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Flanagan Lawrence design innovative inflatable roof canopy for Polish park theatre

BY Kim Megson | 12 Jan 2016

British architecture firm Flanagan Lawrence have won a design competition to renovate a 1970s Polish theatre with their vision for an “acoustically optimised outdoor performance space.”

Wanda’s acquisition of Legendary Entertainment paves way for Jurassic World theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

Chinese property and entertainment giant Wanda has announced the US$3.5bn (€3.2bn, £2.4bn) acquisition of Legendary Entertainment, opening the door for a Jurassic World theme park in Australia among a host of other future projects.

Plans for AU$500m cultural theme park in Australia remain in play despite funding concerns

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

Plans for a AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park north of Sydney, Australia, will continue despite a number of issues in regards to non- payments, with delays seriously hampering the proposed development.

Alton Towers confirms plans for UK's first virtual reality rollercoaster

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

Alton Towers has confirmed plans to launch the UK’s first ever virtual reality rollercoaster, rebranding its Air ride as Galactica for the all-new space-themed VR experience.

Minnesota wildlife sanctuary handed eviction notice

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

The privately-owned Wildlife Science Center (WSC) in Anoka County, Minnesota, US, has been handed an eviction notice by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR), giving the operator just six months to vacate the premises.

Rooftop ice rink assembled on 32-storey Toronto tower

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jan 2016

A Canadian beer brand has assembled a custom-built ice rink on the rooftop of a 32- storey building in downtown Toronto.

Philanthropy continues to make up for funding shortfall in America's museums: survey

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jan 2016

Philanthropy continues to play a major part in America’s museums, with endowments accounting for more than a fifth of total income, according to the second edition of new annual survey released by the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD).

Children's science centre part of proposed US$1.2bn biotech hub in New York

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jan 2016

A children’s science centre has been proposed as part of a larger US$1.2bn (€1.1bn, £823m) bioscience and technology hub in Valhalla, New York State.

Warner Bros Studio Tour celebrates 15 years of Harry Potter with full calendar of special events

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jan 2016

The Warner Brothers Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, has lined up a host of special events for 2016 as the visitor attraction celebrates 15 years since the release of the first Harry Potter film.

Ennead Architects' Thomas Wong reveals Shanghai Planetarium plans

BY Kim Megson | 08 Jan 2016

One of the architects behind the hotly-anticipated Shanghai Planetarium has revealed new details about the project’s futuristic design.

Flying Scotsman ready to ride the rails after £4.2m restoration

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

The Flying Scotsman – one of the world’s most famous locomotives – is about to return to the rails after more than a decade of inactivity.

Kentucky waterpark announces major expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

A waterpark in Kentucky, US, has announced a multi-million dollar expansion of its facilities, with a range of new rides supplied by ProSlide.

Great white shark dies after just three days in Japanese aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

The world’s first adult great white shark to ever go on display in an aquarium has died after just three days.

Panama's Harpy Eagle inspires design for vast cultural complex

BY Kim Megson | 08 Jan 2016

The high-profile development of Panama’s Amador Causeway has taken another step forward, with construction underway on a sweeping 32 acre leisure complex designed like a bird.

Museum of London gets go-ahead for Smithfield move

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

The Museum of London has been given the green light to move to nearby Smithfield Market after redevelopment plans for the historic site were abandoned.

'A place of inspiration and hope': Design unveiled for proposed Armenian American Museum in California

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

The developers of a Californian museum dedicated to Armenian American culture have selected a local architecture firm to oversee the project.

Adult great white shark goes on display for first time ever in Japanese aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Japan’s Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has debuted a world-first exhibition, putting an adult great white shark on display.

Fernando Menis Arquitectos design state-of-the-art concert hall for medieval Polish city

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

After years of waiting, the people of Torun, Poland finally have a high-quality cultural venue in their city, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

SeaWorld agrees to stricter orca trainer safety guidelines in California

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

SeaWorld has reached an agreement with California state regulators over allegations that the operator’s San Diego park failed to train its workers to safely interact with its orcas.

Oculus Rift gets commercial release date

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Oculus Rift developer, Oculus VR, has said made the consumer version of the virtual reality technology available to pre-order for a commercial release in March.

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4080 to 4099 of 9728 news stories

Flanagan Lawrence design innovative inflatable roof canopy for Polish park theatre

BY Kim Megson | 12 Jan 2016

British architecture firm Flanagan Lawrence have won a design competition to renovate a 1970s Polish theatre with their vision for an “acoustically optimised outdoor performance space.”

Wanda’s acquisition of Legendary Entertainment paves way for Jurassic World theme park

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

Plans for AU$500m cultural theme park in Australia remain in play despite funding concerns

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

Alton Towers confirms plans for UK's first virtual reality rollercoaster

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

Alton Towers has confirmed plans to launch the UK’s first ever virtual reality rollercoaster, rebranding its Air ride as Galactica for the all-new space-themed VR experience.

Minnesota wildlife sanctuary handed eviction notice

BY Tom Anstey | 12 Jan 2016

Rooftop ice rink assembled on 32-storey Toronto tower

BY Kim Megson | 11 Jan 2016

A Canadian beer brand has assembled a custom-built ice rink on the rooftop of a 32- storey building in downtown Toronto.

Philanthropy continues to make up for funding shortfall in America's museums: survey

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jan 2016

Children's science centre part of proposed US$1.2bn biotech hub in New York

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jan 2016

A children’s science centre has been proposed as part of a larger US$1.2bn (€1.1bn, £823m) bioscience and technology hub in Valhalla, New York State.

Warner Bros Studio Tour celebrates 15 years of Harry Potter with full calendar of special events

BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jan 2016

Ennead Architects' Thomas Wong reveals Shanghai Planetarium plans

BY Kim Megson | 08 Jan 2016

One of the architects behind the hotly-anticipated Shanghai Planetarium has revealed new details about the project’s futuristic design.

Flying Scotsman ready to ride the rails after £4.2m restoration

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

The Flying Scotsman – one of the world’s most famous locomotives – is about to return to the rails after more than a decade of inactivity.

Kentucky waterpark announces major expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

A waterpark in Kentucky, US, has announced a multi-million dollar expansion of its facilities, with a range of new rides supplied by ProSlide.

Great white shark dies after just three days in Japanese aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

The world’s first adult great white shark to ever go on display in an aquarium has died after just three days.

Panama's Harpy Eagle inspires design for vast cultural complex

BY Kim Megson | 08 Jan 2016

The high-profile development of Panama’s Amador Causeway has taken another step forward, with construction underway on a sweeping 32 acre leisure complex designed like a bird.

Museum of London gets go-ahead for Smithfield move

BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jan 2016

The Museum of London has been given the green light to move to nearby Smithfield Market after redevelopment plans for the historic site were abandoned.

'A place of inspiration and hope': Design unveiled for proposed Armenian American Museum in California

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

The developers of a Californian museum dedicated to Armenian American culture have selected a local architecture firm to oversee the project.

Adult great white shark goes on display for first time ever in Japanese aquarium

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Japan’s Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has debuted a world-first exhibition, putting an adult great white shark on display.

Fernando Menis Arquitectos design state-of-the-art concert hall for medieval Polish city

BY Kim Megson | 07 Jan 2016

After years of waiting, the people of Torun, Poland finally have a high-quality cultural venue in their city, which is a UNESCO world heritage site.

SeaWorld agrees to stricter orca trainer safety guidelines in California

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

SeaWorld has reached an agreement with California state regulators over allegations that the operator’s San Diego park failed to train its workers to safely interact with its orcas.

Oculus Rift gets commercial release date

BY Tom Anstey | 07 Jan 2016

Oculus Rift developer, Oculus VR, has said made the consumer version of the virtual reality technology available to pre-order for a commercial release in March.

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