The Pattern Shop

Built in the 1880’s, the Pattern Shop is a heritage asset from Tyneside’s industrial revolution. As a team, Cundall has restored the derelict Grade II listed building into low- carbon, modern offices. The aim throughout the project was to retain and reuse existing materials to maintain historical significance and reduce the embodied carbon during construction. This involved improved thermal insulation, increased levels of natural ventilation and a decarbonised heating source.

Due to the lack of occupation and maintenance, the building had a poor roof valley condition, causing a detrimental effect on the floors and effecting the stability of the building structure, leading to repairs and structural interventions which had to be carried out while retaining the character and feel of the existing building. Alongside this Cundall provided acoustic engineering, ensuring we achieved ambient noise levels inside the future office space.

Duncan Cox, Partner, commented "I'm proud that we have been able to help refurbish this historic building up to a modern standard, whilst retaining so much of the original character. Repairs were designed to be sympathetic to the original structure, with the striking new mezzanine structure maximising the lettable area of the old engine hall. An incredible part of the North East's heritage is now a first class office building"