news Students go ‘Square’ for Kirkby in Ashfield
Two landscape architecture students from the University of Greenwich have won a national competition to design a new square in Kirkby in Ashfield as part of a wider initiative to regenerate the town centre. The scheme will contribute to Ashfield District Council’s corporate priority of improving the prosperity and shaping the future of town centres as well as revitalising markets. It will build on the success of recent and current devel- opments in Kirkby town centre, includ- ing the Morrisons supermarket (which saw the demolition of the former
precinct), and a Wetherspoons pub which will transform the derelict cinema building. Visits to the town centre are increasing and the Council is keen to build on this. Leader of Ashfield District Council
Councillor John Knight said: “We recognise that Kirkby is in need of invest- ment. That’s why we’ve established a ‘Town Team’ to work with local busi- nesses and organisations. “This particular initiative aims to
create a focal public space, make Kirkby more attractive and accessible to visitors
and enhance the economic viability of the town. By working with the architec- ture centre for the East Midlands, OPUN, and design students from across the country, we’ve been able to draw on up and coming talent to develop fresh ideas for improving the town. “Kirkby suffered for years from the
blight of the former precinct area but we are starting to see real changes in the town, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a sustainable future for Kirkby.”
Southbank Centre appoints Arup on refurbishment project
Southbank Centre has appointed Arup to project manage the extensive refurbishment of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery complex and provide structural engineering services for the project. The refurbishment and renewal
project will bring the performance spaces and galleries in the complex up to the standard of the recently trans- formed Royal Festival Hall and will provide better access; substantial upgrading of the stages and galleries and back stage areas and address worn out services. Arup has a long standing relation-
ship with Southbank Centre having worked on the original designs in the 1960s. The firm is working closely
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with both Southbank Centre and the architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, who were appointed to develop design proposals for this part of the 21-acre site. Dan Cossins, project director
(Project Management), Arup said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of the greatest cultural institutions in the world. We are delighted to be playing a key role in the next chapter in its history.” Chris Carroll, project director
(Building Engineering London), Arup said: “The Southbank Centre is one of the most vibrant parts of the London riverbank, bringing a lively and diverse range of cultural activity to both Londoners and tourists. The refurbish-
ment project is the next step in the transformation of this complex and as structural designers Arup will play a vital role in both the sensitive upgrad- ing of the existing performance spaces, retaining their 1960s character while meeting the exacting requirements of 21st century arts buildings. We are very excited by the opportunity to creatively update our original design”. The 1960s buildings, which are the
subject of this project, are located in the London Borough of Lambeth and lie between the Grade I listed Royal Festival Hall to the west, BFI Southbank and Waterloo Bridge to the east, Belvedere Road to the south and the River Thames to the north.
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