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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Curved Roof House Design – County Sligo

Posted by Ryan Hood
On October 6, 2016
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Architects, Cottage, Extension, Planning Permission, Sligo, Zinc Roof

Influenced by traditional Irish rural building forms, this latest design is currently awaiting planning permission. Located in Cloghermore, Calry, Co.Sligo the design retains an existing, single storey cottage at the front of the site which will be used for bedrooms. The curved, zinc clad roof will create a dramatic double height living space for our […]

Practice featured in Ulster Tatler Interiors Magazine

Posted by Ryan Hood
On September 12, 2016
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Antrim, Architects, Armagh, Derry, Down, Interior Design, Northern Ireland, Tyrone, Ulster Tatler

This month we were very pleased to be featured in the Architects Guide within Ulster Tatler Interiors Magazine. We have had a few of our house designs featured in this magazine over the years but it was great this time to include a little more detail on what what makes us tick here at HBK […]

Site Visit 002 – Courtyard House, Fermanagh

Posted by Ryan Hood
On September 7, 2016
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Architects, Design, Fermanagh, Glass House, HBK Architects, Natural Stone, Sliding Sash

This weekend we got some fantastic photographs of this house we designed in Ballinamallard, County Fermanagh. This first photograph really shows the quality of workmanship that went into the stonework. It is also great to see how the landscaping is starting to mature around the house. Planting along the bottom of a house can really […]

Latest House Extension in Dundalk

Posted by Ryan Hood
On August 5, 2016
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Dundalk, HBK Architects, House Extension, Planning Permission, RIAI

As part of our regular blog posts we would like to give you a snap shot of some of the projects we have on the drawing boards. This latest project is a house extension design for an existing 1970’s house set in a fantastic site just outside Dundalk, Co Louth. The client was unhappy with […]

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