Not an entirely random name for a blog, but close. I am not a goat herder - in the usual meaning of that word; nor does the Urban Dictionary definition apply to me either (for a decade at least): an extremely drunk male who having lost all self-respect and standards, loses his powers of discrimination when pulling females. It is said that Gateshead derives its name from a settlement near an early Tyne crossing where goats once roamed. The goats are long gone, but me - I like to roam these parts - or rather run - exploring new places, rediscovering old ones in and around Gateshead and Newcastle when I'm out jogging. This blog is a collection of my photos, thoughts, observations, rants, loves and hates about Newcastle and Gateshead.

Thursday, 29 January 2015

MEA House gets English Heritage Listing


Gleaming with pride in the Winter sun, MEA House, Newcastle celebrates its listing status with English Heritage.
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 "MEA House was the first office purpose-built to house multiple voluntary organisations under one roof, demonstrating the growing social relevance of the ‘third sector’. Designed in the early 70s by Ryder and Yates, its unique, innovative design dispenses with the need for columns, instead suspending the building slabs from deep beams within." http://heritagecalling.com/2015/01/28/14-of-the-finest-post-war-offices-designed-by-leading-architects/

I loved this building as soon as it was built back in 1974.  The mirrored glass exterior was unlike any other building in Newcastle at the time and was reminiscent of skyscrapers in American cities.  It is looking a bit dilapidated nowadays, especially the surrounding walkways, but the listing status may now encourage some money to be spent on its upkeep and refurbishment.


Lets hope it can avoid tubs of Artex in future!

http://novumcastellum.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/mea-house-staircase-artex.html


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