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Cooling Solution For New Sushi Concept
2010-07-29 16:28:09Cold Control, the award winning refrigeration and air conditioning specialists, were selected as the preferred contractor for the design, specification and installation of all the cooling requirements for the first two London based restaurants for a brand new concept in healthy Asian eating.
The Sushi restaurant specialises in using only the freshest ingredients to create a range of high quality yet inexpensive sushi, bento boxes, salads and soups for any occasion from working lunches to evening meals.
To compliment the vibrant atmosphere at the two flagship restaurants, it was essential that Cold Control installed top of the range Fujitsu ceiling cassette air conditioning systems in the main restaurant area, to create a cool and comfortable dining environment. Similarly, the same system was specified for the kitchen to ensure sushi temperatures remained at the eight degree centigrade maximum stipulated by the London Public Health and Safety Regulations.
New mixed use village homes approved
2010-07-29 16:24:35A mixed-use housing development in Winscombe was given the green-light by planning chiefs.
After years of tweaking and finalising plans, the 24-home new build, submitted by applicant Moorhouse Property Investments Ltd, was agreed in line with planning officers' recommendations.
Seven affordable homes, three retirement bungalows and 14 live-work units will be built in the heart of the village in an open field at the end of The Chestnuts, a quiet cul-de-sac with 14 detached houses.
The plans had been backed by the south area committee and the Winscombe and Sandford Parish Council so it was a short debate at North Somerset Council's planning and regulatory meeting.
Holmes unveil Park Mains Secondary design
2010-07-29 16:21:55Holmes has unveiled designs for Park Mains High School in Erskine, Renfrewshire.
The £33million school is arranged over three levels and boasts a four court games hall, gymnasium, dance studio, fitness suite and multi use assembly hall; facilities which will be made available to both students and community alike.
A strong brickwork grid defines the character of the main building, reflected internally through the use of timber. A two storey management and administration building slots into this environment, proclaiming its distinction through the use of Terne stainless steel and a curving form.
A central atrium overlooking an external courtyard floods light to the interior and doubles up as a dining and social area with access to playground terraces.
Classrooms each include a ‘break out' space to engender greater flexibility and allow teachers to emphasise topic rather than subject based learning.
Work is projected to start on site in January 2011 for completion in summer 2012
EICC expansion breaks ground in Edinburgh
2010-07-29 16:18:45Work has broken ground on an £85million expansion of Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
It marks the final phase of the city's Exchange masterplan and will accommodate a 2,000sq/m hall and 186,000sq/ft of Grade A office space when it completes in 2013.
Designed by BDP the extension comprises an underground extension to EICC with a bespoke moving floor system to allow the main hall to be configured for exhibition, banqueting and arena set ups.
A separate office building occupies airspace above the main hall and boasts a dramatic seven storey high atrium and a 15m cantilever where it overhangs Conference Square.
An entrance pavilion with café and lettable office space links these disparate ele
Collapse of hotel business puts 50 jobs under threat
2010-07-29 15:56:28The future of more than 50 jobs is in unclear after a hotel business went into administration.
Callbridge Hotels, which runs Westfield House Hotel, in Enderby Road, Blaby, collapsed earlier this month after getting into financial difficulties.
Administrators from Deloitte were called in on July 8 and have blamed the problems on high property lease costs along with a fall in hotel stays, during the economic downturn.
Callbridge also operates the Redwood Hotel and Country Club near Bristol.
Both businesses are continuing to trade as normal and administrators said that they were confident of being able to find a new owner.
Notts architect Benoy marks India push with major deals
2010-07-29 15:55:35An international firm of Notts-based architects has signed three major contracts while accompanying the Prime Minister on a high-powered trip to India.
Newark architects Benoy has won contracts to design multi-million-pound schemes in Bangalore and Mumbai worth £1.6 million in fees to the practice.
The deals were signed by Benoy chairman Graham Cartledge, who has joined the Prime Minister on the visit to India.
David Cameron is leading a powerful delegation of cabinet ministers, including Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable, and senior business leaders.
Benoy said the landmark developments would deliver world-class shopping, leisure, luxury, lifestyle and exclusive residential living enhancing the quality of urban life in India.
GKW Residences, Bangalore, is situated on Bangalore's highly desirable Whitefield Road.
The 195,000m˛ (2.1m sq ft) high-end residential development will feature a luxury apartment tower and exclusive private townhouses, landscaped with verdant green spaces.
The client, Phoenix Mills, chose Benoy to realise what will become a highly sought-after residential development on a prime site in Bangalore.
RMZ Bangalore will be the first retail venture for Benoy's client, RMZ, which was keen to work with an award-winning, international retail and commercial architect.
The team of Benoy designers working on this project will take inspiration from the historical context of the site, climate, culture and commercial potential of its position.
High Street Phoenix is a scheme in the heart of Mumbai adjacent to the existing Palladium Mall and soon-to-open Shangri-La Hotel.
Phoenix Mills has appointed Benoy to design a 270,000m˛ (2.9m sq ft) prime mixed-use destination which will include high-end serviced apartments, a hotel, office space and a retail mall.
The Benoy practice was founded in Notts in 1947 and has grown to become a substantial international commercial practice with offices in Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Mr Cartledge added: "There is a unique historical connection between the UK and India and we are honoured to play a part in its continuing story."
Mr Cable congratulated Benoy on winning the contracts.
He said: "Benoy has achieved significant success around the world, opening the way for other UK creative companies.
"With India forecast to become the fastest-growing nation in the world this year, the potential for further partnership is huge."