The Newcastle-based architectural practice of Jane Darbyshire and David Kendall (JDDK) Ltd have been chosen to undertake the major expansion of RIBA Enterprises’ (RIBAE) premises in central Newcastle. Following a competition run by the RIBA Competitions office and an interview with a panel which included RIBA President Stephen Hodder, the practice was chosen from a shortlist of… Full Article >
The £2.3m restoration of the Grade II listed Witham Hall, in Barnard Castle, has been judged the best building conservation project at the RICS North East Renaissance Awards held on Friday 25th April. The landmark arts complex which now provides a new cultural, community and commercial hub in the centre of Barnard Castle with event space,… Full Article >
The tight timetable imposed by the Department of Health’s 2013 Capital Funding Grant programme to fund improvements to the physical environment of hospices has proved no barrier to Newcastle-based architects, Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall (JDDK) Ltd who currently have five projects on site. Applications from hospices were required to be submitted by 5 November… Full Article >
Jane Darbyshire and David Kendall Ltd (JDDK) have announced the appointment of Architectural Technologist, Chun Kit Yuen at the Newcastle-based architectural practice. A graduate from the University of Huddersfield in 2012, 23 year old Chun was born in Hong Kong but moved to Cowgate in Newcastle at a very early age where he still lives.… Full Article >
An ambitious restoration of historic buildings and new build project within the centre of Barnard Castle has been officially handed over to Durham County Council by Newcastle-based architects, Jane Darbyshire & David Kendall (JDDK) Ltd, designed to spearhead the regeneration of Barnard Castle town centre. The £2.3m Witham and Library Development Project, managed by Barnard Castle… Full Article >
