North East architect Building Design Northern (BDN) is expanding further into the North West after unveiling plans to move into a former police station in Cumbria.
The Sunderland based architectural, civil and structural engineering company plans to breathe new life into the former Ulverston Police Station and Courthouse after buying the former constabulary buildings amid plans to turn it into a brand-new multi use destination for the market town. The firm has submitted a planning application, with CGIs showing how the empty disused buildings could be turned into a mixed-use venue with commercial space, offices, serviced accommodation and new homes.
If the plans are approved, BDN – which first opened a base in the county in 2018 – will move its Cumbria office to the police station, with a communal kitchen, meeting room and desk space proposed for the expanding practice. BDN has recently embarked on North West growth plans, appointing two new local employees.
