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public art, which is integral to the scheme in the form of an inhabitable sculpture to be used as a guestroom. ReardonSmith are the architects on the project. King continued: “We believe that the art element will be symbiotic with the scheme rather than purely a decorative addition. This work by Antony Gormley is an exciting integration of a sculpture within the functions of the hotel, while providing a new landmark. The design has been developed so a unique guestroom can be accommodated within it. We have worked closely with ReardonSmith, the UK’s leading specialist Hotel Architect, in the search for an appropriate hotel site, while top planning consultants Gerald Eve have been instrumental in securing planning permission. With this location, ReardonSmith and Grosvenor we have the perfect collaboration.” Patrick Reardon, of
ReardonSmith Architects, commented: "It has been an absolute joy to work with Chris Corbin, Jeremy King and the team at Grosvenor on this exceptional project. All of us shared a single vision, which will now be realised. A fundamental element of our initial concept was that public art must be an integral part of what we do rather than a tick-the- box add on. We're all thrilled that Antony Gormley's iconic contribution has fulfilled our dream in such a spectacular fashion.”
A boost for Yorkshire property market
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July - Sept 2010 STUDENT
COMPETITION EXHIBITION AT MILKANDSUGAR
Work is to start on site at one of Yorkshire’s largest regeneration schemes in Halifax after a new funding deal worth £2.8 million was agreed with Yorkshire Forward. National architect practice The Harris Partnership has master- planned the £50 million Broad Street Plaza development and released new images showing how the centre of Halifax will be transformed. The 277,000 sq ft development that is already 70 percent pre-let will create hundreds of new jobs when building works start in the next few weeks. The Harris Partnership’s plans include two main blocks divided into a
nine-screen cinema, 100-bed hotel, tenpin bowling, shops and restaurants, outside eating plaza, as well as a 429 space multi-storey car park and 42,000 sq ft of Grade A office space. A key element of The Harris Partnership’s design for the development was to improve pedestrian routes between the town centre and Dean Clough and enhance historic routes through Northgate and Orange Street. The introduction of traffic calming measures on Broad Street will also make the whole area more pedestrian friendly. Phase one is scheduled for completion late summer 2011.
Improving on the community
facilities at Oasis Church do not have the capacity to accommodate the 120 children that attend the Sunday school so 70 children relocate to Singlegate School. DLG propose to develop the site with a two-storey annex to the existing church building that will provide 807m2
of new space. This will
cities, Mr. Piccolin continued, “Philips’ approach to livable cities is to create meaningful solutions, with a clear view on the needs and priorities of people today. We believe that livable cities and sustainable communities can be developed through private and public sector partnerships that help develop the right technology, business model, alliances and cooperation.”
National practice DLG Architects has received planning approval from London Borough of Merton to further extend the community facilities at Oasis Church in Colliers Wood, London. Located between the residential streets of Christchurch Close and Fortesque Road, the site is currently empty. The existing church comprises of a former 1950’s two storey industrial building with a ‘90s hall accommodating 400 worshipers. Currently the community
create improved accommodation for the junior church comprising of new classrooms, toilets/storage facilities, Sunday School and two residential flats. The residential flats would be used for visiting preachers, temporary accommodation for church members and one flat, which may provide permanent accommodation for a caretaker. To encourage more natural light into the youth church and the rear of the flats, DLG has designed a garden terrace that provides some sheltered outdoor space in the predominately urban surroundings.
Nationwide Sustainable Housing Awards
The aim of thIS competition was to stimulate and reward innovative thinking about how people can live more sustainably in the future. Ten prizes were awarded at the ceremony and the overall winners of the competition were Matthew Kidner & Jonathan Davey.
To publicise your event, please send details via email to
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DATES: 21 JULY TO 3 SEPTEMBER 2010 VENUE: MILKANDSUGAR, RIBA NORTH WEST, THE TEA FACTORY, 82 WOOD STREET, LIVERPOOL
Yele Haiti Music Studio An international competition held on behalf of Yéle Haiti, John McAslan + Partners and Allied London to design a new music studio facility in Cité Soleil (Port-au-Prince), Haiti. First place was awarded to Christopher Morgan, second place went to Tak Kei Yip and the third place winner was Christopher Bradley. On exhibition will be the 15 shortlisted designs.
Make Bethnal Green Affinity Sutton Students were challenged to generate design ideas to contemplate what type of affordable housing scheme might have been built today on the Affinity Sutton’s 100 year-old Bethnal Green Estate, and how that design would make a positive contribution to the environment. George Calver and Joe Williams, were awarded first prize. On exhibition will be the eight shortlisted designs.
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