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Latest House Extension in Dundalk

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 5 August 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 […]

Site Visit 001 – OAK House, Downpatrick

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 27 July 2016
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Architects, County Down, Downpatrick, HBK Architects, House, Oak Truss

Hi there, So we have decided as part of our blog we are going to start a series of videos from site. As an Architect what do we see and experience day to day onsite? It might be things as they start to move towards completion. It might be onsite problems and how we overcome […]

Law Change for Clients Designing a Home in Northern Ireland

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 20 July 2016
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Health and Safety, Northern Ireland

How do you make most members of the public glaze over and start thinking of a beach somewhere in the Tropics? Start talking to them about Health & Safety! While it is a very important topic within the construction industry we have to admit it’s not as exciting as looking at funky new kitchen designs […]

New Website for HBK Architects

Posted by studio55
On 5 June 2016
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Architects, Belfast, HBK Architects, Ryan Hood, Stephen Salley, Studio55, Website

HBK Architects are delighted to announce the re design of our website. Our website designed by Studio55 will allow us to add content to the site, we’ll also be adding news to our blog section, as well as completed projects to our portfolio section. Our plan is to keep you up to date with happenings within HBK Architects. Be […]

HBK Architects raising money for charity in Monaghan

Posted by studio55
On 16 May 2016
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Architect, County Monaghan, Design, Home, House Extension, Monaghan, RIAI

For our third consecutive year HBK Architects have been in Monaghan today doing back to back consultations with a great and varied bunch of homeowners to raise money for The Simon Community. These consultations were part of the RIAI Simon Open Door nationwide fundraising weekend. This initiative gives homeowners the chance to speak to an […]

Planning Permission in Northern Ireland

Posted by studio55
On 10 December 2015
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Architect, HBK Architects, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission

Within current local Planning Policy (PPS21) there are a number of opportunities to gain Planning Permission in Northern Ireland within the Countryside. What are the main categories of PPS21? PPS21 has several categories with individual rules to help gain planning permission in Northern Ireland, which can only be applied under the following categories: CTY 2a […]

What the planners want when you are self building?

Posted by studio55
On 25 November 2015
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Architects, HBK Architects, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission

In this quick video we answer some frequently asked questions regarding Northern Ireland Planning Applications in the countryside.

Our 4 Principles of Good House Design

Posted by studio55
On 18 November 2015
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Antrim, Architects, Down, House Design, Northern Ireland, Tyrone

Ryan gives his 4 Principles of Good House Design including, Context Sustainability Contemporary Design Make sure it’s a GREAT place to live!

Our Top 5 Tips When Choosing a Builder for Your Project

Posted by studio55
On 12 November 2015
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Antrim, Architects, Down, House Design, Northern Ireland, Tyrone

Ryan gives his Top 5 Tips When Choosing a Builder Get References From Previous Client – Especially from clients who have used the builder on similar projects to yours. Ensure all your documentation is in place before seeking quotes. For example – Drawings, Specifications & Approvals. Get Quotes from at least 3 Builders. Make sure […]

Improve Your Surroundings – Improve Your Life

Posted by studio55
On 1 October 2015
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Antrim, Architects, Down, House Design, Northern Ireland, Tyrone

Have you ever walked into your office on a Monday morning and not felt in the mood to be productive? Have you ever walked into your kitchen and felt ‘you know what, let’s order take-a-way’ Have you ever went to a bar or restaurant and felt uncomfortable or unsafe? Have you ever went to bed […]

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