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Vogue
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Vogue
For an Art Deco Touch, Le Sundial Is Vogue Shopping's New Jewelry Obsession
Photo: Courtesy of Le Sundial Those with a penchant for artful jewelry may be familiar with Milan-based Silvia Dusci's Le Sundial. Drawing inspiration from Art Deco architecture and design and organic shapes in the natural world, alongside style icons such as Lee Radziwill and the artist Louise Bourgeois, Le Sundial has quickly become an in-the-know label for one-of-kind, wearable objets d'art. From her signature tassel necklace to her nautilus-adorned chokers and beaded opera pendants, her handcrafted, sculptural designs are sought after by many Vogue editors for their elevated, vintage charm. There's no shortage of ways to style Le Sundial's modern heirlooms for day or night—and for a limited time, you can add one of her coveted pieces to your own jewelry box for less as an Insider.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Derelict art deco Swindon building to come back into use
New life could soon be breathed into a derelict town centre art deco building after developers were given permission to redevelop a Burton's menswear store, the Poirot building on the corner of Bridge Street and Fleet Street in Swindon has been sitting empty for it could soon come back into use after developer Innovative Associate were granted permission to use it for shops and its application, Innovative Associate said the project would "revitalize the derelict building and bolster the local economy by providing new housing and retail spaces". "The proposal aims to maximize the potential of the currently vacant property by transforming the property into a mixed-use building that combines commercial and residential areas," it to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the plans include three possible separate commercial units to the ground floor, with four one-bed apartments on both the first and second the proposal for approval, Swindon Borough Council planning officers said "the development would improve the character of the area and would help to further associate the area with rejuvenation and regeneration as opposed to any perception of dereliction and redundancy"."The proposal would positively contribute to town centre regeneration and would return the vacant unit back into active use," it officers raised concerns about a lack of cycle parking but permission was granted with the condition that lockable storage for eight bikes, with another rack for visitors' cycles, should be installed before any of the flats are conversion of the upper storeys of the building into eight flats was previously approved in 2019 but that consent had now expired.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Cambridge cinema owner appeals decision to stop demolition
The owner of a long-disused cinema has lodged an appeal with the local council in his attempt to get the building old Central Cinema on Hobson Street in Cambridge has not shown a film for more than 50 November, councillors refused an application by owner Mark Richer to knock it down to make way for an office block after planning officers said this would result in "significant harm" to the conservation Richer said the building was a "dead end" and could not be converted into anything else. The Central Cinema was opened in 1930 with 1,069 closed in 1972 and reopened as a bingo hall, but it has been unused since Richer wanted to create retail units, "community space", and refurbish Hobson's Passage as part of his about the proposals were raised by planning officers at Cambridge City Council, who said the complete demolition of the "iconic 1930s Egyptian art deco style" building would result in "significant harm". Mr Richer bought the building from a nightclub operator in 2011 and said the previous owner had wanted to turn it into a burlesque explained that particular plan "fell apart through a combination of high development costs and local opposition".He added: "I've talked to cinema operators, restauranteurs, gym operators, religious groups, and hoteliers [about possible uses] and we haven't made any meaningful progress in 14 years."Everyone acknowledges the pressing need to do something on this site, to stop the rot and breathe in fresh life." He said he had now been "forced to make our case on appeal, rather than achieving planning permission from the council, who appear to have set their face firmly against any demolition"."A position we consider to be wholly unjustified," he added.A decision on the appeal is expected later this council has been contacted for a response. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BreakingNews.ie
27-05-2025
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Historic art deco cinema going back to the future in major revamp
A historic Belfast picturehouse is set to go back to the future in a major transformation. The Strand, which is also Belfast's only operational art deco cinema, has released a first look at its £6.5 million (€7.7 million) face lift, with new CGIs that reveal a return to original art deco features with a contemporary twist. Advertisement The attraction in east Belfast is set to reopen in summer 2026 following the work supported by Belfast City Council and a £1.8 million commitment from the Belfast Investment Fund. The Strand is Belfast's only operational art-deco picturehouse. Photo: Strand Arts Centre/PA It originally opened on December 7th, 1935, and survived the bombing blitzes of the second World War and changing entertainment tastes in the intervening decades while scores of picturehouses and cinemas closed. The images show the restoration of architectural features that were lost over the decades. For the first time, the Strand's name will stand atop its roof, using the original font that previously graced the side of the picturehouse in 1935, while the building's front facade will be restored with hand-glazed, blue-green terracotta tiles in the same material and style used when the doors first opened 90 years ago. Advertisement Meanwhile the canopy that spanned the front of the building has been removed, restoring the original 1935 profile of the Strand and allowing south-facing sun to fill a new cafe bar space, creating a bright and welcoming hub at the heart of the venue. The ground floor will feature a Crittall-look window, echoing the original curved glass shopfront on the street corner. Bike stands outside will support active travel, while level access and a new lift will make the building fully accessible for the first time, widening the venue's ability to cater for a diverse range of audiences. The Strand originally opened in 1935 and survived the bombing blitzes of the second World War Strand chief executive Mimi Turtle said it is a celebration of the building's heritage. Advertisement 'We are thrilled to be sharing these highly-anticipated CGIs, which give people a taste of what the new and improved Strand will look like when we reopen our doors next summer,' she said. 'It was essential to us that the building's heritage was both protected and celebrated, while implementing vital enhancements and features that will strengthen the Strand's offering for future generations to come. 'Over the coming months, our team will continue to support the wider community and keep everyone connected to our treasured venue. 'We've been hosting our popular silver-screenings in Belmont Bowling Club, and we're looking forward to sharing further updates on both the restoration progress, and community activities being held across different locations.' Advertisement Entertainment Cillian Murphy and his wife buy Dingle's only cine... Read More Alongside the support of Belfast City Council, additional funding has been secured from Levelling Up Funding UK, Belfast City Council's Belfast Investment Fund, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Garfield Weston, Foyle Foundation, Ulster Garden Villages, and a number of private trusts and the support of the Strand's patrons. Meanwhile in the lead up to the Strand's summer 2026 reopening, the venue's fundraising initiative, Name a Seat campaign is calling out for both corporates and individuals to take part and purchase its last remaining plaques that will be placed in its new screen rooms. To find out more about the campaign, or further information about the Strand, visit or connect with @StrandBelfast on Facebook and @ on Instagram.
The Guardian
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Lead on, Macduff: how the tide turned for Aberdeenshire's art deco lido
The vastness of Tarlair lido is hard to comprehend. Just a mile east of the town of Macduff, in Aberdeenshire, the lido's three bodies of sea water are supplied by a tidal filling system and divided by a concrete wall, slippery with seaweed. The water's reflection announces a striking mint-and-cream art deco pavilion, and a cinematic sea view. From the pavilion's roof terrace, where dandelion-coloured tables and chairs are set out, it's easy to lose a few minutes gazing beyond the salty outcrops to a northerly horizon. Originally commissioned by Macduff town council in 1929, the pavilion and pools – a paddling pool, boating 'lake' and swimming pool – were designed by architect John C Miller and opened two years later as one of only three art deco lidos of their kind in Scotland. The site reopened in late March after 30 years of closure and a decade of work costing approximately £2m. Momentum is building around the pavilion's heavily anticipated summer comeback and it is hoped that the pools will eventually be able to welcome swimmers again, too. Tarlair trustee Reg Connon fondly remembers swimming here as a child in the late 1950s. 'We used to come down as a family on weekends. We'd arrive at 10 in the morning and that was us until five at night … weather permitting,' he laughs. Gala days, swimming championships and even concerts catapulted Tarlair into a top leisure destination between the 1950s and 70s, serving communities and visitors alike as an attended pool from May until late August. It kept up its reputation until the 1980s and, on occasion, the water was emptied to host crowds for bands such as Jethro Tull, Wet Wet Wet and Celtic rockers Runrig. However, the early 90s saw a mass transfer of staff to an indoor pool in neighbouring Banff, which led to the lido's gradual closure. Then, as rival attractions held sway, it crumbled into an abandoned playground until 2012. 'The indoor pool at Banff changed everything,' Connon says. 'Around the same time cheap flights abroad became available and it was never the same again.' In the high season, Moray Firth tourists were ushered instead to Speyside whisky distilleries, bottlenose dolphin lookout points and lifeguard-monitored beaches. Tarlair's revival has been an arduous and inspirational 12-year effort by the Friends of Tarlair, a loyal band of 34 volunteers with the sole aim of restoring this once-thriving marine haven. The pavilion renovation project is a finalist in the Scottish Design Awards. Overseeing a pot of cullen skink for the pavilion's lunch menu, Pat Wain, a former art teacher and chair of the trust, reflects on the process. 'We've been messing around here for 12 years, but seriously trying to gain funding for 10 and, in that, many attempts were thwarted,' she says. A decade of funding has been granted by the Scottish government and Aberdeenshire council, rooted in the conservation of its status as an A-list property, but several conflicts meant its future was threatened continuously. 'At one point two proposed outcomes were to turn it into a lobster hatchery or do nothing,' Wain laments. 'I was just so incensed that doing nothing could be an option that three of us got together and formed the beginnings of the committee.' Registered charity status for the Friends of Tarlair followed in 2013, after the trio were told they couldn't officially speak at a district meeting. They eventually acquired a 99-year lease on the pavilion and haven't looked back since. It took a further eight years for a feasibility study to become a priority on the council's agenda, with tireless campaigning from the trustees to keep the lido. 'We carried on doing other things – keeping the rights of way clear, weeding the roads in the bay area, even though the road down here was well broken.' Sign up to The Traveller Get travel inspiration, featured trips and local tips for your next break, as well as the latest deals from Guardian Holidays after newsletter promotion In 2020, Tarlair caught the attention of London-based architect, swimmer and author of Sea Pools Chris Romer-Lee. He visited on a bleak day in February and quickly became fixated on the site. A year later, Pat called, asking if he and a business partner at Studio Octopi, James Lowe, would take on the pavilion renovations. Closed since 1996, the mesmerising pools are now a visual spectacle only, and stand next in line for extensive renovations. Planning permission for their restoration will be submitted this summer. It's still early in the day, yet streams of visitors circumnavigate the water, their curiosity – like mine – piqued. As a whole, the space is a crater of sorts, nestled below a jagged face of quartzite and limestone, framing a natural inlet once known as Loch Craig. It's haunting, serene, saturated with nostalgia – a panoramic portal to another time and almost enough to make you forget your train of thought. Yet we're all wondering: when can we get in? Cold-water swimmers have been a feature of this bay for centuries, gathering at Salmon Howie, an enchanting sandy cove on the inlet's edge. 'The lido – it's as if it grew from the rock,' says Pat, who volunteers on the site six days a week. 'Swimmers were always meant to be here.' Tarlair lido pavilion is open daily, 9.30am-2.30pm,
