Hamilton Architects are delighted to announce that the tender opportunity to transform the historically significant RAF Trainer Dome at Limavady into a community events space for The Causeway Coast & Glens Heritage Trust has officially gone live.
The successful proposal highlights the preservation and adaptive reuse of this unique wartime structure, which is the only one remaining on the island of Ireland and one of six still standing in the United Kingdom.
Built in 1942, the dome was used as a gunnery training facility during the Second World War and forms part of the Defence Heritage Project. It holds historical and architectural significance due to its role in wartime training and pioneering use of audio-visual simulation for anti-aircraft gunners.
Employing a ‘curated decay’ approach, the interior of the dome will be adapted for multi-purpose events and feature a 360-degree projection capability, with an immersive space for historical exhibitions and creative projects.
A new modular structure designed to complement the dome and echo the form of wartime Nissen huts will house an office, accessible WC, and a store.
The landscaping strategy aims to enhance the dome’s setting and improve both vehicular and pedestrian access while ensuring minimal environmental disruption, with new access paths utilising low-impact materials to reflect the sensitivity of the site’s heritage and archaeological value.
Tender documents and further details will be available from 12 noon on the 30.05.2025 at the following link:
