Happy Friday! Here's this weekend link pack!

- We love this house with its simple materials palette . . . the settings and views aren't bad either!

- The Highline in New York has been well documented in recent years, here's and insight into an unexpected consequence of the scheme...

 ... However, inspired by the successes of the project, other cities around the world have attempted similar projects.  Here's a look at London's Camden Highline.

- This residential scheme in Germany features a tasteful, contemporary response to the architectural language of its site.

- Apple have partial completion of their new headquarters, we're not sure of the style of this one, but we're looking forward to seeing it finished!

- Brompton Bikes have reworked a classic, have a look here!

- This project is a great example of how you can bring life back into an old church!  It reminds us of a similar project we recently completed in Belfast!

Enjoy your weekend!

Friday Link Pack - 8 Links to kick off your weekend!

The photo above is of the Antrim GAA changing rooms - more to follow in the coming weeks!

We are an award - winning practice for our work with BIM - find out just what that means here!

Got a small project in mind? - Here are some ideas!

We are working on some residential schemes at the minute, here's one that we've done before!

A small material palette can have beautiful results; check out this extension added to a Victorian House....

Or this new office space in Melbourne!

To keep up with the latest design proposals & developments in Belfast, be sure to keep an eye on Future Belfast

We all love a sketch, but whats the best pen?  Here are the top 10! - Some of our favourites are in there!

.... And finally, the 6 finalists have been short - listed for the 2017 Stirling Prize! - Check them out!

Friday Link Pack - 8 Links for your Friday commute home!

A photo from a recent site visit to one of our larger projects - the 3G pitch is coming on well!

• The short lists for the 2017 World Architecture Festival Awards have been announced!

• With the shortage of Grade A Office space in Belfast, there's an Investment Fund now available to assist with investments!

• If you're thinking of investing- have a look at the Award - Winning Creative Industries Building in Belfast we designed.

• This architectural icon has been rejuvenated - check it out!

• We all love a timber & grey interior in this office - especially this one.

• Going on holiday? your passport may look a bit different soon!

• Have a look at these beautiful watches by MVMT..

• A small, elegant extension to this Victorian House

Enjoy your weekend!

Friday Link Pack - Best of the web this week!

Here's the best of the web this week! 

• Apple have released their new Macbook Pro!

• Architecture Photograph of the year shortlist has been announced, some stunning photos here!

• Interesting concept for this science school!

• Would you live in a terrace like this?

• Really nice hotel design by Patricia Urquoila.

• Irish Architects Grafton Architects have been shortlisted for world building of the year! See the other entries here.

• Interesting roofscape on this house!

• Lovely timber details within this house in the netherlands.

Enjoy your lie in this weekend! 

Friday Link Pack - 8 Links for the weekend!

The office has two major schemes on at the moment which we will be sharing over the next few weeks! In the mean time, take a look at the best of the web we've come across this week!

• Abandoned structures can always be brought back to life, take a look at this wonderful example.

• We need these in the office!

• A number of stunning projects from Vincent-Van-Duysen

• Simple solutions to the smallest annoyances are great.

• Stunning competition win here, well worth a look!

• This is a wonderfully simple house!..Check out the images.

• The above image is from our Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts. There are tours going on this weekend, take a look at our other post here for more information

• And finally, something completely unrelated to architecture, Pixar have released this wonderful short film which they made in their free time!

Have a great weekend everyone!

The Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts – Tour

Register online for the free tour as a part of the Belfast Open House festival this weekend.

Between the 21 – 23 October the city will open up its most interesting and exciting buildings and spaces for you to experience, free of charge.

The Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts – Tour

The Duncairn Arts Centre is North Belfast’s first purpose built arts facility. It was opened in January 2014 following renovation of the Grade B+ listed former 19th century church. The church was designed in 1862 by leading architect W J Barre, who was also responsible for Belfast’s Albert Memorial Clock and Ulster Hall.

Doherty Architects successfully responded to the complex challenge of providing new enclosed functions within the main church space whilst retaining the character of the original structure. The project received a commendation at the 2014 RSUA bi-annual awards ceremony and won a RICS NI conservation award in 2015.

Follow the links below to register and get directions.

Tour in Irish Sat 22 October 2.00pm

http://openhousebelfast.org/event/the-duncairn-centre-for-culture-arts-tour-as-gaelige/

Tour in English Sat 22 October 3.30pm

http://openhousebelfast.org/event/the-duncairn-centre-for-culture-arts-tour-in-english/

Friday Link pack - 8 Interesting links we've found this week.

It's getting increasingly busy leading up to the halloween break within the office. Here's this weeks best of the web.

• Calatravas Dubai observation tower has broke ground, some great images here
• This house for a photographer is well detailed but very stark, could you live here?
• A lovely french renovation. 
• Architecture firm BIG has quite a lot on in new york at the moment!
• Apple unveils their revamped Regent St store in London. Some photos here 
• The photograph above is of our Irish language centre in Belfast. More Information here.
• Lovely Brick vaulted ceilings in this office
• And lastly a link to a video of Architect Jean nouvel explaining his design process, worth a watch

Have a great weekend!

Friday Link Pack - Best of the web this week

It's the weekend folks!! Have a read of the best of the week below! We've came across a few great articles this week.

• The RIBA Sterling prize has been announced and the winner is...
• These minimalist kitchens are beautiful, check them out here
• Lovely conversion of a derelict shed into a playroom!
• Has art installation taken over architecture in the publics eye?.. Read this article to find out more
• The latest from BIG is interesting!
• One of the guys within the office has just rehomed a dog!..we think dogs also deserve great design in their lives, check this link out for some inspiration.
• The 2016 restaurant and bar design awards have been announced, click through for more information
• and lastly, this house has such a beautiful palette of materials with superb detailing to match. 

Have a great weekend everyone!!