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Built-un-built - Napper Party 2009	23/03/09
Napper Architects recently hosted the “Built-unbuilt” event, attended by over 100 guests. The design studio became an art gallery for the evening as abstract representations on large canvases formed an exhibition of completed and live architectural projects. Guests were invited to identify the ‘Built’ projects to win the chance for dinner for two at the prestigious Seaham Hall.

CDMC Commission

02/04/09

Napper have been appointed to carry out the CDMC role for the Ł25 million PFI project for the new fire stations and Headquarters for the North East Fire and Rescue Authority.

This project is the latest to add to our growing list of large scale CDMC commissions which includes the City of Sunderland’s Ł100m BSF / Academies programme.


Darlington Campus Building, Teesside University	03/06/09
Napper have begun work on a new campus building for Teesside University in Darlington. Located opposite Darlington college and the Napper masterplanned Central Park the building will cover 3700 sq m and include flexible teaching spaces/ ICT learning, corporate learning, café, staff and admin facilities. Due for completion in 2011 the project is currently at planning RIBA stage C


Sunbeams Music Centre, Redhills Cumbria	07/07/09
Napper Architects are pleased to announce planning approval has been granted to a purpose built music therapy centre for the charity Sunbeams. The design is a modern take on the surrounding Lake District vernacular which was welcomed by local planners due to its contextual response and the use of materials. The Charity is now raising funds for the project which has been helped in part through the donation of Eleanor Rigby’s birth certificate by Paul McCartney which was auctioned last year.

Company Restructure

04/08/08

Napper Architects are delighted to announce the promotion of Alan Rees, Dean Thody, Mark Bowman and Tim Rainford as Operational Directors within the company.

Formerly Associates, they have all played significant roles in delivering recent major projects with Napper Architects. The new role involves the management and business development of the company in addition to architectural delivery of projects.

Managing Director Graeme Dodd said “Further to the restructuring of the company a few years ago, these appointments reflect the natural evolution of the practice and also ensures we have in place the structure and the quality of personnel to allow us to continue to provide our Clients with the exceptional quality of service and design they expect from Nappers”


Coop, Hexham	02/10/08
A major new retail development in the historic town of Hexham has recently been granted full Planning Approval. The contemporary proposal, designed by Napper Architects will provide approximately 3500 sqm of new retail floorspace. The project was submitted for Planning Approval on behalf of the Co-operative Group following an extensive pre-application consultation which generated the strong support of the local people. To assist the consultation and approval process, Napper constructed a 3-d interactive computer model of the building allowing Planners and local residents to view the development from any chosen location.


"New Heburn Web Site"	02/10/08
The Hebburn town centre redevelopment project has now entered its initial public consultation stage. Following successful consultation events in August this year the development team have set up a new web site to keep the community of Hebburn informed on the continuing development. You can visit this at http://www.yourhebburn.co.uk


Mowbray Apartments, Sunderland	18/11/08
Nappers are delighted to announce that Mowbray Apartments in Sunderland has gained regional and national recognition at recent awards. The mixed housing and leisure scheme was winner of the Residential Development of the Year award at the Journal Landmark awards and gained an award from “Building for Life”, the national standard for well designed homes and neighbourhoods backed by CABE and the Home Builders Federation.


River Quarter II, Sunderland	23/03/09
Napper Architects are delighted to announce the recently completed River Quarter in Sunderland has been recognised for its architectural merit. The mixed use city centre development, including 53 apartments and two floors of leisure use, won the Building Excellence Award for Best Housing Project (Large Development) at the recent LABC awards.


Napper Architects Office Trip	26/02/09
To celebrate the completion of the River Quarter in Sunderland Napper Architects organised an office trip around the building that houses 53 apartments and 2 floors of 10pin bowling. The visit culminated in the staff donning their bowling shoes and taking to the lanes of the bowling alley to re-live their youth in an effort to recreate the antics seen in the film Kingpin.