Commercial Portfolio
Newcastle Central Station
Project Value: £5.5M
Project Role: Lead Designer
Client: Commercial
GW Architectural were appointed as design managers on the Newcastle Central Station development. Our remit was to oversee and co-ordinate all aspects of the design, including liaising with English Heritage & Newcastle City Council.
We were also responsible for attending stakeholder meetings and undertaking submissions for Network Rail Approvals. The client brief was to create retail space, ease the flow of passengers and improve wayfinding within the Grade I listed building.
Newcastle Central Station
Cargo Fleet Lane
Project Value: 2.1M
Project Role: Lead Designer
Client: Commercial
GWA were commissioned by the client to deliver a new state of the art office facility. This was achieved through renovation and restoration of the existing derelict Cargo Fleet Lane Ironworks Building.
This award nominated building has been custom designed to each individual tenant’s specifications, and as such is now home to a number of different tenants including a bistro, an art gallery and state of the art conferencing facilities.
Cargo Fleet Lane Offices
Middlesbrough Sea Cadets
Project Value: £150k
Project Role: Lead Designer
Client: Commercial
Working closely with Middlesbrough Sea Cadets, this project saw the conversion of 2 derelict lodges within Albert Park into a brand new, fully-functioning headquarters.
The restoration was very sympathetic to the existing architecture, and a new rear extension and dock area were added to accommodate water-based activities, as well as a drill yard for parades. In 2012, the building was shortlisted for the RICS (Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors) Award.
Middlesbrough Sea Cadets
Bank Quay House
Project Value: Private
Project Role: Lead Designer
Client: Commercial
The Main focus of this project was to add further floors to the existing five-floored office building at Bank Quay House.
Taking into consideration the additional office space, large windows allow for natural light as well as the addition of balconies to serve as external breakout areas.
Bank Quay House
Rudby Hall
Project Value: £1.5M
Project Role: Lead Designer
Client: Commercial
GWA are tasked with converting Rudby Hall (formerly a private residence in North Yorkshire) into an exclusive, luxury venue for weddings, private events and accommodation. Following an extensive restoration project, Rudby Hall opened its doors and is now accepting bookings for 2015 and beyond.
Built in 1838 for the daughter of King William IV, Lady Amelia Cary and her husband, the 10th Viscount Falkland, Rudby Hall is a former royal residence. For the very first time in its colourful history, this exceptional Grade II listed building may be enjoyed as a venue of distinction and beauty.
Rudby Hall Hotel
Beauley Lodge
Project Value: £100K
Project Role: Principle Designer
Client: Commercial
A single storey care home, currently accommodating over 30 residents, Beauley Lodge Care Home is arranged around a private courtyard where residents can spend time in a safe and secure environment.
GWA were appointed to add an additional second floor comprising of 21 new bedrooms resulting to increase overall capacity. Improvements to the existing ground floor include existing bedroom windows to be converted to Juliette balconies as well as a main staircase and lift shaft sited within the courtyard enabling full access to the first floor.
Beauley Lodge Care Home
Gateshead Synagogue
Project Value: £5M
Project Role: Lead Designer
Client: Meldrum Construction Services Ltd
GWA were commissioned by the main contractor to redesign the proposals for a new Synagogue in Gateshead. We were instrumental in changing the proposed construction methodology from concrete to a steel frame to provide a more affordable design solution.
Working closely with the contractor and client team, we also detailed all key internal elements including water storage areas, Mikvehs, changing facilities and event halls on the upper floor.
The first stage of works, abutting the exitsing building, were carried out with care to ensure all the existing facilities could remain in use throughout. The second phase of works will double the size of the Synagogue.
