A number of developers are now starting to re-engage with the market and are looking at small sites, previously not regarded as possible. With our combined experience in architecture and town planning we advised our client on how best develop this small site. "garden development" This site within Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, has great [...]
As April 1st fast approaches and the once centralised planning department transfers its power to the new super councils, the fog is clearing and we are better understanding where, what, why and how this power transfer will effect planning in Northern Ireland. Following the approval of Commencement No 2 Order by the Assembly in January, [...]
On site this morning and up inspecting timbers of a house we are extending and renovating. Sometimes you have to strip the existing fabric back to the bare timbers before you start building it back up again. Always try and retain any period features to hold on to that heritage.
We are very excited that the Zinc cladding is finally going on this lovely little house extension Lisburn. We had long discussions with the client to finalise the specification of the zinc and finally agreed to go with Preweathered VMZinc - Pigmento: Blue. This will be a stunning addition to the clients house. Unfortunately the [...]
Ho Ho Ho!! Its that special time of year when you can let that special architect in your life feel appreciated....or at least buy him the correct type of pencil. Architects are a difficult bunch to shop for. If you are like most people, you know that shopping for an architect isn’t any fun because we [...]
We couldn’t wait to show everyone our latest completed project, a beautiful house extension in South Belfast. We will be updating the site with final photos in the next week but here are a few quick snaps taken at the Practical Completion site visit. This project took a great deal of effort and skill to [...]
Building Information Modelling is the talk of the construction industry, with much of the development concentrating on the construction process. But what if you start thinking in BIM earlier, much earlier... A new application from Flux called Metro takes the principle of taking multiple data sources and combining them in an urban planning and site [...]
C60 Architects and Town Planners are building quite a reputation for Architectural and Planning advice in relation to Farm Dwellings and PPS21 Planning Legislation! If you are considering a new dwelling in the countryside or a replacement dwelling for an existing rural building, you need look no further than the first page on Google! CLICK [...]
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House extension Advice If you are considering moving but still love the location of your current house and would consider extending or if you are considering buying a property with the view to extend and would like some ideas, we can help. Our ideas service is a perfect first step and gives you accurate, scaled [...]