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Working on behalf of Galliford Try,
H Young Structures has completed
the steelwork programme for the
refurbishment of the Birmingham
Symphony Hall.
Adjoining the city’s large Centenary
Square redevelopment programme,
Symphony Hall is undergoing a major
refurbishment to extend the existing
foyers. This will create a new large space
and a dedicated entrance from the new
public realm at Centenary Square.
According to the project architect
Page \ Park, the transformed foyers will
also provide improved bar, catering and
hospitality spaces, to help increase the
financial resilience of the Symphony Hall
as well as creating areas for its learning
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and participation programme.
The new steel-framed design of the
extension has incorporated a series
of gentle curves in order to contrast
with the original structure’s angular
geometry.
Nick Reed, Chief Executive Officer
for Symphony Hall said: “This project
will finally give us the foyers and
public spaces to match the world-class
auditorium. Boasting a much-improved
audience experience and a dedicated
entrance, this permeable space will be
energised with new artistic adventures,
creating a sustainable future for
Symphony Hall, and developing an
audience that looks like the city it serves:
young, diverse and creative.”
Leading media company Sky has
appointed ISG to build a new innovation
centre at its campus in Osterley, West
London.
As the latest phase in the redevelopment
of Sky’s campus, the new structure has
been described as an architecturally
striking building that will contain
wellness, sustainability and environmental
performance credentials.
Occupying the site of two former
buildings, that have already been
demolished, the new three-storey hybrid
steel and cross laminated timber frame
structure has been specifically designed
to maximise natural light within the
circa 23,400m2 majority open-plan
accommodation.
The raking aluminium and glass
ziggurat façade supports a roof structure
with a lightwell that will ensure light
floods the full height atrium, while large
photovoltaic panels (PV) will generate
emission-free electricity.
Targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating,
Sky said its new innovation centre will
be delivered with a significant focus on
driving down embodied carbon, reducing
waste through prefabrication and efficient
design, and ensuring materials are
responsibly sourced.
Steven McGee, Managing Director
of ISG’s London Construction Business,
commented: “Sky is globally recognised as
a company at the forefront of innovation,
and this latest investment in spaces to
inspire and nurture the creativity of
its teams demonstrates the company’s
commitment to delivering the best possible
outcome for its people and its customers.
People are at the heart of the design for
the new innovation centre, which is
targeting a WELL Gold certification, as is
consideration for the planet.
“The focus around eliminating singleuse
plastics and reducing carbon are key
areas which could have significant positive
implications on behaviours and practices
across the wider industry, and we see this
as a major legacy of the project.”
Isthmian Premier League side Margate
FC has announced some ambitious
plans to redevelop its Hartsdown Park
ground with new stands and a 120-bed
hotel.
Submitted to Thanet District Council,
the application has been developed in
conjunction with IHG Hotels and the
brand Holiday Inn Express. The club
said it reflects the increased demand for
hotel rooms in Thanet and will provide
not only a first-class facility for football
teams but also a sporting hub for the
community.
The application comprises two main
elements; the east stand and the north
stand. The former will include the
hotel together with restaurant and bar
facilities. The building will also have
space for Margate FC club offices and
a club shop together with the stadium
control room. The stand will be allseater
and have a capacity of 650.
The north stand will be a terrace with
a capacity of 1,300 and behind it, there
will also be space for first team home
and away changing facilities, together
with ancillary spaces associated with the
first team.
Speaking about the planning
developments, Club Chairman, Terry
Painter said: “This is an exciting step
forward in the evolution of our plans
to secure a long-term, sustainable and
exciting future for Margate Football
Club. Lots of hard work has taken place
to get us to this stage and I’m sure
supporters and members of the local
community will see these plans and be
equally as excited as us.”
“We hope our supporters can play
their part in this by sending a letter of
support or an email to the planning
department at Thanet District Council
indicating both their support and the
need for this facility to allow Hartsdown
Park to develop and grow. We will
ensure we keep our supporters, partners
and the local community fully up-todate
as we head to planning committee.”
Steelwork completed for
Birmingham Symphony Hall extension
Contractor named for Sky expansion
Redevelopment plans announced by Margate FC
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