Glenside Farm

This 19th century farmhouse was given a much needed update which included a split level extension to provide an open plan Living, Kitchen and Dining area, Master Bedroom suite and a linking Entrance Hall to the refurbished old cottage. The character of the old cottage was preserved and enhanced with the exposure of the lovely natural Scrabo stone wall in the entrance hall, ‘Castle Espie’ brickwork details and sliding sash windows. The extension was clad in black corrugated steel cladding to give a nod to the agricultural sheds nearby and to make a striking statement with this contemporary new addition. All in all the overall result made a very pleasing composition and provided the family with a fantastic new home to enjoy and get some much needed rest when not running there community enterprise farm known as ‘Glenside Farm’. Check out what they do with the community farm and of course their prize winning Aberdeen Angus stock — we think they are doing a fantastic job!

ICF House

For this two storey dwelling in the countryside between Bushmills and Ballymoney, the client had a clear idea of the initial concept that was then realised in the form shown in the images below. An L-shaped plan with an infilled section that has a large glazed screen facing south was the initial concept. The form has been realised using a select palette of materials including white render, larch sheeting, donegal sandstone and a combination of flat roofing slate and standing seam zinc on the roof.

The dwelling will be constructed using ICF's (insulated concrete formwork) and will utilise a range of renewable technologies including PV panels and a Ground Source Heat Pump. Internally there is a dramtic gallery space overlooking the main kitchen and living area below, with views out over the countryside to the south. 

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Donegal stone and board-over-board naturally weathered larch cladding look sgreat gainst the crisp white render and dark grey window frames.

Donegal stone and board-over-board naturally weathered larch cladding look sgreat gainst the crisp white render and dark grey window frames.

Courtyard House

We really enjoyed collaborating with a young couple to realise this exciting design. Three linear single storey blocks of accommodation are arranged so as to create a semi-enclosed south facing courtyard. Traditional forms coupled with natural materials and high quality finishes will provide a very pleasing home environment for this young family to grow into. There are some very cool internal spaces and features including a secret door carried out in pre-finished cedar panelling, a glazed link between two of the blocks, a cinema room, fantastic living accommodation and a stunning master bedroom suite.

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Innovative off-grid straw bale house

This exciting project combines the desire of the client to create a simple rectilinear home that is insulated using straw bales, uses corrugated steel as a roofing material, is completely off-grid for utilities and provides a composting WC. Shunning the more 'earthy' appearances of some eco-builds, this home has a contemporary appearance, with natural board-over-board larch sheeting externally to compliment the white render and corrugated steel roof. 

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Ballymartin House

The brief comprised of a contemporary home in the countryside, just outside Templepatrick, with stunning views over the local landscape. Formed around a semi-enclosed entrance courtyard to provide a south facing partially sheltered outside garden 'room', the massing of this 1.5 storey dwelling houses fantastic living accommodation. It boasts a great master bedroom suite and gallery mezzanine taking advantage of interior views into living space below, and externally to the landscape beyond. A palette of natural materials including larch sheeting, natural stone and slate complement the white render of the exterior to situate the house in the natural landscape, whilst giving a nod back to the traditional vernacular forms and materials of the past, all the while remaining a thoroughly contemporary addition to the built environment in the local countryside.

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Larne Brick Extension

This extension to a rural dwelling in Larne required a new Master Bedroom suite, a new extended Kitchen Dining area and a new Utility Room. We enjoyed detailing the brick features and incorporating a full width roof light over the dining area to give a very pleasing finished job.


Holywood Brick Extension

This split level single storey extension to a dwelling we previously renovated almost doubles the floor area of the existing house, providing a master bedroom suite, 2 additional bedrooms, a family bathroom, a garden room and a linking hall with utilty room. Beautiful brick detailing, a powerfloated coloured concrete patio area and galvanised steel rainwater goods create a pleasing contempoary palette of materials. 

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We enjoyed executing this shaprly detailed soldier coursed overhanging brick soffit.

We enjoyed executing this shaprly detailed soldier coursed overhanging brick soffit.

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Ballyholme Extension

This New York loft style extension carried out in white painted brick. Floor to ceiling glazing in ‘Crittal’ style glazing looks great and brings light deep into the interior.


Holywood Larch Extension

Dwelling in Holywood — Larch clad master bedroom wing and utility extension. A further extension will provide extended living accommodation to the rear of the property.