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Inside the Farrell Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne

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A portrait image from the Hopetown Darlington gift shop, with a green welcome sign
Inside the Farrell Centre
Long-shot of Woodham Academy, showing off the profile of the academy with children walking along the path
Students work Inside STEAM Studios

Hopetown Darlington

Hopetown Darlington unites heritage and innovation, breathing new life into a railway legacy.

The Farrell Centre

The Farrell Centre reawakens a listed landmark as a place for dialogue and design.

Woodham Academy

A pioneering school setting new standards for education and environmental performance.

STEAM Studios

A historic fire station turned hub for creative learning.
Hopetown Darlington

Hopetown Darlington Wins National Railway Heritage Award

Hopetown Darlington has been awarded the NRH Chairman’s Special Award in recognition of the thoughtful restoration and reuse of three of the town’s most important historic railway buildings. Received during a landmark year, the 7.5-acre visitor destination celebrates Darlington’s pioneering railway legacy.

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Christmas Traditions at SPACE

As Christmas approaches, SPACE’s festive round-up reflects a season of generosity and celebration. From the Christmas Giving Tree, supporting families through Cherry Tree View, to an evening of laughter at the Christmas party, the lead-up to the holidays brought moments of warmth both in and beyond the studio.

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Beamish Museum wins CENE Award

Three Wins at the National Constructing Excellence Awards

Members of the SPACE team travelled to London for the Constructing Excellence National Awards. Remaking Beamish received the Regeneration and Conservation Award, the practice was honoured with the ESG Award, and Catherine Sinclair was named G4C Future Leader.

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Inside the Henry Daysh building, Newcastle University

From Thought to Form

Research connects the questions we ask to the buildings we design. It draws on what’s known, tests what’s possible, and brings thinking into form with care and precision.

Our Research