Hamilton Architects Conservation Portfolio

Conservation Portfolio ­ARCHITECTURAL­PROJECT­CREDENTIALS­

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­ Introduction to­ Hamilton Architects ­ ­

Helen’s Tower, Clandeboye, was restored and renovated for use by the Irish Landmark Trust.

­ Hamilton­Architects­is­a­multi-disciplinary­ practice­which­works­collaboratively­with­our­ sectoral­and­stakeholder­partners­to­deliver­ innovative­projects­on­time,­to­plan­and­to­ budget.­ ­ The­practice­is­recognised­as­one­of­Ireland’s­ leading­conservation­consultancies­and­ specialises­in­the­sensitive­regeneration,­ restoration­and­extension­of­listed­and­historic­ buildings.­ ­ We­bring­the­expertise­of­a­team­of­40­skilled­ architects­and­technologists­and­over­50­years­ of­collective­experience­in­conservation­design­ to­the­service­of­clients­across­the­UK­and­ Ireland.­­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

­ As­chartered,­multi­award-winning­architects,­ we­are­dedicated­to­using­best­practice­in­ conservation­repair­and­restoration­techniques.­ This­commitment­ensures­the­preservation­and­ revitalisation­of­historic­structures,­providing­ them­with­renewed­purpose­and­a­sustainable­ future­for­the­benefit­of­upcoming­generations.­ ­ Hamilton­Architects­-­where­collaboration,­ expertise­and­dedication­converge­to­breathe­ new­life­into­architectural­heritage.­ ­ ­

Accreditations Hamilton­Architects­and­staff­are­members­of­the­following­professional­bodies­and­trade­associations: •­Architects­Registration­Board­

•­Royal­Society­of­Ulster­Architects­

•­RIBA­Accredited­Specialist­Conservation­Architect­Register­

•­Association­for­Project­Safety­

•­RIBA­Accredited­Conservation­Architect­Register­

•­Constructionline­

•­Royal­Institute­of­British­Architects­

•­The­Green­Register­

•­Royal­Institute­of­the­Architects­of­Ireland­

•­Cyber­Essentials

The­practice­is­ISO9001,­ISO14001­and­ISO­45001­accredited,­demonstrating­our­commitment­to­quality,­ sustainability,­and­Health­&­Safety.

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Our ethos is to listen, interpret, discuss and agree

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BELFAST

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1. The Ulster Museum

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2. Riddel Hall Executive Education Centre, Queen’s University Belfast

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3. One Sussex Place

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4. Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor & Conference Centre

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5. Crescent Arts Centre

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6. John Bell House

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7. Belmont Tower 8. The School House Methodist College

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9. Antrim Castle Gardens

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14. Enniskillen Castle Museum

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10. Old Antrim Courthouse

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15. Triumphal Arch Lodge Colebrooke

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11. The Barbican at Glenarm

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16. Enniskillen Workhouse

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12. Magherintemple Gatehouse

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13. Coleraine Library

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Our Conservation Project Team Hamilton Architects boasts one of the most experienced conservation project teams on the island of Ireland, led by Partner Paul Millar with Director of Conservation Ben Aston and Conservation Architect Dr Andrew Molloy.

As­Lead­Consultant­and­ Partner-in-Charge,­Paul­has­ over­35­years’­experience­of­ working­on­historic­and­ listed­buildings­throughout­ Ireland.­

­ en­Aston,­Director­of­ B Conservation,­has­over­25­ years’­experience­of­ working­on­listed­buildings­ up­to­Grade­1.­

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As­a­Specialist­ He­has­excellent­working­ Conservation­Architect,­he­ relationships­with­colleagues­ has­produced­awardin­the­conservation­sector,­ winning­projects­such­as­ including­NI­HED,­is­a­ ‘The­Box’­museum­in­ member­and­past­Chairman­of­Belfast­Buildings­ Plymouth­and­Central­Library­in­Liverpool,­as­ Trust­and­was­a­member­of­Hillsborough­Castle­ well­as­masterplans­for­Trinity­College­Dublin.­ Advisory­Group.­ His­vast­experience­includes­working­ Examples­of­his­project­experience­include­ alongside­councils,­charities­and­public­bodies­ refurbishment­of­the­Ulster­Museum,­restoration­ across­the­UK,­including­National­Trust,­ of­the­Crescent­Arts­Centre­in­Queen’s­ University­of­Manchester,­The­British­Library­ Conservation­Area,­and­restoration­of­Riddel­ and­the­Ministry­of­Justice.­ Hall­in­Stranmillis­Conservation­Area,­Belfast.­ Ben­is­highly­skilled­in­achieving­a­balance­

Conservation­Architect­Dr­ Andrew­Molloy­has­ extensive­experience­in­the­ conservation­of­historic­ buildings­in­the­domestic,­ commercial­and­public­ sectors.­ Andrew­has­a­BA­Hons­ and­MArch­from­Ulster­ University­and­obtained­a­ doctorate­in­2018.­He­became­ARB­registered­ the­same­year­and­was­accepted­onto­the­ RIBA­Conservation­Architect­Register­in­2022.­ Recent­conservation­projects­include­Nazareth­ House­in­Derry,­a­World­War­II­Trainer­Dome­ on­the­North­Coast,­and­the­renovation­and­ extension­of­­Bushmills­Courthouse­into­a­ community­arts­space.­

He­delivered­the­restoration­of­Clotworthy­ House,­and­the­historic­Antrim­Castle­Gardens­ in­Antrim­Conservation­Area;­Barbican­ Gatehouse­at­Glenarm­Castle,­Co­Antrim;­ Triumphal­Arch­Gatelodge­at­Colebrooke­ Estate,­Co­Fermanagh;­and­Enniskillen­Castle­ Museum­in­Co­Fermanagh.­

between­the­demands­of­new­uses­and­the­ preservation­of­historic­fabric­to­satisfy­ statutory­approvals.­He­is­currently­working­on­ Newry­Town­Hall­&­Theatre,­Bushmills­ Courthouse­and­Rosemount­House,­ Greyabbey.­

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Andrew­is­a­contributing­writer­to­several­ professional­titles­and­presents­on­ conservation­philosophy­and­history­to­local­ students,­PLACE­and­PRONI.­He­­leads­ heritage-focused­walking­tours­for­a­number­of­ institutions,­including­the­RIBA­Council­and­ IHBC.­

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Antrim Castle Gardens & Clotworthy House One of the largest garden restoration projects ever undertaken in Northern Ireland saw historic gardens and ancillary buildings transformed to provide exhibition, café, shop, and conference facilities.

The restoration was a key element in the regeneration of nearby Antrim town centre, re-establishing the link between the town and the demesne while providing a quality recreational, interpretative, and learning resource.

Clotworthy House, a Grade B listed carriage house built in the 1840s, was sensitively restored.

The Long Barn, a late 19th century agricultural building, was re-imagined as an art gallery, community arts studio and accommodation.

LOCATION Co Antrim CLIENT Antrim Borough Council AWARDS RICS NI Tourism & Leisure Award

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Belmont Tower A landmark Gothic-styled Victorian listed building, formerly Belmont Primary School, was restored and refurbished to provide a flexible, modern community resource with commercial viability which was later acquired by the National Trust.

LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Old Belmont School Preservation Trust

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Colebrooke Estate The rebuild of this historic Gatelodge, originally constructed in 1819, required a major reinstatement of great historical accuracy to create holiday accommodation at one of Northern Ireland’s most important stately homes.

LOCATION Co Fermanagh CLIENT Irish Landmark Trust

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Triumphal Arch Gatelodge

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Coleraine Library Restoration and extension of a brutalist Grade B1 listed building to provide an educational and community resource including entrance lobby, three storey fully accessible extension, multi-use community meeting room, hi-tech study areas, exhibition space and dedicated Heritage Room.

LOCATION Co Londonderry CLIENT Libraries NI

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The Workhouse Enniskillen A Grade B2 listed Victorian building redeveloped and repurposed

by Kriterion Conservation Architects, the conservation arm of Hamilton Architects, to provide a heritage centre and business enterprise hub, including a glass roof conversion of a former courtyard to create additional exhibition/seminar space.

LOCATION Co Fermanagh CLIENT Fermanagh and Omagh District Council South West College

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The School House, Methodist College The sensitive refurbishment, including a new two-storey extension, of an 1865, Grade B1 listed school building in the Queen’s Conservation Area of Belfast. Crucial historical features, including Tudoresque entrance and oak balustrades, were preserved while delivering teaching facilities fit for the 21st century.

LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Department of Education AWARDS RICS Awards NI Heritage Award

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The Barbican, Glenarm Castle Conservation and extension of a Grade A listed, 19th century building to deliver holiday accommodation over four levels linked by a spiral stone staircase which leads to a roof terrace offering panoramic views over the surrounding area.

LOCATION Co Antrim CLIENT Irish Landmark Trust

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Crescent Arts Centre Extension and refurbishment of a Grade B+ listed building delivers a revitalising transformation through the creation of versatile spaces which cater to the visual, performance and creative arts, alongside galleries, workshops, studios, offices, and café.

LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Crescent Arts Centre

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Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor & Conference Centre One of Belfast’s most unique historic buildings, a Grade A listed Gatehouse and Administration Building at Crumlin Road Gaol designed by the celebrated architect Sir Charles Lanyon, was repaired and refurbished to provide an impressive new Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre.

LOCATION Co Antrim CLIENT Northern Ireland Government AWARDS RICS Awards Project of the Year and Community Benefit Winner Institution of Structural Engineers NI Region Major Project Award CEF Construction Excellence Awards Overall Winner

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Enniskillen Castle Museum & Visitors Centre An ambitious restoration, conservation and redevelopment scheme to create a tourism gateway at Enniskillen Castle overlooking the River Erne.

A strategic conservation vision revealed the full historic significance of the site through the restoration and refurbishment of four existing buildings, along with delivery of a new state-of-the-art visitor centre.

The project conserved historic features and regenerated redundant buildings while infusing them with modern amenities to attract visitors and encourage community engagement.

LOCATION Co Fermanagh CLIENT Fermanagh and Omagh District Council AWARDS Irish Construction Awards Tourism and Hospitality Project of the Year

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John Bell House The regeneration, refurbishment and extension of this Grade B+ five storey former college building delivered student accommodation comprising 292 ensuite bedrooms arranged in clusters with shared living rooms and kitchens, plus 121 self-contained studios.

LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Fresh Student Housing AWARDS RICS Awards NI Conservation Winner CEF Restoration Award

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Magherintemple Gatelodge Magherintemple House near Ballycastle was built around 1875 in Scottish-Baronial style and is the seat of the Casement family. The Gatehouse, a Grade B1 listed building, was refurbished and extended to provide comfortable holiday accommodation.

LOCATION Co Antrim CLIENT Irish Landmark Trust

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Old Antrim Courthouse The repair and restoration of Northern Ireland’s oldest remaining courthouse, erected in 1726, provides a multi-purpose community facility including a hi-tech auditorium for arts performances, marriage venue, spaces for civic events and business conferencing, Information Centre and café/bar area.

LOCATION Co Antrim CLIENT Antrim Borough Council

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One Sussex Place An impressive restoration of a former 1878 convent in Belfast’s Linen Conservation Area to provide 12 apartments split between the refurbished original building and a sympathetic new five storey extension.

LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Private Client

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Riddel Hall Executive Education Centre, QUB Refurbishment of Grade B1 listed Riddel Hall, along with the design and integration of new buildings, in historic parkland inside Stranmillis Conservation Area.

The upper floors were sensitively conserved as academic offices and post graduate group rooms, while the dank inner courtyard was refurbished and reutilised as a striking, glazed multi-use space.

New accommodation is split between two buildings. The first block houses large teaching spaces, lecture theatre and computer labs connected to Riddel Hall via modern glazed links. The second block accommodates office space.

LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Queens Universityn Belfast

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Ulster Museum A major refurbishment and redevelopment scheme for Northern Ireland’s largest museum, a Grade B1 neo classical listed building erected in 1929. The project included a new entrance leading to a Welcome Zone featuring a new 24m high atrium, four new Learning Zones, high-level gallery displays, large shop and restaurant extension.

LOCATION Belfast CLIENT National Museums Northern Ireland AWARDS NI Tourism Awards Best Visitor Experience Art Fund Prize for Best Museum in the UK National Museums & Heritage Permanent Exhibition Award RICS Awards NI Community Benefit Award

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