Published 21st December 2017:
JOR Designs delighted to have been involved in this project for the cardiac rehab centre within St. Bernard's Hospital

Published 15th October 2019
JOR Designs are delighted to have been involved in this exciting project working as design Architect for the main entrance extension and Employers Agent for the rear extension.

A Special Commendation was awarded to Napier House, 1 St. Christopher’s Alley for the sensitive conversion of an ex-MOD quarter into a modern family home. The Mumford family have thoroughly researched the history of the building and used the knowledge gained to inform the modernisation of the property into a family home whilst keeping original proportions and features both internally and externally. These include the fireplace, interior doors and skirtings, staircase and exterior features. External restoration has included retention and repurposing of features like the coal bunker and restoration of the wooden porch and retained in its original form. The property is an example of how more relatively modern buildings are also part of Gibraltar’s wider story and can continue to serve our community. The award was received by Helen Mumford.

JOR Designs were proud to be the Architects for this project

A Group Heritage Award  is awarded to ‘The Tower’, Command HQ, HM Naval Base for the sensitive restoration and refurbishment of this early 20th century building, formerly the Headquaters for the Royal Navy in Gibraltar until 1989 when it became the Headquaters for British Forces Gibraltar. This refurbishment was undertaken with a conservation-led approach. Key features such as the limestone walls, fenestration, balustrades, and walkways were carefully and sensitively refurbished and restored to retain its 1905 appearance whilst also providing a 21st century workspace for the workforce and users. A further discovery of an ARP shelter under the courtyard has increased its heritage value and story. The Tower is the most visited and high-profile building in the MOD estate in Gibraltar and new life has now been breathed into the building. This has enhanced its historic and architectural interest and underpinned the military ethos of the site. The award was received by representatives from the Defence Infastructure Organisation

JOR Designs were delighted to be Architects on this project.

The second Group Heritage Award is awarded to Plata Villa, for the building previously known as Old St Joseph’s School, Witham’s Road. Originally a private home and then an orphanage, before becoming a school, this school building is of special importance as when Gibraltarian evacuees started to return to Gibraltar in 1944 it was opened especially to school those children returning to the Rock. An anecdote from this time is that in 1944 due to lack of supplies it is reported that teachers (who were from the RAF) used the backs of doors as black boards and there was a desperate need for text books. In 1945 the Christian Brothers took over the school and later the school structure changed with the arrival of the Loreto Nuns. The project has seen the demolition of later accretions to the building and the retention of its original form, the restoration of original ironwork, cleaning of stonework, a new pantiled roof and reinstallation of original Gibraltar vernacular features The building has been subdivided into 4 private flats and form the heart of the wider Plata Villa development. The Award will be accepted by the developers and contractors REAFINA Ltd.

JOR Designs were the Architects for this fantastic development

JOR Designs acted as Employers Agent on this project
As published in the Chronicle 16th July 2019

JOR Designs architects for the new Chemotherapy Unit @ St. Bernard's Hospital
Appeared in the Chronicle: 29th September 2016

Chronicle Publication: 21st Sept. 2017. Works completed to the A&E extension at St. Bernard's Hospital
JOR Designs proud to be the architects on this valuable healthcare project

Appeared in the Chronicle dated: 13th January 2022
Planning Application for the extension and refurbishment of property on Line Wall Road to allow for new apartments and Penthouses.

In 2018 the government introduced the new Town Planning Act. This brought about changes to how you submit planning and building control applications.
These are explained on the government website with downloadable guidance documents.

New Primary Care Centre, adjoining St Bernard's Hospital, inaugurated.
​The new Primary Care Centre, adjoining St Bernard's Hospital, has been inaugurated. It'll see a phased move of services from the old PCC, with the transfer planned to be completed by the end of next month. The new Primary Care Centre was opened on Monday morning by the outgoing Minister for Health, Neil Costa.
It comprises three floors including the ground floor, and includes the addition of a Minor Operations area in the Dermatology Clinic.
According to acting Medical Director, Dr Krish Rawal, the centre is designed to maximise space and help direct patients to the services they need. The new PCC is right beside the hospital - with the idea being to facilitate cooperation and access between the health services. According to Neil Costa, there will be a car park beside Bishop Canilla House, specifically for patients of the PCC and the Children's Health Centre.
The Minister says the Government is finalising friendly discussions with the owners of the ICC to end its lease on the old PCC. He adds the Government "drove a hard bargain" over the rental arrangements for the new centre. Registration services will be available at the new PCC as from tomorrow, with the transfer of GPs and clinics to be phased in over the next month and a half to minimise disruption. Details will be made available at the old PCC to let you know when you'll need to head to the new one.

GBC post: 14th Oct 2019