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Superstructure of Ferrari World theme park completed
by Martin Nash | 12 Nov 2009
Aldar Properties has announced the completion of the external structure of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Located on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island, the new retail, leisure and entertainment destination and host venue for the inaugural Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will reportedly be the world's largest indoor theme park and the first ever Ferrari theme park when it opens in 2010. The red roof of the
Bid to save historic Medway building
by Pete Hayman | 12 Nov 2009
A new campaign has been launched to safeguard the historic Aveling and Porter building in Strood, Kent, which is set to make way for a new riverside development. Medway Council is seeking to demolish the Edwardian building in order to allow for the construction of a new retail and residential scheme on the site, which is located on the banks of the River Medway. However, campaign group SAVE Britain's Heritage
Fresh hope for Scottish architecture centre
by Pete Hayman | 12 Nov 2009
The Lighthouse in Glasgow is set to remain as Scotland's national centre for architecture after the Scottish Government stepped in to safeguard three of the venue's programmes. In August, increasing financial losses forced The Lighthouse Trust to call in the administrators, despite receiving a funding package from Glasgow City Council (GCC) and the Scottish Government. Architecture and Design Scotland (A+DS) will now be responsible for staff working on three government-funded
Rockwell Group to design the new W Paris-Opera
by Martin Nash | 12 Nov 2009
Rockwell Group Europe has teamed up with Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide to design the W Paris-Opéra, W Hotels' first property in France. Diego Gronda, managing and creative director of RGe - the Madrid office of New York's Rockwell Group - is leading the design team, with the project scheduled to open on 1 February, 2011. Owned by Barcelona-based Meridia Capital, the hotel occupies an 1870s Haussman-era building situated across
LCCC submits Old Trafford stadium plans
by Pete Hayman | 12 Nov 2009
Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has submitted plans for a major £200m redevelopment of the Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester to the local authority. Trafford Council is now set to consider the development proposals, which form part of a wider sports-led regeneration project aimed at transforming a 50-acre (20-hectare) surrounding the venue. Construction company Morgan Ashurst has already commenced work on the first stage of the stadium redevelopment, which
'Cloud' landmark planned for London
by Pete Hayman | 11 Nov 2009
A new landmark tower structure - comprising a "cloud" of transparent spheres to display images and information - could be built in London to celebrate the hosting of the 2012 Olympics. Initially earmarked for the Olympic Park, a number of other sites across the city are now being explored for The Cloud, which has been designed by a team of engineers, architects and artists. The Cloud would boast an observation
2012 Aquatics Centre roof structure in place
by Pete Hayman | 11 Nov 2009
A 160m (525ft) wave-shaped roof structure has been lowered into place as part of the Zaha Hadid-designed London 2012 Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park. The venue, which will act as the gateway to the Olympic Park in Stratford, will boast two 50m swimming pools, a 25m diving pool and a dry diving area for community and elite use after the 2012 Games. Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) chief executive David
Campaign lodges harbour scheme complaint
by Pete Hayman | 10 Nov 2009
A campaign group has submitted a formal complaint to Cornwall Council over claims the authority had "misled" local residents over the proposed redevelopment of Penzance Harbour. According to the Friends of Penzance Harbour (FPH), parts of the multi-million pound plans to develop a ferry and freight terminal would not be subject to the full planning process as a result of the Penzance Harbour Revision Order. In a statement, a spokesperson
RIAS unveils architecture award shortlist
by Pete Hayman | 10 Nov 2009
A former swimming pool and a hotel in Edinburgh, as well as a centre for the arts and creative industries in Glasgow, have been shortlisted for one of the UK's most prestigious architecture prizes. The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has shortlisted 11 schemes for the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award 2009, which is due to be announced on 20 November. Among the shortlisted projects is
Facelift plans for aqueduct heritage site
by Pete Hayman | 06 Nov 2009
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Wrexham, North Wales, is set to undergo a makeover in a bid to mark its designation as a World Heritage Site earlier this year. The structure's 1,007ft (307m) iron trough lining is to be drained and cleaned in preparation for the 2010 visitor season, allowing for a four-day inspection to be carried out. Work on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal Project will be carried out as the
Work starts on Rose Bowl development
by Pete Hayman | 06 Nov 2009
Work has started on the £48m redevelopment of the Rose Bowl stadium near Southampton, which aims to transform the venue into a leading international cricket venue. Two new stands - designed by EPR Architects in conjunction with The Miller Partnership - will be constructed either side of the existing pavilion as part of the project in order to increase the venue's permanent capacity to 15,000. Due for completion in April
Starwood Aloft in Abu Dhabi
by Martin Nash | 05 Nov 2009
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide has announced the opening of the first of its Aloft brand hotels in the Middle East, the Aloft Abu Dhabi. The new hotel is linked directly to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), a development consisting of premium office towers, luxury hotels and residences, restaurants, shopping and a marina. Featuring 408 loft-like rooms, the hotel's facilities include the re:mix communal lobby area and w
Council backs Bristol City stadium plans
by Pete Hayman | 05 Nov 2009
Bristol City Football Club's (BCFC) plans for the development of a new multi-million pound stadium at Ashton Vale have been handed a boost by the local authority. Planning officials at Bristol City Council (BCC) have been minded to approve the scheme, which includes the 30,000-seat venue, a hotel and part of a housing scheme on the Alderman Moores allotments site. However, the development proposals could face a £5.5m shortfall after
Green light for Sheffield United plans
by Pete Hayman | 04 Nov 2009
Sheffield United Football Club (SUFC) has been given planning permission for the redevelopment of the South Stand at its Bramall Lane stadium by Sheffield City Council (SCC). The scheme will include an additional tier of seating in the South Stand, which will complement the club's proposed redevelopment of the Kop stand in a bid to increase the venue's capacity to around 44,000 spectators. New purpose-built exhibition and conference facilities, additional
Long-awaited Boscombe surf reef unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 03 Nov 2009
An artificial surf reef, which has been created 225m (738ft) off the coast at Boscombe, near Bournemouth, Dorset, has finally opened following a series of delays. Construction of the new reef, which is the first of its kind to be built in the northern hemisphere, was hampered by poor weather conditions during the 2008-09 winter months. However, Bournemouth Borough Council (BBC) has confirmed the reef is now ready to use
£2m refurbishment for Yorkshire Museum
by Pete Hayman | 03 Nov 2009
The Yorkshire Museum, one of the world's oldest purpose-built museums, has closed its doors to the public in order to allow a £2m refurbishment to get underway. Plans for the attraction, as part of the Letting in the Light scheme, will result in a complete overhaul of its interior, which will place the city's Roman heritage at the centre of the new-look museum. New exhibitions will highlight the museum's medieval
Agreement reached over leisure centre plans
by Pete Hayman | 03 Nov 2009
East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) has announced it has reached an agreement with a local rugby club over the proposed site of a new £13m leisure centre in Rushden. Rushden and Higham Ferrers Rugby Club had voiced concerns that the Manor Park plans would result in the loss of its pitches, but ENC has now struck a deal with the club to provide two pitches as part of the scheme. ENC
New leisure complex for University of Leeds
by Pete Hayman | 03 Nov 2009
A new £12.2m swimming pool and fitness complex - one of the largest to be built at a UK university - is expected to open at the University of Leeds, West Yorkshire, in summer 2010. Hertfordshire-based construction company Willmott Dixon is building the new facility, which has been designed by the London-based architects behind the 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre, S&P. Facilities at the new complex will include an eight-lane, 25m
New X-shaped crossing for Oxford Circus
by Pete Hayman | 03 Nov 2009
London mayor Boris Johnson has unveiled a new X-shaped pedestrian crossing at Oxford Circus, following the completion of a £5m scheme to reduce overcrowding. Tourists and shoppers will now have the chance to cross the junction in a diagonal direction in addition to the traditional straight ahead method as part of a design modelled on Tokyo's Shibuya crossing in Japan. It is hoped that the redesign of the junction where
Weston pier revamp reaches landmark
by Tom Walker | 02 Nov 2009
Work has started on erecting the frame of the new Pavilion building on The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare. More than 100 tonnes of steel per week will be used to form the structure of the new building, which has been designed by Bristol-based architect, Angus Meek. In total more than 1,100 tonnes of steel is being supplied by local firm Hayley Engineering for the project. Pier owner Kerry Michael said,
New-look Ashmolean Museum set to reopen
by Pete Hayman | 02 Nov 2009
The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology in Oxford is set to reopen on 7 November, following the completion of a major £61m redevelopment at the attraction. A new 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) building - designed by London-based Rick Mather Architects - has been built to double the museum's existing display space and will comprise 39 new galleries, including four temporary exhibition spaces. Exhibition design company Metaphor has worked alongside
Oasis of the Seas leaves Turku
by Tom Walker | 02 Nov 2009
The largest cruise liner ever built, the Oasis of the Seas has left the Finnish city of Turku, where it was built, and has set off towards its future home port of Fort Lauderdale in Florida, US. The 260m (1,180ft)-long vessel will join the US-based Royal Caribbean International fleet later this month and will sail its full maiden voyage with passengers on 5 December following an official naming ceremony on
Red Bull Arena scheme reaches milestone
by Pete Hayman | 30 Oct 2009
Construction work on a new 25,000-seat stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, US, which will provide a new home for New York Red Bulls, has reached a fresh milestone after the final piece of turf was laid. The Red Bull Arena has been designed by Los Angeles-based Rossetti Architects to be more in line with soccer venues across the world. Supporters will be seated 21ft (6.4m) from the pitch, fully covered
Iconic Gateshead pub set for revamp
by Pete Hayman | 30 Oct 2009
One of Gateshead's most iconic pubs is set to undergo a major revamp after the local authority agreed to help fund the restoration of the Grade II-listed property. The Central, which is situated in the town's Bridges Conservation Area, has been acquired by The Head of Steam pub chain and is now set to be fully revitalised by its new owners. Gateshead Council has contributed more than £142,000 from its
Edinburgh hotel plan blocked
by Martin Nash | 29 Oct 2009
Plans by Tiger Developments for a £250m (US$409.2m, 276.7m euro) scheme in the centre of Edinburgh, which would have included a 17-storey, leaf-shaped Intercontinental Hotel and a Travelodge, have been turned down by the Scottish Government. Although passed by the city council in 2008, a public enquiry into the project - designed by Richard Murphy Architects and also featuring offices and retail space - found that the 17-storey hotel would
Birmingham park plans set for green light
by Pete Hayman | 29 Oct 2009
Plans for the creation of a new £13m urban park in the heart of Birmingham are set to receive the go ahead when Birmingham City Council's (BCC) cabinet meets on 2 November. Councillors will be asked to approve the final cost and the appointment of a contractor to lead the Eastside City Park scheme, which will be the first urban park developed in the city for more than 125 years.
MoMA's new tower gets the go-ahead
by Martin Nash | 29 Oct 2009
New York City Council has approved the Museum of Modern Art's (MoMA) proposal for a new 82-storey tower. The 1,050ft (320m) mixed-use tower, designed by architect Jean Nouvel, will be on West 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, the same Manhattan block on which the museum already has its main exhibition area. MoMA says the museum will gain around 40,000sq ft (3,716sq m) of new gallery space, a 30
US$220m Miami Art Museum plans
by Luke Tuchscherer | 28 Oct 2009
Designs for the US$220m (£134m, 148.5m euro) Miami Art Museum in Florida, US have been revealed. The museum – designed by renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron – will be the centrepiece of the Miami Museum Park, which, as previously reported in Leisure Opportunities, will also feature the US$275m (£172m, 188m euro) Miami Science Museum, designed by British firm Grimshaw Architects. The museum will boast 200,000sq ft of programmable space,
Tottenham Hotspur submits stadium plans
by Pete Hayman | 27 Oct 2009
Plans for the Northumberland Development Project, which will include a new 56,250-seat stadium for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (THFC) have been submitted to Haringey Council. The projected capacity of the stadium has been reduced from 58,000 after the club revised the plans to incorporate a new 63-row, single-tier stand, which it is hoped will create "the most atmospheric stadium in Europe". In addition to the proposed stadium, the multi-million pound
Trump’s New York hotel to open in February
by Tom Walker | 27 Oct 2009
The 391-bedroom Trump SoHo New York hotel will open its doors in the city’s Lower Manhattan district on 1 February 2010. Designed by Handel Architects, the hotel will become the fifth site in the Trump Hotel Collection – a portfolio of luxury properties owned by US entrepreneur Donald Trump. Facilities at Trump SoHo New York will include a Spa at Trump-branded beauty spa, three high-end restaurants and more than 12,000sq
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