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Newcastle architectural practice lands Microloan funding to grow operations

Newcastle-based Sadler Brown Architecture has secured a funding package to support its expansion plans.

The firm is planning on launching a recruitment drive early next year to support its current team.

Funding for the architectural practice’s plans comes via the Finance for Business North East Microloan Fund, run by Rivers Capital Partners.

The firm has played a role in developing regional landmarks, including the Haymarket Hub on Northumberland St, the conversion of the Turnbull Building into luxury apartments, i6 Business Centre on Charlotte Square, and ‘The Place’ in Sunderland.

The practice is also proud to have delivered one of the region’s only ‘Grand Designs’ homes to feature on the show and they are delighted to announce that filming has already started on another one of their new home designs which will be aired on Channel 4 in the summer of 2016.

The group are also leading the way in international transportation design with the use of the latest 3D design systems available in construction, such as Building Information Models (BIM), with their current designs including 2 multi-million pound train stations in Saudi Arabia which are being delivered to BIM level 2.

Having already secured numerous recent commissions nationally and internationally, Sadler Brown have opened offices in London and Birmingham to initiate the expansion, with plans for a base in the UAE already in place. The Microloan Fund is therefore supporting them through this further business development and helping them to reach the next tier of business.

Kristine Murane from Rivers Capital Partners said, “Sadler Brown has outstanding potential, they have a wealth of knowledge in this industry and they will use this to develop the business. It is rewarding to be able to help a company that has contributed so much to the region and I look forward to watch this company thrive.”