The Toffee Factory Ouseburn, Architecture, Newcastle Building, Image
The Toffee Factory, Newcastle : Ouseburn Building
Work space at Lower Steenberg’s Yard, north east England – design by xsite architecture
22 Jun 2012
The Toffee Factory Newcastle
Lower Steenberg’s Yard, Quayside, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne
Design: xsite architecture
photograph : Jill Tate
The derelict toffee factory, with a forest of trees growing out of its ruined shell, has been reincarnated as a managed work space for the creative industries and is almost fully let. It has become a landmark in the regeneration of the Ouseburn Valley and a significant addition to Newcastle’s architectural legacy.
photos : Jill Tate
The original building fabric has been restored, including the distinctive chimney and an additional floor has been added. The demands of energy conservation have led to an interesting chequerboard of insulation alternating between inside and out, so one is always aware of the original structure.
The insertion of a first floor external walkway, which plays on the industrial heritage, removes the necessity of a third fire escape staircase. The building has achieved a BREEAM Very Good rating.
The Toffee Factory Ouseburn – Building Information
Location: Lower Steenberg’s Yard, Quayside, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northeast England, UK
Architect: xsite architecture
Client: 1NG
Contractor: Brims Construction
Structural Engineer: Cundall
Services Engineer: Max Fordham
Contract Value: £4.9 million
Date of completion: Dec 2011
Gross internal: 2,682 sqm
The Toffee Factory Ouseburn image / information from RIBA
Location: Lower Steenberg’s Yard, Quayside, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northeast England, UK
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