A spectacular backdrop for a new school for the Glens of Antrim
Hamilton Architects are delivering a new school for St Killian’s College on one of the Antrim Coast’s most outstanding headlands. Garron Point in the Glens of Antrim provides a distinctive backdrop for Red Bay and forms part of The Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The project proposes the construction of a […]
£5m Creative Hub for Bushmills Gets the Official Seal of Approval
The formal launch of the Creative Hub for the Old Courthouse, Bushmills – designed by Hamilton Architects – has taken place with a number of dignitaries in attendance. They included Mark O’Donnell from the Department for Communities; Kieran Moylan from the Department of Rural and Community Development Ireland; and Gina McIntyre, CEO of the Special […]
Healing Gardens Design Wins RIAI Commendation for Rising Star Rachel Murphy
Rachel Murphy, a Part One Architectural Assistant currently on placement with Hamilton Architects, has been recognised as a rising star of architecture by the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland. Rachel was Commended in RIAI Rising Stars of Irish Architecture Awards – Student Award for Sustainable Design, for her project ‘The Healing Gardens’. “There […]
Ulidia starting onsite early 2022 with IST appointed
O’Hare & McGovern have been appointed as the Integrated Supply Team for the new Ulidia Integrated College. They are preparing detailed construction information for the project, with the intention of starting onsite in early 2022. Ulidia Integrated College was granted planning permission for a new £19m three-storey school in Carrickfergus, designed by Hamilton Architects. Around […]
Newforge – Leading the Way on a Visionary Shared Space for All
Construction has started on the visionary Newforge Community Development Trust Shared Space scheme, with Hamilton Architects leading the Integrated Consultancy Team. This ambitious project aims to create a more cohesive society by transforming a restricted space in south Belfast into a shared space which will make a major direct contribution to peace and reconciliation throughout […]
Our own Jordan Beattie Wins ‘Best in School’ from RSUA at Architecture Night 2021
Hamilton Architects’ own Jordan Beattie was awarded RSUA Best in School UU at Architecture Night, the annual extravaganza of the profession in Northern Ireland. Jordan was presented with his award by Donal MacRandal with help from event host, Mark Simpson of the BBC, in front of 225 guests in the unique setting of the Banana […]
Unique Campus Offers a Shared Future for Limavady Students
Construction has started at Limavady Shared Education Campus. It is expected to take about two years for the new facilities to be built. Plans for shared campuses were initially part of the Northern Ireland Executive’s Together: Building a United Community strategy. The strategy aims to allow pupils from different backgrounds in separate schools to come together […]
UN Recognises Erne Campus as Global Centre of Energy Excellence
The Erne Campus of South West College, designed by Hamilton Architects, has been recognised as a UN Centre of Excellence for High Performance Buildings. The £30m facility, which opened in September, is among the most environmentally friendly in the world, boosting both Passive House Premium and BREEAM Outstanding accreditations. Now it has officially joined 25 […]
RUA Bronze Award Goes to Photographic Artist Peter Richards
Photographic, video and performance artist Peter Richards (above left) is the winner of the RUA Perpetual Bronze Medal, sponsored by Hamilton Architects, at the 140th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Ulster Academy. The adjudicator for this year’s exhibition, which features 268 works in a variety of mediums and runs until 2nd January 2022 at the […]
The School House at Methody sees a new term – and a new lease of life
The School House at Methodist College, Belfast, has welcomed students into its classrooms for the autumn term after a £7m redesign. The redesign and refurbishment of this historic building, which dates back to 1865, delivered new teaching facilities and administration offices to accommodate a growing student enrolment. Crucial historical features, including the Tudoresque entrance, ornate […]