ISO 9001 Certification

Posted on January 25, 2013 by will_mwsnkrr

MawsonKerr Architects have completed ISO 9001 Certification

We have been externally audited, our qualities assured and we are proud to announce our latest management tool.

University Sculpture Gains Planning Permission

Posted on December 21, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

A new figurative stone sculpture will soon be gracing Northumbria University following planning permission approval.

The four metre high granite piece entitled “Collar and Wave” is part of the series of sculptures by Norwegian sculptor Nicolaus Widerberg completed for the University.

Forgotten Spaces Winner 2012

Posted on November 8, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Our competitive proposal for an eco-driving range on the historic Dunston Staithes has been announced as the RIBA Forgotten Spaces Winner 2012. The monumental structure caught our imagination and we hope this may inspire much needed regeneration to the industrial monument.

We were delighted the structure and our intervention have been recognised in this competition. An exhibition on the shortlisted schemes is running in Newcastle’s Newgate Centre until December 14th.

Details on exhibition here

Friar House Apartment Hotel Open

Posted on October 30, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Work on the conversion of the grade II town house has completed and we are pleased to announce Friar House Apartment Hotel open with guests stays now available.

The building has some unashamedly modern features and services nestled in amongst the fabulous existing retained features to make for a unique boutique city stay experience.

But don’t take out word for it, trip advisor thinks so too

Animate Space, Newcastle University

Posted on October 8, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Animate Space, Newcastle University; Charrette Week 2012

MawsonKerr were invited by Newcastle University to run a Charrette, an intensive and creative week long project that involved 45 Architecture students from all years. The designing, building and filming of the chain reaction machine took 4 days and came within our budget of £50 for materials. The results can be seen on the link below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH2PR8HuMuM

Friar House Hotel Nears Completion

Posted on September 20, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Construction work on the Grade II listed Friar House Hotel is nearing completion.

We have a couple of images showing how the interior is going to look here, bookings now being taken on the Roomzzz website.

Forgotten Spaces Shortlisting

Posted on August 31, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Our completion entry Tyne Tee has been short-listed for the Forgotten Spaces North East ideas competition.

The light-hearted concept of a ecological driving range on the Dunston Staithes was the marrying of North East passions, sport and heritage with ecology thrown in to boot. More here and here

Love Architecture

Posted on May 24, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

The inaugural Love Architecture Week takes place between 15th – 24th June with a variety of events nationwide promoting all aspects architectural

MawsonKerr are having an open practice day Friday 22rd June and invite all to come in for a cup of tea*

For more information on Love Architecture:

http://www.lovearchitecture.org/

*while teabags last

Sunbeams Charity Ride

Posted on April 26, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Will has completed the challenge of visiting every prinicple lake in the Lake District by bike to raise funds for a special local charity, Sunbeams.

Over the course of three days Will made it over Newlands and Kirkstone pass on the way to 18 lakes and somehow avoided the worst of the weather

Thank you to all those who generously gave money

http://www.justgiving.com/will-mawson

Friar House Apartment Hotel On Site

Posted on April 5, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Work has started at Friar House Apartment Hotel on site as the contractor’s commenced construction this week. The Grade II listed building is being fully refurbished to offer luxury city break stays with Roomzzz Aparthotels. Due for opening in late Summer Friar House is a rich part of Newcastle’s historic past and a building we have grown to know very intimately.

https://mawsonkerr.co.uk/friar-house/

Bespoke Jesmond Home Complete

Posted on February 1, 2012 by will_mwsnkrr

Our reworking of a family home in West Jesmond has been completed recently. The works include new kitchen, dining, utility, large bespoke extension with wrap around window and raised balcony. More images and information on the link below: