Shortlist announced for Natural History Museum works
POSTED 22 Nov 2013 . BY Martin Nash
Following the launch in September of a competition to redesign the grounds of London's Natural History Museum, five teams have been chosen from the entrants and invited to submit their proposals.
Amongst them are Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), with Martha Schwartz Partners (landscape); Grant Associates, with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (architect); and Niall McLaughlin Architects, with Kim Wilkie (landscape).
Also included are Land Use Consultants (LUC), with Design Engine (architect) and Stanton Williams Architects, with Bradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape Architects (landscape).
Commenting, museum director Dr Michael Dixon said: “We are delighted with the architectural community’s response and are eager to see the design proposals that aim to enhance the world-class setting of the Museum.
“We look forward to working with the winning team.”
The Museum says the project will aim to create an innovative exterior setting to match the architectural excellence of the site, while ensuring that the Museum grounds remain easily accessible to the more than five million annual visitors.
The winning team will be announced in February 2014, following a public exhibition of the entries.
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Shortlist announced for Natural History Museum works
POSTED 22 Nov 2013 . BY Martin Nash
Following the launch in September of a competition to redesign the grounds of London's Natural History Museum, five teams have been chosen from the entrants and invited to submit their proposals.
Amongst them are Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), with Martha Schwartz Partners (landscape); Grant Associates, with Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (architect); and Niall McLaughlin Architects, with Kim Wilkie (landscape).
Also included are Land Use Consultants (LUC), with Design Engine (architect) and Stanton Williams Architects, with Bradley-Hole Schoenaich Landscape Architects (landscape).
Commenting, museum director Dr Michael Dixon said: “We are delighted with the architectural community’s response and are eager to see the design proposals that aim to enhance the world-class setting of the Museum.
“We look forward to working with the winning team.”
The Museum says the project will aim to create an innovative exterior setting to match the architectural excellence of the site, while ensuring that the Museum grounds remain easily accessible to the more than five million annual visitors.
The winning team will be announced in February 2014, following a public exhibition of the entries.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider,
HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant
redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining
training, recovery and relaxation.
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of lean
muscle mass in people who are taking weight-loss medications.
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than 10% ahead of last year. [more...]
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