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Home Group hunts for Newcastle HQ builder

Aaron Morby 5 years ago

Leading housing association the Home Group is on the hunt for a contractor to deliver plans for a major new headquarters in Newcastle.

Local architect Ryder designed the Strawberry Lane HQ proposals

It plans to build the seven-storey offices on Strawberry Lane at a site that wraps around a historic pub, next to St James’ Park football ground.

Local architect Ryder submitted plans in December for the office scheme.

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