The first new leisure centre to be built in Dudley in more than 30 years opened to the public in January. Here, Alliance Leisure Services (ALS) talks to Public Sector...
The cutting-edge Riverside Leisure Centre in Chelmsford has been recognised for its quality of architecture in the east of England, receiving a RIBA Suffolk award in the Sport and Leisure...
Architecture firm Holmes Miller has submitted a planning application on behalf of the Rugby Football League (RFL) to Manchester City Council for its proposed new education and training facility in...
Adrian Pavey, Commercial Director at Nationwide Windows and Doors, discusses how new technology can help improve the safety of fire doors....
We are now living in a world where the outdoor public realm is at the heart of everything we do. We are recognising more and more the benefits of access...
There is no greater proof that ‘people make Glasgow’ than to see the city without its crowds. The city centre has been dormant, feeling like a stage without a play....
All Urban discusses why play sculptures are key to the future of our outdoor public spaces....
National contractor Brymor Construction has recently completed a new ‘Exploria’ attraction as part of a major revamp of Pyramids leisure centre in Portsmouth....
The pioneering Harris Academy Sutton is the UK’s first Passivhaus secondary school and the largest Passivhaus school in the UK....
Nationwide Windows & Doors has launched an independent pilot programme to provide quality training to the next generation of installers, creating real career opportunities and helping to improve communities, housing...
Tameside Wellness Centre in Denton has opened as part of the regeneration of leisure facilities and sporting provision across the Greater Manchester borough....
To be able to compete and stay ahead in an ever-changing and demanding world, it is crucial that we pay close attention to the uniqueness of each community we work...
In this article, William Tonkinson, Managing Director of school furniture and fit-out specialist Deanestor, looks at the importance and benefits of integrating educational environments with community facilities....
Today’s educational facilities must not only provide effective teaching environments, but must also provide a community hub that’s sustainable, long lasting and multi-functional. However, there are a number of ageing...
Bought by Chorley Council in 2013, Market Walk already comprised more than 30 shops and an outdoor parade, with excellent local parking. The local authority has since rolled out ambitious...
Climate change and the need to plan for green infrastructure is playing an increasingly significant role in a new approach to design in built-up areas. In addition, heavy rainfall events...
When Maidenhead and Windsor Council took the decision to replace its ageing leisure centre, it turned to national contractor Wates Construction to help deliver a landmark project that would capture...
Attitudes towards fitness and leisure across the UK are changing. The COVID-19 pandemic saw people who had never owned a pair of trainers heading out for their daily walk and...
As restrictions begin to ease and millions of community assets across the country start to re-open following months of closure due to COVID-19, Michael Smith, Technical Director of Perfect Circle,...
Architectural designer O’DonnellBrown has designed and built a prototype for an outdoor community classroom; an adaptable, demountable learning environment for schools and community groups, which employs a functional, rhythmic geometry...
