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Private House, Hexham

Private House, Hexham


The refurbishment of this grade II listed dwelling included the re-opening up of a basement to the main house with the insertion of a new stair...

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Dukesfield Arches

Dukesfield Arches


These remains are of the largest lead smelting plant of its day, one of the earliest in the country. The remains were in a very poor state of repair...

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House alterations, Gosforth

House alterations, Gosforth


This Edwardian house in Gosforth was comprehensively refurbished. It included a large contemporary extension which provides a lounge and dining space for the family...

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Cartington Castle

Cartington Castle


This project was funded through a High Level Stewardship Scheme with Natural England. This 14C grade I listed structure was in a very poor state of repair...

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Walwick Hall

Walwick Hall


The project brief was the conversion of Grade II Listed Building, Walwick Hall, from a private dwelling to a boutique country hotel with new build swimming pool...

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Close House

Close House


Building work is currently on site to convert this fine grade II listed building into a private residence. It was originally designed as a mansion set in an idyllic landscape...

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Thorngrafton

Thorngrafton


The conversion and extension of this traditional byre with attached hay barn has created a stunning contemporary home in the beautiful setting of Tynedale...

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Thropton Music Centre

Thropton Music Centre


This Victorian listed church has been converted into a music centre for the Coquetdale Music Trust. It provides a large flexible multipurpose performance space, recording studio, acoustic drum room and mezzanine area with views into the main hall...

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Grandy's Knowe

Grandy's Knowe


This site was very complex: it included a grade II listed building, a schedule ancient monument, it is in the Northumberland National Park and it is within sight of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage site...

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St Mary's Chare

St Mary's Chare


This project was one of the most significant town centre developments in Hexham in the last decade. Unsightly structures and extensions were removed to reveal the original medieval Abbey precinct wall...

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Low Slit Mine

Low Slit Mine


The industrial architectural remains of the lead mining industry on this site were conserved, assisted by funding from Natural England through a Higher Stewardship Scheme...

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The Stables, Chesters

The Stables, Chesters


Planning approval is anticipated in the spring of 2016 to convert this grade II listed building into holiday let accommodation...

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Cockle Park Tower

Cockle Park Tower


This 15C grade 1 listed building owned by Newcastle University was falling into disrepair. Doonan Architects was appointed to prepare specifications for the repair of the building...

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Gateshead Synagogue

Gateshead Synagogue


The practice secured planning approval in 2015. The design brief was complex: ladies' and men's mikvehs (for ritual bathing), a community hall, a shul and prayer rooms...

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House alterations, Jesmond

House alterations, Jesmond


This project comprised the comprehensive refurbishment of an Edwardian villa in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne...

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Duke of Wellington, Newton

Duke of Wellington, Newton


As with many country pubs this was a failing business before it was taken over by its present owner. After significant investment, a clear business plan...

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Gibside Hall

Gibside Hall


A management plan funded by Natural England was prepared for the National Trust. An initial safety inspection and access protocol was prepared...

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Mount Pleasant, Prospect Hill

Mount Pleasant, Prospect Hill


The refurbishment of this dwelling included the opening up a rather dowdy basement to the rest of the house with an elegant contemporary stair. The basement provides a new kitchen...

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HLF Places of Worship Grant schemes

HLF Places of Worship Grant schemes


These grants provide funding to assist parishes to carry out essential repairs to protect the historic fabric of these buildings...

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Greystead Chapel

Greystead Chapel


This redundant church was converted into a holiday home. The architectural integrity of the listed building had to be respected...

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Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall


Works have been undertaken on a number of different sections along the length of this World Heritage Site, funded by the Hadrian's Wall Trust...

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Lartington Hall, Durham

Lartington Hall, Durham


This grade II listed building (former 19C dwelling) was converted to a very successful wedding and conference venue. The range of reception rooms provides...

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Historic England Funded projects

Historic England Funded projects


The works to the bottle kilns at Corbridge have been completed. The kilns have been subject to the removal of vegetation and repointing...

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Intake, Hexham

Intake, Hexham


This project rationalised the poor internal layout of an existing house in Hexham. The internal circulation is centred around a new contemporary extension...

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St Patrick's, Felling

St Patrick's, Felling


The original sanctuary was impractical: it was small and circulation was restricted with a temporary altar and the sanctuary steps. As part of the re-ordering, the parish wanted to retain the essential character of the space...

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Shepley, Yorkshire

Shepley, Yorkshire


This client wanted to refurbish a rather dull bungalow to create an interesting dwelling which could entertain an extended family...

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Shield Foot, Hexham

Shield Foot, Hexham


This new-build dwelling was constructed within the garden of the developer for their own occupation. The design provides a traditionally proportioned house...

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Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum


Beamish Museum Beamish Museum attempts to recreate a bygone age with 'living' architecture. It has created a town with a working railway and station, a coal mine and a farm...

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Forge Studio, Allendale

Forge Studio, Allendale


This project provides studio space for 14 artists. The studios vary in size to suit photographer, visual artist, potter, etc., and includes a recording studio...

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Riding Mill Village Hall

Riding Mill Village Hall


This building replaced a timber framed corrugated sheet clad structure which was beyond repair. It was funded through the HLF Millennium Village Hall Award scheme. The building has finely detailed dressed masonry...

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St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral


Kevin Doonan is the Cathedral Architect for St Mary's Cathedral, Newcastle...

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Allen Valleys Landscape Partnership

Allen Valleys Landscape Partnership


These projects are part of the Allen Valleys Landscape Partnership funded by the HLF. Management plans have been prepared on five different 'at risk' buildings and structures...

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Kielder Workshops and District Heating Scheme

Kielder Workshops and District Heating Scheme


This project comprised of starter workshop units of varying size in this isolated community in Northumberland, to assist in the regeneration of the local economy...

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Wallington Hall Entrance Building

Wallington Hall Entrance Building


The National Trust commissioned us to convert the former farm shop into a new welcome building for visitors...

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Residential extension near Stamfordham

Residential extension near Stamfordham


Our clients house was a barn conversion which didn’t provide a good layout for our clients living requirements...

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Residential extension Slaley

Residential extension Slaley


Our clients approached us with a brief to replace the existing conservatory to the front elevation with a garden room, the property is a Grade II Listed Building...

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