A derelict shop units in the Byker Wall changed so that it can be used as a heritage center dedicated to the history of the area.
Wates Living Space starting configurations in early March as part of the scheme of £ 20,000 on the estate. Companies involved in £ 2m redevelopment of Bolam Coyne for Your Home Newcastle.
Joanne Jamieson, regional director for Wates Living Space, said: "Basically we have to continue our role in changing Byker to offer our support for the unique project.
"This area has an interesting history and it is important that it is well maintained and recorded for future generations. I hope to see all the memorabilia was arrested for myself when it is open. '
Northern Architecture, Heritage Lottery Fund and the Future Sparks-back scheme will be opened later this month to house artifacts, photographs, drawings, stories and short films about the area and its inhabitants.
Known as Project Byker life, study design housing estate by Ralph Erskine in 1970. The Byker Wall is given Grade II * listed status in 2007 and placed in the top 6% of listed buildings in the country.
Jill Haley, head of the Byker Community Trust, said: "Byker is always a special and unique because of what it is now, and because of how it was created.
"Built in the 1960's and 70's, it was recognized by English Heritage as one of the most influential schemes and social housing pioneers of the 20th century.
"At the international level, no one I know of where they can compare the same time, and this explains why people come from far and wide to visit the Byker and learn more about it.
"The new Heritage Centre is a focal point for visitors - especially for plantation assets and neighbors received at Byker Community Trust"
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