Forestside Veterinary Clinic is one of the smallest projects ever undertaken by Hamilton Architects – but also one of the most rewarding.
The challenge for Conservation Architect Dr Andrew Molloy was to help vets Andrew McQuade and Rory Liston transform a Grade B2 listed building into their dream clinic for family pet care.
The gate lodge to Galwally House was built in 1885, designed by an unknown architect. When Galwally estate became a hospital in 1917, the gate lodge became disconnected from the main house. In 1985, the little building was extended and converted into a tile showroom, then used as offices from 2006 until 2020.
Dr Molloy said: “We assisted the client in converting the gate lodge into a boutique veterinary practice and it was great to see this bespoke jewel-like building take on a new lease of life.”
“It is the first time Andrew and Rory have struck out on their own to offer a local veterinary service and by all accounts the business is already building steadily – including my own three cats, who are now Forestside patients!”
