Two south London-based eateries have opened their doors to the public at Elephant Park – the £2.3bn development that is taking shape in Elephant & Castle. KOI Ramen Bar is bringing southern Japanese flavours to south London, and customers will find a small menu that is big on flavour. The
AS Monaco FC is investing in the future with the launch of #thenextlevel program that includes renovations to the Louis II Stadium. Work in Monaco will include VIP boxes in the Louis II Stadium, while ASM Academy student housing is being built in nearby Cap d’Ail. Located above Monaco in
Work is gathering pace on two schemes that will transform the Northumberland leisure and lifestyle scene. Henry Riley has been appointed lead consultant on a project to bring a £21m leisure centre to Morpeth. The Newcastle division of the international property and construction consultancy will provide quantity surveying, employer’s agent
Plans for a new supermarket and hotel at Perry Court in Faversham, Kent, have been approved. Swale Borough Council voted in favour of the plans, which will see an Aldi supermarket and Premier Inn open on the site. Henry Davidson Developments (HDD) is leading the scheme with support from Pegasus
Lidl GB has today announced that operations have started at its new £70 million Scottish distribution centre in Eurocentral. The new 58,500m2 warehouse, Lidl’s largest in Great Britain, is a base for 600 existing Lidl employees, who have relocated from the retailer’s existing distribution centre in Livingston. The site at
Liverpool’s major waterfront regeneration scheme, Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters, has taken a major leap forward. Planning permission has been secured to build a new Cruise Terminal Hotel at Princes Dock as part of the project. “We are very pleased to have received planning permission for the new Liverpool Cruise Terminal
Caddick Construction has completed a new state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz showroom in Carlisle, which will create over 20 new jobs in the area. The project was delivered for dealer Sytner at Kingmoor Park, replacing a previous facility in Rosehill Industrial Estate. “The showroom looks fantastic in such a notable location. We have
Caddick Construction completes work this month on the £6.5 million flagship Mercedes-Benz showroom and workshop at Kingmoor Park in Carlisle. Completed on behalf of dealer Sytner, the state-of-the-art facility will create over 20 new jobs in the area. Heavily glazed for maximum impact, the showroom provides a stage for the
A new retail and leisure complex has been delivered in Northamptonshire as the final phase of the scheme reached completion. Winvic, who served as contractor on each of the three phases, first began work on Rushden Lakes in January 2016 for LXB Retail Properties and fund The Crown Estate. The
While most affordable hotels are bland and impersonal, Qbic hotel celebrates individuality. Branding agency Ragged Edge partnered with Qbic to redefine their brand, creating a bold and distinctive platform with the power to bring their unique vision to life, all over Europe. A brand built to deliver an ambitious goal
Two south London-based eateries have opened their doors to the public at Elephant Park – the £2.3bn development that is taking shape in Elephant & Castle. KOI Ramen Bar is bringing southern Japanese flavours to south London, and customers will find a small menu that is big on flavour. The team, led by Ming Chan and Hiroko Takata, will specialise in Tonkotsu Ramen, a creamy pork broth that is cooked for 16 hours and served over noodles. Beza is a traditional Ethiopian restaurant that uses plant-based and seasonal ingredients to serve a range of authentic dishes from a 100 per cent vegan menu. Beza was previously a tenant at Artworks Elephant, a temporary pop-up retail park that was created to provide community-led space for start-ups and small businesses in the area. With an increasing number of retailers moving into the development, Elephant Park is rapidly becoming one of the most desirable areas to live, work or visit in south London. Kristy Lansdown, Project Director of Elephant Park for Lendlease, said: “Having Beza and KOI Ramen Bar open their doors has made this corner of south London feel even more special. They are the first of a series of openings for local restaurants with a truly international feel at Elephant Park, and we are very proud to have them here.” Ming Chan, of KOI Ramen Bar, said: “We are so happy to be here in our first proper shop in Elephant & Castle and cannot wait to serve our Ramen to all the locals around here. We’re excited to be in this fast growing development, and look forward to seeing everyone’s faces over the next few years.” Beza Ethio, Founder of the eponymous brand, said: “We approached Lendlease at Artworks Elephant with the hope that their drive to support small brands at the temporary space would help us grow. We are delighted to see this come to fruition, with our first-ever permanent restaurant space, and look forward to serving the local community, many of whom already know us well.”
AS Monaco FC is investing in the future with the launch of #thenextlevel program that includes renovations to the Louis II Stadium. Work in Monaco will include VIP boxes in the Louis II Stadium, while ASM Academy student housing is being built in nearby Cap d’Ail. Located above Monaco in the village of La Turbie, the training centre will have three new football pitches, a new fitness and medical centre and a rehabilitation zone. What’s more, everything is set to be finished in time for the 2020-21 football season. Find all you need to know about the changes here. What will change at Monaco’s Louis II Stadium? VIP Boxes We have already seen 18 VIP boxes of 16 m2, luxuriously hosting up to 8 people, reach completion in time for the current football season. Nearly 1,000 seats in the Tribune vanished to create space for these ultra-VIP boxes, which feature eight plush armchairs, tablets integrated into the arms of the seat to keep up with the latest commentary, and a big screen on the wall for if your eyes need a break from the live game. The Louis II Stadium has always been a pull for those living in and visiting in Monaco, but property for sale in Fontvieille, where the stadium is located, is set to be even more popular after the renovations are complete. The Diagonale Meanwhile, accommodation for students of the ASM Academy will spring up close to the Stade Louis II in Cap d’Ail. Youngsters can look forward to 67 bedrooms as well as classrooms, a kitchen, and another medical centre and rehabilitation zone. Investing in the future with the Center for Sporting Excellence A new state-of-the-art multifunctional sports complex will be built, including three football pitches meeting UEFA and French Football Federation standards, a fitness centre, a medical centre, a rehabilitation zone, a restaurant, and a conference hall able to hold up to 80 people. This ‘Center for Sporting Excellence’ has been designed with efforts to not disturb the surrounding landscape and environment, with solar panels built into the roof of the building to supply it with hot water. When will the football renovations – including the Stade Louis II – be finished? The Louis II Stadium Center for Sporting Excellence and the ASM student dormitories are expected to be ready by the 2020-21 football season. How much money has been spent on this project? It is unclear how much has been spent on all three projects, however investments into the construction of the Stade Louis II Center for Sporting Excellence have amounted to €55 million – that’s £47.4 million or $61.1 million. Since AS Monaco President Dmitry Rybolovlev took over in 2011, around €335 million has been invested into the club. Is Rybolovlev planning to sell the football club? There has been ongoing speculation that Rybolovlev wants to sell AS Monaco, however the Russian billionaire has completely denied this. In a management meeting earlier this year, Rybolovlev expressed his commitment to taking the club forward into the future, saying: “Rumours about a potential change of ownership at the club have been repeatedly denied. I believe that the projects presented today speak best about our long-term commitment to ASM.” We can’t wait to see what the Louis II Stadium looks like when it is finished!
Work is gathering pace on two schemes that will transform the Northumberland leisure and lifestyle scene. Henry Riley has been appointed lead consultant on a project to bring a £21m leisure centre to Morpeth. The Newcastle division of the international property and construction consultancy will provide quantity surveying, employer’s agent and principal designer services for the scheme, which will see the creation of a new centre with a 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, spa facilities, fitness suite and studios. It will also have a new community services hub that will include a library, customer service centre and adult learning area. Construction work is due to start next year, with the centre open for business in 2021. Meanwhile, a £20m project to build a new leisure centre in Berwick has been given the green light by planners. The existing Swan Centre is being demolished in phases to ensure continuity of leisure services for local residents and replaced with a new facility with a 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, an outdoor all-weather football pitch, fitness suite, fitness studios and spa facilities. Construction work is due to start by the end of this year, with the centre operational in 2021. Advance Northumberland, the development arm of Northumberland County Council, is project-managing both schemes supported by Henry Riley and several other key partners. Both schemes are being funded by the council. Joel Neasham, senior associate at the Newcastle office of Henry Riley – which is also the lead consultant on the Berwick project – said: “We’re delighted to be involved in two schemes that will bring a much-needed boost to Northumberland’s thriving leisure scene. Both centres will have top-quality facilities that will benefit residents of Berwick and Morpeth, as well as those living further afield. “There’s a huge demand for this type of facility as consumers increasingly take up fitness and well-being activities to lead a healthier lifestyle. Health and well-being are important considerations for many people nowadays, so we’re delivering services that make it easier for them to adopt this lifestyle.” Part of the Riley Consulting group of companies, Henry Riley is an international property and construction consultancy that works across the built environment spectrum, offering cost management, project management, health and safety and innovative digital services. The company has worked on various notable projects across the North of England in the health, leisure, retail, commercial, education, residential, industrial and logistics, and transport and infrastructure sectors.
Plans for a new supermarket and hotel at Perry Court in Faversham, Kent, have been approved. Swale Borough Council voted in favour of the plans, which will see an Aldi supermarket and Premier Inn open on the site. Henry Davidson Developments (HDD) is leading the scheme with support from Pegasus Group. Scott Davidson, managing director of HDD, said: “We are delighted that councillors have approved this well-planned scheme that will bring significant economic benefits to the local area. “The proposed 84 bed Premier Inn is set to generate around 29 new jobs, with a target for 50% to be taken by those not in employment, education or training aged between 16 and 24. The new Aldi store will employ 50 full time equivalent employees, as well as supporting the expansion of facilities at the new Sheppey Distribution Centre which ultimately will provide 400 jobs and will broaden the retail offer in Faversham. “Thanks to the support and dedication of the team at Pegasus Group we now look forward to progressing this development at the soonest possible opportunity.” Steve Lewis-Roberts, a Senior Director at Pegasus Group, added: “We are extremely pleased that HDD’s vision for this development, that will bring much needed services to the new community and the existing town, has won the support of Swale Borough Council. “During the consultation process significant design changes were made to ensure a bespoke development that is right for Perry Court, and this was reflected by the fact that were no objections from statutory consultees and that the application had the support of the local Faversham Town Council. “It has been a rewarding project to be part of with all parties working hard to steer it towards today’s positive conclusion.”
Lidl GB has today announced that operations have started at its new £70 million Scottish distribution centre in Eurocentral. The new 58,500m2 warehouse, Lidl’s largest in Great Britain, is a base for 600 existing Lidl employees, who have relocated from the retailer’s existing distribution centre in Livingston. The site at Eurocentral will support Lidl’s growing store estate across Scotland, set to reach the milestone of 100 locations in the new year. A further 12 new stores are planned over the next three years in locations including Dundee, East Kilbride, Cowdenbeath, Larkhall and Dumbarton. “We’re very excited to be celebrating the opening of our new Eurocentral distribution centre, which represents a pivotal moment in our ambitious growth plans across Scotland,” said Lidl GB Regional Director for Scotland, Ross Millar. “The warehouse underlines our commitment to creating more jobs for Scotland and I’d like to extend my thanks to both store and warehouse colleagues, who’ve worked so hard to get us to where we are today.” The discounter also plans to open a further four warehouses by 2025 in Bolton, Peterborough, Luton and Leeds. Lidl has experienced continued growth in Scotland over the years, currently sourcing over 300 products from 60 Scottish suppliers and plans to open its 100th Scottish store in early 2020.
Liverpool’s major waterfront regeneration scheme, Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters, has taken a major leap forward. Planning permission has been secured to build a new Cruise Terminal Hotel at Princes Dock as part of the project. “We are very pleased to have received planning permission for the new Liverpool Cruise Terminal Hotel, a development that will play a significant role in the growth of the city’s already booming tourism industry. Months of work have gone into the planning for the project in terms of its delivery and the added value it will create for local people and we look forward to bringing these plans to fruition in the coming months and years,” said Dave Saville, Business Unit Director for Wates Construction North West. Wates Construction will deliver the scheme for Liverpool City Centre, which will see a four-star hotel built with 200 units. It will also include facilities such as a lobby bar, cafe, restaurant, business suite and back of house facilities as well as visitor and coach parking and a taxi pick-up and drop-off point. Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee approved plans for the development at a meeting today, 08 October. Construction of the new hotel is expected to commence in early 2020 and will see Wates fulfil a commitment to provide extensive training and employment opportunities for local people as well as boosting the city’s economy through the appointment of local supply chain partners. “Liverpool should be the premier cruise destination on the west coast of the UK and our new terminal will underpin that ambition and make it a reality. This hotel is critical to the plan to create a world-class experience for the cruise companies and their passengers. The city is working with some of the very best in the construction industry to deliver the facilities and I’m delighted they’ve got the green light to start this hugely important scheme,” added Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson. Peel L&P’s £5 billion Liverpool Waters scheme is one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe, which will create five distinct neighbourhoods and breathe life back into the city’s northern docks.
Caddick Construction has completed a new state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz showroom in Carlisle, which will create over 20 new jobs in the area. The project was delivered for dealer Sytner at Kingmoor Park, replacing a previous facility in Rosehill Industrial Estate. “The showroom looks fantastic in such a notable location. We have worked closely with Sytner to ensure the highest quality environment, using our wealth of expertise in delivering automotive developments across the north of England,” commented Derek Billows, Contracts Manager at Caddick Construction. Providing a stage for the high quality vehicles, the £6.5 million flagship showroom includes customer amenities such as a coffee lounge and merchandise shop, as well as a drive-through facility, cosmetic repair, MOT studio and wet/dry valet with extensive car parking. “The new site is a world apart from our previous home which we had completely outgrown and is bigger and better in absolutely every respect. Caddick have helped us build a real show-stopping environment which is now much more befitting of the brand we represent. It includes an 18-bay workshop which will be better able to meet the demands of our customers when it comes to servicing and MOTs. Outside our approved used car display will rise from 40 to 90 cars to offer more choice than ever before and on-site parking has increased enormously which I know will delight our customers,” said Barry Crooks, Head of Business at Mercedes-Benz of Carlisle. Caddick has recently delivered showrooms for The Car People, in Warrington, Jaguar Land Rover in Kendal and Vertu Motors’ Farnell Jaguar Land Rover in Leeds. The automotive team is currently on site constructing the £41 million Jaguar Landrover, Mini and BMW showrooms at the Trafford City Development, as well as JCT Porsche in Newcastle.
Caddick Construction completes work this month on the £6.5 million flagship Mercedes-Benz showroom and workshop at Kingmoor Park in Carlisle. Completed on behalf of dealer Sytner, the state-of-the-art facility will create over 20 new jobs in the area. Heavily glazed for maximum impact, the showroom provides a stage for the high quality vehicles and includes customer amenities such as a coffee lounge and merchandise shop, as well as a drive-through facility, cosmetic repair, MOT studio and wet/dry valet with extensive car parking. Replacing a previous facility in Rosehill Industrial Estate, the new prominent location within the city’s enterprise zone offers an opportunity for the Sytner team to provide its clients with a higher level of service and attention. John Buchan, Group Project Manager at Sytner Group, said: “We are delighted with our new state-of-the art facility in Carlisle that represents the first of the Mercedes Benz new Corporate Identity in the UK” Barry Crooks, Head of Business at Mercedes-Benz of Carlisle, said: The new site is a world apart from our previous home which we had completely outgrown and is bigger and better in absolutely every respect. Caddick have helped us build a real show-stopping environment which is now much more befitting of the brand we represent. It includes an 18-bay workshop which will be better able to meet the demands of our customers when it comes to servicing and MOTs. Outside our approved used car display will rise from 40 to 90 cars to offer more choice than ever before and on-site parking has increased enormously which I know will delight our customers.” Derek Billows, Contracts Manager at Caddick Construction, said: “The showroom looks fantastic in such a notable location. We have worked closely with Sytner to ensure the highest quality environment, using our wealth of expertise in delivering automotive developments across the north of England.” Caddick has recently delivered showrooms for The Car People, in Warrington, Jaguar Land Rover in Kendal and Vertu Motors’ Farnell Jaguar Land Rover in Leeds. The automotive team is currently on site constructing the £41million Jaguar Landrover, Mini and BMW showrooms at the Trafford City Development, as well as JCT Porche in Newcastle. Images are attached of the new showroom About Caddick Construction Caddick Construction and Caddick Civil Engineering are the operational arms of Caddick Group PLC, offering more than 35 years’ experience across a range of market sectors including commercial, education, industrial, leisure, refurbishment, residential, care, retail, mixed-use and fit out. The Group employs almost 500 people and its turnover exceeds £150 million. Caddick Construction was recently named the Best Main Contractor to Work With (£50m-£250m turnover) by Construction Enquirer, and was recognised as a considerate constructor and the Considerate Constructors Scheme’s National Site Awards. For further information on Caddick Construction, visit www.caddickconstruction.co.uk
A new retail and leisure complex has been delivered in Northamptonshire as the final phase of the scheme reached completion. Winvic, who served as contractor on each of the three phases, first began work on Rushden Lakes in January 2016 for LXB Retail Properties and fund The Crown Estate. The final phase, Garden Square, has extended the existing retail space, and united the south side of Rushden Lakes with Phase 2’s western leisure terrace, which was handed over in January 2019. All specialist fit out contractors were able to commence on time, and phased handovers have been successfully completed allowing leisure operators and stores to open to the public as soon as possible. Garden Square comprises ten high quality units – totalling 30,000 sq ft – which will soon be occupied by a range of leading retailers including Skechers, Barbour, Hotter, Beaverbrooks and Three. Final fit out works are currently being undertaken by specialists and it is expected the 14-screen cinema will be open at the end of June, and Garden Square retail units in the coming months. As the name Garden Square suggests, the piazza which the boutique retail units surround also features a unique, enclosed garden space for visitors to enjoy. The concept was to provide a quiet, green space for shoppers that could also be transformed into a location for outdoor events and pop-up shops. The third phase is in line with the natural and distinctive design ethos of Rushden Lakes, which is surrounded by 200 acres of Nene Wetlands. Rushden Lakes now comprises a total of 450,000 sq ft of shops and restaurants, a Cineworld IMAX cinema, three leisure service providers, pontoons and boathouse and a lakeside visitors centre. “As with the two previous phases of Rushden Lakes, we were able to complete Garden Square quickly, efficiently and cost effectively within a multifaceted programme comprising many end user enhancements within a live environment. The retail and green space is a high quality addition to the existing complex, providing a corner of relaxation for visitors as well as ten boutique shops. We have delivered Phase 3 with our usual attention to detail and commitment to design and environmental standards, and it has been a pleasure to work with LXB, The Crown Estate and a huge number of end users over the past four years and make this scheme a success all round,” commented Robin Orgill, Winvic’s Construction Director.
While most affordable hotels are bland and impersonal, Qbic hotel celebrates individuality. Branding agency Ragged Edge partnered with Qbic to redefine their brand, creating a bold and distinctive platform with the power to bring their unique vision to life, all over Europe. A brand built to deliver an ambitious goal “Qbic was already doing something remarkable. Our London and Amsterdam hotels were the greenest in their respective cities,” says Julie Fawcett, Managing Director, Qbic Hotels. “But to achieve our ambitions, we knew we needed to build a rich, meaningful brand with the power to drive the whole business.” Welcome Character Ragged Edge helped create a strategic platform that could inform every part of the Qbic hotel experience, internally and externally. “We wanted to take Qbic’s desire to do good, and amplify it into something bigger and more emotional” says Max Ottignon, Co-founder, Ragged Edge. “This led us to ‘Welcome Character’, a brand idea that’s as distinct in the category as it is relevant to guests who want to be treated as individuals, not room numbers.” An identity that celebrates individuality The new visual identity is inspired by the hotel’s physical layout, and the coming together of different people and ideas. And the tone of voice celebrates guests’ quirks and eccentricities: weird is welcome. Introducing Motley While Qbic’s rooms are for overnight guests, the shared space is for everyone. So Ragged Edge and Qbic created a sub-brand with its own distinct character: Motley is a place for locals and guests to come together to eat, drink, work or play. Spreading good character The brand gave Qbic the platform to relaunch its London and Amsterdam hotels, followed by imminent new openings in Brussels, Manchester and beyond. “The result is so much more than a visual identity,” Julie explains, “it’s a platform that enables us to bring our unique character to new cities, and new people, all over Europe.”
