Hamilton Legacy Project Portfolio
RVH Nightingale Wards
One of the more unusual projects ever undertaken by Hamilton Architects under our Health Sector portfolio involved the restoration of the listed Victorian Corridor at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. The original RVH was built on the grounds of the old Belfast Lunatic Asylum thanks to funds raised by a committee led by William Pirrie, […]
Queen’s award for Erne Campus recognises sustainability work
Hamilton Architects are delighted that South West College has been recognised for its pioneering work in environmental sustainability and low carbon training by the Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education. SWC recently opened the £34m Erne Campus, which was designed by Hamilton Architects and is the first education building – and the largest […]
Education Minister Cuts the First Sod on Our Lady of Fatima PS
Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has cut the first sod to mark the beginning of construction works for the new Our Lady of Fatima Primary School, Co Derry, designed by Hamilton Architects. The £4.7m school, in the townland of Mullaghboy, will be formed from the amalgamation of Listress and Mullabuoy Primary Schools, and provide six new […]
Hamilton Legacy Project Portfolio
Sheils Almhouse, Carrickfergus
The Sheils Almshouse, Carrickfergus, was the practice’s first commission in the Historic Building sector. It was also the first conservation project undertaken by Architect Paul Millar, who joined the practice in 1978 and is now a Partner. “It was a unique and very interesting building, designed by the celebrated architect Charles Lanyon in 1868,” said […]
Mental Health First Aider Appointed To Support Staff Wellbeing
Hamilton Architects are pleased to confirm the appointment of our first Mental Health First Aider to help address mental wellbeing issues in the workplace. We recognise that the challenge of maintaining positive mental wellbeing has never been greater than over the past two years of the pandemic. Partner Michelle Canning said: “Many of us will […]
Hamilton Architects Marks 50 Golden Years of Iconic Design in 2022
2022 is a big year for Hamilton Architects as we mark half a century of creating iconic designs, landmark buildings, and innovative spaces. Over the next 12 months we will be sharing the history, highlights and headlines that have made Hamilton Architects one of the leading practices on the island of Ireland. “It is going […]
Rowandale School Design Gets Top Marks From Pupils, Parents and Teachers!
An exciting new scheme for Rowandale Integrated Primary School, Moira, has received planning approval. Project Architect Graeme Ogle, Partner at Hamilton Architects, said: “Completion of this project will guarantee state-of-the-art facilities for pupils and teachers which will take them well into the 21st century.” Rowandale opened on the site of a farm on the outskirts […]
Minister Launches Public Consultation on Hamilton Architects Masterplan for £150m development for Queen’s Quay, Belfast
A public consultation on the £150m development of Queen’s Quay, Belfast, has been launched by Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey. Hamilton Architects have been appointed by the Department for Communities as Integrated Design Team to design proposals for the waterfront site. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Lagan, this prominent site provides a key […]
Contractor Appointed for Holy Trinity College Project in Cookstown
Felix O’Hare Ltd of Newry has been appointed to deliver Hamilton Architects’ design for a new 1,300 student post primary facility for Holy Trinity College, Cookstown. The Holy Trinity College Foundation has been established to raise additional funds and provide supplementary resources for the delivery of the new school, which received planning approval last July. […]
Derry Visitors Centre Shortlisted for Irish Travel Awards
Derry’s £1m Visitor Information Centre, designed by Hamilton Architects, has been shortlisted for the Irish Travel Industry Awards in the Best County Tourist Office category. The state-of-the-art centre services the needs of local and international visitors and acts as an orientation hub in the heart of the city from the new location at Waterloo Place, […]