Architect Archives - HBK Architects Northern Ireland

Chestnut House, Manchester

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 4 June 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. –

Our guide to buying an old house in Northern Ireland

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 2 November 2016
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Architect, Buying House Northern Ireland, Damp, House Design, Insulation, Listed Buildings, Northern Ireland, Old Building, Survey

Thinking about buying an old house in Northern Ireland? Here are some key things we 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 […]

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 […]