Chinese Ceremonial Arch, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Newcastle City Council

Project Value:£550,000 approx

Status: Completed January 2005

Description: The erection of a Chinese ceremonial arch on the edge of Newcastle’s Chinatown district, implemented as phase one of Griffiths Thompson Partnership’s masterplan strategy for the area. The arch was designed and manufactured in China before being shipped to the UK where it was erected by a team of 12 Chinese workers.