New CGIs reveal £8.7m redevelopment of “historic” Newcastle city centre site

Significant progress has been made on the “iconic” Pattern Shop redevelopment in the heart of Newcastle with plans to unveil the £8.7m office scheme this year.

Built circa 1880, The Pattern Shop was originally used by the “world-famous” locomotive designer Robert Stephenson, one of the greatest engineers of the Victorian era. Now reinvented for today’s innovators, the building with its 200-year legacy, will be a base for businesses looking to make their mark on the city’s creative and digital sector.

With southern views of the Tyne Bridge, The Pattern Shop is situated directly adjacent to Central Station and other major transport links. The scheme will combine “industry-leading” telecomms connectivity alongside “cutting-edge” sustainable technology, as well as low carbon, low energy infrastructure throughout the three-storey building.

Following the extensive remodelling and renovation of the circa 3,000 sq m site, the hub will provide a large-scale exhibition and creative space for the city, as well as offering flexible SME workspace, or a single let, for up to 300 people.

Situated in the heart of Stephenson Quarter, the scheme marks the start of the next phase of development on this “historic” city centre site by Newcastle City Council and development manager igloo Regeneration. Newcastle City Council owns and will retain the building. Further plans for the wider site will be unveiled in early 2023.

Pippa Heron, igloo Regeneration, commented: “It is very fitting that the newly emerging Pattern Shop is coming full circle and returning as a fully transformed, truly iconic building for the city.

“The eye-catching glulam mezzanine floor is taking shape now and will be a signature feature of the scheme. The internal design work has also incorporated many unique industrial features that have been skilfully retained from the original workshop.

“We are delighted to be reaching these significant and visible milestones for The Pattern Shop and we’re now looking forward to 2023 where we will see this building play a major role in the wider renaissance of this important site in the city centre.”“

Cabinet Member for a Resilient City, Cllr Alex Hay, added: “Its location, overlooking the Tyne and so close to the railway station, will make it the perfect place to be in business. It will not only regenerate the area physically but also socially as it attracts investment and creates the jobs of the future.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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