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SECRETARY OF STATE GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR NORTHERN ROOTS

SECRETARY OF STATE GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR NORTHERN ROOTS

Following Oldham Council Planning Committee’s unanimous approval to our hybrid planning application for Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park near Oldham town centre, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has now confirmed that the application will not be called in for further review. Northern Roots 160-acre site with Oldham town centre… Full Article >

JDDK AT HOSPICE UK

JDDK AT HOSPICE UK

Newcastle-based JDDK Architects are delighted to be Gold Sponsors of the Hospice UK Conference being held at the SEC Glasgow from Tuesday 22 – Thursday 24 November.   Six senior members of the practice, including three Directors, will be in attendance and contributing to the event. The award-winning practice have developed an enviable reputation in the… Full Article >

UNANIMOUS PLANNING APPROVAL DECISION FOR NORTHERN ROOTS

UNANIMOUS PLANNING APPROVAL DECISION FOR NORTHERN ROOTS

Oldham Council Planning Committee have given unanimous approval to the hybrid planning application for Northern Roots which is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park near Oldham town centre. The planning permission includes detailed design proposals for a Visitor Centre and Learning Centre from Newcastle-based JDDK Architects. Set in the heart of Oldham, the… Full Article >

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP SECURES A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR JDDK

EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP SECURES A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR JDDK

Employees of Newcastle-based JDDK Architects are now owners of the multi award-winning practice following a 100% share transfer to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). EOT’s were introduced in the UK in 2014 after a government review identified that employee-owned companies were often more resilient and sustainable. John Lewis is probably the most well-known employee-owned company… Full Article >

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 >