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Chicago Oceanarium revamp completed
by Pete Hayman | 26 May 2009
The Oceanarium at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, US, reopened to the public on 23 May, following the completion of an extensive US$50m (£31.4m, 35.8m euro) refurbishment scheme. More than three million gallons of saltwater were drained from the attraction as part of the nine-month project, which included the recoating of all five pools, routine maintenance to animal habitats and the installation of new heating, cooling and animal life-support systems. A
Lincoln play areas set for revamp
by Pete Hayman | 26 May 2009
Local school children in Lincoln have selected their preferred designs for the refurbishment of two of the city's play areas as part of the government's Playbuilder Programme. The majority of the funding for the £140,000 scheme, which incorporates the revamp of the Nene Road and Newark Road sites, has been provided through a government grant and will be carried out in partnership between the City of Lincoln Council (CLC) and
Swiss architect Zumthor awarded Pritzker prize
by Sarah Todd | 26 May 2009
Architect Peter Zumthor, whose designs include spas, chapels, museums and houses for the elderly, has become the 2009 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize. Although most of Zumthor's work is in Switzerland, he has designed projects in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, UK, Spain, Norway, Finland and the US. His most famous work is the Thermal Baths in Vals, Switzerland. Most recently, critics praised his Field Chapel to Saint Nikolaus von
New Aberdeen stadium location approved
by Pete Hayman | 26 May 2009
A new community stadium, which will be home to Aberdeen Football Club (AFC), is to be situated at Loirston Loch after the local authority backed the site as its preferred location for the venue. Plans are now set to be developed for the new facility, following Aberdeen City Council's (ACC) decision to approve the findings of a feasibility study that identified Loirston Loch as the most deliverable option for the
New £5m transformation of Southend Pier
by Caroline Wilkinson | 26 May 2009
A design competition to transform the 1.33-mile, fire-damaged Southend Pier in Southend-on-Sea has been launched by the borough council. In collaboration with the Landscape Institute and the Royal Institute of British Architects, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has created a design brief with the intentions of re-establishing the pier as a "must-see destination for all visitors". The council wants to transform the Grade II-listed pier, built in 1830, into a cultural destination
Work begins on Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
by Luke Tuchscherer | 26 May 2009
Work has begun on the US$112m (£70.5m, 80.2m euro) 40-storey Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur hotel and mixed-used development in Malaysia. One of the more notable features of the five-star hotel, which was designed by the Seattle office of Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo (WATG) architects, is that the lobby will be on the top floor as opposed to the ground floor. Guests will have to ride express lifts to the
Dallas Cowboys stadium to open in June
by Luke Tuchscherer | 26 May 2009
The new Dallas Cowboys Stadium is due to open in Arlington, Texas, on 6 June. The 3 million sq ft (278,700sq m) stadium, which is estimated to have cost around US$1.3bn (£819m, 931.5m euro), will become the largest NFL stadium in the US, stretching a quarter-mile in length. Designed by HKS Sport, the 80,000-capacity (which can be expanded to 100,000) stadium boasts the largest retractable roof in the world at
WATG designs Indian Accor hotel
by Luke Tuchscherer | 26 May 2009
The designs for Accor's new hotel in Lavasa, India, have been unveiled. The Accor Pullman Hotel and Convention Centre has been designed by Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Goo (WATG) architects and is expected to open in 2010. The 256-bedroom building will boast a 16m-high lobby, which will form the focal point for the hotel. Sculpted screens based on local patterns are intended to provide shading and cooling, while the interior
Global recognition for London schemes
by Pete Hayman | 22 May 2009
A £1.5bn scheme to transform Elephant and Castle has been named as one of two London-based projects that will form part of a new global regeneration initiative set up by former US president, Bill Clinton. The Climate Positive Development Programme, which will also include the regeneration of Albert Basin in east London and 14 other worldwide schemes, aims to support large urban projects that contribute to the growth of cities
Visitor centre upgrade for Housesteads
by Helen Patenall | 21 May 2009
Housesteads Roman Fort, which is part of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site near Bardon Mill, Northumberland, is set to be transformed over the next five years in a bid to improve the visitor experience. The National Trust and English Heritage will work with Hadrian's Wall Heritage and Gareth Hoskins Architects - designers of the award-winning Culloden Battlefield visitor centre in Scotland - to create enhanced displays showcasing some of the
£93m Brighton stadium funding secured
by Pete Hayman | 20 May 2009
Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club (BHAFC) has announced that it has secured full funding for a new £93m stadium project at Falmer, East Sussex, after Tony Bloom took over as club chair. Bloom will fund the majority of the £93m development after replacing previous chair Dick Knight, who has stepped down after 12 years in the position to become the club's new life president. The scheme includes a 22,500-seat
Mumbles Pier plans to move forward
by Pete Hayman | 20 May 2009
Swansea Council has announced that plans for the restoration of Mumbles Pier in South Wales are to move forward, after it was recommended that a development framework for the area be adopted. An extensive public consultation has been held to gather the opinions of local residents on the proposed £39m mixed-use scheme, which is designed to transform the historic site into a visitor and tourist attraction. Proposals for the pier
Lancaster revamp consultation launches
by Pete Hayman | 20 May 2009
Lancaster City Council (LCC) has launched a major public consultation into plans for the Lancaster Square Routes scheme, which would result in an extensive refurbishment of the city centre. Designs for the project, which have been drawn up by Gillespies LLP in partnership with artists Amenity Space, aim to build on the city's history and heritage while also creating a modern centre. The council wants to gather feedback from local
New wing opens at Chicago Art Institute
by Helen Patenall | 20 May 2009
The US$300m (£193.5m, 220m euro) Modern Wing at the Art Institute of Chicago, US, has opened to public this week. The 24,500sq m (264,000sq ft) extension, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano has increased the museum's floor space to more than a million square feet, making it the second largest art museum in the US. The three-storey extension, which is covered by a sun-shade system allowing natural light to
Rugby development for Ferndale
by Helen Patenall | 20 May 2009
A £2.8m development dubbed Rhondda Life will provide Ferndale in Wales with a new sports and leisure complex centered on the country's national sport. The four-year phased project will replace Ferndale Rugby Club with a new two-storey Rugby Club complete with an events pavilion and a fitness centre, complemented by a 20-bedroom, three-star hotel, bars, a restaurant featuring the history of Welsh rugby, a café and heritage suite and community
New home for motor museum
by Helen Patenall | 20 May 2009
Lakeland Motor Museum at Holker Hall in Cumbria will be relocated to a new purpose-built premise at Backbarrow near Newby Bridge. Former Blue Mill carton packaging sheds have been redeveloped to provide a larger display space for the museum's 30,000 exhibits, which tell the story of more than 100 years of motoring history. A new exhibit on all aspects of road transport history will now be presented, while existing displays,
Leisure centre for technical college
by Helen Patenall | 20 May 2009
Metrix Consortium's proposals for a £12bn defence technical college at the former RAF airbase in St Athan, South Wales, incorporate a new community leisure centre. Plans submitted to the Vale of Glamorgan Council on 12 May outline a sports centre comprising 12 sports courts plus two squash courts; an eight-lane, floodlit athletics track; 12 outdoor sports for rugby, hockey, football and cricket; and a fitness suite with cardiovascular equipment and
Government unveils new planning strategy
by Pete Hayman | 19 May 2009
A new planning strategy has been launched by the government in a bid to encourage local authorities to consider the benefits of good quality buildings and green spaces as part of new developments. 'World Class Places', unveiled by communities secretary Hazel Blears and culture secretary Andy Burnham, aims to ensure that all public and private sector schemes include a new minimum standard of design. Proposals for all new public sector
£16m sports centre for Preston
by Helen Patenall | 19 May 2009
A £16m sports centre will be built at The University of Central Lancashire (UCL) in Preston to provide new sporting facilities to its students and to local children during the school holidays. The new complex will feature a sprung timber sports hall with more than 300 retractable bleacher seats and a viewing gallery, able to accommodate regional and national sporting events, conventions, exhibitions and academic examinations. Activity studios, squash courts,
Expansions approved for Aberdeen hotels
by Helen Patenall | 19 May 2009
Aberdeen City Council has approved planning permissions for two hotel expansions. The five-star Marcliffe Hotel will be extended to include a further 228 bedrooms, a reception, a function area and a lounge, leisure and spa facilities and a new underground car park. The three-and-a-half storey, city centre Bells Hotel will also be extended to comprise ten stories featuring 217 bedrooms, a restaurant and a bar, as well as a basement
London Eye set for £12.5m upgrade
by Pete Hayman | 18 May 2009
Merlin Entertainments has unveiled plans for a £12.5m upgrade of the London Eye in a bid to improve customer experience and to 'future-proof' the attraction in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics. The wheel's 32 capsules will be removed one at a time in order to undergo work to install new, environmentally-friendly heating and ventilation systems, while one of the upgraded capsules will also feature ceiling-mounted TV screens
Scottish ski centre plans submitted
by Pete Hayman | 18 May 2009
Plans for the construction of a £2.9m dry ski slope and clubhouse at Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, have been submitted to East Ayrshire Council. The proposals, which have been drawn up by architects Lawrence McPherson Associates, include a new 115m (377ft) adult ski slope and a 30m (98ft) nursery ski slope in addition to the new clubhouse facility, which will feature a café-bar, function rooms and
Revamp plans for Meadowside revealed
by Helen Patenall | 18 May 2009
Meadowside Leisure Centre in Burton, Staffordshire, is set to undergo a major transformation. East Staffordshire Borough Council has revealed its initial plans and artists' impressions, produced by Maber Architects, of how the revamped leisure facility will look when it reopens in summer 2010. The £5m scheme includes a refurbishment of the gym with upgraded equipment and studio facilities, improvements to toilets and changing rooms and the introduction of a new
Jewellery Quarter plans approved
by Pete Hayman | 15 May 2009
Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter is set to receive an extensive refurbishment after plans for the £160m St Georges scheme were given the go-ahead by the Birmingham City Council (BCC). The first phase of the 6.8-acre (2.8-hectare) mixed-use scheme, which is the largest development in the Jewellery Quarter for more than 200 years, includes the £55m transformation of the former Kettleworks factory into office and retail space and a 60m (197ft)
Leeds leisure grant
by Helen Patenall | 15 May 2009
Scott Hall Leisure Centre in Leeds is to undergo a £0.41m redevelopment, thanks to a grant from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The grant, sourced from the Free Swimming Capital Modernisation Programme award, will fund the conversion of the centre's existing squash courts into an extended Bodyline Gym area to accommodate a further 17 pieces of equipment. The move is expected to boost net income by around
Green light for £30m Edgbaston revamp
by Pete Hayman | 14 May 2009
Detailed plans for the £30m redevelopment of Edgbaston cricket ground, home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club (WCCC), have been given the go-ahead by Birmingham City Council (BCC). MCD Developments has already been appointed to deliver the scheme, which includes a new hotel, a housing development, offices, and a new stand and pavilion designed to increase the venue's capacity to more than 25,000. The new stand has been designed to provide
Tropicana scheme delayed until 2010
by Pete Hayman | 14 May 2009
Plans for the £48m development of a new leisure complex on the site of the Tropicana centre in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, have been put on hold until early 2010 due to the recession. The Lifestation@Tropicana project, which was approved by North Somerset Council's (NSC) West Area planning committee in October, had been set to get underway later this year as part of a wider scheme to revamp the town's seafront. However,
Ukraine receives Euro 2012 warning
by Pete Hayman | 14 May 2009
UEFA president Michel Platini has told the Football Federation of Ukraine (FFU) that Kiev could lose the right to host the Euro 2012 final if infrastructure issues are not addressed by 30 November. Ukraine is due to co-host the tournament with Poland, and the warning follows an announcement by European football's governing body that the Polish cities of Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw and Wroclaw, have all been confirmed as host cities.
Man Utd attraction for Macau
by Tom Walker | 14 May 2009
A new visitor attraction, based on the English Premiership football club Manchester United, has opened at The Venetian Macao-Resort-hotel in the Chinese special administrative region of Macau. The £1.5m, 1,000sq m indoor attraction was designed by UK-based MET Studio. The walk-through attraction offers guests a number of interactive stations as well as exhibits portraying the history of the club. Facilities at the attraction also include a large retail area.
Government backs new Stonehenge plans
by Pete Hayman | 14 May 2009
A new £25m visitor centre is set to be built at Stonehenge in Wiltshire after a scheme to revitalise the World Heritage Site was provisionally given the green light by the government. Work will now commence on drawing up a planning application for the new centre, which is to be located at Airman's Corner following recommendations by the Stonehenge Project Board - chaired by culture minister Barbara Follett and transport
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