The logistical challenges of the pandemic and the ‘lock-down’ of Aberdeen over most of the Summer, meant that Newcastle-based JDDK Architects Ltd have been unable to photograph and publicise their £3.5m refurbishment project for the Sue Ryder Neurological Care Centre, Dee View Court in Aberdeen about which discussions had started in 2014 with planning permission… Full Article >
Tolent Living Ltd have completed the construction of a £4.9m affordable housing scheme in Whitburn for South Tyneside Housing Ventures Trust which has been designed specifically for residents aged over 55. Designed by award-winning JDDK Architects Ltd, the Whitburn Towers development offers 36 one and two bedroom apartments for affordable. The two and three storey… Full Article >
An environmentally friendly home at Longframlington in Northumberland has been shortlisted for a Northern LABC (Local Authority Building Control) Building Excellence Award in the Best Individual Home category. Designed by Newcastle-based JDDK Architects Ltd, with construction by Scotframe and RAD Developments, ‘Moor Croft’ is a low-energy self-build ecohome which generates almost as much energy as… Full Article >
Brims Construction has started work on the second phase of the £5m, Blyth Sports Centre which will see the creation of a new and improved spa and new changing facilities with the reconfiguration of studio places amongst other improvements. Designed and managed by Newcastle-based architects, JDDK Architects, the first phase of the scheme, the refurbishment… Full Article >
Historically, pandemics have had far-reaching effects beyond the direct health of the population into additional and sometimes surprising sectors – the cholera outbreaks in C18th London were mapped leading to the discovery that the bacteria were water borne and transmitted through the public water supply, leading to the construction of modern sewage systems, whilst research… Full Article >
