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Mayor promotes volunteer drive
by Helen Patenall | 10 Jun 2009
Boris Johnson's latest initiative to improve the lives of Londoners aims to boost the number of volunteers in the capital. Johnson said: "Volunteering is good for individuals and great for London in tough economic times. By giving your time, whether a one-off few hours or a regular commitment, we can both help to make the capital a more civilised, pleasant place and reap the rewards of putting something back into
Edinburgh arts hotel on hold
by Helen Patenall | 10 Jun 2009
Proposals to convert the redundant 1930s Odeon cinema on Clerk Street, Edinburgh, into an arts hotel called ZED have now been referred to the Scottish Government. A planning application submitted by Duddingston House Properties to the City of Edinburgh Council for the conversion and part demolition of the grade B-listed art deco building was approved in October 2008 on the condition that the project be referred to Historic Scotland. However,
Bishopsgate Institute set for revamp
by Pete Hayman | 10 Jun 2009
Work is set to get underway on the two-phase restoration of Bishopsgate Institute, one of London's most iconic cultural venues, after it received a £1.5m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The first stage of the scheme includes the transformation of the institute's lower ground floor to provide a refurbished studio space, a new library learning space and an archive store, as well as the installation of toilets, changing
Jewish Museum London to reopen in November
by Tom Walker | 10 Jun 2009
The Jewish Museum London, in Camden Town, is set to reopen to the public in November 2009, after having undergone a £9m redevelopment of its facilities. The revamp, funded partly by a £4.3m grant from the Heritage lottery Fund, has resulted in the museum tripling in space in order to accommodate its collections, which are currently housed at two separate sites in Camden Town and Finchley. Five new galleries have
First draft of Chard masterplan revealed
by Pete Hayman | 10 Jun 2009
Members of Chard Community Forum have been given the opportunity to view the first draft of South Somerset District Council's (SSDC) masterplan for the transformation of the Somerset town. Improvements to leisure and sports facilities are included in the draft masterplan, which has been developed by LDA Design over the past four months following consultation with local residents and stakeholders. The creation of an easily accessible, public town centre space
New Rhyl bridge designs unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 09 Jun 2009
Swansea-based contractor Dawnus has been selected to construct a new £4m bridge for pedestrians and cyclists over the River Clywd in Rhyl, as part of a wider regeneration of the North Wales town. Designs for the 80m (262.5) bridge, which incorporates two walkways connected to a central mast to enable boats to pass, was unveiled by Denbighshire County Council (DCC), sustainable transport charity Sustrans and the Welsh Assembly Government on
Mayor backs £1bn Kidbrooke regeneration
by Pete Hayman | 08 Jun 2009
London mayor Boris Johnson has approved plans for the £1bn regeneration of the Ferrier Estate in Kidbrooke, one of the largest and most deprived housing estates in London. Proposals for the estate, which was built in 1974, include the redevelopment of the Thomas Tallis secondary school to provide a dual-use gymnastics centre, a martial arts dojo, a floodlit, all-weather pitch and a six-court sports hall. A theatre and performing arts
Russian Fitness Group opens first luxury club
by Tom Walker | 08 Jun 2009
Russian Fitness Group (RFG) opened its latest World Class health club - the 19th in the chain - in St Petersburg in April. Located on Krestovsky island, it's the operator's first luxury club. Built over three floors, the 3,800sq m club has an 800sq m gym with almost 12m-high ceilings. Facilities include group cycling and martial arts studios, both of which have panoramic windows looking out over the embankment. There's
Roefield Leisure gets green light
by Helen Patenall | 05 Jun 2009
Ribble Valley Council has approved proposals to improve Roefield Leisure Centre in Clitheroe. A £1.1m investment will provide a new fitness suite equipped with 46 stations of Life Fitness cardiovascular and resistance equipment with fully integrated screens and a VIVO connectivity system, dedicated to young people and the over-50s. It will also offer daily access to activities such as the Time Out Youth Activity Centre and the GP Exercise on
Andreus resort and luxury spa launches
by Sarah Todd | 05 Jun 2009
The Andreus resort and spa has opened in northern Italy within the Passeier Valley. Schletterer Wellness and Spa Design were responsible for the design of a number of areas, including the spa and gym as well as the hotel's lobby and restaurants. Wood and natural stone is used throughout the hotel, as well as a large amount of natural light and this is followed through into the design of the
Project Pinewood plans submitted
by Pete Hayman | 04 Jun 2009
Plans for a new purpose-built living and working community for the creative industries at Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, have been submitted to South Buckinghamshire District Council (SBDC). The £200m Project Pinewood development is designed to provide filmmakers and producers with a range of streetscapes for film and television productions, including New York and Paris, without having to travel around the world. However, the proposals for the 44-hectare (109-acre)
Masterplan designers selected for Swedish city
by Caroline Wilkinson | 03 Jun 2009
Designers have been appointed to masterplan the 100-hectare development of a waterfront site in the southern part of Helsingborg, Sweden. The municipality of Helsingborg chose Denmark-based Schønherr Landscape and Copenhagen architects ADEPT to create their project, called The Tolerant City, which will comprise a network of city squares and recreational areas among residential units. The fully design team includes Transsolar Klima Engineering, VIA Trafik, General Public Agency, bbn consult, FB
Top Notch gets better
by Helen Patenall | 03 Jun 2009
Top Notch Health Club in Chesham will soon feature a £500,000 underground swimming pool. General practitioners will be able to refer patients with disabilities to the new facility for fitness and rehabilitation sessions. Chiltern District Council approved the plans, submitted for the third time, by six votes to two. The previous two applications were rejected owing to concerns over Green Belt land and a lack of car parking spaces. The
SHOTW opens new Croatian resort
by Pete Hayman | 03 Jun 2009
The new four-star Valamar Lacroma Resort, Conference and Spa has been unveiled by Special Hotels of the World (SHOTW) on the Babin Kuk peninsula near Dubrovnik, Croatia. Facilities at the 401-bedroom resort, which is to be part of the Valamar Hotels and Resorts Group, include one of the largest conference halls in Croatia, capable of accommodating 1,000 delegates, as well as two restaurants, four bars, a fitness centre and two
Irish minister unveils Tallaght Stadium
by Pete Hayman | 03 Jun 2009
A new 11.2m euro (£9.7m) stadium in Dublin, which is home to Shamrock Rovers Football Club (SRFC), has been officially opened by the Irish minister for arts, sport and tourism, Martin Cullen. The purpose-built Tallaght Stadium currently boasts of a capacity of 3,300 spectators, but that is set to increase to nearly 7,000 when construction of the venue's East Stand is completed later this summer. Future development of the stadium,
Construction starts on new Gillingham Leisure Centre
by Caroline Wilkinson | 02 Jun 2009
The £6m refurbishment of the former Gillingham Leisure Centre in Gillingham, Dorset, has begun. The facility, a joint venture between North Dorset District Council and Three Rivers Partnership, has been designed by Shaftesbury-based architects Philip Proctor Associates. Once completed, the centre will be called RiversMeet Centre and be operated by a dedicated not-for-profit organisation set up by the Three Rivers Partnership. Being built by A Hammond and Sons, the centre
Middleton Arena scoops construction award
by Tim Nash | 02 Jun 2009
The new £15m Middleton Arena in Rochdale, which was officially opened by Olympian Sir Steve Redgrave last month, has won the Places for People award at the recent Regional Northwest Construction Awards. One of 15 awards made, the Places for People category targets projects that 'tackle issues such as crime, health, sport or education, it also recognises the contribution to physical and/or social regeneration and the re-use of existing land'.
Carmarthen theatre set for new lease of life
by Pete Hayman | 02 Jun 2009
The long-term future of the Lyric Theatre and Cinema in Carmarthen, south west Wales, has been safeguarded after it was awarded a £300,000 grant from the Arts Council of Wales (ACW). The funding will go towards a £1.5m revamp of the venue, which will result in it beoming a specialist theatre. The decision to remove the Lyric’s cinema aspect was made following an announcement that a six-screen Apollo cinema multiplex
Expanded Anchorage Museum opens
by Caroline Wilkinson | 01 Jun 2009
The US$106m (£64m, 74.4m euro) expansion of the 170,000sq ft (15,793sq m) Anchorage Museum at the Rasmuson Center in Alaska has opened its doors to the public. The revamp, designed by London-based David Chipperfield Architects, incorporated a new glass-fronted façade and entrance facing downtown Anchorage. Among the features of the new building are a café, shop and two extra floors (80,000sq ft, 7,432sq m) of exhibition space. A venue at
Council approves Clay Cross scheme
by Pete Hayman | 29 May 2009
Plans for a major new mixed-use development on a 230-acre (93.1-hectare) former pipeworks site in Clay Cross, Derbyshire, have been given the green light by North East Derbyshire District Council (NEDDC). Worcester-based developer Maximus is behind the multi-million pound project, which will see the transformation of the former Biwater Works site - now renamed Silkston - over the next 10 years. The scheme includes a new 60-bedroom hotel, a children's
Bristol City in talks over stadium funding
by Pete Hayman | 29 May 2009
A new supermarket development on the site of the Ashton Gate stadium in Bristol could help to fund Bristol City Football Club's (BCFC) new 30,000-seat venue planned for the outskirts of the city. The club has confirmed that it is in talks with supermarket giant Tesco over the proposals, which are meant to ensure the Football League Championship outfit receives the maximum value for the site in order to finance
FF funds new pavilion for Ewhurst
by Helen Patenall | 29 May 2009
Ewhurst Recreation Ground in Surrey is to benefit from improved community sports facilities, thanks to a £315,880 grant from the Football Foundation. A two-storey changing pavilion will replace the existing wooden pavilion and the grass pitches will be upgraded to include a full size grass football pitch, a junior size grass football pitch and a mini-soccer pitch. Work commenced on 28 March and completion is expected by the start of
City set for new landmark building
by Pete Hayman | 28 May 2009
Southampton City Council (SCC) has approved planning permission for the construction of a new 25-storey hotel and apartment building, which is to become one of the tallest buildings in the city. Orchard Homes is the developer behind the £30m project, which will see a three or four-star hotel and restaurant will occupy six storeys of the new building, with a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom properties contained on the
Libeskind wins US$20bn Seoul project
by Luke Tuchscherer | 28 May 2009
New York-based architect Daniel Libeskind has won a competition to redesign an entire district of Seoul in South Korea. Working with ARUP and Martha Schwartz Inc., Libeskind will create a masterplan to transform the Yongsan International Business District. The US$20bn (£12.5bn, 14.3m euro) project involves a series of skyscrapers alongside the Han River, designed to be "islands" in a sea of green space. Libeskind said: "The idea is create a
Winners of London Docklands design scheme announced
by Luke Tuchscherer | 28 May 2009
British Waterways, in partnership with H20 Urban, has announced the winners of a competition to remodel five historic Spits Barges to create a new mixed-used development in London's Docklands. The winners are BACA - a research-led practice noted for its work around climate change and flooding - and PCKO, which has won praise for designing attractive buildings that respect the environment and utilise new technology. The judges, chaired by British
New leisure centre for St Davids
by Pete Hayman | 28 May 2009
Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) has unveiled designs for a proposed £1.3m dual-use sports complex, which is to be established on the site of St Davids Swimming Pool in west Wales. The pool is to close on 7 June in order to make way for the new complex, which will include a four-court sports hall, a health and fitness suite with changing facilities and two further changing rooms for external use.
Royal opening for Preston park pavilion
by Pete Hayman | 28 May 2009
A new £2m pavilion, which has been developed as part of the wider restoration of Avenham Park in Preston, Lancashire, is to be officially opened by the Duke of Gloucester on 23 June. The Avenham Park Pavilion, which was designed by London-based architect Ian McChesney following a national competition organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects, includes a café, a function room, a meeting room and offices. Keith Sedgewick,
New Southend stadium to include casino
by Pete Hayman | 28 May 2009
Southend United Football Club (SUFC) has announced that it is planning to include a casino as part of a new 22,000-seat stadium development at Fossetts Farm in Essex. The £46m scheme, which was given the go-ahead by the government last September after being called in for a public inquiry, has now been altered to incorporate the proposed casino, as well as a new football academy and a retail development. According
Coventry development proposals unveiled
by Pete Hayman | 28 May 2009
Plans for a new 15-hectare (37.1-acre) mixed-use development, which will result in the creation of a new business quarter for the centre of Coventry, are to be put to the city council's Development Forum. Friargate Coventry, which is the development vehicle for Cannon Cannon Kirk, is behind the office-led scheme, and also includes two new hotels, restaurants, bars and retail units. The project also includes new public spaces, as well
Lowestoft leisure centre goes public
by Helen Patenall | 27 May 2009
Local residents in Lowestoft, Suffolk, are being invited to put forward their views on plans to redevelop Waterlane Leisure Centre. A survey being carried out by Waveney District Council from 21 May to 30 June aims to determine what facilities and activities should be included in the two-storey extension to best meet the demands and needs of the local community. Council representatives will also attend community forum events in Lowestoft
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