Friday link pack - 8 links for the weekend ahead

We're hoping the weather clears up for everyone this weekend! Whatever you get up to, take a few minutes to check out the best of the web we've found this week!

• Of course the big news of this week was the release of the Iphone 7!..Is everyone excited or is it an anticlimax this year?
• The image above is from our GAA clubhouse, click here for more information.
• Check out these ten stunning interiors projects. Well worth a look!
• The new Apple campus is looking good in this drone video!
• A strikingly simple and yet beautiful house by Norm Architects gets our approval! 
• An the award for worst building in the UK this year is.....
• We love these offices! Check them out here.
• And to finish a great talk from the man behind the Ipod.. the first secret of design is 'noticing'.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday Link Pack - 8 links for the weekend ahead.

We're looking forward to the weekend in the office, make sure to read our best of the web!..also click here for our best of the web last week you may have missed!

• We're always talking about great architecture on our Friday link packs but what about bad architecture?... The Carbuncle cup brands the worst architecture project every year with this accolade and have just released their shortlist. Check it out here. 
• There's something wonderful about Scandinavian design..the Finlandia Prize for Architecture have released their shortlist this year. Take a look here!
• These playhouses for charity are a great idea
• It seems like it's all about the awards this week.. The Design of the Year Awards have released their shortlist. Nice to see Grafton Architects on there!
• Some incredible renders in this article. Make sure you read this one!!
• This Copenhagen Island development looks interesting!
• Some lovely tones used throughout this house. 
• And finally the photo above is from our Private house extension in Jordanstown. more photos here We're always interested to hear of a new project you may be interested in pursuing, don't hesitate to contact us for a chat!

That's all for this week, have a great weekend everyone!

Friday Link Pack - 8 Links for the Bank Holiday weekend!

As we head into the bank holiday weekend, have a read of the best of the web!

• Some stunning images of a proposed visitor centre in Scotland.
• Incredible glass bridge in China, check it out here
• Not sure about this periscope-esque house.
• The image above is from one of our latest competitions in Finland. Click here for more images
• Interesting article on the first EcoCity. Worth a read!
• A few really beautiful details on this housing project
• Hoardings are always an ugly byproduct of development.. This is a nice idea to tackle the issue!
• And lastly a series of photographs of a beautifully simple concrete road bridge. Almost every one of these shots would look great in a frame!

Have a great weekend!!

Friday Link Pack - Read these 8 links this weekend!

he weekend has caught up on us once again. Check out our favourite finds this week.

• Fancy living in this house free of charge?
• Really nice vernacular extension here. Worth a look!
• Tadao Andos house for Tom ford is up for sale.. Anyone have a spare £57 million lying around?
• TGI fridays has gone for a complete overhaul of their red striped interior. Let us know what you think.
• The garden bridge is getting some serious questions fired at it after funding is scrutinised. Read more here
• How to be a radical Architect.
• Lovely materiality in this house. Check it out.
• 3D printed sugar. This should make tea time more interesting next week!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday Link Pack - 8 links to read this weekend

It should be a very busy few months for the practice.. we'll be updating everyone on a number of exciting new projects in the next few weeks!

In the mean time here's the best of the web! 

• Could you live in one of these tiny homes?
• Another classic by Peter Zumthor?
• Interesting concept for a prefab company.. not sure about the price tag though!
• We're undecided about this one in the office!..what do you guys think?
• Lovely housing project here.
• Really great pared down office space, worth a look!
• Have a look at this renovation, it's worth making sure you work out your details, it really makes your project successful.
• And lastly, the photograph above is from our award winning Duncairn Centre for Culture and Arts. More information here.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Working with an Architect - 6 steps to achieve a great project

Have you ever wanted to work with an Architect but didn't know where to start? We've put together this simple Infographic to explain the process of getting a project from inception through to completion. Get in touch if you would like to discuss your own scheme!
 

Site Update - School Project

Work is progressing well on our big school build. As you can see our large extension is getting its in situ concrete floors poured, our ductwork is currently being fitted in our existing library and our joists are finally going into our top floor extension. Here's hoping they'll be finished for the kids coming back! Bonus points for those that notice what's wrong with the roofing detail in the last picture!

Friday Link Pack - Read these 8 links this weekend!

That's the end of another very busy week in our office!..We've a few great projects coming up that we'll share in the coming few weeks but for now here's the best of the web this week!

• How much would you pay for a chair?
• The image above is of one of our apartment schemes, see more images here.We are always interested to talk with potential clients about any speculative project. Feel free to give us a call or drop in to have a chat.
• The infamous Robin hood gardens estate is to be demolished and replaced with this design. What do you think?
• Mental health is a serious issue with over a quarter of students suffering in one way or another. This article is an interesting read on the subject from the head of architecture at the Bartlett.
• We were undecided about this one in the office!
• A very nice housing project in Salzberg, Austria. Worth a look.
• The worlds tallest moving observation tower has opened, and it's in Brighton!
• And finally, an interesting concept for a motivational poster..made from a collection of brands mottos. 

Have a great weekend!