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SAVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE – THE ROLE OF CONSERVATION ARCHITECTURE

SAVING THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE – THE ROLE OF CONSERVATION ARCHITECTURE

The importance of the heritage significance of the UK’s historic built environment is becoming increasingly recognised with more than one in five buildings in Britain pre-dating 1919. However, to safeguard this rich heritage for future generations requires the specialist skills of conservation architects who are experienced in not only preserving historic buildings but also giving… Full Article >

NAMING CEREMONY FOR MAGDALENE COURT

NAMING CEREMONY FOR MAGDALENE COURT

Sir Len Fenwick, trustee of the St Mary Magdalene & Holy Jesus Trust, has laid the naming plaque at the Trust’s Magdalene Court development in Spital Tongues, Newcastle. Construction of the £3.8m sustainable housing scheme, designed by award-winning JDDK Architects, is being undertaken by Meldrum Construction with completion expected next Summer. The development included the… Full Article >

FOUR DAY WEEK WORKING FOR NEWCASTLE ARCHITECTS

FOUR DAY WEEK WORKING FOR NEWCASTLE ARCHITECTS

As 70 UK companies begin a trial of what is thought to be the world’s biggest pilot scheme into the working pattern over the next six months, by working a four-day week for the same remuneration, Newcastle-based JDDK Architects may well claim to be ahead of the game. Having started an initial six-month trial of… Full Article >

PLANNING APPLICATION FOR NORTHERN ROOTS VISITOR CENTRE

PLANNING APPLICATION FOR NORTHERN ROOTS VISITOR CENTRE

Following a lengthy period of public consultation events, the hybrid planning application for Oldham’s Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park has been submitted to Oldham Council which, along with outline proposals for the 160-acre site, includes detailed design proposals for a Visitor Centre and Learning Centre from Newcastle-based JDDK Architects. The practice has worked on… Full Article >

CIVIC HAT TRICK FOR JDDK

CIVIC HAT TRICK FOR JDDK

Newcastle-based architects, JDDK Ltd, were triple winners at the prestigious Lord Mayor’s Design Awards held on 7 April with their Family Room and Garden project at St Oswld’s Hospice winning both the Small Scale Development and Landscape categories whilst the refurbishment of Bentinck Terrace for the Changing Lives charity won the Lord Mayor’s Special Award.… Full Article >