More than qualified

More than qualified
Posted: 17.05.10
We would like to congratulate Derek on recently passing his Part 3 studies to become Dunwoodies newest Architect. Since joining the practice in 2000, Derek has played a major part in developing the practice and now helping to develop the new Leeds office. We look forward to the next 10 years... Congratulations

Success in Yorkshire

Success in Yorkshire
Posted: 19.04.10
We have successfully won our first project from our new Leeds office. The scheme worth £3.2 million will seek to combine Neurosurgery and Critical Care at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

Dunwoodie's newest Architect

Dunwoodie's newest Architect
Posted: 19.04.10
Dunwoodie's would like to congratulate Elaine who has just completed her Part 3 at Newcastle University and is the newest addition to our team of qualified Architects. Elaine has been with the practice for 6 years and during that time has scooped the Architects for Health Student Design Award. We are proud to have her in our team. Well done Elaine.

Approved List of Consultants

Approved List of Consultants
Posted: 19.04.10
We have recently been approved as a member of the NHS North West Consortium which will enable the practice to work with over 30 NHS Trusts throughtout Yorkshire and Lancashire

Freeman Hospital Endoscopy Unit

Freeman Hospital Endoscopy Unit
Posted: 18.01.10
GallifordTry are on site at the Freeman Hospital carry out major work in the ward block creating a new Endoscopy Unit.

The unit will open to patients in spring 2010 and will provide state of the art facilities with new X-Ray and treatment rooms.

Emergency Care gets underway

Emergency Care gets underway
Posted: 18.01.10
January 2010 sees the planned works at South Tyneside General Hospital get underway. The hospital are spending £8 million on upgrading the existing accident and emeregency department, admissions unit and the childrens assessment services to create the new emergency care services.

The major development is planned to last until 2011 and will bring state of the art facilities to the the borough.

New Leeds Office

New Leeds Office
Posted: 29.09.09
After almost 20 years of operations in the North East. Dunwoodie Architecture and Design are proud to announce that we now have a new office in Leeds.

The practice has now expanded into the Yorkshire area and we are looking forward to continuing the success for many more years to come.

Associates Derek Shepherd and Phil Simpson will be running things from the Leeds office.

Our new Leeds office address is:

1200 Century Way

Thorpe park Business Park

Colton

Leeds

LS15 8ZA

Telephone: 0113 251 5105

P21, North Tees Hospital

P21, North Tees Hospital
Posted: 11.09.09
Working alongside Yorkon and Interserve, the new EAU has won the 'Best Healthcare Project Award' at the Off-Site Construction Awards and the scheme was also highly commended in the Best Healthcare Construction Product category at the Building Better Healthcare Awards.

Elaine on the panel

Elaine on the panel
Posted: 09.09.09
Elaine was awarded first Prize in the Architects for Health's Student Health Design Award for her design of a Childrens Speech and Language Clinic last year and was invited back down to London to be part of the judging panel in this years awards.

The international competion saw entries of students from the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Germany and China being short-listed.

Is there an Architect in the House?

Is there an Architect in the House?
Posted: 08.09.09
We are proud to be part of the RIBA and Shelther scheme offering support to those families with housing needs. Under the scheme Architect In The House we are offering free consultation to registered homeowners who are looking to improve their homes who then donate to Shelter. The scheme looks at helping those most in need and has raised more than £800,000 in the past 13 years.

Interserve Golfing Champ

Interserve Golfing Champ
Posted: 08.09.09
Derek recently took part in Interserve's golfing day at Romanby, Northallerton and managed to win for the second year running, adding to his collection of Golf bags and umbrellas.

Playing alongside other architects and consultants, Derek manged to keep his record intact keeping Dunwoodie out of a hole. He is looking forward to a possible hatrick next year.

Ingham Wing Entrance Completed

Ingham Wing Entrance Completed
Posted: 25.03.09
The practice has recently completed a refurbishment of the main entrance at South Tyneside District Hospital, including new entrance canopies.

This project sees the start of more major refurbishments at the hospital including Wards 8 and 9 and also a new A&E and entrance being planned for the near future.

Dumfries and Galloway NHS

Dumfries and Galloway NHS
Posted: 20.02.09
We are currently involved in two projects for Dumfries and Galloway NHS.

The new MRI Unit and X Ray Department at the Royal Infirmary had a combined value of £3,300,000.

The new MRI Unit is now completed and the X-Ray Department is due to be completed in March 2009.

Doctors Surgery, Shotley Bridge

Doctors Surgery, Shotley Bridge
Posted: 04.06.08
The new GP's Surgery for Queens Road has recently achieved practical completion and handed over.

This £2.5m facility confirms Dunwoodie Architecture and Design as a leading healthcare specialist in the region.

ISO 9001 Accreditation

ISO 9001 Accreditation
Posted: 04.06.08
Dunwoodie Architecture and Design's Quality Management System has been audited and accredited to ISO 9001 standard.

This will allow the practice to monitor quality across all projects and provide clients with the highest standard of satisfaction.

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Kelowna and Vernon General Hospitals

Kelowna and Vernon General Hospitals
Posted: 04.06.08
The practice has recently undertaken a due diligence report for a $200m scheme in Canada, applying the years of knowledge to ensure the client receives a cost effective scheme.

Freeman Hospital

Freeman Hospital
Posted: 02.01.08
Further to the Ward 9 refurbishment, the practice has also won work for Sterile Services, Endoscopy, Angiography, Day Surgery and an Education Centre, worth £7m. This confirms Dunwoodie Architecture and Design as a leading healthcare specialist in the region.

Dumfries Developments On Site

Dumfries Developments On Site
Posted: 02.01.08
Dumfries and Galloway Hospital MRI and X-Ray suites have started on site. The works total £3 million, with the MRI suite due to be completed by March 2008 and the X-Ray suite by Christmas 2008.

Planning Permission for Mindrum Terrace

Planning Permission for Mindrum Terrace
Posted: 23.02.07
Commissioned by a local Contractor/Developer specialist in Timber Framed construction, a Planning Application to construct seventeen dwellings has been granted.

Using the latest in modular timber framed technology, the development provides a contemporary alternative to terraced housing.

M.P. opens Cardiology Unit

M.P. opens Cardiology Unit
Posted: 23.02.07
The Rt. Hon David Miliband, Member of Parliament for South Shields and Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs performed the opening ceremony, and reflected "South Tyneside District Hospital continues to move forward in delivering first class facilities for patients...to make South Tyneside a healthier place"

Cardiology Unit receives recognition

Cardiology Unit receives recognition
Posted: 23.02.07
South Tyneside Council, annual "Good Design Awards" have commended the Cardiology Unit at South Tyneside District Hospital.

The Local Authority have organised the annual event to promote, and signal their commitment to good design, innovation and community participation in the borough.

DA&D's Michael Collins received the award on behalf of the practice at the home of a previous recipient, Bede's World in Jarrow.

"Alter your perception"

"Alter your perception"
Posted: 29.09.05
To celebrate 15 years in practice and highlight the companies growth, Dunwoodie Architecture and Design hosted a special event at the Newcastle- Gateshead Hilton.

The successful event on the 09.09.05 was a wonderful evening, thanking existing clients and looking to the future.