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Redesign of the Old Post Office Building
Video NBS Old Post Office Refurb Art in Architecture event

Redesign of the Old Post Office Building

Mar 8, 2016 |NBS

Video of the 'Redesign of the Old Post Office Building, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne' presentation by Richard Waterhouse, Chief Executive NBS/ RIBA Enterprises, delivered at the Art in Architecture event.



This presentation focuses on:

  • The re-design and restoration of the Old Post Office Building in Newcastle requires that the project should be designed and delivered using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and NBS Create.
  • Art in architecture - installation of RIBA art gallery and roof garden inspiring the people and culture at the core of the building
  • Developing a case study of the process enabling creativity and craftsmanship in the modern world
  • Overcoming obstacles and using BIM creatively to enhance the build and deliver sustainable change.

Find out more about the Old Post Office refurbishment.

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