Architects Archives - HBK Architects Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Architects help local charity

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 23 June 2020
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Architects, HBK Architects, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission, RSUA

Bookings are still open for this year’s annual fundraising event “Ask an Architect” organised by the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA). Northern Ireland Architects are offering you the chance to have a 1-hour consultation in exchange for a small donation to charity. If you’re looking advice on a new build, what is needed for […]

County Down Homes Start Onsite

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 16 January 2019
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Architects, County Down, Crossgar, Design, House, Planning Permission

Just before Christmas these two houses in Crossgar, County Down started onsite. Developed by Cornerstone NI, they are now available for purchase. More details can be found HERE. An exclusive development of two bespoke homes of contemporary architecture and high quality design. Each home has been designed to create light filled spaces that connect and […]

New Garden Room Design – Malahide, Co Dublin

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 15 May 2018
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Architects, Dublin, Garden Room, HBK Architects, Malahide, RIAI

We are very excited to get started onsite with this garden room design in Malahide, Co Dublin. This stunning little pavilion building will be built in the garden of a house HBK Architects designed for a client back in 2005. Related: Original house designed in 2005 What is a pavilion? A pavilion, also known as […]

WHAT IS A PASSIVE HOUSE?

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 9 May 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 4 January 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 building a house extension in Northern Ireland

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 5 December 2016
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Architects, Builders, Costs, House Extension, Northern Ireland, Planning Permission

A house extension in Northern Ireland 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, adding space and improving […]

Curved Roof House Design – County Sligo

Posted by Ryan Hood
On 6 October 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 12 September 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 7 September 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 […]

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 […]

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