by the Department for Transport (DfT). Slough, Wembley Central and Hackney Central stations are all set to be upgraded in time for the the London Games in order to offer step-free access under the Government's Access for All programme. Around £2.5m will be spent on upgrading Slough station,
Historic Aberdeen pool site up for sale
by Pete Hayman | 18 Mar 2010
An Aberdeen swimming pool complex, which was first opened in 1937 but was forced to shut in 2008, has been put on the market by the local authority. Property consultancy Ryden has been tasked with securing the sale of the B-listed Bon Accord Baths by Aberdeen City Council (ACC), which was designed by Alexander McRobbie of the City Architects Department. The two-storey centre on Justice Mill Lane includes reception areas,
Council unveils latest Leeds Arena images
by Pete Hayman | 17 Mar 2010
Leeds City Council (LCC) has unveiled new images showing the internal layout of a proposed £80m entertainment venue, which will be built in the West Yorkshire city. The council revealed detailed design work is now at an "advanced stage" on the interior configuration of the Leeds Arena, which aims to provide an unobstructed sightline for each of a 13,500-capacity audience. Under the 'super theatre' proposals for the venue, the furthest
Council seeks Stevenage revamp views
by Pete Hayman | 16 Mar 2010
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) has invited residents to submit their views on plans for the regeneration of the town centre as part of a public consultation due to close on 18 March. The council's Town Centre Area Action Plan outlines a framework for the future mixed-use redevelopment of the Hertfordshire town - one of the first to be designated under the government's New Towns Act in 1946. Leisure uses are
Old Trafford revamp plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 16 Mar 2010
Plans for a major multi-million pound revamp of Old Trafford cricket stadium in Manchester have been given the green light by Trafford Council's planning committee. Government Office North West will now decide whether to formally approve the project, which has been put forward by the Old Trafford Partnership - comprising Ask Developments, Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) and Tesco. Plans for the transformation of a 50-acre (20.2-hectare) site include a
Government green light for BCFC plans
by Pete Hayman | 16 Mar 2010
Bristol City Council (BCC) will determine whether to approve plans for a new 30,000-seat stadium at Ashton Vale after the government revealed it would not intervene in the process. Bristol City Football Club (BCFC) has welcomed the Government Office for the South West's announcement, which means the council will have sole responsibility for deciding the scheme's fate. Planning officers have already 'minded to approve' the development of the club's new
New £35m arts facility set for Bangor
by Pete Hayman | 15 Mar 2010
Plans for a new £35m arts and innovation centre in Bangor, North Wales, have taken a step forward after Bangor University announced the start of design work. The Pontio Project - a name derived from the Welsh word for "to bridge" - will include the creation of a dynamic innovation hub, learning facilities and a new home for the university's students' union. Indoor and outdoor performance spaces, including a 450-seat
Jodrell Bank unveils visitor centre plans
by Pete Hayman | 12 Mar 2010
Plans have been submitted to Cheshire East Council (CEC) for the creation of a new discovery centre at the University of Manchester's (UM) Jodrell Bank Observatory. The 'live science' visitor attraction aims to attract thousands of extra visitors to the observatory, showcasing research 'as it happens' and inspire a future generation of young scientists. Jodrell Bank's 1,000sq m (10,764sq ft) discover centre will include a Planet Pavilion entrance building, with
US firm to design two landmark Chinese tourism projects
by Martin Nash | 11 Mar 2010
St. Louis, US-based PGAV Destinations has won contracts to undertake the planning and design of Zhuhai Ocean World and the expansion of the Terracotta Warriors Museum, both in China. The Ocean World project is being developed by the Chimelong Group - which operates theme parks, animal safari parks, waterparks, and hotels in Guangzhou's Panyu district - as part of its Hengqin Island Development. When completed it will become the largest
Milton Keynes pavilion plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 10 Mar 2010
Milton Keynes Council (MKC) has approved plans for the development of a new community sports pavilion on playing fields off Cranborne Avenue, Westcroft. Revised proposals for the project were submitted for consideration by the council in December 2009 after initial plans for a two-storey development were refused in October. The planned one-storey pavilion is set to boast four changing rooms fitted with showers, officials' changing rooms and a small social
New-look People's History Museum reopens
by Pete Hayman | 09 Mar 2010
A museum exploring the role of working-class people in the development of democracy in Britain from the early 18th century to the present day has officially reopened in Manchester. Unveiled by health secretary and MP for Leigh Andy Burnham, the People's History Museum has benefited from an extensive £12.5m redevelopment project. The attraction boasts 1,384sq m (4,541sq ft) of exhibition space and nearly 1,500 artefacts on display, while a purpose-built
Sheffield discovery centre set to take shape
by Pete Hayman | 08 Mar 2010
Sheffield City Council (SCC) has confirmed that construction work on a new discovery centre at the Ecclesall Woods Sawmill site is set to get underway this month. A new timber building is set to house visitor, education and training facilities which will cater for school groups and community organisations, as well as local businesses, families and individuals. Additional toilet and refreshment facilities at the centre have been designed to showcase
Lama awards for Holohan
by Tom Walker | 08 Mar 2010
Dublin-based Holohan Architects won two awards at last month's Zurich LAMA Awards ceremony. The €16.6m NUI Galway Sports Centre won 'Best Sporting Facility - Not Publicly Funded' while the Ä7.5m Aura Youghal Leisure Centre won 'Best Recreational Facility'. The national awards look at how projects enhance local communities.
Nottingham leisure centre plans submitted
by Pete Hayman | 05 Mar 2010
Nottingham City Council (NCC) has lodged plans for the £9m development of the city's new Victoria Leisure Centre, which will be built on the site of the existing facility. Designs for the complex have been drawn up by London-based architects Levitate and form part of a wider £32m council-led scheme to upgrade leisure provision across Nottingham. The existing Victoria Leisure Centre is due to close on 1 April to make
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