Our school project is progressing rapidly now that the school summer holidays have commenced. As you can see our foundations are nearing completion to our new extension block. The lower site works are also looking good as they progress to complete the major concrete retaining walls.
Friday Link Pack - 8 links for your reading pleasure
Here are links to some of our favourite articles we've seen this week:
- Take a look at this amazing warehouse refurbishment project.
- The image above comes from our own award winning warehouse project. More images available here.
- The RIBA House of Year 2016 long list has been announced.
- A great example of how traditional design can inform modern architecture.
- Sometimes it's just as interesting to watch destruction as much as construction.
- The Architectural profession responds to the Brexit vote.
- This transformation from van to mobile studio is just stunning.
- It's amazing how elegant some of these cycle design features are.
Have a great weekend!
Friday Link Pack - 8 links for your enjoyment
It's time for the weekend again. Have a look at some of the more interesting articles we've seen this week.
A bright orange spiral staircase may sound wrong... but this one seems to work.
Have a look at the great architecture behind the Euros 2016.
Good design comes in all shapes and sizes.
Ever find yourself bored at work... have a read why this could be actually be a good thing if you are a designer.
This house in Iceland is simply stunning.
The image above is of one of our projects to extend an existing house. Have a look at more images here.
I would love to work in this amazing office building.
After seeing this... I feel that all those pencils i went through in university could have been put to better use.
Have a great weekend!
Friday Link Pack - 8 Interesting links to read this weekend.
- Our Creative Industries building, pictured above, has been featured in VM Zincs Yearly publication - to see their gallery and more information visit here.
- BIG's Serpentine Pavilion has been unveiled, take a look here, or to navigate through a 3D model of the pavilion click here
- Copyright is always hot topic within the design world, this story on Aldi's take on the famous Eames Chair makes for an interesting read.
- This modern extension to an existing farmhouse looks interesting, nice interiors too!
- A few great designs shortlisted for the Latvian museum of Contemporary Art.
- A great list of Archdailys 100 Top projects..Definitely worth a scroll.
- What do you think are the top two qualities needed to succeed in Architecture?..Click here to find out.
- As Co-working is becoming the new way to work within cities, could you imagine yourself co-living? Click here to read an interesting article on the subject.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Friday Link Pack - 8 links for your reading pleasure.
The sun is shining and it's time for the weekend. Here are some links for your reading pleasure:
- Have a look at this simple yet stunning house.
- The rendered image above is of one of our larger projects which is currently under construction. The project was visited by the new Education Minister this week and was mentioned on the BBC News website. Some site visit pictures can be seen here.
- Sometimes a material is so nice... you just have to touch it!
- One of our favorite pavilions from this years Venice Biennale.
- We are not sure we would want to work in an office like this.
- Have a read about how a lack of sleep could affect your work.
- An update on these creative office workers who clearly have too much energy.
- For those who think it's been too hot in Belfast recently... here's a ski chalet with a slick interior to help you cool down again.
Have a great weekend!
Friday Link Pack - 8 Links for your Bank holiday weekend
Its a bank holiday weekend! Have a read of the most interesting architectural articles we've come across this week!
- Doherty Architects attended this years RSUA awards on thursday evening and we are pleased to announce that our Creative Industries building shown above won the RSUA award in the 'Best Commercial Project under £3m' category! For more information on the awards please visit here. For a more in-depth look at our award winning project please click here
- A texture filled shopping experience
- The skylines architects reveal their latest building....We're unsure about this one!
- A difficult subject to address in this exhibition at this years Venice Biennale.
- Would you swim here?
- This concept phone is due to be released... could this spell the end of the iphone?
- Beautiful imagery in this project, not so sure on the concept though!
- And finally, MVRDV have released images of his completely transparent kitchen...could this work?
Have a great weekend everyone!
Creative Industries Building wins RSUA award!
We are incredibly happy to announce that the Creative Industries Building at Weavers Court has won an RSUA award in the 'Commercial Building under £3 million' category at this years RSUA awards night. We would like to send out a special thanks to our client and everyone who contributed to the creation of this building.
Friday Link Pack - 8 links for your weekend enjoyment!
It's been a very busy week in the office.
- Next week the RSUA 2016 Design Awards are announced. Have a look back at the 2014 RSUA Design Award winners.
- The image above is of the Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts which received a commendation in the 2014 Conservation category. More info on this project can be viewed here.
- Take a look at the winner of the Wanted Design 2016 Design award for independent designers and small companies.
- Co-working spaces can be a great place for start-up companies to begin. This design uses various textures, colours and spaces to create an enhanced working experience.
- Have a look at this stunning cottage.
- This remodelled house is inspired by traditional Japanese architecture.
- Take a look at this new furniture design by Nendo.
- If you are working in the office this weekend... why not unleash your creative side!
Have a great weekend!