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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | WELCOME
Welcome to Hamilton Architects Hamilton Architects delivers innovative design projects across Ireland and the UK. We are passionate about creating inspiring architecture which is sensitive to client requirements while making a positive contribution to the built and natural environments. Our distinctive portfolio of projects ranges from flagship commercial buildings and world class education facilities to stunning cultural centres and sympathetic conservation of historic structures. We are Ireland's premier sports stadia designer. Over 50 years of forging successful partnerships proves that we match our clients' visions - and exceed their expectations. We listen, interpret, discuss and agree.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | CONTENTS
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South West College
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Riddel Hall
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Methodist College
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NI National Football Stadium
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Pier Head Ferry Terminal
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Olympia Leisure Centre
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DAERA Headquarters
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Antrim Castle Gardens
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The Workhouse Enniskilen
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SPACE
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Kingspan Stadium
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Newforge Shared Space
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Additional Projects
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Canterbury Christ Church University Crumlin Road Gaol Enniskillen Castle Museum Ulster Museum One Sussex Place
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | SOUTH WEST COLLEGE
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | SOUTH WEST COLLEGE
Erne Campus, South West College The world-leading, multi award-winning Erne Campus of South West College is the first education building – and the biggest building in the world – with Passive House Premium status. The 8,000sqm facility is a UN Centre of Excellence, and is the first building in the UK to achieve both PHP and BREEAM Outstanding accreditations, providing sustainable, zero energy teaching facilities for 2,800 students.
LOCATION Enniskillen CLIENT South West College AWARDS People’s Choice, Passivhaus Trust Awards UK RICS Project of the Year UK BREEAM Public Sector Project - Design Stage Award Sustainable Project of the Year, Irish Building and Design Awards Education Project of the Year, Construction Employers Federation Awards
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | METHODIST COLLEGE
The School House, Methodist College The redesign and refurbishment, along with a new two storey extension, of an 1865, Grade B1 listed school building in the Queen’s Conservation Area of Belfast. The project preserved crucial historical features, including Tudoresque entrance and oak balustrades, while delivering teaching facilities fit for the 21st century.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Department of Education AWARDS Heritage Award, RICS Awards NI
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | PIER HEAD FERRY TERMINAL
Pier Head Ferry Terminal A symbol of the regeneration of the city’s docklands, this ultra-modern landmark building beside the world famous ‘Three Graces’ offers roof top restaurant views over the Mersey and a popular Beatles Museum.
LOCATION Liverpool CLIENT Merseytravel AWARDS RICS Awards North West Tourism & Leisure Award
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | DAERA HEADQUARTERS
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | DAERA HEADQUARTERS
DAERA Headquarters A stunning signature building for the history-making new headquarters of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland delivers 470 workstations, a ministerial suite and infrastructure for future expansion.
LOCATION Ballykelly, Co Londonderry CLIENT Department of Finance NI AWARDS CEF Construction Excellence Awards Commercial Construction Award
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Canterbury Christ Church University A profound sense of place lies at the heart of the design inspiration for a new STEMH facility for the 21st century for Canterbury Christ Church University. This state-of-the-art 17,000m2 building lies on a complex historical landscape and boasts stunning views of St Augustine’s Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral.
LOCATION Canterbury CLIENT Canterbury Christ Church University
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | CRUMLIN ROAD GAOL
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor & Conference Centre The Grade A listed gatehouse and courtyard complex of this imposing gaol, designed by Sir Charles Lanyon in 1842, is transformed by sensitive design and good conservation practice, making way for a shop, museum, reception and conference centre at this now thriving tourism destination.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Northern Ireland Government AWARDS Institution of Structural Engineers NI Region Major Project Award CEF Construction Excellence Awards Overall Award
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ENNISKILLEN CASTLE MUSEUM
Enniskillen Castle Museum & Visitors Centre A sympathetic restoration breathes new life into the ancient walls of Enniskillen Castle, transforming this 16th century complex into a modern tourism destination with repurposed buildings, a striking roofline walkway and contemporary visitors centre.
LOCATION Co Fermanagh CLIENT Fermanagh District Council AWARDS Irish Construction Awards Tourism and Hospitality Project of the Year
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ULSTER MUSEUM
Ulster Museum A major transformation of this unique building creates a vibrant and exciting interior space with a new entrance leading to a Welcome Zone with spectacular atrium, dedicated learning zones, café, shop and bespoke exhibition areas.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT National Museums Northern Ireland AWARDS NI Tourism Awards Best Visitor Experience RICS Awards Community Benefit Award National Museums & Heritage Permanent Exhibition Award Art Fund Prize for Museums & Galleries
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ONE SUSSEX PLACE
One Sussex Place After nearly half a century of neglect, a sensitive refurbishment and repurposing of the defunct St Malachy’s Convent of Mercy in Belfast’s Linen Quarter creates 12 private rental apartments and ensures the long term survival of this late 19th century building.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Private
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | RIDDEL HALL
Riddel Hall The William J Clinton Leadership Institute finds a fitting home in Grade B1 listed Riddel Hall courtesy of an elegant refurbishment and extension which provides a dedicated Executive Education Centre for Queen’s University Belfast.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Queen’s University Belfast
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | NATIONAL FOOTBALL STADIUM
Northern Ireland National Football Stadium Taking the game to the next level - a world class, all-seated UEFA category 4 stadium capable of hosting major international fixtures and events which is the pride of the Irish Football Association.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Irish Football Association AWARDS Institution of Structural Engineers NI Region Major Project Award CEF Construction Excellence Awards Overall Award
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | OLYMPIA LEISURE CENTRE
Olympia Leisure Centre The epitome of innovation in action, Olympia is leading the way in reshaping the future of leisure in the city by offering the most luxurious and advanced facilities, including a 25m pool, samarium, ice room, 120-station fitness suite and 3G pitch.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Belfast City Council
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ANTRIM CASTLE GARDENS
Antrim Castle Gardens Sympathetic restoration of 19th century Clotworthy House, which is nestled in the historic splendour of Antrim Castle Gardens, reinvents this Grade B listed building to give it fresh, long term, sustainable uses for the visitor experience.
LOCATION Co Antrim CLIENT Antrim Borough Council AWARDS RICS Awards Tourism and Leisure Award
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | THE WORKHOUSE ENNISKILLEN
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | THE WORKHOUSE ENNISKILLEN
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 Enniskillen CLIENT Fermanagh & Omagh District Council South West College
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | SPACE
SPACE Inspiration meets education at the South Eastern Regional College, where a striking design for SPACE, the Performing Arts & Technology Innovation Centre, delivers bespoke accommodation, advanced workshops and cutting-edge services to students, businesses and the local community.
LOCATION Bangor, Co Down CLIENT South Eastern Regional College
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | KINGSPAN STADIUM
Kingspan Stadium An exemplar stadium matches tradition with innovation to create a stunning, user-friendly arena guaranteeing a thrilling experience in a quality sports environment for up to 18,000 spectators at the home of Ulster Rugby.
LOCATION Belfast CLIENT Ulster Rugby AWARDS RICS Awards Commercial Award CEF Construction Excellence Awards Commercial Construction Award
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | NEWFORGE SHARED SPACE
Newforge Shared Space A visionary sports scheme on a formerly restricted site creates a unique shared space to promote peace and reconciliation across Northern Ireland through provision of a 5,286m2 leisure complex featuring a state-of-the-art sports hall, fitness suites, treatment rooms, changing facilities, and dedicated office and conference spaces.
LOCATION Belfast, Northern Ireland CLIENT Newforge Community Development Trust
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Antrim Courthouse The elegant restoration of this Grade A listed building, erected in 1726, revives the fortunes of the oldest remaining courthouse in Northern Ireland as an arts centre and theatre.
St Killian’s College_Carnlough A new school and sports pitches for 800 pupils and works to existing Grade B1 listed buildings.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Chinese Welfare Association_Belfast A multi-purpose landmark facility with flexible office accommodation for Northern Ireland’s Chinese community in a prime riverside location.
Crescent Arts Centre_Belfast Multi-purpose spaces for visual performance and creative arts are accommodated in a clever extension to this unique historic building in the heart of Belfast.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Newry Theatre & Conference Centre Renovation of a Grade 2 listed Town Hall to provide back-of-house facilities and construction of a modern multi-functional venue, including a new 255-seater theatre.
Holy Trinity College_Cookstown A new 1,300 pupil post primary school and play provision fit for future generations are being constructed over two phases to minimise disruption to school life.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
John Bell House_Belfast An extended and refurbished five storey, Grade B+ former college building provides 292 ensuite bedrooms and 121 self-contained studios for student accommodation.
Victoria Terminal 2_Belfast Redevelopment of VT2 at Belfast Harbour to provide a new building with extensions for high-end departure lounge facilities.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Port Moon Bothy_Causeway Coast The refurbishment of a fisherman’s cottage provides a unique overnight experience for visiting kayakers in a remote location on the world-famous Causeway Coast.
Trainer Dome_Artikelly Transformation of a disused WWII bomber training dome in Co Londonderry, one of only six surviving in the UK, to create a unique new multi-use community events space.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
CoLab_Letterkenny A 20,000 m2 extension, along with ancillary site works and parking, completes the CoLab Business Incubation Centre for Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Co Donegal.
St Joseph’s High School_Crossmaglen A 10,000 m2 high school sensitively integrates into a rural setting to provide education, sports and community facilities with open space multi-activity areas.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Bird College_London A multi-million pound design raises the curtain on a new era for one of the UK’s most highly regarded conservatoires of dance and musical theatre.
Queen’s Quay_Belfast An ambitious blueprint for the £150m redevelopment of a prominent waterfront site to bring commercial, work, retail and leisure space close to the landmark Titanic Quarter.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Limavady SEC_Limavady A groundbreaking Shared Education Campus which allows pupils of different backgrounds in separate schools to learn together in shared classes and new buildings.
Metal Technology_Co Antrim A shining showcase headquarters extended and refurbished to provide warehouse and office facilities which feature the company’s own aluminium systems.
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HAMILTON ARCHITECTS | CONTACTS
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Acknowledgements Photographs by Vizz Creative & James Hughes Photography Design by Redbreast Creative Ltd
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