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The modern-day architect: a visionary for urban development
20th February 2025

The modern-day architect: a visionary for urban development

Architects are not just designers; they are visionaries who can influence the way in which we...

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Apprenticeship Q&A with Kayleigh
14th February 2025

Apprenticeship Q&A with Kayleigh

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke with Kayleigh Metcalf, an apprentice at Gradon...

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Alterations to Lemington Methodist Church
14th February 2025

Alterations to Lemington Methodist Church

We are leading a project to carry out alterations to Lemington Methodist Church in west...

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Apprenticeship Q&A with Olivia
11th February 2025

Apprenticeship Q&A with Olivia

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke with Olivia Summers about her experience and...

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Our Architecture is about (all) People
16th January 2025

Our Architecture is about (all) People

As architects, we work every day to create spaces that benefit people. With 1 in 5 of us in the...

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Merry Christmas from all at GRADONARCHITECTURE
19th December 2024

Merry Christmas from all at GRADONARCHITECTURE

In the lead-up to Christmas, we’d like to take a moment to thank all our clients and everyone...

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Musings from Krakow
18th December 2024

Musings from Krakow

We love our day jobs but there’s nothing better than getting away from the world of work to...

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Celebrating our triple contract win
22nd November 2024

Celebrating our triple contract win

We are delighted to share that we will soon begin developing the technical designs for a 100-bed...

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Graeme Kirkley Rejoins Our Team as Technical Director
13th November 2024

Graeme Kirkley Rejoins Our Team as Technical Director

We are delighted to share that we have strengthened our team with the appointment of Graeme...

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Student Accommodation Proposal Submitted for Planning
7th November 2024

Student Accommodation Proposal Submitted for Planning

Following extensive pre-application design collaboration with Durham Council, we are pleased to...

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Another pre-app submitted!
26th February 2024

Another pre-app submitted!

We are thrilled to share one of our latest projects, which has now been submitted for pre-app –...

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National Apprenticeship Week
8th February 2024

National Apprenticeship Week

This national apprenticeship week, we are celebrating two apprentices in our team, Olivia and...

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Work Experience Students in Our Studio
5th February 2024

Work Experience Students in Our Studio

We thoroughly enjoyed having two work experience students from St Thomas More with us last...

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Another great trip to Athens!
29th January 2024

Another great trip to Athens!

A fast paced and exciting start to the New Year with another site visit to our project in...

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Merry Christmas from all at GRADONARCHITECTURE
20th December 2023

Merry Christmas from all at GRADONARCHITECTURE

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all at GRADONARCHITECTURE!

Please note our studio will be...

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Tanja Smith becomes FCIAT Accredited
24th October 2023

Tanja Smith becomes FCIAT Accredited

Celebrating Our People…Tanja Smith becomes FCIAT Accredited

We are thrilled to announce that our...

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Investment in People…Olivia Summers joins Our People
29th September 2023

Investment in People…Olivia Summers joins Our People

We are delighted to welcome Olivia Summers to our GRADONARCHITECTURE team at Studio 07 Newburn...

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Investment in People…Aaron Ptohopoulos joins Our People
15th September 2023

Investment in People…Aaron Ptohopoulos joins Our People

We are delighted to welcome Aaron Ptohopoulos to our GRADONARCHITECTURE team at Studio 07...

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Investment in People . . . Ayanda Mahachi joins Our People
16th August 2023

Investment in People . . . Ayanda Mahachi joins Our People

Following a recent recruitment campaign, we would like to thank all applicants for their...

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We are Hiring!
22nd June 2023

We are Hiring!

We are seeking a talented and passionate Architectural Technologist to join Our Team in...

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We are Hiring!
20th June 2023

We are Hiring!

We are seeking a talented and passionate Part 2 Architectural Assistant to join Our Team in...

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“Our Architecture is About People”…Robert Davidson Promoted to Senior Architect
2nd June 2023

“Our Architecture is About People”…Robert Davidson Promoted to Senior Architect

We are delighted to announce that our Robert Davidson was recently promoted to Senior...

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ISO9001 & ISO14001 Accreditations Retained!
31st May 2023

ISO9001 & ISO14001 Accreditations Retained!

We are delighted to announce that following another successful audit we have retained our...

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Team relocates to Studio 07 The Curve Newburn Riverside
14th April 2023

Team relocates to Studio 07 The Curve Newburn Riverside

Our new Contact Details are:

Studio 07

The Curve

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle...

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Tsagaan Sar! (or Happy New Year)
23rd February 2023

Tsagaan Sar! (or Happy New Year)

Tsagaan Sar! (or Happy New Year) to all our friends in Mongolia. Wishing you health and...

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New beginnings for T-Level Student Jamie…
31st January 2023

New beginnings for T-Level Student Jamie…

Today we said goodbye to our T-level student Jamie, who has now completed his work placement...

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2 0 2 3
9th January 2023

2 0 2 3

Happy New Year!

Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2022.

Throughout the year...

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Merry Christmas from everyone at GRADONARCHITECTURE!
22nd December 2022

Merry Christmas from everyone at GRADONARCHITECTURE!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you from everyone at GRADONARCHITECTURE!

Please note...

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12 Days of GRADONARCHITECTURE…
22nd December 2022

12 Days of GRADONARCHITECTURE…

Join us as we reflect on some of our key Projects throughout 2022…

Here is a selection of...

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Investing into future generations…Rob is an RIBA Mentor for local students
14th December 2022

Investing into future generations…Rob is an RIBA Mentor for local students

One of our Architects, Robert Davidson has recently adopted the role of RIBA Mentor to a group...

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Catherine is now a fully qualified Architect!
21st October 2022

Catherine is now a fully qualified Architect!

We are thrilled to announce that Catherine Sinclair has recently passed her RIBA Part 3 exams...

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Happy World Architecture Day!
3rd October 2022

Happy World Architecture Day!

The theme of World Architecture Day 2022 is Wellbeing.

At GRADONARCHITECTURE we are proud...

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Tanja shortlisted for Inspiring Female Award
29th September 2022

Tanja shortlisted for Inspiring Female Award

We are thrilled to announce that our own Tanja Smith OBE who has been shortlisted for the North...

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42nd Street Planning Permission Granted
28th September 2022

42nd Street Planning Permission Granted

We have successfully gained planning permission to transform a redundant brownfield site, and...

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Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022
9th September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 – 2022

The team at GRADONARCHITECTURE are deeply saddened by the news of Queen Elizabeth’s passing....

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Investment in people…Kayleigh Metcalf joins the team
8th September 2022

Investment in people…Kayleigh Metcalf joins the team

We are delighted to welcome Kayleigh Metcalf to our GRADONARCHITECTURE team at NE40...

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Nadaam Festival Mongolia 2022
11th July 2022

Nadaam Festival Mongolia 2022

Эрхэм хүндэт хамтран ажилладаг байгууллагууд болон нийт Монголчууд та бүхэндээ улсын их баяр...

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Anyone for Cricket ?
16th June 2022

Anyone for Cricket ?

Our Architecture is About People

GRADONARCHITECTURE are delighted to be sponsoring our local...

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GRADONARCHITECTURE Collaboration with Middlesbrough College sees T Level students join the Team
10th May 2022

GRADONARCHITECTURE Collaboration with Middlesbrough College sees T Level students join the Team

GRADONARCHITECTURE are delighted to welcome Jamie Stoddart and Joel Bint to the team....

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NE40 Studios Reinvented…Take a look at what we done during lockdown 2020-21
17th March 2022

NE40 Studios Reinvented…Take a look at what we done during lockdown 2020-21

Originally built in 1861 this former church closed its doors to worship in 2009 and occupying...

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Our Architecture is About People…Tanja receives OBE investiture at Windsor…
23rd November 2021

Our Architecture is About People…Tanja receives OBE investiture at Windsor…

It was fitting and rewarding to see our Tanja Smith receive her OBE investiture last week from...

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Team strengthening…Catherine and Marcelina join Our People
23rd September 2021

Team strengthening…Catherine and Marcelina join Our People

Following a detailed recruitment process, we would like to thank all of the talented people...

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We are REINVENTING…and we are RECRUITING…Do you want to be part of something special?
8th June 2021

We are REINVENTING…and we are RECRUITING…Do you want to be part of something special?

As a Team Member you are one of our greatest assets. You are one of a number of extraordinary...

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Stainsby Masterplan featured in Gardens Illustrated Magazine!
9th April 2021

Stainsby Masterplan featured in Gardens Illustrated Magazine!

GRADONARCHITECTURE have had the privilege to work with Middlesbrough Council, and Planning and...

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Concept Designs started for new sustainable office development
1st April 2021

Concept Designs started for new sustainable office development

Following the completion of a number of feasibility studies, GRADONARCHITECTURE are proceeding...

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Concept Design starts for Sustainable Scheme
20th March 2021

Concept Design starts for Sustainable Scheme

Concept designs have been initiated for a new sustainable extension to a previously converted...

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Strathmore Road Methodist Church Complete!
16th March 2021

Strathmore Road Methodist Church Complete!

We our glad to announce that our Strathmore Road Methodist Church is now complete!

Our...

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REINVENTION…Site Update
25th February 2021

REINVENTION…Site Update

Oct and Nov 2020 sees the complete strip out of our studio to reveal layers of the past –...

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Red House granted planning permission!
16th February 2021

Red House granted planning permission!

We are glad to announce that Red House, a bespoke family home has been granted planning...

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Tsagaan Sar 2021
13th February 2021

Tsagaan Sar 2021

In the Year of the Ox, we wish all of our friends and colleagues in Mongolia and afar health...

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Stainsby Country Park & Masterplan released for public consultation
3rd February 2021

Stainsby Country Park & Masterplan released for public consultation

GRADONARCHITECTURE have had the privilege to work with Middlesbrough Council, and Planning and...

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Planning Application submitted for Downhill Cottage
25th January 2021

Planning Application submitted for Downhill Cottage

A planning application for a highly crafted single storey extension and detached garage to a...

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2021…REINVENTION
19th January 2021

2021…REINVENTION

As we all say a glad farewell to 2020 and continue to evolve, adapt and learn how to cope with...

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Merry Christmas 2020
22nd December 2020

Merry Christmas 2020

From all of the team at GRADONARCHITECTURE…we thank you for your continued support and wish you...

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Tanja Smith receives OBE!
10th October 2020

Tanja Smith receives OBE!

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Tanja Smith has received an OBE in this years...

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Congratulations to James on passing his RIBA part 3!
8th September 2020

Congratulations to James on passing his RIBA part 3!

The GRADONARCHITECTURE team are delighted to announce that James Street has successfully passed...

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A New Point of Direction
7th September 2020

A New Point of Direction

This month’s North East Times features our Technical Director, Tanja Smith on the cover and she...

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Planning Application Submitted for Newbridge Court
7th September 2020

Planning Application Submitted for Newbridge Court

A planning application for a high quality residential and commercial development in...

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Our Architecture is About People
4th September 2020

Our Architecture is About People

Over the past 10 years, our ethos has remained the same and is as important as ever; Our...

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Architectural Redesign of Strathmore Road Church Begins On Site
15th July 2020

Architectural Redesign of Strathmore Road Church Begins On Site

Works have now commenced on site at Strathmore Road Methodist Church in Rowlands Gill as...

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Successfully awarded place on impressive London Framework!
6th July 2020

Successfully awarded place on impressive London Framework!

Southwark Council have officially announced their multi-million pound architectural design...

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Newcastle Energy Centre wins big at RICS Social Impact Awards!
12th May 2020

Newcastle Energy Centre wins big at RICS Social Impact Awards!

We are delighted to announce that Newcastle Energy Centre has been announced as winner of the...

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Join us to Support Our NHS
30th March 2020

Join us to Support Our NHS

The GRADONARCHITECTURE team would like to say a huge thank you to the NHS for their brilliant...

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Rob Joins the Young Architectural Professionals Forum Committee
19th March 2020

Rob Joins the Young Architectural Professionals Forum Committee

Having completed his RIBA part 1 and 2 in London at South Bank University, Rob returned to the...

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Our Architecture is about People…
18th March 2020

Our Architecture is about People…

Given the increasing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we want to reassure all of our clients...

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From Mongolia to Australia…meet Uugaa!
2nd March 2020

From Mongolia to Australia…meet Uugaa!

As we welcome in the Mongolian Lunar New Year, we thought it would be a great chance to catch...

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Tsgaan Sar 2020!
24th February 2020

Tsgaan Sar 2020!

As we officially begin the first day of The Mongolian Lunar New Year and the year of the rat,...

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National Apprenticeship Week 2020
19th February 2020

National Apprenticeship Week 2020


Investing in the next generation is hugely important to GRADONARCHITECTURE. We believe in...

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Newcastle Energy Centre Officially Opened
10th February 2020

Newcastle Energy Centre Officially Opened

Newcastle’s first Energy Centre has been officially opened and will supply the 24 acre Helix...

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Aidan’s building a great career through an architecture apprenticeship
4th February 2020

Aidan’s building a great career through an architecture apprenticeship

It’s National Apprenticeship Week and one of this year’s hot topics is degree apprenticeships....

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We are Shortlisted for a 6 Province Project in Mongolia!
24th January 2020

We are Shortlisted for a 6 Province Project in Mongolia!

We are pleased to announce that we have been successfully shortlisted for a scheme of projects...

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Luxury Residential Scheme goes in for Public Consultation…
20th January 2020

Luxury Residential Scheme goes in for Public Consultation…

The design of a £3.5million scheme of high-end luxury apartments on the North Parade in Whitley...

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Bespoke Homes Grand Designs Secure Planning Permission
17th January 2020

Bespoke Homes Grand Designs Secure Planning Permission

Working collaboratively between our studios in Gateshead and Middlesbrough, we are delighted to...

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Iron Horse begins on Site…
14th January 2020

Iron Horse begins on Site…

We are pleased to announce that construction has begun on a development of bungalows on the...

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Welcome to our new Middlesbrough Studio!
13th January 2020

Welcome to our new Middlesbrough Studio!

Everybody at GRADONARCHITECTURE is delighted to announce the opening of our third studio in the...

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Ponteland Fire Station completed as part of £42m Ponteland Regeneration Scheme…
6th January 2020

Ponteland Fire Station completed as part of £42m Ponteland Regeneration Scheme…

North East firm GRADONARCHITECTURE have revealed the newly completed Ponteland Community Fire...

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2020….Happy New Year from GRADONARCHITECTURE!
3rd January 2020

2020….Happy New Year from GRADONARCHITECTURE!

We would like to wish all of our team, friends, current and prospective clients a happy and...

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Concept Designs for Jarrow Hall…
20th November 2019

Concept Designs for Jarrow Hall…

Situated in Jarrow, South Tyneside. ‘Jarrow Hall – Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and St Bede...

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Congratulations to Fran on her First Class Masters Degree!
13th November 2019

Congratulations to Fran on her First Class Masters Degree!

We are delighted to announced that our Marketing Coordinator Fran Carey has achieved a First...

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Great Progress being made at Newgate Street…
8th November 2019

Great Progress being made at Newgate Street…

It is great to see progress of the conversion and new build of 94 Newgate Street Morpeth,...

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Success at the St. Thomas More Careers Fair 2019…
22nd October 2019

Success at the St. Thomas More Careers Fair 2019…

The Gradon team returned once again for the careers fair at St. Thomas More Catholic School in...

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Haydon Bridge Sixth Form Centre is now complete!…
2nd October 2019

Haydon Bridge Sixth Form Centre is now complete!…

The redesign of Haydon Bridge High School’s Sixth Form Centre and Learning Resource Centre is...

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Falcone Terrace now complete!
20th September 2019

Falcone Terrace now complete!

We are delighted to announce that work is now complete on our residential project at Falcone...

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Success for Pupils at Careers Fair Design Competition….
16th September 2019

Success for Pupils at Careers Fair Design Competition….

GRADONARCHITECTURE are continuing to lead the way with careers partnerships in Schools...

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Planning permission success!..
12th September 2019

Planning permission success!..

Gateshead County Council have agreed to plans proposed by North East architecture firm...

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Congratulations to Rob on becoming a certified Architect!
4th September 2019

Congratulations to Rob on becoming a certified Architect!

We are delighted to announce that our own Rob Davidson has successfully passed his RIBA part...

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Haydon Bridge High School gains planning approval!
8th August 2019

Haydon Bridge High School gains planning approval!

After a process of collaboration between the designers at GRADONARCHITECTURE and the...

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Mongolia trip July 2019….
26th July 2019

Mongolia trip July 2019….

Arriving back from a successful trip from Mongolia, Graham and Tanja returned with on-site...

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Work Experience 2019…
15th July 2019

Work Experience 2019…

Work experience commences this week and two students will be joining us at NE40 to gain an...

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Sandcastle Challenge 2019!
11th July 2019

Sandcastle Challenge 2019!

This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Children North East’s Sandcastle Challenge and saw...

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Steel frame at Fish Tank complete…
8th July 2019

Steel frame at Fish Tank complete…

Progress at the Fish Tank site is well under-way and the installation of both the steel frame...

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3rd July 2019

Happy Naadam 2019!…

This month we celebrate the annual Naadam Festival, which is to be held on 11th-15th July in...

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We’re hiring…would you like to join us?
2nd July 2019

We’re hiring…would you like to join us?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Our People at our Ne40 Studios in Ryton, Gateshead....

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Connor Newton receives First Class Honours Degree!
28th June 2019

Connor Newton receives First Class Honours Degree!

Everybody at GRADONARCHITECTURE is absolutely thrilled to announce that one of our team...

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Progress update on site at New Delaval Primary School…
27th June 2019

Progress update on site at New Delaval Primary School…

Work on the £1m council investment at New Delaval Primary School in Blyth is continuing to make...

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Glebe Road, Doncaster gains planning permission!..
25th June 2019

Glebe Road, Doncaster gains planning permission!..

Following an extensive design development period with Doncaster Council, Planning permission...

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Frances joins us at NE40 Studios
17th June 2019

Frances joins us at NE40 Studios

We are delighted to confirm that Frances Carey joins the team in our Ne40 Studios in Ryton on a...

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External facade nearing completion at Newcastle Energy Centre…
14th June 2019

External facade nearing completion at Newcastle Energy Centre…

Construction work on the Newcastle Energy Centre is continuing its progress for on track...

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Rural project gains planning permission…
9th April 2019

Rural project gains planning permission…

Set on the edge of the Northumberland Park with stunning views of the Cheviots, after a period...

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Newcastle Energy Centre…from BIM to steel frame
15th March 2019

Newcastle Energy Centre…from BIM to steel frame

Working with partners Engie and Newcastle City Council, to develop a low carbon district energy...

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GRADONARCHITECTURE restructure for future growth…
3rd March 2019

GRADONARCHITECTURE restructure for future growth…

Since our inception in 2009 we are delighted to have enjoyed steady and progressive growth with...

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New Delaval Primary School Extension gains planning approval
7th February 2019

New Delaval Primary School Extension gains planning approval

Planning Permission has been granted for the development and extension of three new classrooms...

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Refurbishment at Ashdale Primary School complete!…
7th February 2019

Refurbishment at Ashdale Primary School complete!…

We are delighted to announce that work at Ashdale School in Ashington is fully complete! The...

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Tsagaan Sar 2019
4th February 2019

Tsagaan Sar 2019

As we approach the lunar new year and the first day of The Year of the Pig, GRADONARCHITECTURE...

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Jarrow Focus is complete!
7th January 2019

Jarrow Focus is complete!

Following an extensive design and construction process, we are delighted to see the state of...

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2019 here we go…a special year for us!
4th January 2019

2019 here we go…a special year for us!

As we embark upon another exciting year in 2019, in which we will be celebrating out tenth year...

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From RIBA 0-7 “Brief to In Use”…Groom Residence completed
25th December 2018

From RIBA 0-7 “Brief to In Use”…Groom Residence completed

We are delighted to revisit one of our projects from last year – Plot 5 Wynyard Groom Residence....

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Christmas 2018
21st December 2018

Christmas 2018

We would like to wish all of our friends and colleagues in the industry a Merry Christmas and...

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Malaga 2018 Study Trip
22nd November 2018

Malaga 2018 Study Trip

Our Architecture is about People.

Following another busy year it was great to see our teams from...

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Gateshead Energy Centre is Highly Commended at National LABC Awards
12th November 2018

Gateshead Energy Centre is Highly Commended at National LABC Awards

Following its success as a regional Northeast winner of the LABC Best Large Commercial Project,...

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Plot 5 Beaumont gains planning approval!
25th October 2018

Plot 5 Beaumont gains planning approval!

Following an intimate design development period with our clients and a successful consultation...

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Kier win at Ponteland sees new community fire station come to life!
23rd October 2018

Kier win at Ponteland sees new community fire station come to life!

Working in collaboration with Kier Construction and Northumberland County Council, proposals are...

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Dorcas Avenue handed over!
26th September 2018

Dorcas Avenue handed over!

A mixed tenure residential scheme comprising of thirty three bungalow and semi detached...

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Enabling works begin on site at Newgate Street
10th September 2018

Enabling works begin on site at Newgate Street

Technical designs are currently being developed and enabling works are underway on site to...

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Shortlisted for Sunday Times British Homes Award
3rd September 2018

Shortlisted for Sunday Times British Homes Award

We are delighted to be one of four shortlisted practices in The Sunday Times British Homes...

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Enterprise House on site…
10th August 2018

Enterprise House on site…

Following a complex technical design period, work has begun on the redevelopment of an existing...

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We’re hiring…would you like to join our team?
8th August 2018

We’re hiring…would you like to join our team?

Due to a review of our international business plan, GRADONARCHITECTURE are now recruiting a Part...

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Great Park Pharmacy open for business!
6th August 2018

Great Park Pharmacy open for business!

We are delighted to announce that Great Park Pharmacy a commercial fit out project we worked on...

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Jamie Garfield joins our Derry studio
11th July 2018

Jamie Garfield joins our Derry studio

We are delighted to confirm that Jamie Garfield joins the team in our Derry Studio.

Jamie joins...

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More than work…supporting Team Kenya 2018
20th June 2018

More than work…supporting Team Kenya 2018

Our Architecture is about People.

At GRADONARCHITECTURE Our People are one of our greatest...

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Gateshead Energy Centre wins Best Large Commercial Project Award
18th June 2018

Gateshead Energy Centre wins Best Large Commercial Project Award

We are delighted to confirm our success in winning the LABC Building Excellence Award 2018 for...

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Robert Davidson joins us at Ne40 Studios
18th June 2018

Robert Davidson joins us at Ne40 Studios

We are delighted to confirm that Robert Davidson joins the team in our Ne40 Studios in...

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GRADONARCHITECTURE wins Northern Ireland Award
4th June 2018

GRADONARCHITECTURE wins Northern Ireland Award

Following our recent shortlisting, we are delighted to confirm our success in winning the 2018...

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Jordan Barrow joins our Derry Studio
26th May 2018

Jordan Barrow joins our Derry Studio

We are delighted to confirm that Jordan Barrow joins the team in our Derry, Northern Ireland...

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Gateshead Energy Centre shortlisted for Best Large Commercial Project in LABC Awards
2nd May 2018

Gateshead Energy Centre shortlisted for Best Large Commercial Project in LABC Awards

Following the official opening of The Gateshead District Energy Centre by Energy Minister Jess...

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GRADONARCHITECTURE shortlisted for Northern Ireland Business Award
2nd May 2018

GRADONARCHITECTURE shortlisted for Northern Ireland Business Award

We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Northern Ireland NW Creative Business Award 2018.

We...

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Derry Studio Celebrates 3 years
26th April 2018

Derry Studio Celebrates 3 years

This month we are delighted to be celebrating three years since we established our studio in...

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Newgate Street Morpeth gains Planning Approval
26th April 2018

Newgate Street Morpeth gains Planning Approval

We are delighted to confirm that our proposals for the redevelopment of the former...

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More than work…Derry City v GRADONARCHITECTURE
20th April 2018

More than work…Derry City v GRADONARCHITECTURE

As part of our three year celebrations for our Derry NI studio we are delighted to be hosting a...

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Thinking of a dream project?…ask an architect
8th March 2018

Thinking of a dream project?…ask an architect

As part of the “ask an architect” programme in Northern Ireland between 14 – 20 May 2018, our...

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Tsagaan Sar 2018
15th February 2018

Tsagaan Sar 2018

As we approach the lunar new year and the first day of the Year of the Dog, GRADONARCHITECTURE...

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Richardson Residence gains planning permission
8th February 2018

Richardson Residence gains planning permission

Following an intimate design development period with our clients and a successful consultation...

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Tom Cosgrove joins Our People
26th January 2018

Tom Cosgrove joins Our People

A huge welcome to Tom Cosgrove who joins us as an Architect in our Northern Ireland...

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Meet our expanding Team
26th January 2018

Meet our expanding Team

Following a successful recruitment campaign, we are delighted to announce some new additions to...

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More than work…Calvert Trust Kielder 2018
3rd January 2018

More than work…Calvert Trust Kielder 2018

To kick start 2018 and committed to giving something back, once again our Graham McDarby will be...

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2018 here we go…
3rd January 2018

2018 here we go…

As we embark upon another exciting year in 2018, we once again thank all of our friends and...

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We’re hiring…would you like to join our team in Derry?
25th October 2017

We’re hiring…would you like to join our team in Derry?

As a Current Team Member you are one of our greatest assets. You are one of a number of...

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Fish Tank submitted for Planning
25th October 2017

Fish Tank submitted for Planning

Designs have been submitted for planning approval on behalf of Denebridge Ltd for the...

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Aidan and James join Our People
5th October 2017

Aidan and James join Our People

We are delighted to confirm the appointments of Architectural Assistants, James Street and Aidan...

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Gaff House submitted for planning
18th September 2017

Gaff House submitted for planning

Detailed proposals have been submitted for the development of a bespoke family dwelling in...

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Maidstone Project submitted for Planning
18th September 2017

Maidstone Project submitted for Planning

Following an extensive pre-planning consultation period with Maidstone Council and local...

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Bespoke Derry home gains planning consent
8th August 2017

Bespoke Derry home gains planning consent

Planning permission is granted for the development of a bespoke four bedroom family home in a...

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Blackhill Church gains planning consent
25th July 2017

Blackhill Church gains planning consent

Following extensive consultations with Durham County Council, planning permission is granted for...

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Jake Senior joins the team
12th July 2017

Jake Senior joins the team

We are delighted to confirm the appointment of Jake Senior who joins us as an Architectural...

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NCC Fire & Rescue completed and open to serve
30th June 2017

NCC Fire & Rescue completed and open to serve

Northumberland County Council Fire & Rescue Facility in Alnwick is completed and open for...

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Another award for Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics
19th June 2017

Another award for Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics

Following the recent success of winning an RIBA award, The Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics...

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Ogden Centre wins RIBA NE Award
22nd May 2017

Ogden Centre wins RIBA NE Award

The Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics at Durham University wins RIBA NE Award.

Part of Durham...

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NE Architectural Practice of the Year
5th May 2017

NE Architectural Practice of the Year

Following our shortlisting, GRADONARCHITECTURE are announced as winners of 2017 North East...

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Our Architecture is about People…
25th April 2017

Our Architecture is about People…

The Institute for Apprenticeships appoints its Chairs for the fifteen Route Panels within the...

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Shortlisted for NE Architectural Practice of the Year
21st April 2017

Shortlisted for NE Architectural Practice of the Year

GRADONARCHITECTURE are shortlisted as North East Architectural Practice of the Year 2017 in The...

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Glebe Road Doncaster submitted for Planning
20th April 2017

Glebe Road Doncaster submitted for Planning

Proposals for the development of 67 one and two bed apartments on the former NHS Clinic & Day...

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We’re hiring!
20th April 2017

We’re hiring!

As a Current Team Member you are one of our greatest assets. You are one of a number of...

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Promotions
14th April 2017

Promotions

Following a restructure of the practice, required to maintain our ethos of “Our Architecture is...

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Opening ceremony for the state-of-the-art Energy Centre
3rd March 2017

Opening ceremony for the state-of-the-art Energy Centre

Gateshead District Energy Scheme was officially opened yesterday by Energy Minister Jesse Norman...

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26th February 2017

Tsagaan Sar 2017

As we approach the year of the Fire Rooster, GRADONARCHITECTURE wish all of our friends and...

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A Bespoke Wynyard Home submitted for planning
14th February 2017

A Bespoke Wynyard Home submitted for planning

Working within the design guidance established for the development of Manorside as part of the...

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Christmas 2016
20th December 2016

Christmas 2016

A huge thank you to all our Clients, friends and family for your amazing generosity with our...

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Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics near completion
7th November 2016

Ogden Centre for Fundamental Physics near completion

Located next to the Department of Physics on South Road, the home of the Institute for...

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London Calling
1st November 2016

London Calling

Following our appointment by Dubai-based cosmetic surgery clinic CosmeSurge to work on its...

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Trinity Church submitted for planning
31st October 2016

Trinity Church submitted for planning

Plans are submitted for a new church which unites the three churches of St Andrews URC,...

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Moorside Housing Development submitted for planning
13th October 2016

Moorside Housing Development submitted for planning

Plans are submitted on behalf of Arch Developments Ltd, to Northumberland County Council for the...

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Kelly and Lauren join the team in Derry
3rd October 2016

Kelly and Lauren join the team in Derry

Following the recent appointment of Andy Thompson in our Ne40 Studios Gateshead, we are now...

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Andy Thompson joins the team at NE40
15th August 2016

Andy Thompson joins the team at NE40

We are delighted to announce that Andy Thompson has joined us as a Part 2 Architectural...

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Would you like to join the team?
3rd August 2016

Would you like to join the team?

Due to an increasing range of new and exciting projects secured in a range of different sectors,...

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Percy Hedley wins LABC Awards
10th July 2016

Percy Hedley wins LABC Awards

Following our recent success at the Construction Excellence Awards, our design for the new Percy...

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UB Galleria Project receives Expertise Approval
9th July 2016

UB Galleria Project receives Expertise Approval

Proposals for the redevelopment of the former Print Works have been completed and have received...

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8th July 2016

Naadam 2016

We wish all of our friends and colleagues in Mongolia a Happy Naadam 2016. All health and...

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UK Team Trip 2016
27th June 2016

UK Team Trip 2016

Following another successful year, the England team combine their annual study trip with a visit...

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Out of the Ashes…rises former UB Print Works
21st June 2016

Out of the Ashes…rises former UB Print Works

Proposals for the redevelopment of the former Print Works have been completed and the project is...

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Percy Hedley wins Constructing Excellence Awards
10th June 2016

Percy Hedley wins Constructing Excellence Awards

Our design for the new Percy Hedley Bradbury residential school and hydrotherapy pool wins the...

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Proposals completed for new Energy Centre
26th May 2016

Proposals completed for new Energy Centre

Working as part of the SSE & Vital Energy Consortium, Gradon Architecture complete design...

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More than Architecture…Haircitect
10th May 2016

More than Architecture…Haircitect

Inspired by the work of legendary hair stylist Vidal Sassoon and his admiration of the...

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Vision for Waterloo Place Derry
16th April 2016

Vision for Waterloo Place Derry

As part of a series of urban design initiatives to celebrate the one year anniversary of the...

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Affordable housing at NGP gains planning approval
4th March 2016

Affordable housing at NGP gains planning approval

Working within the overall masterplan vision for Newcastle Great Park, the development of 38...

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Gradon Architecture are recruiting…
4th March 2016

Gradon Architecture are recruiting…

Due to an increasing range of new and exciting projects secured in all sectors throughout the UK...

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Mongolian competition win
3rd March 2016

Mongolian competition win

Located adjacent to the Mongolian Parliament building in central Ulaanbaatar, the former Print...

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More than work…Calvert Trust
29th February 2016

More than work…Calvert Trust

Committed to giving something back our Design Director Graham McDarby is currently in training...

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PHF Project Shortlisted in RICS 2016 Awards
14th February 2016

PHF Project Shortlisted in RICS 2016 Awards

Our new Percy Hedley Foundation Hydrotherapy Pool and Children’s Home is shortlisted in this...

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Bespoke Wynyard Home submitted for planning
6th February 2016

Bespoke Wynyard Home submitted for planning

Working within the design guidance established for the development of Manorside as part of the...

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5th February 2016

Tsagaan Sar 2016

As we approach the lunar new year and the first day of the Year of the Fire Monkey,...

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Studio UB204 celebrates 1 year in Mongolia
19th January 2016

Studio UB204 celebrates 1 year in Mongolia

Following our first visit to Mongolia in 2012 we have established and forged a number of working...

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2015 News Archive
1st January 2015

2015 News Archive

Liam Nelis, John Carr and Craig Dickinson join Our People. The British Ambassador for Mongolia...

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2014 News Archive
1st January 2014

2014 News Archive

We win SME of the Year in The North East Constructing Excellence Awards. Tracerco is completed...

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2013 News Archive
1st January 2013

2013 News Archive

We visit Mongolia for the first time and secure new work. Our North East Autism Society projects...

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2012 News Archive
1st January 2012

2012 News Archive

The National Association of Women in Construction launch their Northeast Regional representation...

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2011 News Archive
1st January 2011

2011 News Archive

Our very own Ne40 Studios are completed and we move in. Key projects include the completion of...

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2010 News Archive
1st January 2010

2010 News Archive

Chris Allan and Tanja Smith reunited with Graham McDarby and join Our People. The former Ryton...

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2009 News Archive
1st January 2009

2009 News Archive

From the End of a Chapter, Beer and Inspiration GRADONARCHITECTURE is “Born out of...

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