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Work gets underway on Madrid's €800 million leisure complex
Madrid's Olympic Aquatic Centre is the focus of a major regeneration project / Atlético de Madrid

Work gets underway on Madrid's €800 million leisure complex

by Kath Hudson | 01 Jun 2026

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes, combining sport, entertainment, culture and education.

The €800 million initiative to regenerate the former Olympic Aquatic Centre in the north-east of the city, next to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium, is being led by Barsento – a joint venture between Live Nation Entertainment, Oak View Group and Atlético de Madrid. The project will be developed on a 115-hectare municipal site granted on a

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FaulknerBrowns Architects reveal £68.7m scheme for Kings Hall Hackney
Swimming facilities will be improved at King's Hall Leisure Centre / Morgan Sindall Construction

FaulknerBrowns Architects reveal £68.7m scheme for Kings Hall Hackney

by Kath Hudson | 29 Jan 2026
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre in Hackney, with a planned reopening in early 2029. FaulknerBrowns Architects have drawn up the designs, which will preserve the features of the Grade II listed building, retaining important parts of the building’s heritage. New structures will be matched with the existing brickwork.   The swimming pool will be refurbished and a new large pool and smaller teaching pool will be added. There will also be
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Cox Architecture and Hassell to design 2032 Olympic stadium for Brisbane
The new stadium will have a legacy role as a multi-purpose venue / Cox Architecture/Hassell

Cox Architecture and Hassell to design 2032 Olympic stadium for Brisbane

by Liz Terry | 26 Jan 2026
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead the design of the new Brisbane Stadium.   The venue will host the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic games, as well as the athletics events.  Located within Victoria Park, the stadium will also be the home of Aussie rules football (AFL) and cricket, while also being designed to host entertainment events.  The design team for the project will include Azusa Sekkei
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Cruz y Ortiz create €800m Sport City for Atlético Madrid football club
The new developments have been masterplanned around the Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium / Atlético de Madrid

Cruz y Ortiz create €800m Sport City for Atlético Madrid football club

by Kath Hudson | 20 Nov 2025
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800 million Sport City project which is being designed by architects Cruz y Ortiz. This ambitious project is a partnership between the football club and Madrid City Council to turn the north-eastern area of Madrid into an international benchmark for live entertainment. The extensive leisure and sports complex will be sited on a 115-hectare municipal plot next to Madrid’s Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium which has been granted
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Benedetto Camerana works with Go Fit to transform Turin's Mercato dei Fiori into a health and wellness club for the community
Go Fit's Mario Barbosa (second left) and Turin mayor, Stefano Lo Rosso (second right) officially launch the Turin site / Go Fit

Benedetto Camerana works with Go Fit to transform Turin's Mercato dei Fiori into a health and wellness club for the community

by Kath Hudson | 04 Nov 2025
Iberian health and wellness operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower market, Mercato dei Fiori – and is now exploring further opportunities in Milan and Bologna. The 14,000sq m site, which was previously derelict has been completely regenerated, including extensive asbestos removal. Local architect Benedetto Camerana, worked on the scheme, along with engineering and project management specialists. The new club offers more than 150 weekly activities, including group exercise, dance, mind-body disciplines such
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Newport City Council raises the bar with net zero leisure centre
Newport Leisure Centre is redefining standards / LA Architects

Newport City Council raises the bar with net zero leisure centre

by Kath Hudson | 16 Oct 2025
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be one of the UK's first net zero leisure centres. Replacing an ageing facility, Newport Leisure Centre is being built to BREEAM standards and will be powered solely by renewable energy. Expected to be completed in the spring, the facilities will include a modern leisure pool, with a lazy river and slides, a teaching pool for children’s swimming lessons and exercise sessions. There will also be
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