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The power of placemaking in building city brands 👉 https://bit.ly/3PPvloX Public spaces connect neighbours, promote exercise, spark business investment and attract visitors. They can also improve mental health, air quality, safety and sustainability. Lisa Battles explores how placemaking influences city brands within the context of a new global ranking. 🗣 "Ideally, a city should have a well-defined city brand to which governments and private investors should align their public development since the physical aspects of a place are where the abstract elements of its brand take a concrete form. "For example, London’s brand strength transcends its public spaces to its deep historical heritage and cultural wealth along with its promotion of core values that include diversity, inclusivity and innovation. Meanwhile, it also ranks third globally for museums, galleries, theatres and music venues – and fourth for its architecture." 🏙 #branding #brand #rebrand #design #strategy #transformmagazine

In today's dynamic urban landscape, where events, festivals, and stadiums pulse with life, safeguarding both people and infrastructure is paramount. Australian Bollards leads the charge with its cutting-edge Soft approach to hard security range of our high-impact bollards, redefining safety standards while enhancing urban aesthetics. With a diverse range of designs and functionalities, these bollards seamlessly integrate into public spaces, safeguarding attendees at bustling events, festivals, and packed stadiums. From historical precincts to cultural landmarks, they blend heritage with security, effectively stopping vehicle entry and ensuring pedestrian safety. Tailored for flexibility, Australian Bollards' Event Bollards cater to the unique needs of dynamic events, offering essential crowd control without compromising the atmosphere. Whether it's a vibrant music festival or a bustling food market, these bollards protect attendees and infrastructure alike, facilitating smooth traffic flow. Embodying sleek contemporary aesthetics, the Event Bollards Sphere transforms urban spaces into engaging environments. Placed strategically in shopping precincts, pedestrian plazas, and sporting venues, they enhance public safety while enriching the visual appeal of the surroundings. As evening falls, Illuminated Spherical Bollards by Australian Bollards come to life, offering both safety and ambiance. Their warm glow guides city dwellers along pathways ensuring clear visibility and adding a touch of magic to the nocturnal urban landscape. https://lnkd.in/gxNTXbRP #industrialdesign #security #safety #police #futurism #engineering #design #environmental #healthandsafety #innovation #management #technology #travel #construction #smartcities #nationalsecurity #scienceandtechnology

Brixton’s newest event space will launch imminently after we secured permission for a change of use and discharged planning conditions.   Arch 542 is a versatile event space that will now be created within a former railway arch on Brixton Station Road in the London Borough of Lambeth. Our client, 100 Barrington Ltd, already operates a similar venue nearby, but sought permission to repurpose a vacant and derelict railway arch into a bespoke, standalone event space for birthday dinners, cocktail parties, corporate hospitality, community/charity functions, product launches, photo and video shoots, and gallery exhibitions.   Charlotte Mills, our senior planner comments: “The premises had a nil planning use, it had been vacant for many years and no planning history, therefore we prepared and submitted an application for a change of use to a private event space, together with minor alternations to the front elevation and installation of an A/C unit.   “The main challenges to overcome were in respect of noise and servicing, as the surrounding area is largely residential. Additional reports covering customer, delivery and servicing management plans were prepared, with these restricting opening hours and amplified music, ensuring minimum disruption.   “It’s fantastic news the Council has approved this application and our client’s portfolio can be enhanced with what is undoubtedly an unusual and appealing venue. We wish them every success for the launch!” adds Charlotte.  #planningapproval #planningpermission #planningnews #proudofplanning #changeofuse #commercialdevelopment #reuse #repurpose #retrofit #sustainabledevelopment #eventspace #railwayarch #Brixton 

Ever heard of Artfarm? They keep coming up in conversations with clients. Founded by the brains behind private art gallery Hauser & Wirth, their venues blend art, food, and community, and now include restaurants, a hotel, pub, fishmonger, and farm shops. Often integrating these into Hauser & Wirth art destinations. They've even acquired London’s iconic The Groucho Club. I’ve been thinking about their formula… 1️⃣ Integrating blue chip talent: Using their connections through Hauser & Wirth to create bespoke interiors and furniture, surrounding guests and diners with notable art. 2️⃣ Diverse spaces, different paces: Combining dining, shopping, and art browsing – activities that require different speeds and energies – those needed in a destination where you wish to linger. They apply this to both rural spots like Hauser & Wirth Somerset or an urban block like Audley Street in Mayfair. 3️⃣ Meeting local needs: Venues feel wholesome and often serve a practical purpose, making them a beautiful amenity for the community as much as a destination worth taking a trip to. 4️⃣ Cultural enrichment: Bringing venues to life with culture by partnering with local festivals and creating those of their own across literature, art, and fashion. 5️⃣ Provenance to eat and takeaway: Underpinning every menu with locally sourced produce and creating many of their own concoctions available for purchase, branded under Farm Shop. They're valuable lessons for any hospitality brand aspiring to create places where people simply wish to spend time, building this by finding a thread between culture, art, provenance, and community. I’m exciting to see what Art Farm gets up to next.

A tiered musical stage in the sea.    An 800-seater cinema in a central London park.    A luxury hospitality suite over a dam in the desert.      In recent years, we’ve built some complex stuff in some challenging places.    We’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t.    We’ve learned about the limitations of traditional definitions of ‘temporary’ and ‘permanent’.    We’ve learned to challenge assumptions around affordability, accessibility and feasibility.    We’ve learned about the untapped potential in seemingly impossible places.    Most of all, we’ve learned that we love this work.    So now we have a global team dedicated to it.    This team is focused on designing and building bespoke structures, arenas and venues for live audience experiences.     We’re called Spaces+Places.    We’re led by one of the co-founders of People Chris Nevins and an exciting new addition to our team Murray Sutherland.    And we’ve got a new website – spacesbypeople.com    If you’re interested in hearing more – get in touch.  #SpacesandPlaces

https://lnkd.in/gx7Z2hDD How do you sustainably support a vibrant public space that doesn't fall into the derelict slum that has been the festival plaza since the 80s? * make the place modern, beautiful, inviting and activated. * bring in culture, public space relevant to the area suitable for pop up events and festival's, * bring in commercial and residential activity to maintain a consistent population in the area, * bring in eateries and restaurants, * bring in retail, * bring in entertainment, * showcase in the space the items that are unique to Adelaide and separate us for the other capitals, * capture the beauty of the skyline and the Torrens! * make the space a focal point of the city, you come to Adelaide you take a photo next to the 'Adelaide' neo letters (that need to be built) placed some where appropriately in the square / Torrens... I don't like ranting but come on Adelaide, how are people so short minded? This place was a disgrace to the state for decades, and no one complained? Why are we so happy to have a place that doesn't work for so long and then ridicule improvment that is clearly working! look at any other successfully activated public space in Australia or internationaly. Ask yourself, what do all these places have in common?! If you feel passionate enough to cut down someone else's proposal, try first by offering your solutions? People want all the activity and vibrancy of a working public space but don't what any of the required features that result in this very outcome?

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Top tips for planning the perfect event 👌 The key to a successful event lies in meticulous planning, knowing your target audience and seeking help when needed! Selecting the perfect venue is fundamental for the success of your event. Consider the vibe, accessibility, and ambiance. Historical landmarks, scenic landscapes, and urban chic spaces offer a rich palette. As location specialists, contact BRB for our help in sourcing unique and versatile location solutions that’ll make your event stand out like a rockstar 🤩 Get more event planning tips here at the link in the comments 👇 #BigRedBeard #BRB #eventplanningtips #eventprofessionals #locationspecialists #eventsolutions

STRATEGIC PLACEMAKING #3. CULTURE REALLY CAN BE PART OF TENANT MIX An element of “cultural use” can often be forced upon large scale developments as a planning condition without much thought of the end user, or how it can actually benefit the development as a whole. That one unit marked on the site plan for such a use can however be of great benefit if approached with thought. Cultural uses can anchor a development. They can be a catalyst for economic growth; they can be the centre point for placemaking and branding; they can even become a link between the development and its surrounding neighbourhood, giving it local relevance and resonance. A contemporary art gallery for example would be well placed in Shoreditch; or a heritage visitor centre in the heart of Docklands; or even a boutique cinema by Ealing Studios. Bankside’s evolution around cultural uses has been remarkable. Tate Modern, Borough Market, Royal Festival Hall and Shakespeare’s Globe all contributing to Bankside becoming one of London’s cultural centres, together with a huge lift in footfall. Above all it can give theme and an enhanced purpose to a development, both socially and economically.   Ballymore & EcoWorld’s delivery of a new 93,000 sqft home for English National Ballet at its London City Island development by Canning Town, gave the entire 1706 apartment development a sense of place and an opportunity to link itself with a cultural icon. To learn more about what it takes to be create a successful retail development contact Tony Moore at Shackleton. #strategicplacemaking #londoncityisland #englishnationalballet #ballymore #ecoworld_london [Photo: The English National Ballet new HQ at the Ballymore / EcoWorld London City Island development: Shackleton retail strategy advisers]