‘Loss of a typology’: campaigners call for listing of Swindon leisure centre
1/3 Swindon Oasis leisure centre
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An architect of leisure centres is among campaigners calling for the domed Swindon Oasis leisure complex to be protected from redevelopment
The complex was completed in Swindon, Wiltshire, in 1975 by Gillinson Barnet & Partners and is described in the
RIBA Guide to Modern Architecture as a ‘fantasy structure, its half-submerged dome resembling a flying saucer’.
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But the leisure centre closed permanently last year amid ‘challenging operating conditions’ – and now developer SevenCapital, working with BGD architecture + design, has unveiled plans to revamp the leisure centre and replace its historic dome.
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Councillors vote for the Assembly Rooms to be demolished
The issue will now be referred to the Secretary of State
The end of the road for the Assembly Rooms (Image: Derby Telegraph)
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City councillors have voted to take the next step which could see Derby s Assembly Rooms demolished in the next five years.
Derby Council approves demolition of Brutalist landmark – but Jenrick to have final say Digital Edition: Derby Council approves demolition of Brutalist landmark – but Jenrick to have final say Councillors have backed controversial plans to demolish the 1970s Derby Assembly Rooms but have handed the final decision to the Secretary of State
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