Northgate, Darlington - another street full of absolutely stunning historic buildings. This one was built c1800 by the Robson’s, who made their fortune through botany. Stephen Robson was the first to write a book of flora in the English language in 1777.

On Saturday we were joined by local firefighters, their families and invited guests to officially open the newly refurbished fire station at Wheatley Hill. Read more ➡️ddfire.gov.uk/news/out-old-n…

Plans for £12 million garden centre in Alnwick given the green light chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

BIGGEST SPLASH FOR WET LEISURE A record number of companies celebrated at the UK Pool & Spa Awards... poolandspascene.com/pool-and-spa-a… #ukpoolandspaawards #poolandspascene #PoolAndSpa #UKPoolAwards #SpaLife #LeisureIndustry #OutdoorLiving #PoolDesign #WellnessRetreat #LuxuryPools

Our RIBA North East 2025 shortlist is here ⬇️ A cultural centre dedicated to architecture and a multistorey carpark adorned with sculptural artwork are among 6 shortlisted projects. 📌 View the shortlist: architecture.com/knowledge-and-… #RIBAawards

Napper Architects are delighted to announce that our recently completed project, the Rocket House in Northumberland has been shortlisted in the RIBA North East Awards 2025. search.app/XVfDeKqD6e8sN5…

Buildings in Northumberland, Newcastle, Sunderland, South Tyneside and Teesside are on the shortlist at the RIBA North East Awards 2025 Source: Chronicle Live Shared via the Google app search.app/G4GJgektHUYQjy…

Work to redevelop the grade II* listed former home of the prominent Quaker Robson family in Darlington starts search.app/Nr5heETmN28TBF…

The sun is shining on #UKREiiF this year

RIBA North East Awards 2025 winners announced 📣 A “Tardis-like” coastal conservation centre, the transformation of a Grade II listed former department store and a carefully conserved micro-holiday home, are among this year’s four winners : ow.ly/BoMq50W0Qny #RIBAawards

North East architecture shines in 2025 RIBA awards culturednortheast.co.uk/p/north-east-a…

Napper Architects have been appointed by Nissan to act as Lead Design Consultant for a new training hub in Sunderland to boost skills in the automotive sector Source: Napper Architects share.google/DtoWxXIrpVpAhh…

Napper Architects collaborate with master craftspeople to restore a small but important piece of maritime heritage in a contemporary yet sympathetic manner, winning a RIBA North East Award, Small Project of the Year and Conservation Award ribaj.com/buildings/riba…

🚂 Progress continues at Darlington Station 📷 You can see here how work is continuing to complete the £140m project - with the new entrance off Neasham Road now taking shape 👀 Read more here ➡ orlo.uk/I6i7P

The new HQ for County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service has received planning approval. The building is designed to Passivhaus standards and incorporates high levels of insulation, high performance glazing, airtight construction, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and on-site energy generation.