Racquets Court, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Client: Gavurin
Status: Completed 2019

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Project Description:

Gavurin, a ‘big data’ company with an international client base, sought to relocate to new offices within the heart of Newcastle, to benefit from their strong links with both Newcastle and Northumbria University.

Gavurin selected this vacant Victorian building on College Street, which dates from 1888, and appointed IDPartnership to develop designs for its conversion for modern office use. The existing building has been enhanced with modern interventions at the entrance, new window openings and a refurbished rooflight, whilst retaining its understated external appearance and interesting features such as the cast iron spiral staircase. The design ensured the building is future-proofed for subletting between ground and first floor, with shared amenities.

IDP are delighted to hear that the Racquets Court has been shortlisted for both the Building Conservation award at the 2019 RICS Awards North East, and the CENE awared for collaborative working. We look forward to this small gem of a project receiving the recognition it deserves, and in particular Gavurin receiving recognition for their brave foray into commercial office development.