Quintain Estates & Development - Wembley Arena scooped a LDSA
Built in Quality Award at last night’s ceremony in the Guildhall,
London
The prestigious awards, bestowed by the London
District Surveyors Association, recognise innovation in
residential, commercial and community projects in nine
award categories. The Arena won the award for Best
Access/Disability Regulations Innovation, as an
inclusive entertainment venue successfully transformed
to accommodate disabled visitors.
Since reopening in April 2006, the refurbished Arena
continues to attract the world’s best music stars and a
record number of fans. The £35 million refurbishment
programme, undertaken by Quintain Estates and
Development, involved a complete overhaul of the Grade
II listed building. The refurbishment included upgrading
the interior within the constraints of the existing
building to improve disabled access.
The Arena face-lift forms just part of the £2.6 billion
regeneration project to transform Wembley into a
commercial, residential and leisure hub.
The spectacular £10 million Square of Fame, which fronts
the Arena, boasts Europe’s largest interactive fountain,
lighting and music experience. Modelled on Hollywood’s
‘Walk of Fame’, the Square of Fame showcases a number of
plaques incorporating the handprint, footprint or
signature of iconic stars. Honourees have included
Madonna, Cliff Richard, Lionel Ritchie and Bryan Adams.
A new ‘rotating art’ scheme at Wembley, to showcase
British art, has also added to the vibrancy of the
square. The first sculpture on display, ‘Loop’, has
become a talking point for the local community and
visitors to the Arena and Stadium.
Nick Shattock, Deputy Chief Executive of Quintain
Estates and Development PLC, comments, “This Award
demonstrates our commitment to transform Wembley into a
world-class urban hub, with unrivalled entertainment
facilities accessible for all visitors.”
The Arena has scooped two music-industry awards since
it’s refurbishment, winning ‘First Venue to come into
you Head’ and ‘Best International Arena’.
Email:
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