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Public Approval for The Sill

Public Approval for The Sill

Designed by Newcastle-based JDDK Architects, The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre at Once Brewed in Northumberland, opened to the public on July 29th with over 5,000 visitors on its opening weekend and has since received acclaim from visitors and Northumberland business as a whole with some 28,439 visitors in August alone. Made possible by money… Full Article >

Architecture Ambassador Role for JDDK

Architecture Ambassador Role for JDDK

Newcastle-based architects, JDDK Ltd, have been inspiring pupils and giving them an insight into the world of architecture at St Teresa’s School in Heaton through the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Architecture Ambassadors programme. Designed to inspire a passion for architecture in the next generation, the programme has involved JDDK’s Principal Architect, Alison Thornton-Sykes,… Full Article >

Briar Dene Brings New England to Whitley Bay

Briar Dene Brings New England to Whitley Bay

Sir John Fitzgerald’s £1.6m conversion and refurbishment of the Briar Dene public house in Whitely Bay opened in time for the Spring Bank Holiday and looks set to bring a fresh offering to the North East family restaurant sector. Enjoying a superb sea-facing location on the Links, the pub had closed in early 2015 for… Full Article >

Matt’s Magnificent Marathon

Matt’s Magnificent Marathon

If you complained at all about the weather at the end of April, spare a thought for Matt Holmes, Associate Director of Newcastle-based architects, JDDK Ltd, who spent 12 days at that time cycling LEJOG – up from Land’s End to John O’Groats in a 12 day, 1,200 mile marathon effort that has so far raised… Full Article >

Newcastle Architects Gain Planning Permission for Aberdeen Neurological Centre

Newcastle Architects Gain Planning Permission for Aberdeen Neurological Centre

Newcastle-based architectural practice, JDDK Architects, have secured planning permission on behalf of the Sue Ryder Neurological Centre at Dee View Court in the Kincorth area of Aberdeen for a £4m new build wing and extension. Dee View Court, opened in 2003, is Scotland’s only purpose-built neurological centre providing care and support for residential patients and… Full Article >