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Chestnut House, Manchester

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On June 4, 2018
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  • Architect, Cladding, Design, Home, Manchester
Here we have an image of a new home we have designed and submitted for planning approval on a site just outside Manchester. This 4 bedroom house will be located on a very mature site, surrounded by large Chestnut Trees with stunning views from the open plan living space. –
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New Garden Room – Malahide, Co Dublin

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On May 15, 2018
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  • Architects, Dublin, Garden Room, HBK Architects, Malahide, RIAI
We are very excited to get started on this garden pavilion building in Malahide, Co Dublin. This stunning little building will be built in the garden of a house HBK Architects designed for a client back in 2005. The building will give our client extra space for relaxing and entertaining all while fully interacting with […]
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Ask an Architect 2018

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On May 10, 2018
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  • Ask an Architect, Banbridge, Belfast, Dungannon, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, Portadown, RSUA, Tyrone
** We are still taking bookings for this year’s Ask an Architect 2018 ** Are you considering a new build, extension or renovation project? The project can be for your home, business or community. If so you can take advantage of a consultation with one of our architects. For a small donation, you can discuss […]
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EXCITING PROJECT FOR ROSSPARK HOTEL

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On October 31, 2017
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  • Antrim, Ballymena, Design, HBK Architects, Northern Ireland, Rosspark Hotel, Weddings
We are very pleased to start construction work next week on a stunning new Wedding Ceremony building within the delightful grounds of the Rosspark Hotel, just outside Ballymena. The exclusive new Wedding Pavilion will be available to Rosspark Couples who wish to get married within the lush grounds from Spring 2018. This building will be […]
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HBK Architects takeover ATP Architects, Castlerock

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On May 10, 2017
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  • ATP Architects, Castlerock, HBK Architects, North Coast, Northern Ireland
HBK Architects are very pleased to announce that from 1st April 2017 they will take over the projects of ATP Architects Ltd, Castlerock. As of 1st April 2017 Alan Ross of ATP Architects will be leaving ATP Architects Ltd and joining The National Trust. As a result ATP Architects Ltd will be wound up, in […]
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WHAT IS A PASSIVE HOUSE?

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On May 9, 2017
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  • Architects, Eco House, Environment, Insulation, Northern Ireland, Passive House, PassivHaus, Solar Heating
We are very excited to announce that Stephen is now a Certified PassivHaus Designer. This certification will give HBK Architects another level of expertise and knowledge when it comes to designing low energy houses for our clients. Congratulations to Stephen! We all know that the price of heating our home is not reducing, in addition […]
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Green alternatives to heat my home

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On January 4, 2017
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  • Architects, Biomass, Design, Green Energy, Heat Pump, Home, Northern Ireland, Solar Heating, Wood Pellets
For many years now the traditional way to heat your home in Ireland has been an Oil Fired Central Heating System (OFCH) coupled with radiators in every room. And it works. Keep your boiler maintained, your oil tank full, regularly bleed your radiators and you will have a warm house when you want it. However, […]
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A Guide to Extending Your Home

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On December 5, 2016
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  • Architects, Builders, Costs, House Extension, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission
PART ONE – COSTS, PLANNING PERMISSION & BUILDERS An extension can be a great way to improve your home without moving. Quite often a simple solution can dramatically change the character of a house and provide that extra space required for a growing family or changing needs. Extending your home can be a great investment, […]
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Financing Your Self-Build Home

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On November 9, 2016
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  • Costs, Fees, Finance, Home, Mortgage, Northern Ireland, Self Build
So, you have decided you want to build your dream home? There is a very good chance you will finance the build with a self-build mortgage. This morning I spent some time in the Lisburn branch of the Bank of Ireland with their mortgage adviser Pat Greene. He gave me some great advice to help […]
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Our guide to buying an old house in Northern Ireland

  • Posted by Ryan Hood
  • On November 2, 2016
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  • Architect, Damp, Insulation, Listed Buildings, Northern Ireland, Old Building, Survey
Thinking about buying an old house? Here are some key things I would advise you to consider when looking for old properties. Old properties can be an attractive option when buying a new home. They can offer period features, loads of character and are often set within well matured sites. However, they can turn out […]
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