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Architects at BIG have released plans for a new zigzag-shaped hotel in Switzerland from which guests will be invited to descend from the roof on skis towards the slopes of Vallée de Joux. Called Audemars Piguet Hotel des Horlogers, the complex will include hotel rooms, two restaurants, a bar, a spa
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Architects have unveiled proposals to create a self-sufficient group of floating modular pyramids for people seeking a ‘new offshore living experience’. Waya is a conceptual project from Lazzarini Design that is currently crowdfunding its first prototypes by offering investors citizenship of Way
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Atkins is to carry out a feasibility study on the relocation of fresh water and salt water service reservoirs to caverns in Hong Kong. The relocation will release the existing sites for housing and other uses to meet the long term social and economic needs of Hong Kong whilst ensuring a reliable, ad
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The terminally ill owner of a 25-foot shark statue projected from the roof of his house has applied to have the structure preserved after his death. Bill Heine has submitted plans to the Oxford Heritage Asset Register for the famous ‘shark house’ to remain in the skies of the city for future gen
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Artists have unveiled their new concept for a major riverside artwork in Inverness to replace the controversial “tilting pier” project. Sans façon and OSA say their new artwork, entitled ‘My Ness’ and sited at the Little Isle Pool, Fisherman’s Car Park, will provide “a focal point for p
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New boulder-shaped homes set in a landscaped plot in the Dutch city of Eindhoven are believed to be the first habitable dwellings in the world which were 3D-printed in concrete. The design and building site for Project Milestone were revealed last week by project partners (municipality of Eindhoven,
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New plans have been revealed for a landmark building on the banks of the Clyde at Greenock to welcome cruise ship passengers. The plans, submitted as part of a planning application, are for a new visitor centre, restaurant and gallery at Greenock Ocean Terminal.
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Renfrewshire Council has opened the first of a series of public votes to choose the names of its nine new gritters set to keep the area moving this winter. The public have the opportunity to choose their winners from suggestions such as Ploughlo Grittini, William Wall-ice and Thawin' Batty, as a ser
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Commercial property consultant Ryden has reported a strong year with turnover up 19% to £13.8 million in the 12 month period to 30 April 2018. The firm’s annual accounts also showed a profit available to members up 33% to £5.3m.
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A marine engineering company plans to establish a new technology park on a derelict site in West Dunbartonshire in bid to bring marine manufacturing back to the Upper Clyde. Glasgow-based Malin Group, which is working with Scottish Enterprise, has commissioned an economic impact assessment on t
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Morrison Construction has secured a position on three frameworks for Scottish Water Horizon, the commercial arm of Scottish Water. The estimated value of the framework is up to £45 million over the two-year term with the opportunity for an additional two-year extension.
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Construction firms in Scotland have grown at a slower rate than those south of the border over the past three years, according to new report. A new study published by Henderson Loggie, part of the MHA group of accountants, looked at operating and accounts data from 1,708 construction companies with
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CALA Homes (West) has revealed a number of “significant” community benefits from its development at North Bar, Erskine, including a proposed new bus service. The homebuilder’s proposals represent a major investment in the long-term future of the area with the creation of 195 new te
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A 2,400 acre site just a few miles outside of Glasgow is to be developed to provide thousands of new homes following major clearing works by Scottish Water Horizons. The commercial subsidiary owned by Scottish Water has played a crucial role in helping to unlock land that is being regenerated to cre
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Plans have been submitted for a £1.5 million extension to Buchan House in Peterhead that would provide dedicated space for Police Scotland. The two-storey extension would link to the existing Aberdeenshire Council base on St Peter Street, increase partnership working in the building and share
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