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From a Chinese hotel to a leisure centre in Bristol, we take a look at what’s new
Project MGM Grand Design WATG Location Sanya, China
MGM opens new hotel in China
The 675-room MGM Grand has opened in Sanya, China, on the site of the old Gloria Hotel. WATG were given a brief to renovate and expand the Gloria Hotel using contemporary design. A new eight storey tower was added, featuring a glass atrium and sculptural lobby. The MGM Grand features a spa, five restaurants, a con- ference centre, ballroom and entertainment areas. Its opening is part of a strategic plan by MGM to pursue non gaming opportunities around the world.
An eight storey tower has been added to the existing hotel
The centre features a single storey extension Project Lochgelly Centre
Design Wellwood Leslie Architects Location Fife, Scotland
£2.5m multi-purpose facility unveiled in Fife
A new multi-purpose arts and sports facility in Lochgelly, Scotland, has been unveiled by Fife Council and ON at Fife following the completion of a £2.5m transformation. Lochgelly Centre incorporates a 415-seat theatre, a studio,
a sports hall, art rooms and a visual arts exhibition space. A team managed by Fife Council’s Property Services
undertook the project, with Wellwood Leslie Architects, David Adamson Surveyors, Grontmij, McGregor McMahon and Wilkinson and Lowe all involved.
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The existing building will become an educational hub
Project Design
Kimball Art Center BIG
Location Utah, US BIG wins Kimball Art Center competition
Danish architectural practice BIG has won the competition to expand the Kimball Art Center in Park City, Utah, US. The Kimball Art Center is a non-profit community centre for the visual arts, which is home to Sundance House dur- ing the annual Sundance Film Festival. BIG’s designs for the new centre show an 80ft building
with a twisting façade, enclosing a spiral staircase leading to a large roof terrace. It also features a restaurant and a sculpture garden. Worked is due for completion in mid-2015.
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