C60 Architects have been leading the way in the development of Virtual Reality as a design tool since the company formed nearly 4 years ago. Where others use 2D plans and elevations, C60 Architects have always known the benefit of being able to look around a virtual model to inform the design process. That is [...]
We`d like to thank our client for sending us some great photos demonstrating an interesting lighting installation within their new house extension. This medium size house extension in Belfast has had some creative input from the owner, creating a space that can reflect the mood of the family. We think it’s great and adds some [...]
 C60 Architects and Town Planners are working up some proposals for a client to transform a typical 1970's house by linking the living areas with the garden... This new contemporary glazed kitchen extension and internal alterations will flood the home with light and open up the ground floor to create a modern, bright home.
Time is running out for developers in Northern Ireland to register an Expression of Interest for the Invest NI Grade A Office Loan Equity Scheme. Invest Northern Ireland has recently completed a research exercise looking at the current state of the Northern Ireland commercial property market; part of that research included an extensive review of [...]
Great to see our extension to Schrader Electronics production facility at Antrim Technology Park is nearing completion. The external envelope of composite cladding is finished and looking great. Internally the ceiling grid is almost complete and the new insitu concrete floor has been prepared to receive anti-static floor covering which will go in later this [...]
Here`s a few quick photos of a contemporary house extension that will transform an old, outdated, semi-detached house in Belfast. The stone and timber cladding are nearly finished and the white render will tie the old and new sections of the house together perfectly.
We are proud to have been involved with the design and architecture that lead to this completed project.
When does a house extension become a new build? The question whether to demolish an existing property and replace it with a new build, or whether to extend and transform the original house sometimes is a hard one to answer. If the property has architectural merit, or emotional connections then maintaining the existing and sympathetically [...]
Under the current planning system, if you have current planning permission which is due to expire, you do not necessarily have to commence construction... The original application can be renewed for 25% of the full application fee, subject to a number of conditions. It can be a much cheaper alternative to renew planning permission than [...]
The Passive House Institute has announcd the launch of its two new certification categories, Passive House Plus and Passive House Premium, which recognise on-site renewable energy generation. Renewable energy is the ideal complement to the efficiency of the passive house standard. In order to provide reliable guidance for this combination, the Passive House Institute introduces [...]